Wow, Lori. Thank you for that. My calorie intake is usually around 1500. Some days I am as low as 1200--other days it's as high as 1800. I lost an average of ten pounds each month. I run every morning as long as it doesn't ice about three miles. I try to alternate between running intervals (that is sprinting mixed with speedwalking) and just jogging at a moderately slow pace. When I began I could only run 1/10 of a mile. I would have to stop and walk a ways and then run a few steps again. It quickly builds if you are consistent.

You look amazing and somehow younger yesterday than you did 6 weeks ago. What an inspiring transformation, you have set a really good example for yor daughters.

You look absolutely amazing! You're a very very beautiful lady:)

Also Are the girls twins or just close in age?
They are so cute! and is that the hubby?
My hubby is being so helpful in my journey.THANK GOD.
Anyways CONGRADULATIONS!

You look amazing! Congratulations on your progress. All of your hard work has paid off!

Wow you look amazing! Congatulations!! :)

Congratulations!

It's doubly exciting for me as we have similiar numbers.

You're truly inspiring--and thanks for taking the time to share and help.

You are an inspiration. The one thing that always amazes me is the youthful look everyone gets from dropping the weight.

I have taken my before pictures and can't wait to post before and after.

Cruisecat--I hope you're right about looking younger. I'm afraid that without any fat in my face, I'll just get wrinkles! I'll be 45 in January.

Congrats! You radiate health!! What a lovely family you have.

Oh wowie zowie, congratulations - you look freaking great! GREAT! Cute family too :)

:woohoo:

You look marvelous! Nothing like a little inspiration in the morning. :D

You look so good! :D

Thank you again, Lori. My girls are close in age. We get the twin question days we go out. They are close in height nowadays. Yes, that's my dear hubby. He has been so tremendously supportive and helpful and continues to put my aspirations above his own. As excited as I am about my weight loss, I know my true blessing is my gift I have as a husband. I am so glad to know you also have a supportive spouse. It can make all the difference.