I am down 8 pounds. It was my first week. I am ok with it. I know it won't come off like that forever but I was hoping it was a tad bit more. I am also hoping I keep it up for a few weeks before the loss starts slowing down.

Way to go. I know how it feels to step on the scale for the first time after starting and seeing that big drop. Its quite a motivator. Keep up the good work.

Gotta love those first week losses!!!!! Congrats. Just keep doing what you're doing and don't worry about the numbers. I don't think it's realistic to think that you will see that again though, not even for one more week. So please, please don't be disappointed.

Time passes one way or another, so if you stick to your plan you WILL get off all your desired weight, no matter how long it takes. You'll get there - STICK WITH IT.

Good luck and keep up the good work.

That's what I'm afraid of. I WILL stick to it. I'm older and feel I can be more disaplined with myself. I think that really helps. As long as I can get to 175 by Aug 18th I think it will help me keep my head up.