So today...I finally am down in the 170's!!!! I've been doing my running program for about 3 weeks now and can feel myself getting stronger. It is amazing what a little exercise can do. I also have been cooking more (it's one of my goals) and I have made meatloaf, homemade chicken noodle soup, marinated grilled vegetables, and a mexican chicken pot pie. The way I can tell they were a success is because all of my children ate them...lol.