i have been heavy all my life...have lost 225pounds and now weigh 225lbs...so that means i use to weigh 450lbs...so now i think i am really thin..even tho i am not...i am a mother of 5 and the grandmother of 6 the oldest is 21 the youngest is 4..am a widow..now for four years...i am very happy all the time..love life to the fullest thank you very much....