Started a work-out program at the start of the year and so far so good. I'm down 20lbs (from 235 to 215) and more importantly to me my waist pan** waist size is back down to a 34. My real goal is just to be back in a size 32, not really worried about the scale weight as long as the number in my waistband is what I want to see. Already ran headlong into the one major downside; I'm now in the last hole of the straps of my kilt and doubt I can swing the cost of replacement if I reach my goal. Ah well, maybe I can work a trade with someone going the other way on their straps ;)