Welcome to 2016 starters.
I know that many of you are starting in the next few weeks. While I started in late 2015 I know that I will be around for a lot of 2016. After the first few weeks I must say this is one of the easiest diets I have every been on. I don't find myself obsessed with the next meal or have to spend hours counting points / calories etc. It is still good to track and I have found the scanner and MFP to really work. It does take time to enter recipes but that is ok.
I am down 21.2 pounds if 5 weeks and I won't weigh again till week 8 due to the holidays. My goal is to make it to 30 # lost by the end of week 8.
I remember having a difficult time walking up a flight of stairs the first few weeks, and the headaches. Those are gone now and I am enjoying the journey.
I come to this site a couple of time a day for motivation and to help me stay on track.
Best wishes for a great 2016. I am looking forward to being able to say that loosing weight is not one of my goals in 2017.