I am a 28 (almost 29) year old graduate student. I'm getting my PhD in clinical psychology and let me tell you, it's hard work to be a graduate student!

I have struggled with my weight most of my life, since I was around 11. I lost 80 pounds when I was 19 and then by the time I was 23 I had gained it back with a vengence. My largest weight was 285 pounds! Then about 4 years ago (a week after my 25th birthday) that I wasn't going to live that way anymore. And I've since lost 100 pounds and am trying to slowly whittle the last 20-25 pounds away.

I spend a lot of my time studying, working out with my classmates, doing research and spending time with my friends, loved ones and my wonderful pets :)

I have a great support system in a couple of friends who are also trying to lose weight and know how difficult it is. I'm glad to have found this website (thanks Heather) because it seems to be very supportive.

Best of luck to everyone!