ok doing it on my own with the kids at home all summer wasn't getting it done, so joined the transformer starting on the 7th. i have to make this work. kids start school on the 8th so i can focus on planning meals and getting more sleep. I had lost 19 lbs but gained 9 of it back. I know i can do it if i try really hard, but at almost 400 lbs, 12 lbs in a month is going to be tough.