A very interesting story - I really hope she succeeds in losing the weight and keeping it off.
The fact that sub-titled her book "Comfort food recipes" is a bit of a red flag, I feel.
It's so easy to let things slip, especially if you see food as a comfort. It's something most of us grow up with and it's hard to get over it, especially when comfort is in short supply.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention!