Pounds lost: 49
Turning point: After my mom wound up with potentially fatal health issues from not taking proper care of herself, I knew I didn't want my own children to witness me in a similar condition.
Weight-loss tip: Keep a log! I still keep track of what I eat in a written journal and all of my exercise and much of what I eat on Sparkpeople.com —it's really motivating to see those Spark Points rack up!
