Thanks for the info on that book Scott...I will have to look it up. I know that some exercise is better than no exercise. I have a treadmill and exercise bike and I know that even a few minutes a day helps...I will do better this month.

I too am FREAKED out about gaining weight back. I think now that we are or most of us are platueing we are more aware of it. I do however think you need to eat. liquides cannot be good. And not eatting can cause you to gain weight as well. but talk to your doctor. I am sure you are going to WOW everyone at that party! Stay strong and knwo we are all here for you. J

Hi, Does anyone else have this problem? As long as I start out having a protein shake in the morning, and then stay on liquids I'm not hungry. But once I decide to eat something solid, I"M STARVED. I'm sure it "head hunger", and its got me really spooked, I am soooo scared of gaining my weight back. I just dont understand why if I dont eat, i'm not hungry. I'm making a point of trying to really feel when I'm full, but yesterday I found my self still feeling hungry even though I KNEW my stomach was FULL. I am really stressed right now, but I thought I had resolved my stress eating issues. Tonight i'm going to my husbands work Christmas party, And i'm nervous about eating, about peoples reaction to me since last year I was at 400 lbs when I went, I have the picture that was taken I cant believe I dared show my face and all 4 chins. Oh well, I could go on for ever so I better close. Thanks for listening (or reading). Cathy

I had a good week. I stuck to the rule of protein first and I lost 3lbs this week. I actually had a great month, I lost 14lbs this month. If I continue to lose like this I'll be at goal in no time. Week 1 starting weight: 172 This week: 169 Total loss: 3lbs 29 more pounds to go Sylvia