Originally Posted by
Neil_B
Its the season. However, there seem to be more four hundred plus pound posters than in previous years. Super-obesity must be the new black.

It's the modern American diet, coupled with modern American sedentary lifestyles. I am working on changing my lifestyle, and it's encouraging what a LOT of people on here have done/are doing (yourself included).
OP, I wish you the best on your journey toward better health. One thing I have to constantly remind myself of, is that weight loss is a marathon, and not a sprint.
Good luck, and please hang around to share your stories and successes with us.