Once more "patting myself on the back", and despite the aforementioned "rich" culinary environment, I stepped ascale at 209# this AM. I now don't have to inhale and hold my breath to button my 36" pants.
I wish all of you that are striving, equally good luck .

Mark
PS: Hey Betty, unless since I've seen you last, youve been all Pizza and malteds, you've always looked JUST FINE.