The first 45 pounds I retired (yes, retired) happened when I went cold turkey on sugar water (sodas). I replaced four liters of daily Pepsi with four liters of water.

The first two weeks? Hell! Sugar cravings off the freakin charts! Those nasty candida parasites? Ruthless!

Thankfully the liver cleansing system I discovered in 2004 (that I continue to use - today) - quickly rid those parasites - thus my sugar cravings.

245 pounds later? Life is good.