Hi everyone! Just wanted to share my most recent progress pics. The pic on the left was taken 3/17/11 and the one on the right was taken 10/13/11.

I have struggled with my weight, well...forever. I have finally made the lifestyle changes (good nutrition and working out regularly) that work for me. I am 41 years old and feel fantastic!!! Two years ago, I was facing a total knee replacement. Sure, someday I may still need knee surgery (although...my knee pain has all but disappeared at this point), but I will be SO much better prepared for the recovery from that surgery. My point is...it is NEVER too late. You can do it. Don't ever give up. Keep at it.

I am SOOOO inspired. Our numbers are almost identical (except for the current weight) and I'm even from NY I am 6-months into my journey and looking at my 39th birthday shortly. This just let's me know that it is possible. CONGRATS......

free1--That's awesome!!! Very cool that we have a lot in common! I am in central NY, by the way. YES! It is totally possible. You can do it! You ARE doing it!!! Great job! I normally post in the "accountability, etc" thread. Feel free to pop in there, I'd love to hear how you are doing!

You look incredible, and so much younger in the latest pictures! Just glowing. Congratulations your progress!

Wow, you look so much younger now. Congratulations on making the lifestyle changes!

Look at you! Amazing, and healthy and vibrant. Not to mention fabulous Truly an inspiration.

Wow!!! You look amazing! Well done!!!

You look just wonderful, and yes absolutely glowing and vibrant!!! WTG!!

Thanks everyone! I LOVE that I look younger, haha! I feel absolutely fantastic. I have so much energy and just plain feel GOOD. Actually....make that GREAT!

you look fantastic!!!

That is great to read that the pain in your knee is almost completely gone and that you don't have to have surgery now!

Simply amazing what a change 10 months can do.

you look absolutely amazing!

Thank you for sharing.

You look like a younger sister now.....well done! Fabulous job:-)

AWESOME!!!

You look simply amazing!!! Congrats!!

Hi, MJ. I read some of your posts in the other thread and love your positive attitude. Is the March picture your highest weight? It's amazing that you've lost so much weight, but I can't even imagine doing it in just 7 months.

I had knee problems in the past, too. Not to the point of needing a replacement, but the summer of '10 was difficult. I also have no problems since I lost weight. I'm 60, so no one can say that age is a huge factor in this process. There are lots of us in here over 40 that are doing just fine.

You look absolutely fantastic - certainly like a younger version of yourself as others have pointed out. So close to goal, too. Keep it up.

Lin