Thanks for that, Meg. A wee bit paranoid about setting myself up for failure. Mind you any weight loss for me would not be a failure, eh?

re: ppl telling you that it is unreasonable to lose X amount of weight. I've noticed before when I've been trying to lose weight that at first ppl are quite supportive and then it is almost like they are trying to sabotage me! e.g., "One dessert tonight won't hurt" Offering me a dessert is like offering a recovering alcoholic a drink. Not only is it just mean!, but it will make me want MORE!

Maybe it is a jealousy thing or something?? Or maybe they are just used to me looking like this and are not processing the change themselves. I will still be *ME* regardless of the package. hhmmpph.... People ... strange animals!!

Val