I just wanted to say hi and wish you good luck on your journey. I admire you for wanting to change your life and get back to being healthy and happy. I can relate to being called fat by my father, its not the best thing for self-asteem, but take all of that negativity and put it into your workouts and determination to prove not only your family but to yourself that you can really do this if you give it your all. This site is such a wonderful place, it will help a lot. Good luck and keep us updated!