Being a Spark People member is exactly what I need because, before then, I didn't really have an active support system. When you're the heaviest person in your family, it's hard for loved ones to really understand what you're going through. Communities like these are so important to people like me, and I'm glad I'm here. Things are going well so far, and I realize, more than ever, how critical it is to gauge my habits more closely.

I'm going on, and I'm thrilled about it. For the first time, in a long time, managing my weight seems really possible.