I am 25 years old and have battled my weight since I was about 18 years old. I feel like if I don't get my weight under control soon, I'll let the best years of my life pass me by because I'm too afraid to enjoy life the way I want to because of my weight. I've tried before but I have not stuck to the plan. But when I turned 25 in June, and realized that I felt so self conscious that I couldn't have fun at my own party, something had to change. So here I am now. I am cutting carbs, drinking only water and keeping my calories under 1300 a day. I'm exercising regularly at home and staying committed. This time will be the last time I look in the mirror and say "I really need to lose weight."