I am a 54 years old teacher. I teach children with learning disabilities and mental handicaps in sunny south Florida. I have struggled with my weight since I was young. It was only about a 20 pound problem which I was able to take off (and regain) quite regularly. In my early 40's it became a 60 pound problem. I had ballooned up to 180+. I was miserable. I found a diet club and within 6 months lost 60+ pounds. I have to say that I have kept the bulk of it off but still yo-yo back and forth 20 pounds. I used to love exercising but now I am very unmotivated. I hope to make this weight loss permanent.