August 2007 starting weight of 218 pounds. Ultimate goal weight of 145 pounds. I have been both battling myself and learning a lot about myself through this process. At times I can become obsessed with not messing up and always wanting to "restart" so that everything is perfect, but that's another thing I'm working on as I go. My current struggle is to be able to stay on track when I am invited to social events and friend's houses... as well as getting the S.O. to work with me by using healthier options to make the foods we enjoy.