Since my second child was born, four and a half YEARS ago, I have been unable to get my body back to where it was before I got pregnant with him. I was starting to think that my body was forever altered. I did a few halfhearted attempts at South Beach (always starving, no energy), took up running (great boost to my appetite!), strict calories-in-calories-out via MFP... I might squeak down five or six pounds for literally a day before rebounding up. My set point did not want to move.

Two months in, and I'm finally around where I was before I had my son. Weight wise it's about the same, give or take a pound or two, depending on water weight. But I am actually a full size smaller. I bought new jeans last week. I tried on 16 pairs of various brands, so I don't think it was vanity sizing!

Not only have I lost weight, I've gained a lifestyle. I'm more aware of the quality of food I am putting in my body. The impact that food has on my overall wellness. I get so much enjoyment out of food I previously denied myself (bacon! bacon!) I love moving my body. I walk with my friends and we can actually talk (instead of huffing while we tried to run). I love sprinting up hills until I feel like dying and an hour later I'm euphoric with energy. I'm finally feeling like my old self as I reclaim my body.