Although I'am a 2012 bride I have still started my workout regiment. I'am pushing to loose 15pds, tone majorly & gain strength. My engagement party is May 14, 2011, so I want to show off my figure by then and maintain it there after. Pushing forty isn't easy. I have been back @ the gym now three weeks, it's like ridding a bike. I'am so focused that scares me. Don't want to loose too much weight. What I do is place my wedding dress in front of me when I'am on the cardio machines, which I'am so addicted the elliptical machine. I find that that helps me to loose weight faster. I go to the gym @ least four to five days out of the week, I even go twice in one day out of the week am & pm. My eating habits have changed as well & I go to be fairly early, so I won't be tempted to eat late snacks or food. Far as my snacking I get the weight watchers jello, lil cakes, almonds, drie cranberries, rice cakes w/peanut butter & etc... Determination I have, but my most joy comes from the gym doing cardio & lifting weights. Strong minds; strong bodies.....Stay focus Ladies..... Good Luck!!!