Moose, congrats on the nice weight loss. Tracking my eating is pretty much the only way I can consistently lose, too. It's important. I once read that it is even more important than the exercise part of it, unless you run marathons, or the like.

ragingvortex, I hope your pain remains minimal. Can you do some exercise in your house/apartment? Maybe dance to some music?

I've felt well, physically. I'm sticking to my diet. I hope when I weigh myself on Friday there is a good loss. Last Friday I had a very minor gain, for no apparent reason. I know that sometimes that will happen and then the week after will more than make up for it. I'm crossing my fingers.