Hi Meagan,
I had one of those embarrassing moments that made me realize how far I let myself go. I was on a business trip and had to take an airplane. It was an older airplane and the seat belt did not fit. I was so embarrassed that I would not tell anyone. I just pretended that the seat belt was on and let my stomach hid the fact that it did ot reach. It was the most awful trip. That is when I realized that 310 lbs was jsut oo much to weigh. I am really trying to change my eating habits and eat right. My problemis exercise. I don't know how to get motiviated to walk or use the treadmill. Any ideas?

amen sisters...I'm at work surfing and I needed to find y'all. I just went to Chicago this weekend and walked and walked i could barely get out of bed this morning i was so sore. And i was crabby when i had to go up stairs. And im tired of walking around just trying to shop etc. with a red sweaty face lookin like i just ran 10 miles. I am too good lookin to be the fat girl with a pretty face. And its great to hear what y'all have said i hope this is it and the start of a new life with food and my body. I was never small...but i just dont want to be the "big girl" girl anymore. 2 of my friends are trying for the surgery and i am too stubborn to want that for myself. I can do this darnit and we'll do it together. I'll be around, have a great day everyone :

Hi and Megan!!! I just wanted to chime in because I noticed you & quite a few of your responders are around the same weight I was when I started. And now it's been 13 months for me and I'm down 130 pounds. And I got this far because I have refused to give up. I've slipped up countless times. But I will never give up, even if it takes another 13 months to get this last pesky 27 pounds off. As hard as it is, it can be done through sheer determination & dedication. I'm living, breathing proof.

Much luck and muck strength to all of you as you are beginning your journies

HarpoChico!

Awesome thanks for the inspiration. Great job!!!