I suspect that this will be impossible to relate to. But, right at this moment I am very happy to be 398 pounds. I think back to when I was 565 and could hardly walk because of a jacked up back.

The back trick is still their. The thing is now I have hope I can get past it.

This last edition of trying to beat my fat problem has been sincerely different than all the others.

1- It has gone much slower than any other. In the past I would lose 60 in the blink of an eye and then gain that plus in two blinks.

2- I have been less maniacle about the entire deal. It seems to be allowing me to stick with it.

3- In the early 90's I went from 437 to 217 in a year through Jenny Craig. I got off the "juice of Jenny" and over 15 years gained 348 pounds. This time I am actually learning about food.

18 months and 167 pounds lost......so far the turtle is still in the race..........