I am on a sports team and am a great player, but I want to get faster.  To do this I think it would be wise to lose the extra 40 lbs. that I am dragging around with me.  I have always been heavy, so I think it is time to try something new.  I started 'dieting' last summer and lost 20lbs, then went on a trip to Europe and lost another 5.  Over the year I was just trying to maintain and did an ok job, but gained back the five puonds I lost in Europe.  My origional weight was 200lbs, and now I am at 180.  Wish me luck =)