I don't check in here very often, but have to say that I am truly inspired by all the successes for this group! Good gosh, stick with each other even after you reach your goals to help the others! Best thing is that everyone's health is improved. Nothing worse for good health (other than smoking) is a few extra pounds. Don and Andrea, congrats on your enormous losses and GAINS in good health you have related, but to the others who have met their goals as well! As one who struggled with weight for years during puberty (and finally stopped eating candy and sugar soda), and after 4 pregnancies (hardest 15 pounds I ever had to lose), I have been there only in a small way and thought those were big victories! Kudos to all of you, and keep it up!