I am a 54 year old woman.  I am employed part time by a state correctional facility.  I enjoy quilting, reading, sewing, crafts and music.  I am married to the love of my life, Randy and we have been married for almost 30 years.  My three children are grown, but I continue to raise them.  My oldest Molly, 25 is a graduate students and assistant in English as a second language.  My next oldest Laura is 23 and is currently in law school.  She is also engaged to be married in June 2011.  My son 21 is currently enrolled in school to become a firefighter and emt.  We are very blessed as parents.  I have lost 28 lbs,  in the past 12 days.  I feel great.  My husband has just started the diet but lost 9.5lbs in 5 days.  I am trying to lose a total of 50lbs.