earino

I would like to add my voice to the chorus of folks suggesting yoga. It has been a lynchpin in my weight loss. If you are up for it, also you should consider adding pilates, as a strong core is a safety net to long term health :-)

I believe I was sitting at around 4500 -> 5500 calories per day.

I don't want to sound like a downer, but 30 pounds in 55 days is bordering on unhealthy, unmaintainable weight loss. Even if you lose 3 pounds a week (which is 50% above what is recommended) you're sitting at 23.4 pounds lost. Be careful with your health.

Good work. Keep at it. Don't get discouraged. Thermodynamics is on your side :-)