Since late June I've lost around 23 pounds. My goal for the holidays was to not gain it back. It seems to have worked. So my total weight loss goal is around 40 pounds more - and I'm sure I can do it. It's all about reasonable expectations { one to three pounds per week }and sticking with whatever program works for you. Mine is fewer calories in { do I want this - or NEED it? } and more calories out via exercise. I've been doing a lot of walking - and it's time to get air in the tires of my bike.