hi folks,
My name is Curt, i am 120 pounds overweight. Last month i was told by my doctor to lose the weight or i would not live to see my son graduate from College with the way i am living right now. I need help. i have tried Atkins, Slim Fast, Water Pills, Laxatives and starvation. i quit drinking the sugary pop and eating Candy. and things are still not working, i have been fat since my parents divorced when i was about 8 or 9. This is not an easy subject for me, i was teased, humiliated and picked on all through school. this isn't supposed to be poor poor pitiful me, i just need guidance and help. Any suggestions?

Curt, Don't give up hope. it may be a long slow painful process but you can do it. I started with about 100 pounds to lose last year. and have slowly changed my whole attitude about food. the way i cook, what i buy.( used to be all meat potato based southern fried badness now i try for veggie based, chick, lean beef as a smaller portion, and i watch the way i cook. cut out a lot of oil, steam, broil now) and walking, water these will help. if you need anyone to talk to I am here. and the people on these boards are wonderful.