Outside all the dramatic weight loss programs and hyped up testimonials - there are people who quietly go about changing themselves. This story is very encouraging. I was excited to discover that Diet Blog played a role (again - reader comments on this blog directly impact and help people). Eric's Story At age 22, Eric weighed around 230 lbs (height 5' 10"). He claims that he was "always a fat kid". During a particularly stressful time with a terminally ill grandparent, Eric gained a further 30lbs. The reasons were not complicated: comfort foods, stress, and no exercise. Then came a crossroads - Eric's grandparent passed away. It was now time to move on. Continue reading...