Hi Rachel, I would love to join you! Did you just start today and what is the 80 day mark? Are you exercising as well? Send me a message if you are interested.

Tammy

I did just start today. And I am exercising, but not that much because I only have a so-so relationship with exercise. I just completed a 20 minute power walk and that will be it for today (except for walking my dog - and that's pretty much on her terms). I am a slow walker and try to enjoy my walk at a nice leisurely pace. I would love the company on my 80 day mission.

It looks like September 4th will be the 80th day. I just counted the days out on the calendar for the first time.

RachelAnne, I'll join you too. Have a wedding to go to in August and would like to look less bulbous around the middle. ;)

So the last time I had to lose weight quick, I did the South Beach diet and I have to report, it really worked. The first few weeks don't feel very healthy but it seriously helps with hunger and cravings. Here are some do's and don'ts:

That fried egg is a great breakfast. You can also eat it with some cheese, some ham, or other protein like lean chicken.

No fruit! No carbs! Eat as much protein as you want, you just can't have any carbs. The thinking here is that our bodies are addicted to carbs and so we crave them. Once you stop having them so much, you stop craving them and you can eat them again in small quantities.

The other unique thing about this diet is that you're supposed to snack all day so you don't feel hungry or deprived. They suggest low-fat cheese sticks, nuts, lean proteins.

It's probably worth it to pick up the book -- lots of good tips and recipes. I'll try to dig mine up and post some tips from there.

I released 30 pounds in 6 weeks.

I would recommend using the zone diet and try food combining.

You can probably find The Zone by Barry Sears at your local library.

I've taken off 31 since the end of January and still have a long way to go. Slow is the only way I can do it due to health issues and lately my son has me out walking with him six nights a week...hoping the pain of that will subside soon but the doctor even says it will help with some of the health issues just not to over do.

I've lost 40 pounds since May (265 down to 225) and I'm looking to lose another ten. A very, very stubborn 10 pounds...The first forty came off very quickly, like in two months. Why this last ten is being so stubborn I'll never know?