Thanks for the encouragement!! While I don't get to post here often, I lurk and soak up all the positive affirmation I can. I love this place and can't believe how different my life is today compared to just a few months ago.. My workout partner asked if I felt much better and stronger in the gym and I replied that I wasn't sure. He then put a vest on me that lets you slide weights into it and I put myself back at my "old" weight.. I could barely walk across the gym properly.. For those who have never done it, I think it gives you an excellent quick before/after comparison and recommend you try it.. If you've gained weight on the other hand, you'll have to find a plastic surgeon for a similar quick comparison.. j/k of course...