Hi, I just wanted to say hello as I took the plunge and visited my pharmacy yesterday and will be starting today on day 1. I have approx. 3 1/2 stone (49lb) to lose. I know this week will not be easy and so I thought I would join the forum for inspiration and motivation. I am the first person at my local pharmacy to try the program and so I think my pharmacist is just as keen as I am for me to do well. I'm sure the pharmacy support, weekly weigh ins and this forum will be enough to help me stay focused. Here goes....