I am trying to get geared up for my transitional phase and what to expect 6 months from now. I will loose all my weight by this December 2005.

There is a nice section you may want to read up on setting your goal weight called "Pounds to Play with."
I decided to change my goal weight from 148 to 138. I am 5'8" my hair is gray, my bones are old, but my heart and spirit still have that spunky attitude.