Well, Mr. X's topic on his weight loss struggles prompted many to say that they would benefit from a thread where we can share our struggles, or victories, and our encouragement for one another, so that together we can reach our goals! Everyone's goals and purposes are different, so if want to take part in this, why don't we first share a bit about our story and what we're trying to achieve. I'm chubby. Let's start there. I'm not what people might perceive as extremely overweight, but I'm definitely chubby and my doctor would probably say I should lose 20 pounds to get at the weight that I am "technically" supposed to be at for my height. I don't think I want to be where the doctors say I should be.