Congratulations to Lilly on achieving her weight loss goal! Losing weight is not easy for many reasons. First you have to mentally make the decision to make a change for the better and then you have to take action and avoid temptations. And of course never give up!

This week I also hit my goal of reaching 145 pounds, down from 164. Together Lilly and I have hit our weight goals. With out having a partner to encourage you and help keep you on track; this would have been much more difficult.

We live busy lives like most modern families, so we really have to make quality time for each other. I work 12 hour days in the tech sector and Lilly is a stay at home mother, caring for our 2 year old child. Both are very intense jobs, accept Lilly’s is a 24/7…

Planning our meals together, shopping for the ingredients and ultimately cooking together has brought us closer together as a couple. Looking back it’s been really fun. We have increased our daily menus; we try new foods and eat healthy. We’ve made a lifestyle change for the better.

However one thing is still missing, exercise. I have always worked out. I like to play soccer, ride my mountain bike and lift weights. For the last 2+ years I have done very little working out, mostly just walking. One of my very few criticisms of the South Beach Diet is the lack of emphasis on exercise. Do not take that as an excuse, but rather an observation. Our next goal is to add exercise to our daily routines.

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