How much does everyone have left to lose before they reach their goal weight. I still need to lose 50 pounds to get to my goal weight. Tammy

I'm just 7 weeks away from a wonderful week-long vacation in Orlando, Florida, at Universal Studios. No, not taking the husband and kids this time---just meeting with some old girl friends from grade school days, and we're going to live it up! See everything we want to see and ride ALL the rides! I wanted to challenge myself to lose at least 20 pounds before I leave for vacation in mid-June. I made a chart....getting ready to monitor myself daily and lose some more weight. I only have 47 pounds left to reach my (doctor's) goal, and right now, I think that will be my goal too....but that's another story for another time. If anyone would like to join me in the 7-week challenge, I would welcome the company and support. I will officially begin on Sunday, May 1, and "end" my challenge period on Saturday, June 18. Vacation actually starts that day for me. I figure all that walking around Universal Orlando will keep my weight at bay....no matter what I decide to eat while I am there! Before I leave, all I will be doing will be checking myself daily to be sure I'm on track....I've made a chart to mark my progress. I will be trying to watch my carb intake and bump up the protein and skim milk consumption. Also, I will try to increase my exercise to 5 times a week. Join me in this challenge if you want to! I'm just so excited about seeing these old friends, and I know I will love walking all over that amusement park feeling better than ever before! ~Laura 286/206/160 (Goal to reach by vacation = 186)

WOOHOO!!! Congratulations on breaking plateau! I thought I broke mine as I went from 148 up to 150...stayed there for like a month then dropped over a few days to 146 but now I'm back up to 148...looks like I'm gonna have cut back on the carbs even more! Keep up the good work! Kristy 254/148/130

Marianne... You look awesome!!! I couldn't read the type at the top of the photos. Are they recent? The after pics look so good! Keep rockin', girl!!! *~Amber~*

Thanks!!! I know what you mean. I have kinda neglected my friends for a while because I have been doing stuff "for me" for once, ya know? LOL! But they understand. Have a great weekend!!! *~Amber~*