38, recently donated a kidney to my daughter, she's 7. . .while doing pre-tests doctors found fat growing on my liver and have very strongly suggested that I lose weight, a lot of it. . .starting with a "conservative" goal of about 50 pounds, would ultimately like to be about 185 / 190. . .

Married with 2 daughters and have a family history of heart disease and diabetes, all other good reasons for losing weight. . .

Have recently started a walking program that I hope turns in to jogging @ least three times a week for at least three miles. . .

Struggle with motivation. . .this is the 3rd time in three years I've started this. . .have been as light as 220 lbs but managed to put it back on. . .