Will the real me please come out!

Today probably signifies my millionth time I attempted to lose weight and eat better.  The difference this time is that I have a goal thats motivating me; my life!  You see, after being diagnosed with a debilitating chronic illness I finally have no choice.  Lose pounds now or lose life later.   Funny how the excessive weight actually makes me feel much worse than the disease.  So far I've lost the same 5lbs that I've lost so many times before.  If you have had a difficult time losing lots of weight of need to lose weight because of illness, please encourage me and provide tips for success.  I really have to be successful this time.  My life depends on it.