I now weigh 176.  I am wearing size 12 pants (with no elastic waist).  I can't remember when I last wore this size.  Life is getting better and better.  I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can get my bike out and go for rides during my lunch hour.  I've really missed seeing the scenery.  I've been using the recumbant bike 3 days a week just to keep my legs in shape.  I'm still doing the strength training and Tai Chi.  I haven't had any more problems with sugar since I ended up in ER because I drank 3 ounces of apple juice.  I thought my heart was going to explode out of my chest.  I seem to be very sensitive to sugar and anything over 7 grams makes me start to dump.  I like it this way because I know I won't be cheating and that will keep me from gaining the weight back because I won't even try anything I think will make me sick.