Hey James! I read this post once before, but until yesterday I didn't know who you were, and I didn't know u really felt THIS way. Since we already talked yesterday, just remember that exercise is very important so stay active. Also try to eat portions that are equal to your activity level, (read the articles, "Weight Control Tips", "Why Do You Become Overweight?", and "What is Healthy Eating?" in the school area of BlubberBuster.com, it's the picture of the school house on the main page of this website, and pay close attention to the food pyramid!). Anyway, I think you are a really great kid, and personally if you decided to "cut it all off" as you say, I'd miss ya! ; ) Also, you should remember, just as Joe said, there is no fast way, welll at least there is no fast HEALTHY way. It's going to take time, so you have to be sure that you are really ready for it. If you want to lose weight, and you think it's time for a change no matter how long it takes as long as you get there, then you are ready. If you are just looking for a quick fix cuz the kids at school make fun of you, or because you're upset that you can't keep up and you just wanna lose weight RIGHT now to prove something, then you probably aren't ready for what losing weight really takes, and maybe you'll need some more time before you decide to take on such a long-term responsilbility. Other than that, James, if you are ready, then you have a lot of friends and supporters here and we believe you can do it! Don't give up, James!