I started focusing on losing weight and getting healthy January 2006. I lost about 32 pounds during 2006. I wish I had lost more, but I had some setbacks while being stressed over building and buying a house. I am now following the You On a Diet Plan by Dr. Oz and just trying to live life healthy by not eating junk and by exercising everyday. So, as of today I have lost a total of 40 pounds! I started at 266 last January and I am at 225 today. My next big goal is getting under 200...I haven't seen that weight since probably 1998 when I was about 23. I am 31 now so it's been a while....

My blog is at www.2006weightlossfix.blogspot.com. I have pictures there and updates on my journey.

Great job! Congratulations and thank you for the inspiration.

yay!! good for you. feels good huh?? we can do it!!

wow! 40 lbs is wonderful!! think about it.. try lifting 40 lbs of something! you are rockin!

40 pounds in one year is awesome. It's slow, steady weight loss that should stay off permanently. WTG and good luck with much continued success. These boards are a great place for encouragement and support.

That's great!!!! WAY TO GO!!!

Thanks for all the support! I hope to lost at least 40 more this year, but even more would be great. Just to see the numbers going down at all is wonderful!