Chef, Have you ever had you're thyroid checked? I've had thyroid issues for years. The last 3 years I'd been on a rollercoaster ride of med dosages. 4 months ago I requested to see a specialist. That has been the best thing I've ever done! With in 3 weeks I lost 22 pounds! I haven't been able to ski yet with the new weight loss, but I'm sure it'll help! Gonna try it over Christmas vacation. Hope the new Power Vest allows me to ski on my new Strada! Fingers crossed! XXXXXXX Oh ya, what did I learn in 2010? I learned that there "actually" is life without skiing. Imagine that???