I just wanted to pop my head in here and cheer everybody on! I can clearly remember the difficulties that come with being over 300 pounds . . . the fear of breaking chairs, not knowing if I had the energy to even walk across the room, not fitting into restaurant booths, the stares, the whispering, the struggle to find clothes . . . and the hopelessness I used to feel.
Not that you ever have to feel hopeless!
Love yourself, take care of yourself, and the rest will follow.
I still have a ways to go but I'm living proof that progress can be made.