Dr. Kim completed her Ph.D in the area of childhood and adolescent obesity and earned her masters degree in psychology. She is now dedicated to helping young adults transform their bodies and body-esteem through cutting-edge philosophy and techniques. As a respected expert in the field, Dr. Kim presents at national conferences, schools, and is featured in the documentary Facing the Fat.

Dr. Kim’s Story

As a child, my parents reassured me that my baby fat was cute, but I vividly remember being called “Miss Piggy” and the boy I liked wouldn’t be my boyfriend because he said I had a big butt. I felt sad, frustrated, and defeated.

Although I slimmed down a bit during my teens, everything changed when I was 17. I had a ski accident and needed surgery. After three months on crutches and a year of limited physical activity, I gained weight. I ate because I was lonely, because I was depressed about being fat again, and because I felt helpless. I began a yo-yo dieting cycle, gaining and losing the same weight over and over for several years.

Finally, I discovered a process to stop the cycle and truly mange my weight in a positive and healthy way. I became a Thin from Within Winner and I have continued to be a winner for more than 12 years now.