Thanks heaps Michelle!
I have lost about 2 kgs now, so feel a lot more motivated now. I have changed to a different brand of milkshake, and am now having it for breakfast and lunch, with a healthy dinner, and that seems to be making a difference. I am very proud in the fact that I didnt' pig out 'too much 'over Easter too!
It is really helping me to read of others in this thread also trying to lose weight and has givene me lots of ideas!