Here's to a new life for you both. My wife took it upon herself to lose 40 pounds about 2 years ago through diet and exercize, and prodded me to finally get my act together. I lost 38 pounds, and have kept about 30 of it off. It's been a lifestyle change, as we were both carbohydrate freaks. It wasn't easy to break old habits. We're in our early forties, too, and I wanted to set a better example for my kids. There is no greater feeling than seeing your belt size shrink. Good luck.