Like a lot of others here, I have always been overweight. My mom will be the first one to tell you that I came into this world at 9lbs. 2 oz. Unlike so many others here who have been unhappy with themselves, I was in denial about my excessive weight. I never really saw myself at 274. As a matter of fact, when I stepped on the scale to get my start weight, I literally broke into tears because I truly had no idea my weight had gotten that out of control. I hadn't been on a scale in YEARS and I wasn't in any hurry to get back on after that shocking moment of reality either. Fortunately, help was on it's way in the form of this program. Having refused to admit I had a weight problem, I have not tried every diet out there. This is the first program I have tried and it will be the last. My life since June 8, 2002 has been changed for the better forever. I'm well on my way to becoming the person I always felt I was on the inside.