Hello everyone my name is Jesse, I'm 28 years old and reside in Florida.
I've struggled with depression and my weight for the past nine years. I've always been a big guy - 6'3" 1/2, size 18 wide shoes, 3xl gloves.
In my high school days I enjoyed a great physique and was involved in sports and active socially. A chain of bad events caused my life to spiral downward and my weight to gradually balloon. My mothers death in 2010 being the point of greatest depression and weight gain. 9 years of a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet (soda addict), and minor socialization had caused me to reach my highest weight of 390lbs as of Christmas 2013.
When the new year came around things were as normal, but on the 11th I met a woman who really has ignited a spark in me I havn't felt in ages. We like all the same things and get along splendidly. She too has had weight problems and is almost midway through changing her body. She got me walking and dancing again while she was here (love to dance and still have some moves as a fat guy) She was only in town for awhile visiting relatives and I won't see her again for about 4 months do to work, but we are keeping in close contact.
With 4 months before we are face to face again I want to sculpt myself into a new guy. I've lost 8 pounds this past week and have eliminated sugared drinks and salty snacks from my diet completely. My food diet was never horrible, I rarely eat anything fried, no cakes, pies or cookies, occasionally some ice cream. I do eat lots of chicken, fish, fruit, brown rice, whole grains, and veggies. I was consuming 1200-1500 calories a day in sugared drinks, and that was my bane.
I'm walking 30 minutes a day, started some modified p90x, and going to try ddp yoga at a friends suggestion to strengthen my back and joints. I own a bowflex that has had dust on it for too long that I plan to incorporate as well. Aside from exercise and diet I plan to take some classes to keep my mind busy and keep from getting too lonely.
Any advice is welcome! I have a long way to go, but I am more determined than I've ever been.
You sound like you are doing great and having the determination you have is just the perfect added touch! Keep up the great work-- no advice needed as far as I can see! 
