[Shattered Jules]

Thank you all for your responses.

I've just started going to a new clinic, a bariactric physican and nurse specialists are "looking after" me. Basically it is a 1200 calorie diet...with as much exercise as I can muster per week. It isn't very controlled and it lets me be flexible with my eating.

Basically...(large inhale)...I want to lose about 100 lbs. I am completly ashamed of myself and I want to lose this weight once and for all. I know that 100 lbs seems...unattainable...but its all about continued motivation: getting into a good routine and keeping it. I don't want to be a supermodel, I just want to be able to live; understand? Live withour being so self-conscious.

I have a thyroid problem, or so my doctor says...I have no idea what that means and in all honesty it sounds like a crock to me...but, afterall...I am not a doctor.

What do you think? Is my goal too large? Basically for small goals...I do 10lbs each...all I can muster. I am almost at my first mini-goal and am happy about the changes I am making:

1. Much more water per day
2. No more night-time snacking (no carbs after 8:30)
3. About 2/3 less carbs in my diet
4. Better protein
5. Pretty much cut out all high-sugar products
6. Try to exercise 3-4 times a week for 30 minutes (cardio/aerobic/flexibility)

Being only 21 years old, I feel I have an advantage...it is easier for young, active people to lose weight...am I right?

I just don't want to put it off anymore.

What do you think???

-Jules