Wow RobiLee - you are doing great. I feel like a slacker! I haven't done more that a light 20-25 minute walk the past two days. I had tendonitis a couple of months ago and I aggrevated it at the gym Monday. We are planning to go to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge this afternoon so I'll be walking all over up there and it's back to the gym tomorrow.

Anon - For me I learned that I have to be at that right place mentally to make any weight loss attempts work. Something just clicked with me last year and I knew it was the right time. Maybe the fact that you posted here is a sign that you may be there. I was feeling very down on myself and had very low self-esteem too. Just losing 20 pounds made world of difference in how I looked at myself and at life. I've lost 78 pounds but I still have 25 to go so I know how overwhelming it can be to look at having to lose 100+ pounds but the key is to make mini goals and take it a little at a time. If you are ready to try a change just start with baby steps, a short walk is a great step. We can be here for you and Christa is a great motivator. She's helped me. I don't know that I would have been brave enough to join a gym without her inspiration. She also has some great recipes. I love her turkey meatloaf. I make it all the time.