here's another thought, from a slightly different angle. In "The Schwartzbein Principle" Dr. Schwartzbein says that sometimes healing has to come before weight loss. You're dealing with a metabolic disorder (insulin resistance) that causes a host of physical problems that need to be corrected, and some bodies will hang onto the weight for a while while they deal with those problems. Her message: don't give up. Once you heal, you'll drop the weight.

It may be wishful thinking on my part (I'm a slow loser too) but I think she's right. Keep with the program and you'll end up healthier and thinner.

All the best to you.

--Ruth