MJ I just read your post and I am so happy for you that you found LA. It has also changed my life. I gained 70 pounds with my first baby, lost a few and then got prego with #2. I did better with her and only gained 40, but then a short time later I dound out about # 3 and I gained another 30. Long story short I need to loose about 75- 100 lbs by the time they were all born. I learned about LA from a friend at church who had great success and she has helped me all the way. I have since lost 50 lbs and now I am struggling to lose the rest but I am patient with myself and thrilled with the change in my diet and myself. This web site has been invaluable also because of the recipes and the support everyone gives out. I thank all of you for just being willing to post your struggles. I heard a quote once and I try to remember it. "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." Remember this the next time you are faced with a food temptation.