49 pounds gone, 35 to go.

This is me today, 18 weeks after making the decision to change my life forever, for real this time.

This was my progress photo 18 weeks ago -- I had already lost 24.5 lbs but hadn't worked out regularly in over a year.

My muffin top is shrinking. 

 My tummy is significantly less unsightly. 

 My hips and thighs are melting away.  

 And you know what? 

It feels amazing!

=)