Hi Mam1958. I too, am new to 3fc. I guess I'm rather stupid, because I can't really even figure out where to go to post - lol. I notice that you & I are about the same sex & age. Although I have about 100# to lose - you are several inches taller than I am. I am curious what program (if any) you are following? I have been with Atkins for years & weigh more now than I did when I started. Except for now I also have Type 2 diabetes & high cholesterol. Go figure. I would be very interested in seeing what you are doing & how it is going for you. I'm rooting for you big-time...