I THINK I CAN, I THINK I CAN

Like you, I lost my dad in 2006. For the first two years I lost weight rapidly because I was in a relationship in which working out and eating healthy were pretty much "required" of me. Once I left that situation and started "dealing" with the loss of my father (and then other members of my family), I started packing on the pounds. I am now 5'8 and a whopping 295lbs. There are many days when eating is still the best comfort around, but I'm slowly learning how to be uncomfortable for a better cause. I wish you well on your journey, remember you are not alone!

Good job thus far! If you are like me, you have tried to lose weight before. Losing it too fast isn't good. Slow and steady. I am doing low carb but not exactly as stringent as Atkins. You are right food choices are key. Staying away from artificial stuff and sugar free stuff. It is all mostly garbage. I wish you continued success!