Originally Posted by Xylie55

I wish I had your confidence.But,sadly,I don't.I just don't like counting chickens before they hatch,because some are not going to make it,and that's just a fact.We are just getting started.As time goes on,we're going to start getting grumpy and lose momentum.and it will not get any easier the more we continue.We are going to have to stick with it no matter what,and get focused and stay focused on losing weight.I think the fact there are so many contestants this month should give everybody encouragement and hutzba to continue on.And the fact there is a HUGE prize this month,is great.But most of us just want and need to lose weight and keep it off.I'm afraid if we lose fast,we gain it back,and then some again.The fat quarters to me are a plus,but not worth backsliding over down the road.However,I am also sure 100%,that we all are going to give it our best shot.I know I will.It's anybody's game.And like last month,some of the big losers,like me,lost a lot,but things happened,and some of the weight came back on.Mine due to a med change from my Dr..But I'm all straightened out now,so that won't happen this month.This month should be a good month for all of us,because I know from experience,competition is good and it spurs us on.All I can do is my best.Weather that's good enough,don't know.But am going to give it my best effort.And there are sleepers out there as well.who don't always chime in every day,but once a week as required.I think some of those are the ones to be looking out for.I can tell,you have a competitive spirit.And that is good.We need that,in fact we all could use a little of that.And we're going to have to if we're going to have any chance at all of winning.So,get going ladies,and myself included.I want to see a 5 pound drop from all of you this month.I'll have mine off by the week- end this week.