Six months of fitness; 3 months of MFP!

I started my fitness journey 6 months ago when I was looking to become more active. With 3 young children (5.5, 3, and 20 months), it was becoming hard to exercise, so I joined the Y and made it part of my routine (at first, just 2-3 days a week). Mid-January is when I joined this site and really kicked it up a notch, doing daily cardio, logging calories, and upping my strength training. March 7th, I added pushups, and about 3 or so weeks ago I switched from modified to regular pushups (I went from 10 regular ones to now doing several sets of 20-25 -- this has been the best tip for helping my core out).

So many people on here have inspired me, and I am so happy I've met some great friends who continue to cheer me on.

My TDEE is 2113... but I usually net 1800 calories the end of the day.

ETA: forgot to add what I do. 32 minutes on the elliptical 7 days a week. I wear a HRM to keep me motivated and moving... I keep the HR at 161 or higher. Pushups daily, and strength training (Cybex machines 3 days a week).

I have lost inches, especially off my waist.

Here's my, "yay, I feel strong" pic! LOL ... and below, some comparison ones. I went from not being toned much at all to being much more toned (although I'm sure I can do more, and continue to work on my goals on a daily basis).









The rear one kind-of got cut off, so here's another: