As I sit here knowing for my overall health, i need the weight off...I get nervous about competing to do so.  But, I've tried various things over the past 30 years that haven't worked.  Or worked and then, were undone by bad choices.  Also, I made a goal 8 years ago...to be 155 @ 55.  I'm running out of time.  It's time to buckle down and do it right.  This will work for me as i have to lose 10.8 lbs the first month.  that would be necessary for me to lose the weight I need to by 9/30/1960 and fall within my goal  I can and will do this!  My goals and dreams depend upon it.  I look forward to seeing others succeed as well...it really does fulfill me to see others do good for themselves as well as those around them that love them.