Hi Shelle, Welcome to the TDC! You've come to the right place. The folks here are wonderful and so supportive! I am also doing my own thing. I would encourage you to take a look at http://fitday.com to log your food intake. It has really helped me to determine what works and doesn't work for me. Especially to ensure I get the right vitamins and nutrients. I've also read on the boards that men lose faster than women, darn it! LOL! Good luck in your weight loss.