I lost 18lb.s in the beginning. Now, I have no problem eating, and I'm gaining fst all of a sudden, but of course no energy to work off the calories. I walk as much as can, sometimes only frm the bed to the bathroom an back. ladybug, I agree with you, it would be good to be able to do this as a group. Why don't you guys move to Vancouver, it's nice here. Rains alot, but very pretty.