I've been overweight since I was a small child. I was over 300lbs at 19, over 400lbs by 24, topped 500lbs at age 27, 600lbs at 28 and eventually made it too 700lbs at 31. I lost a little weight towards the end of 2007 but gained some of it back in 2008. My weight has affected my life in many ways, I dropped out of school, have only had a few friends in my life and none in a few years. I've never dated or taken any risk in my life, my professional life has suffered as has my financial situation. I find myself now in my late 30's, 700lbs (January 9, 2012), out of work, with no money and a very depressed and beaten man. I am taking responsibility for my life though and making the changes necessary for me to be happy and healthy.