I just had to lose 7 pounds to get to my goal . I had been (jason are you reading this) 180 pounds 15 yrs ago but when I saw the weight creeping up I paid the fee and joined. I feel so much better when I am slim and I am determined to go to DD in June and have Mikcey drooling over me. I am proud that I got back to where I should be but you are all right, maintaining it is the hard part, especially around Christmas.