Hi AZDean! Welcome to SS!

Here's a little encouragement....I started SS about two years ago and lost 20 pounds in 7 weeks. I believe that the more overweight you are the more you will lose initially. I stoped SS when I went on vacation and gained all of my weight back plus 10 pounds. I realized that it has to be a life change. I love sweets and breads and starches and that is my downfall! I never liked water myself but now, when it's hot and I'm thirsty...Water is the best thing there is! I don't drink coffee and hate the taste of decaf tea so water is about all I drink except for Crystal Light. The lemonade and raspberry ice are pretty good.
Good luck on the SS front and I hope you reach your goal!