Well, I started that right after Rae Ann posted that and I have lost 10 lbs since the 15th of this month, which I had my 8 month check up with my surgeon. I got on the scale yesterday and I could not believe it! I used to put on 10 - 20 lbs during the Holiday's! Its a wonderful feeling to lose now! I have found that excerising at least 3 to 4 days per week for at least a hour and half to 2 hours. Is the key and get in at least 80 ozs. of water per day and stay away from the carbs. Good Luck to you all and a Happy New Year! See you all in 2006! Tom 536/366/250 some day! -170 lbs.

Rae, Thanks for all your help. We have seven going to start this week. Maybe more. Please know your post has helped so many to get started again. PAT YOURSELVE ON THE BACK!!!!! I posted for all to ask questions too . Please read post. You will be our angel !!!! See you lighter. Joanne

Ok Ladies This is what I have!!!! I emailed Rae Ann and she is going to watch over us and give us guidance if needed.Here's who I have in the SEXY SEVEN : MYSELF, Theresa P, Helen Maree, Linda S., Linda Kay, Judy Ann, and Jackie Droschak. Maybe Lynn Spraque and Debbie Cox. Please let me know if I missed anyone. The challenge is still open . We can still make it elegant eight, naughty nine or Tiny Ten!!!! If you have any Questions, Please ask and Rae will answer. I asked her about Coffee, pop and home made cream of broccoli soup. Her answer was any cream soup as long as it is low fat. If you drink coffee it must be decaf and no pop. I am so excited about this challenge. Get to the store and get all your liquids for as you know the first week in basic training is liquid for 7 days. Copy Rae Ann's post if you haven't done so and put it somewhere to see daily. Maybe on the frig. Get weighted Sunday or Monday and start posting. Each day we will post what we ate and how much water. In 7 days we will post weight loss and start week # 2 of basic training. Same thru week 4. Good luck to all !!!See all lighter. Joanne

Hi! This is Linda S. Glad to be joining you girls in this challenge. Have not lost anything more in about 6 months, want to lose another 30 or 40 lbs. by summer. Am going to walk, exercise and follow the diet plan. Looking forward to hearing from all of you. Talk to you on Monday!!! Good Luck. Linda S.

Hi Rae Ann, You are the answer to my prayers. I haven't had my computer for a good while (a virus got me) and my son just got me back on line when he came home for Christmas. I have really struggled thru the Holiday season and not really doing too well. I looked here for a Plateau Buster and Lo and Behold there you were!!! It sounds So simple. It makes me wonder why I didnt think of it myself and I think the answer is it is so easy to fall back into old habits and old ways of thinking. Thank You for posting this and I'm going to join the others for group support. You are an ANGEL! Take care Jackie