Brian Basham's Weight Loss Challenge

Memphis, Tn - Fox 13's Meteorologist Brian Basham says he has developed an addiction to eating. The habit has become harmful to his health, and he wants to break the cycle.

He has made a commitment and he's hoping you will help and get behind Brian, during his challenge to lose weight.

In high school, Basham carried his 150 pounds well on his 5 foot 10 inch frame.

"I used to be in pretty good shape. I wrestled. I did judo, I've done a lot of things over the years where my physical health was important."

Taking a look back 20 years, helps him look forward to his latest goal, to shed pounds.

"I'm out of breath all the time. You don't feel good. It's a struggle to get up and do stuff. This is no way to live."

Brian knows because he hasn't always been this size.

"When I met him, I thought he was really good looking, I was like oh, who's that?" recalled his wife Megan.

Once the young couple tied the knot, Brian says his love affair with food seemed to spiral out of control.

So, it's time for all of us to get behind Brian. We'll keep dishing out the updates to give you the skinny on the Big Bash's weight loss challenge.