This is a milestone for me to once again be back in a bikini. I feel I have grown a lot during my weightloss journey and is really starting to shape who I am for a person. In a way I am glad I put on the weight that I did, as it has changed my outlook on life. I feel I have grown both mentally and physically stronger since the journey began 11 months ago. I am starting to accept myself for who I am, and am coming to terms with the body I have. I no longer envy other women for their perfect bodies and I have accepted my own. I've got flaws throughout my body such as scars and stretch marks. But I'm learning to embrace them as they are apart of me. I'm also learning to be happy and try to smile more often and not be so down and depressed all the time. So here's to the new me, just in time for summer. I still have a bit more to go until I reach my goal weight but I am happy to see how far I've come.

SW: 170 H:5'3 BMI 31(ish?, I forget the exact number) CW: 127 H: 5'3 BMI: 22.5 Measurment: Bust: 35 Waist: 28 Hip: 35 Weight loss so far: 43lbs GW: 115-120

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You look great!! Awesome job!

thank you!

You look AMAZING!!!!! Feel great, you did a great job!

thank you so much, I was worried how I'd look to other people, I'm trying to stay positive, but the insecurities always come back

You look fantastic! Love the bikini choices, too!

thanks so much! I liked these two cutes and I wasn't falling out of the top like with the others

Oh wow. You look great! Im jealous :P

im jealous to ! lol..you look wonderful..love the black bikini.

You look fantastic! Well done

You look awesome! You have absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about. Great job!

You are beautiful! Congrats!

You look awesome and your waist looks tiny! I've been wanting to get a bikini so maybe I'll check target out!

You look so skinny in the bikini. I can't wait until I get to that point and also your weight. Thanks for sharing your success.