Wow...you've got a helpful doctor AND a trainer who is knowledgeable...most people would be very happy if they just got one or the other.

Regarding what the trainer said about all sweat and tears...I don't think it's THAT bad...but I guess I'll soon start to find out. I'm within 15lbs of goal, but think I still have 25lbs of fat on me. Hopefully, I'll gain 10lbs of muscle and lose the fat. So far, what I've seen, is that peoples shapes continue to change slowly if they're still watching carbs and exercising regularly. I'm getting close enough to my goal weight now that I'm more concerned about the shape than the weight.