Okay, despite my lack of success in the last 2 challenges , I'm persistent. I'd really like to get down to 250 by Valentines day - that's only 10 pounds - it's time for me to get serious again!

My plan: I've decided to cut out all but maybe a couple a week of the low-carb candy as I'm now almost certain it was making me stall. I'm also going to quit drinking coffee (ouch ) and be more strict in staying around induction-level carb consumption. Hopefully those few things, along with my continued 6-10 mile-a-day mountain bike rides, will get me where I hope to be.

As always, good luck to everyone beginning this challenge! Hopefully this Valentine's day will feature another massacre - of weight...