Good wishes on this endeavor! I am hypoglycemic and need to purchase the other "half" of the foodstuffs I need, and I'll be right there with you on the good eating to lose weight track.

I want to lose 40lbs but I know the doctors will begin to say I've lost enough after I lose 30lbs. ((I'm 5'8" and at 198lbs) I have heavy bones (honest really!!!)so I look thinner than I am. I have a big conference I want to fly out to and that's the end of July (if I can manage it.)

I do eat a snack every 2 hours. I found that what many experts say is true, it's eating MORE that helps you lose weight... not of just anything, but of healthy foods. Try taking in healthy foods for a bit in addition to what you normally eat, then cut back on the poorer quality stuff...

2lbs a week loss is healthy... and that's what I want. That will be March 18th for me (30lbs) and May 20th for you sadeyes...Jax that would be Feb 18th for you (At 2lbs a week)

Good wishes all the way around! Don't eat everything at the parties now! Drink a glass of water before snacking at the parties, and take only one thing at a time (don't load up a small plate)

Guess I best make my fresh foods list for shopping tomorrow