All I can say is wow...You have come along way and with your desire and dedications you will continue to rise to the top!

Inspiring story. I too, many moons ago, before I joined the US Navy (around 5yrs ago) Weight In at 275 pounds. I grew up overweight and obese. Now at 180, I have accomplished Marathons, Triathlons and have road loads of Century bike rides for the LAF foundation. I to plan on climbing Everest and hopefully stand on top the world! 2012 will be my date with Peak Freaks expedition. Keep up the great work and God Speed!

Hi, Great story, keep going! I have been looking for you and Brenda for a long time. could you have her e-mail me? We worked together at Discover... Elena

Uncle Erin! Way to go! I'm so happy for your success and your drive. This website is truly inspirational! Congrats on your accomplishments! K.I.T.

WOW !! Your pictures were amazing. Congratulations on your success. You look great. Your website is very inspiring.

HELLO ERIN YOU SURE ARE LOOKING GOOD WHEN I SAW YOUR PICTURE I DIDN'T KNOW YOU BUT MICHAEL DID GOOD TO SEE THAT YOU ARE DOING WELL I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU GUYS ALOT .GIVE ME CALL SOMETIME STILL LIVE AT THE SAME PLACE JOANE YOUR AUNT

Way to go Erin...Keep up the good work and drop a line sometime when you have nothing else better to do.

What an amazing journey! Keep up the great work:)

WOW! You weren't joking!! That's awesome!

A goal http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/everest.html