(I really hated to post that number, but I needed to. I needed to own up to this, no matter how embarrussed I feel. I need to accept that I've gain 20 (!) pounds so that I can learn and move forward. I can't hide from the weight gain anymore... )

Accepting the problem is the first step.

It's all down hill from here dude.

You'll get back on track, I beleive in you.

Well, I'm happy to report that I am doing very well

The food part in particular. I somehow fell right back in line with the diet and feel great. The scale was down 4.2 pounds as of yesterday, nearly back in the 180s, whoohoo.

Exercise is still a struggle and seems to be harder to get back into. I'm going to keep trying though.

Official first weigh-in is tomorrow!

I applaud you for being honest. I have slipped also but it has been a slower process. I gained 13 lbs in about 2 months. I was 206 last Friday. I'm not sure what I am right now, hopefully a little less. I have weigh in on Friday's now.

We can do this buddy. Just remember we used to be a lot heavier and as long as we put a stop to the weight gain and slowly lose weight again, this will just turn out to be a sumbling block.

Hey DW, good job getting back on the wagon.

Well, this is going to be my last post for a while and I thought I would stop in and post up to say bye for now as I fly off to Kuwait.

Take care of yourself and keep up the good work and motivation. You are a great inspiration on others.

So, until later. Bye.