Hi Everyone, I am so very thankful for the YMCA. My workout partner Emily and I have been exercised together for almost 3 weeks and the results are starting to show. I visited the doctor last week just before the 4th weigh in and he was pleased that I actually showed up lighter then the previous visit. Over the last couple of years I was gaining weight with every visit with no signs of stopping. This contest helped me to put the brakes on and start to turn things around. I am focused on a goal of breaking the 200lb mark and it sure is coming very slowly this time around. When I reach this goal I will remember all the hard work and sacrifice that it took to lose this weight and remain on this diet for the rest of my life. As much as I am going to miss this contest I know that this is the last time that I will need a weight loss contest. My New Years resolution for 2015 will not be to lose weight because I will be at my goal. Here are my words to live by as follows: No food tastes as good as thin feels!! Good luck and be strong! Bob