50 pounds down so far! My before and after picture.

Holy moly! Hot lady! You look fantastic, and YOUNGER! Woah! Checking out your blog now. Congratulations on the big life changes! Keep it up! XO!

I just finished reading your blog and I have to say, simply amazing. Not just the weight loss, but the determination and goal orientation. I hope others will take the time to read it and perhaps be inspired in their own journeys.

Well done! You certainly look amazing!

Congratulations on your marvelous achievement! You are simply stunning, and your inward beauty and kindness are very apparent as well. Looking forward to reading your blog - thank you for sharing!!! Way to go!!!

Congratulations!!! You look stunning and so much younger. Well done!

You look great! What was your weight before and after?

You look great! WTG!

What a difference, great job

Wow!! You look amazing and younger yes and beautiful YES!!!

Hi Keke and WOW. Congratulations! You made this work for yourself and that bodes so well for being able to meet your goals and keep the weight off. You now know, from keeping track, exactly what you're eating, what it counts for, and where you get off track. That's what I love about this as well.

I wanted to share that the emotional and chemical changes that take place in our bodies can be influenced by our serotonin availability. Most of us know that serotonin is in the brain but not many people realize it's almost in an equal abundance in the gut. (Hence, the old saying, "Listen to your gut." They know now, it's true.) At least, it's supposed to be. For those of us who haven't eaten well, haven't had the enzyme and good bacteria that is in live, fresh fruits and veggies (as well as other foods), and whose guts are out of balance, we can lack all of those and it can seriously contribute to anxiety, depression, and panic. I know. I've been there. Exercise plays in to this as well as it helps very much to balance us emotionally. I share this to give you hope that you are on a great path with considering exercise and wanting to know more about eating in a healthy way. As you gain more and more health you may find you can cut down on your antidepressants or even, eventually, be off of them altogether. That's what happened to me after years of crippling panic and depression. Now, when I start getting out of whack, I go through my checklist of about ten things I do regularly to keep from going back there. If I'm tending toward depression or anxiety, I can almost guarantee myself that I can't check most of my "things to do to feel well" boxes.

I'll be glad to share the list if you, or anyone, is interested. Bless you and you have ALWAYS been beautiful. Now your confidence and accomplishment shine brightly. Again, WHAT an amazing young woman you are!