This bet is benefitting me.  I have talked myself out of numerous slips recently!  I weighed today and I am down !  I didn't complete my previousd bet and I vowed not to do that again!  I think Spring makes me feel more positive about myself. Everything is starting over and are refreshed from the winter dormacy.  I would love to hook up with a couple of gal friends while I am doing this.  I am doing low carb, and using some of Medifasts meals.  My problem is portions!  I must have a stomach that is the size of a turkey platter!