I have always been a big man.I always said I was big boned.I was kidding myself.I did exercise but not as long as I should have.I slowly but surely got bigger and bigger.I tried to cut down which I did.I was never one for fast food and compared to men of my age did not eat excessively. I get upset that people always say in regard to fat people that they must be lazy or stupid or gorge themselves and eat alot of fast food.Well I dont.So I really should not be the size I am. But heres the problem I am big. I guess others saw it before me.I was the last to know. It was only when I went to my local doctor and he advised me I had type2 diabetes.That changed my world.I also had high blood pressure.I felt me life was over.I decided then and there to change my life and to change the way I lived.I guess I had no choice. It was that or a early death.Thats a very scary thing. I decided to start slowly. I cut down on my food portions and instead of having three potatoes with my meal I had one.I cut down on white bread and changed to whole- meal bread.I brought more fruit and vegetables.I did not smoke or drink so did not have to cut down on that. I started each day with a walk.It got further daily.When I was hungry I ate yoghurt or a piece of ice. I can see some people say ICE. Yes ice.It was a trick someone had told me.You see it tricks your body into thinking it is getting something to eat and it stimulates your stomach.The mind also thinks it is something good.It sure worked for me. Making these changes did not really make much impact.I felt healthier yes but I still felt fat and obese.Yes I dit lose alot early but that was just water.I lost a few kilos but nothing what I had hoped for. I kept at it.I never gave up.I thought well it takes alot of time to change habits of a life-time.It was not just losing weight.It impacted on every aspect of my life.My shopping bill decreased so that saved me money.My petrol/gas bill went down asi walked more than before.So that was good. It was then someone suggested liposuctions-surgery.More in the next edition.I hope this helps someone out there with weight issues.Until then stay healthy wealthy and wise. See you at my site. http://liposuction-surgery.kingniche.com.