Thanks for the encouraging words everyone, it really does help. I agree that I'm probably flying too much, but I know this school has a set program to get people done so that they are ready for certain swings of the market with tours and new students. If I start to butt heads with their predetermined path, then I'm not sure how that will fair for me in the future when I complete my CFII. To the above poster, I've actually lost 10lbs (not a good 10lbs as I'm already fairly light), in about two weeks. I can't say I'm exactly enjoying it at the moment, but it is my dream, which leaves me at s