From one who has been through weight loss using diet & exercise successfully, my Gynocologist recommended that I increase the amount of weights that I use, especially, since I have osetopenia (considered to be a precursor to Osteoporosis). I have to be careful with upper arm weights (due to shoulder injuries/surgeries); therefore, this "weighted vest" might be of significance to me, too. Thanks, Wes, for sharing Ida's ritual w/ the doxies!..(I'm a doxie lover, too :) ) Also to you, FV, thanks for sharing your experience with the vest - can't wait to get one. Good luck, Beth!