Hi Jacqueline, I am new here also. I just did week 1 day 1 also tonight and like you ... put on over 50lbs in a short amount of time... and its not coming off! Also like you, I used to be a runner. I used to run 2 miles about 4 times a week and never looked better. Well fast forward 6 yrs later... had another baby and here I am. I feel plumpy and dumpy.
I hope you like living in the states.
How are you doing so far?