The primary reason for keeping it going was coming in as a runner up for the First Round. It really opened my eyes to let me see that this program really works. I knew that if I kept going I would reach my original goal and I'm proud to say that I did it!

I've lost another 13 lbs, for a total of 22 lbs, and another 15 inches for a total of 25-3/4 inches. I went from a very tight size 12 to a very comfortable size 8 and even some 6's. I am finally in a healthy weight range. I have more energy now than I've had for years. Thin does taste as good as it feels!

I am a lot more outgoing since I lost the weight. I don't worry about feeling uncomfortable about the way I look any more. I actually enjoy going out and bumping into people that quickly notice the weight I've lost and want to know how I did it.

4. How do you truly feel, right now, about your body after your transformation? I feel wonderful! I think I look better now at 51, than I did 10 or 12 years ago. My family is amazed at how I've transformed my body in such a short time. I had forgotten how wonderful it is to feel good in your own skin. 5. How do you truly feel, right now, about your life--how has it improved? My life is back to the way it use to be before gaining all the weight. I'm back to my old self, I'm having parties, I'm going out and I'm enjoying life again. I'm no longer coming up with excuses not to have to be seen in public or worry about what I was going to wear.

Lose your love handles, slim and shape your lower body!

The results and knowing that I was going to go on vacation feeling great for the first time in many years. Plus the smaller my clothes got, the more motivated I got. My results and motivation have now inspired my daughter to join SBC and enter the Third Challenge.

Lose your "pooch" and rear end.

7. What were some of your keys to success in losing weight? Taking the supplements, exercising, and watching my food intake. It all became second nature thanks to you [Josh] and all the information you've given us on how to lose weight correctly. 8. What challenges did you have to overcome while participating in this contest? The only challenge I had to overcome this time around was time itself. This time of year is very busy for most of us, so it has been very hard to participate too much on the forums. I wish I had been able to support all the members as much as I had done in the First Challenge. I tried to do the best that I could.

I guess because I believe in you [Josh], your product, and what you are trying to do to help people lose weight. I am proving that anyone that really wants to lose weight and transform their bodies and their lives can really do it in a short time by following your plan. Plus the fact that I don't mind bragging about how I lost the weight.

All of them! I especially enjoy your new Slim Body Minute. I think that was a really good idea. Anyone, no matter how busy, can get a lot of good information from you in a minute. I also enjoy when the staff posts comments it lets us know that we are not alone, that you guys are there for us.