I began this program Oct 8, 2001 weighing 291 pounds. I wore a size 22/24 and some size 26. I have been on many diets before and I would lose some weight but nothing really substantial. What motivated me to lose weight was my family's health history. We have a history of high blood pressure and Diabetes. My sister died from complications of diabetes and my father had his leg amputated and is on dialysis as a result of diabetes. I saw the quality of life they have and had and I refuse to let that disease take over me when I could do something about it. Well it's been almost a year and I am 100 pounds lighter. I haven't reached my goal yet but I know I will.