hi BluViolet! I fully agree with you that the final goal seems tooooo far away! I suppose my "ideal" ending goal would be somewhere between 170-180 (not quite sure - been so darn long since I've been there! LOL) but that seems almost impossible at this point. I think increments of 25lbs sounds good. I will be changing my goals too. I think 299 will be a major milestone for me and it is easier to stay motivated when the destination is a bit closer. Let's do this together ok?? If you don't mind, I will subscribe to your journal so I can stay more in touch with your progress and please feel free to do the same. WE CAN DO IT!!!!!!!