I agree with pizzle I set out with the intention of doing this diet for 24 weeks and it looks like it may be about 6 more on top of that till i get to target if i keep losing at the rate i am but its 7-8 months out of my life which is nothing considering for every stone i lose i could actually be adding a year or two onto the end of it!!
Just take it a week at a time dont look at how long its going to be and before you know it your target will be met and you will be a happy bunny.
as for the whole christmas thing im looking forward to it but not stressing you will be whatever size you are at christmas but you will be slimmer than you were last christmas so its still a big bonus !
Keep going you have us lot to moan and gripe at when you get fed up
Gen xx
Pizzle PS the purple dress is the one i want also ! ha haa