This is a really inspiring thread. Lori, way to to with your noticable loss. I, too, have supportive workmates and it does help with the motivation.

I am one of those who is afraid to take even a little bit of anything forbidden. I have done that so many times and ruined a diet that I don't trust myself. Will I ever? I don't know. My sister (of normal weight) and I had a conversation on this same topic last night. She is not overweight but she has a cholesterol problem. I suggested she try LC for a month to see if it made a difference for her. She couldn't see keeping it up for her whole life - and she's on cholesterol meds. We are eash different, I guess, and have to fight our battles on our own terms in the way we can be successful.

Onward now to the gym to start to fulfill the TDC Fitness Challenge!