I reached a personal milestone last week: 20 pounds lost overall. The past 6 weeks have been tough, but definitely worth it. We still have 7 weeks to go and I am encouraged that I will see a significant difference at the end. And the end is only the beginning; the beginning of a new, healthier life. Getting physical activtity has been the hardest part for me, but even that is becoming less of a struggle. I used to look for an excuse not to go to the gym. Now when I get home from work I immediately change into my gym clothes and just make up my mind that I am going to get some sort of physical activity. Now it is a priority. I don't think I could have made it this far without the support from my husband. His determination is inspiring and sometimes just knowing that we are in this together is the motivation I need to keep going. It feels incredibly empowering to finally be doing something about my weight instead of just complaining about it.