Hi Val! So you've come out of lurk mode, eh? Nice to see you post. Things just automatically slow down after a while and it becomes dang hard work to even lose ONE POUND...that's what I've found anyway. I've only lost THREE POUNDS in the past 5 months! I have about 9 more to go to just get under that 25 BMI (which, per the charts says I'm still "overweight")...that's all I ask, to be 24.9 and be considered "normal"...LOL. But yes, it's an uphill battle even when you're doing all the right things...once you're a long-term postie. Sorry I have no magic solutions, as I'm struggling myself. The only thing that has ever worked for me is cutting out all carbs and sugars...but I know you already know that. Keep posting and letting us know how you're doing...there are many people here in the same boat. Hugs, Joy