Kirk - just wanted to add some encouragement to the pile. You are doing so great - I know it is frustrating when the setbacks happen or when the scale doesn't reflect the effort you've been putting forth. Just remember the alternative and it will help you keep going forward.
Er, really, you might want to try just big globs of lotion (not rubbed in) in those tight red spaces. I've found its helped lots for me. Its not the same if you rub it in (plus, it can burn/hurt that way). I've gotten rid of angry red places in a day or two that way.
veddy good.
