thanks everyone SOOOO much! I debated about actually posting that in the public forums, considered sending a PM to ya'll, but then i thought that I've got to learn how to come out of hiding when it comes to my weight/size ... I am still sooo excited to have accomplished that milestone, honestly didn't know if I'd be able to stick to it long enough to do it ... the best part is that I'm still feeling so easy/comfortable with what I've been doing, it's never been this "easy" for me before ... (don't misunderstand, it is still hard, just not as hard as it has been every other time I've done something like this). You are all a huge part of that for me!! So, THANKS again!