So I busted my butt working out for a few months and while I was losing dress sizes, I wasn't dropping any pounds. The scale would not move. Apparently, I was missing the point. I haven't worked out for the last month and have lost about seven pounds. My secret? I keep getting sick. First, I got the stomach flu (3 pounds gone), then I got Shingles (another 3 pounds) and finally I got a cold (one more pound).  this year, I would love to lose the weight without getting sick. Anyone with me?