>Can't do much about the first one, but I need to get healthier before I die. Soon.
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>I've always had problems because I love to eat. All kinds of food.
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>I'm already active with sports, but can only do so much because of my health.
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>I have terrific willpower in many things, but not with diets.
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>I know much of what comprises a healthy lifestyle, but I need things that aren't dramatic; won't work for me.
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>Any suggestions from former fat people on what they did that made a difference?

Do what I did. Fall down the stairs and end up in the hospital for 3-4 months. I lost over 20 pounds that way. There may be better ways, but this one is proven to work. ;)