At last have broken a debilitating plateau, which lasted about six months. I stalled at 185 for a very long time! Am now watching the number on the scales drop again. I started losing weight in May of 2010. Now in December, 2011 I have lost 56 pounds. It has been a long, arduous journey (but very rewarding) and I wonder how long 'twill be before I lose that last 25 pounds.