There are a few things that I don't like about it, not eating Potatoes, or bread with meat. But I've gotten use to it. One change that was big for me was that since I can remember I've always eaten White bread. Sheryl was able to find ONE and only ONE kind of bread that didn't have Corn Syrup in it. The bread itself weighs a ton, and it seems thick. At first I didn't really like it. But I wanted to give it a chance. I didn't want to give up on it. As time had gone on, I now find that I like the bread. Toasted is the best way.

I personally haven't lost any weight yet. But then again I haven't been exercising yet. I did get up a few mornings and do it. But I really need the weather to warm up a bit and then I will get out and walk for lunch.

I've also started to not eat as much. It is still very tough. But I lost about 60 pounds a few years ago by just cutting down on what I was eating. At the time I was able to sit down and eat an entire Tombstone pizza by myself. Then I started to cut back on the eating. After time I realized that I would eat maybe 1/2 or less of the same pizza and be full. Everyone kept asking me what my secret was in losing my weight. I had nothing to tell them but that I was just cutting back.

The amazing part of that story is that before I lost that weight I was in XXL clothing like today. But after I lost that weight I was wearing L sized clothes. It was a great felling for my best friend or even his girl friend asking to borrow one of my shirts for work....

I want so badly to have that same felling again.

So Today I take a pledge with everyone as my witness that I am planning on losing weight. I am a bigger built guy and am able to hide my weight better then some. Today I weight a whopping 320 lbs and it is time that I towards a better healthier future for myself. I want to be 230 lbs or lighter again. And I know that I can do it.

Who else is currently trying to lose weight or is willing to join me in trying?

What kind of bread is that? Is it good for my fiber?

I look in the mirror & I think, "Oh my Gosh! What have I done to myself? How could I let my body get this big???!!!" I feel so unattractive at this size.

I LOVE to eat (as I'm sure we all do). My weakness has always been snacks...like chips & chocolate. I think EVERY tooth in my mouth is a sweet tooth!

It is a hard thing to commit to losing weight. I think the secret will be just to take one day at a time. Eat in moderation & exercise at LEAST 30 minutes a day (maybe for at least 4 days a week)? I'd like to say everyday, but don't know that I'm that motivated - at least in the beginning starting out. I guess also, if I splurge a little one day, not to get too upset & discouraged by it. I just need to get back on track the next day. Also, I know it's good to drink LOTS of water.

Exercising is the key! You have to do it everyday for 1/2 hour and make it a part of your life just like eating is a part of your life. It really isn't that hard just a determination that we have to obtain. We can make excuses that it is too cold when it's winter then summer comes and it's too hot. You have to be carefull, because winter walking outdoors can be dangerous and the same for summer. You have to find something you indoors for the days that you can't get outdoors. We have it great, because we have a treadmill.

The other key is remember what you put into your body is what your body is going to become. If you eat a lot of fat, sugar, junk food your body is going to react to that stuff.

I'm glad to see that you've all taken the first step in recognizing the need to make a change. Like Tammy said just take it one day at a time and don't beat yourself up if you fail a day or two. You are at least trying.

Good Luck and keep us up dated. We should set a chart on the site of what you need to eat this day or what exercise you need to do. See how that works. That way we all are doing it together.