If somebody had told me a year ago that one year later I'd still not be at goal, I might have just given up in frustration. Which would be a pity, because then I would not have anything to report today...

The first picture is Valentine's day 2008, a couple of months into my current lifestyle change. I already had lost some weight, so I was around 180lbs here. As pictures from this time go, this is a pretty flattering one. Please also note my former concept of "portion control" here... (I didn't eat all of it, but I had some chocolate-dipped strawberries and ice cream for dessert...)

Second pic is from two days ago, at around 155lbs. I'm not at goal yet, but I was stoked to see the change, even with "only" a 25lbs difference. I'm glad I didn't give up, and I'm determined to keep going - thanks in very large part to this wonderful community here. Thanks, chickies!

You look great More of an incentive for me to stay with my new lifestyle. Thanks.

Congrats! You look wonderful!

Look at you!!!! Strong work!!!

you look great! you're doing awesome

Thank you, everyone!

mucho hotness.

good work

You are such a hottie!

You look hot!

You look so pretty......and happy.The food looks yummy too!

You look fantastic! Congrats!

THANK YOU so much chickies! That really, really picked me up after a feeling-decidedly-unhot and generally stinky-no-good day.

Heffalump you look fantastic!!! WOW what a noticable change. You're going to be at goal in no time!

You look fantastic!