Hi Connie! Your goal is totally attainable. I hear you on the weight gain. I've gained 13 pounds in a month from change of lifestyle. I am on a lengthy holiday at my mom's house...not used to being bored and having all of this delicious food around me. I'm used to eating a little bowl of oatmeal and one chicken breast a day! Looking back at my childhood, I've realized I've never been mentally strong at home. And in the past four years, I've ALWAYS gained weight when visiting my mom. I need to prove to myself that I can overcome this and BE STRONG! I am sick of having the "I'll start tomorrow" disease, especially when I'm not a "tomorrow" kind of gal. I tend to finish everything TODAY! WILLPOWER!