That I tell everybody is that it's not the pounds, its the inches that should reduce on a regular basis. I'm to the point now where if I lose any more of either, I will not be able to wear any variety of "off the rack" pants. Although shirts fit me just fine.

Not to bang the drum, but I'm willing to share my now more-or-less irrelevant meal planner with anyone that would care to try a customized menu. It does work, if you let it.