You have a really interesting initiative going on here. I'm from Australia. We have a lot of overweight and obese people here. I think more than half the population are overweight.
I switched to a vegan diet/lifestyle about 18 months ago. I go for long walks with my dogs and visit the gym every week. I have lost quite a bit of weight and feel a lot healthier.
Keep up the good work and generosity.
I've visited Ozzy a couple of times and many of the cosmopolitan areas feel very much like the USA now - loads of cars, huge super-markets and fast food everywhere.
Sounds like you've made some massive changes to your lifestyle - congrats on the weight loss :D Keep checking in with the blog - thank you for your kind words!
B