It's impressive to see the pounds you've dropped already. Your efforts seem really solid and I bet that target is coming up soon.
I had already decided to turn my life around before trying reta. I was hitting the gym six days a week and doing the work, yet cravings and insulin resistance kept getting in the way. One clear indicator was the dark patches on my neck. Even with consistent effort it felt like an endless struggle. Once I began reta things shifted. It did not take the place of my training but made it easier to stick with it. Food thoughts and urges became easier to handle so I could concentrate on workouts, meals, and bigger targets. Up to now I have dropped 45 pounds. The skin on my neck looks normal again, which mattered a lot because it showed the insulin resistance was easing. I feel like I control what I eat instead of the other way around. Normal serving sizes leave me content and I choose better without constant internal battles. I am happy with the distance covered but still have roughly 100 pounds left to go.