I just seen this forum link. I have lost 51 pounds since March 1, 2011. I still have a lot to go, but I just try to go day by day. I am on a 1500 per day calorie diet. I have over lapping autoimmune diseases so I can't exercise anymore as I use to so I gained a lot of weight. I had myself convinced that I couldn't lose anymore since the loss of energy, but one day I decided to give the counting calories a try, and happily found out I could lose. Good luck everyone. I also prayed for God to help me, and he has.