Welcome to my weight loss page!

I’m Des, but if you're visiting from the Weight Watchers boards (particularly 100+ Pounds to Lose), you probably recognize my moniker, OWBody.

After a lifetime of being overweight, I began my journey in 2004 (WW in 2005). I reached my goal weight on March 9, 2008 and became a Lifetime Member on April 20, 2008.

I believe that obesity is an equal opportunity disease; it is no longer an issue that only certain people have to worry about. Good-old 21st-century living has leveled the playing field!

Feel free to browse my personal story, before and progress photos, and my tips for success on the Program. Please be sure to sign my guestbook, so I'll know you stopped by!