Well I just finished up a series of appointments to check my progress and here is the report: As of today - December 10 I have lost 100 lbs since March 30th. The loss is dramatic! I have lost 62 lbs since the surgery. That is 20 lbs a month or 4-5 lbs a week! Amazing! I have lost 10 inches around my waist, 4-5 inches around my neck, I have had a number of suits taken in and my tailor has announced that he can do no more!!! I am working out 5 days a week and now running appx. 25 minutes with an incline!! All my blood work looks great - especially my cholesterol - 123 -- 150 is excellent!!! The most important fact is that I feel great. It is funny when people see me - their first response: "Is everything okay??" I tell them, "No I have a disease called skinny-osis"! The best line came from a woman in church when she overheard me tell someone how much I lost -- she said - "Pastor Jamie, just tell them that you lost a "super model"!!" That is rich! Eating is good - a few foods have bothered me - specifically tilapia fish. I think it is the butter or oil that it is cooked in. I have had steak, tuna, pasta, and mexican . . . just not as much! Now my eyes are set on a few goals . . . Christmas is my first goal and I am almost there. Next month I have my nieces' wedding - I should blow some relatives minds. I want to keep losing weight on my trip to Kenya, Africa in February and then by the 9 month exam I want a total of 34 lbs lost from today! Long term goal - running in the Red Rose run - five miler in June! I will keep you up to date on my progress.