Good Luck!. I was in the same boat. I'm 5'8' and was up to 268 Xmas of '07. Had some sugar issues( a big scare since diabetes runs in the family). Last year I lost 65lbs just by changing my diet and getting to the gym. I feel a lot better, and plan to be at 170 by the end of 09. I can't wait till I can get on a roller coaster this year. Unfortunately it probably will be at CP instead of KI. Don't have much time or money this year for both, so the GF and I are traveling up north to CP for our yearly amusement park fix. This will be my first trip to CP. I can ride DB next, this year I get to experiance MF for the first time.