well, i have lost around 17 lbs on my own over the past several months. i am still the same size, but the muffin has definately decreased and i am eating less than i used to. its easy for the weight to creep up on you, a few pounds here and there. i was finally grossed out enough by the pictures i saw of me at my highest weight that i knew something had to be done. i am about half way to my goal - my biggest issue is getting rid of the tummy fat. i have always had an issue with that, even when i weighed 130 i would still look preggers in some dresses b/c of my otherwise small frame. maybe someday i will get over my fear and get the extra belly sucked out.