Hi bizi, I responded on my thread also. Continued good luck to you in redusing weight. My col. was 247 too and is now 170. I took meds for a year to bring it down. I am on a waiting period now to see if it stays down. I did indeed change my eating habbits so I hope it does. Keep it up and know that it can be done. I did loose 60 pounds and have kept it off now for two years. I had to do it for my ankles and general health. I was at 192 at 5' 1". I feel so much better from just being a normal weight and at least looking good. I admire everyone who is trying hard to do this. Keep in touch, I am going through thyroid problems, nodes picked up on MRI. this would explain where alot of other symptoms have come from for the last few years. I see the dr, tomorrow. ginnie