Where To Go From Here

Hit 257 pounds 01-02-2008 and vowed to change, tried as I may, by 11-11-2008 I had only lost 8 pounds. So, I went to the internet and botta-boom, botta-bing, found my way to what I call Qik-50, a dieting process that works. By my birthday, 07-18-2009, I was at 195. Friends and family know the past six weeks have been tough--lost my brother Doug, 64, and then my father passed away, he made it to 88, would have been 89 in December. Today, 08-30-2009, I weigh 212.2 lbs, so through the roller coaster ride of recent weeks, I have gained some back. Today I start a new 50-day plan and look to shed at least 30 pounds by October 20, 50 days from now. So, I should see 182.2 lbs or lower by then. Hold me to it. My ultimate goal is to reach 157 lbs and be able to claim an even 100 pound drop. I am using a recipe for smoothies consisting of readily available items and a recipe for diet support snax, both recipes are the results of simply my internet search into dieting for minimum hunger and maximum energy. At 157 lbs, I will begin a plan to "bulk-up" to 178, my "ideal weight" based on my 6' height. Here I go. I'll post every other day or so and relate thoughts as I go. I hope to help others do the same! Cheers!!