Haven't been on the board since late Spring, and unfortuntely I gained weight and am so disappointed in myself. I knew I was eating food that I shouldn't have been and now I am paying the price. I don't want to buy bigger clothes but unfortunately none of my pants close, at least not easily. It's too late in Oct. to join for this month, but I am trying to knock a few pounds. I have to keep telling myself NO NO NO when i look at certain foods - like cookies!! I also have a sensitivity to gluten and have to watch out for that nasty item. I tried getting on my scale a couple of weeks ago, but the batteries were dead and I had to go get some. Got them, but afraid to put them in. I know I am going to really kick myself when I see the number on the readout. Good luck to everyone this month.