One more thing. It might be a good idea to think about seeing a counselor or therapist in order to develop more appreciation of WHO you are. It's so easy to feel bad about your whole self because you are obese, but once you achieve your goal weight you might continue to value yourself only based on how you look. You very well may look fabulous, and continue to do so, but then age inevitably sets in, body shapes can change with menopause or lifestyle/exercise changes, etc. I guess what I'm saying is that it's always healthier to value who you are. Imagine what they'll say at your funeral-you were kind, you were loving...Can you imagine someone actually saying, "She was always so THIN"!?