I'll let you know if it gets flat...too soon to tell, but it IS getting smaller pretty quickly. I have a shirt on that didn't fit a month ago.

You know the saying, "no pain, no gain"...? I think the "pain" referred to is really "serious discomfort". I also think people probably stop short of this when exercising, since any discomfort is...well...uncomfortable. I've found in the past, and it still is holding true as I get back in shape...I push to a point well beyond simple discomfort. I'm talking real, no kidding feel like I better slow down now. Then I slow only slightly until the real discomfort subsides a little. Intervals are really this, too. For me, I think the results I am seeing (lost 1 full inch + from waist in 4 weeks) are because of this type of training and reduced calories as well. I think we all believe we burn more and eat less than we really do. It's human nature...sort of a short cut that backfires. That's why documenting things really helps most people get it done. The shock of reality can show you just what will really be necessary to reach the goal. No free ride, in other words. I vote for documenting via fit day or some method to help you know for sure you are in a legitimate calorie deficit that works safely.

Don't forget safe form to prevent injury..and pay attention to any real pain. Discomfort, however, is just part of the game IMHO. Go for the burn and recognize the difference between it and real pain. This is one reason so many folks hire personal trainers...someone to push them beyond discomort for faster results.

God bless!

-Ron