Hello, my name is Michelle S., and I'm a teacher who will turn 50 in 18 days. As a present to myself, I decided to join DietBet after reading about it in All You magazine. Losing weight is the best thing I can do for my health and to maintain youthfulness as I hit this milestone birthday. I added a picture mostly to motivate myself. I hate seeing pictures of myself! I weigh 217 lbs. - the most I've ever weighed in my life! I am looking forward to being able to shop for new clothes!