I ended 2006 at 173 pounds, a total loss of 90 pounds in 6 months. It was amazing. I felt great. And, I was exercising so much that I basically ate whatever I wanted to and quit monitoring, which eventually led to my downfall. But anyway, I know that I can do it. I know I can get down to the 170s, and when I get there this time, I’m going to keep going.

The pants I’m wearing are a size 10 from Gap. And they’re the smallest size 10s I own. I intend to fit back into them one day, and then ditch them for 8s. This picture was taken in Taiwan in December 2006.

My mom and me in Taiwan. I’m about 6 inches taller than her.