Got a success story of your own? Send it to us at success.stories@huffingtonpost.com and you could be featured in our I Lost Weight series! Name: Heidi Riess Age: 43 Height: 5’10” Before Weight: Over 385 pounds. This is the highest weight I remember, but I know I gained weight after. How I Gained It: I started gaining the majority of my weight after a family tragedy at the age of 14. I would often hide in my room eating large quantities of food to help me deal with the loss of a family member and the pains of being a