I finally decided my weight gain was a little too much. Growing up I was the skinny twig type. at 18 I was 120lbs, thats a little slim for 5'8". I'm pushing 30 now, still 5'8" but 175lbs! whoa, a bit much there. My target goal is 135. The first phase of my diet is going to be to eliminate the 6-10 cokes I drink a day, and drink lemonade or water. I'd also eat salads as snacks throughout the day, and only real food for dinner. I on 7/18, I was 173.5lbs that day. One week later on 7/25, I'm 167.5. I really hope this keep up till at least 10-15lbs, because this part is easy :)