Hi everyone! I'm Jennifer. I'm 40, a SAHM w/a 7 1/2 yo DD. We moved to Indy 2 yrs ago from St. Louis, I'm originally from Orlando. I have almost lost all of the weight I gained after the move, so then it's on to losing the baby fat - lol, my baby's almost 8!

I'm determined to lose weight this final time - my goal is to become healthier and able to keep up with my dd. People comment all the time about how much we look alike and I love and hate that - I don't want her to look like someone who is 65 pounds overweight (now it's down to 45 though!). This challenge has been so great for me in keeping me accountable...I have a WISH buddy - Dopey4Disney Christie who got me involved in this. She's been fantastic too in keeping me motivated.
Jen - I also don't have a thyroid - I had cancer and it was removed. I'm on tons of meds because of a problems from a second operation. I'm surprised to hear that your weigh is fluctuating because of your meds...I haven't heard that before. Do you go to an endo? Is she checking TSH along w/T4 levels? You can pm me if you want to...sorry I'm being so nosy!
Sheila - 50 pounds?! Awesome! And here I was thinking you were always as thin as you are in your pic! WOW!
Jana - 55 pounds?!

That's so great! You are an inspiration!
Kelli - congrats on keeping that a secret - I am sure I couldn't have done it! That's going to be so fun!
Marty - that's great noticing the change in your body. Inches count! That's more important sometimes than the number on the scale.
Helen - 50 pounds!

You're in good company here! Both of your babies are gone now? Was it hard for you when she went to college?
Mike - you're such an incredible inspiration. Sometimes I get bogged down in how much more I want to lose and I think about you and your positive attitude and your journey and it reminds me it's not about the final number it's about a lifestyle change and the joy it's bringing to me and my family. Thanks! So did you totally relate to Doc on BL when he was so fired up because his weight was below 300?? That was exciting to see him so excited!
I'm so glad to be part of this challenge and get all the support and everything that goes with it..thanks everyone!
After this long post I have got a lot of sit-down stuff to do today. I'm sore and tired from the Zoo Boo last night and will some please please send me a Jillian moment so I get off my couch and exercise?! I think I need an intervention! I have already had 3 pieces of Halloween candy today - my modified challenge is no more for the day.

Plus lots of water.