Sweetheart, I hear you loud and clear. I'm new to this place but its great!!! I would love to talk to you and try and inspire and help one another and just remember taking the step to change is the biggest change of all! You can do it! :)

thanks for the support it really is hard when noone at home thinks you will stick to it.

hi there is a challenge with LennaH she is charting us. i lost 7 pounds in october on the beverlyhills/counting calories diet. it was very easy, and i was thrilled with the results. eat anything you want (smaller portions) to 1200 calories. after you hit 1200 its veggies and water only, but unlimited amount. however, i ate sweets all of the first week of november because of halloween. i still maintained some how. i ate the entire week of thanksgiving. the day after thanksgiving i had gained the entire 7 pounds i lost. haven't weighed in since then. yes i need a buddy too. i now want to lose 5 pounds per week for december. to make up for lost time. the initial goal with lenna was 30 pounds by the end of december.

Eat whole foods, eat often, and exercise. Journaling food and exercise is key to your success. I lost 195 pounds!!! Feel free to contact me if I can help.