Hey, THANKS everyone for the congratulations! i agree that 12 pounds is pretty good. At least that's 12 gone so that i can work on the NEXT 12.

And, Whammy, i too, have started many a diet, hoping for a good initial weight loss. i think i've tried them all - Scarsdale, LA Weight Loss, Diet Center, Cabbage Soup diet, Grapefruit diet, Liquid Protein... i even was on a diet from Weight Loss Clinic (which is no longer around). It was a 600 calorie a day diet and i can't believe i stayed on it for 26 weeks. Of COURSE the weight came right back on -- with a vengence!

Anyway, thanks for the encouragement! Everyone is so great here!