I've been battling my weight for as long as I can remember. Up until April 2004 I was unsuccessful at reaching my goal weight on any program. About 7 years ago I reached a high of 335 lbs. Weight Watchers and Richard Simmons exercise tapes helped me get down to 260 lbs. Over the next three years I gave birth to 2 beautiful and healthy girls. Although I never climbed over 300 again, I was fluctuating up and down never getting below 260. In December 2003, at 292 lbs and wearing size 24, I was at the end of my rope. Although I did not have any weight related health issues, I knew if I didn’t do something soon, I wouldn’t be so lucky. So I made my 2004 New Year’s resolution to lose weight. I joined Weight Watchers, once again, on January 3, 2004. I did lose about 15 lbs, but that did not last long. Unfortunately no matter how perfect I was on the eating program or how much I exercised, I stopped losing and even gained weight. I felt like I had failed yet again and was devastated. I began doing research on gastric bypass, but really didn’t want to pursue that path. Due to challenges I faced with my insurance company finding a doctor, I didn’t get very far. One day, while channel surfing, I saw a program on HSN called “Six Week Diet”. Hey I could do anything for 6 weeks, I thought. When I turned the program on, I immediately recognized Michael Thurmond as the fitness and nutrition expert from Extreme Makeovers. The more I heard the more interested and hopeful I got. So I decided to try it. There was a money back guarantee; I couldn’t lose anything but weight. April 27, 2004, the day after my birthday, I began my journey. The weight fell off. After 8 months, 115, and over 120 inches I have reached my goal. I have now lost over 180lbs in total. I am sure I will keep it off because I have the support and tools to maintain my success. 6/16/06 - So here I am again. Not to re-lose weight but to finish the journey I have already started. I have kept t