I've been to the gym nearly every day for 3 weeks now. I started running some. I'm still fat, but I can tell that I am losing. My shoulders are more defined than they have ever been. Readers of my blog may be privy to some bathroom mirror cellphone pics-i'll spare you the duck face. I would like to mention that my wife is very supportive of me even though she says she worries about if I make it. I worry too. It would mean more money for us, but I don't know about 24 hour shifts. I don't know how much of a strain it would be on our marriage. I can't imagine anything worse than money problems and we have made it through them and are stronger for it. My father is also very encouraging and I couldn't be more thankful. If you are out there reading this, thank you!