Good luck everyone! It sounds like some of you are well on your way and that's quite an accomplishment.

I am still working on my weight, but got back on a pretty strict exercise regimen over the past few weeks. For me it's maybe not my weight as much as getting fit and healthier. This time, when something threw me off (a cold, wiping out on the ice) I got right back to it as soon as I was able. I've found that I recover quicker if I work out the following day, instead of waiting for the soreness to go away. Maybe I'm just not pushing hard enough? It's hard though because I have a bad back and work two jobs.

I did lose quite a bit (25% of my body weight) a few years ago and have kept it off with a much healthier diet. I eat whole grains instead of processed stuff as much as possible (lots of brown rice and whole grain pasta), lots of veggies, and drink mostly water, unsweetened tea, and milk. I use healthier fats when preparing foods and avoid hydrogenated oils. I try to also avoid fried foods and don't eat much meat. We had WAY WAY too many treats brought to work over the holidays though... I do have to eat my dark chocolate once in a while. I think it's not a bad thing to enjoy your favorites in moderation. If you can find healthier versions, even better!