Hello Kypraia and Edie,

Don't worry, I won't be disappointed if I can't keep up 2.2 lbs a week, but that figure includes induction, and after my first 2 weeks are over, I thought I'd do another week - maybe 2 before going on to the next step. We'll see how I feel when the time comes. I can also always slip another induction in somewhere if I decide not to do that extra week right away. Have you tried that? And how did it work for you if you did? This isn't my first diet, so I'm used to hitting plateaus, and not losing as fast as I'd like.

And drat those men for having it easier than us when it comes to losing weight! But who said life is fair?

Got on kind of late tonight and so I'd better turn in because I have to go to work tomorrow. Good luck to you both in your continuing weight loss. I hope I can do as good as you. Carol