im currently working on losing weight too because i put on 30lbs and didnt even notice until i couldnt fit in any of my pants. (pretty easy to do) it really caught me by surprise. anyway, something that really helps me is finding treats that are low calorie. theres lots of stuff online .. recipes etc that have helped me. i, like most people, love fast food. i started making my own version of favorite fast food stuff. just had a 'mcmuffin' but i made it on a whole grain muffin with turkey sausage. i make lasagna and tacos with turkey instead of beef too. i try to eat a fruit or vegetable with every meal so it will fill me up more without going back for seconds or thirds. i fell off the wagon a few times already (started a month ago) and decided to eat fast food for breakfast lunch and dinner but got back on track the next day. i force myself to just walk around the block everyday and now im running. its easy to get impatient cuz its such a slow process. again, thanks for sharing! your courage is inspiring.