Dear Linda, My name is Teresa and I live in Nelson, New Zealand. I am 36 years old. Since the age of 11 years I began to diet...and eventually developed anorexia at age 17. This turned to bulimia and remained that way until I was introduced to HUGS about 5 years ago. My weight had ranged between 38kg and 120kg over those years and at the age of 32 I was 120kg and very depressed. (I am 5ft8 tall.) I did the life style quiz 5 years ago and scored 47%. Since then I have followed the HUGS principles and I now love my life. I have just started a diploma in counselling, I love to walk in the hills and the bush, just for fun and I eat regular balanced meals. (I no longer fear food but really enjoy meals.) I eat whatever I like but find I like healthy food best. Anyway I wanted to write and let you know that 5 years on I just did the life style quiz and scored 87%. I feel so happy and proud at how far I have come. I know I shouldn't but I weighed myself out of curiosity and am now a healthy 80kg. The Last time I weighted was a year ago and I have lost 10kg this year. Anyway the weight isn't important it is how much better I feel about myself. Thank you so much for your inspiration...you have helped me to be the best person that I can be. from Teresa jaffo@actrix.co.nz PS I would love it if you could find time to reply.