So this past weekend was my 30th birthday party and I thought I'd share photos from this day.

My original goal was to go from 220 to 145 and I made it, but I maintained there through my birthday party =( I wanted to get down to 135 by then once I hit 145 a month before the actual birthday...but it just didn't happen. However, I CAN fit into SOME size 4's and since the dress was a medium, I consider that a win since I used to wear 2x's or 1x's.

Anyway, I am starting back and REALLY trying to lose this last bit of fat. Thought I would post pics for inspiration (hope it inspires someone!) and also inspires me! Because the Lord knows I want to lose these last 10lbs and maybe even 20! UGH!!!! It's a struggle......

I feel like I'm letting myself down by not losing weight as fast as I did in the beginning...anyway...Here is me from the beginning:



And here are the party weekend in Atlantic City pics:







and a picture of me sitting down! One of the first times I've ever liked a picture of me sitting down because you know that DREADED belly roll!



Well, as you can see, my confidence has definitely increased I guess I just need to get motivated because I REALLY want this stomach GONE!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW!!! You look stunning rockin' that dress! Good for you!

SO incredibly inspiring. You look amazing and I am so jealous of the abs This was the motivation I needed today. Good luck to you and thanks for the inspiration.

Your legs look amazing in that dress! Well done!

Fantastic!

You look Fantastic!!!!! I loooove your party outfit!!! Sparkly stuff is so awesome!! I also like how it brings out your eyes!!

amazing!!! I'd love to hear your story!

Your legs, I want your legs! You look amazing-- great job!

You are an inspiration I have had a HAPPINESS gain of 20 lbs BOO HOO just have to get my head straight YOU are a great inspiration!!! Thank you!!!!!

You girls sure know how to brighten up a day!

The Legs comments, woooo, thank you girls, i have busted my butt on those things since day 1 =)

and Lilies - Major appreciation on that dress comment, took hours to find lol.

Lots2Go - My story is pretty basic. I had dieted before but never exercised, I'd lose 20lbs and give up and then gain 30 back. Finally something clicked in me, i said I would give myself a year, of exercising consistently and eating correctly.

That very first day, I joined a boot camp at 220lbs, I went 5x a week without missing a day. I busted my *** and cried that first day...almost threw up. Skinny girls all aruond me but they realllly motivated me. I stuck with it and lowered my calories to around 1650 those first 3 months. Within a 6 1/2 months I had lost almost 60lbs.

After that it came off slower, MUCH slower. I quit boot camp after month 8 and began working out at the gym and doing HIIT (it's AMAZING!!!!!). I've also had many slack off months but I am fully back in the swing of things.

If I have one piece of advice it's to DO STRENGTH TRAINING! It is my LIFE. It is why I have definition. That and sprinting (HIIT). I could lift weights all day, and do HIIT all day, it's the eating I have a problem with lol but I think I'm good now...

The hardest part was getting started (or so I thought) But not I realize it's easy to maintain so far, it's REALLY hard to lose those last 10-20. REALLY hard. I can eat whatever I want and not gain as long as I work out, but I can't eat whatever I want and work out and lose...and I gotta remember that. It's VERY hard.

Sidebar: Deva - I've been there, keep on rocking through it girl, you will get out of it and back down in no time!!!

Wow! YOu look awsome! And the resistance training and HIIT thing is DEAD ON! Congrats again!

OMG OMG OMG!!! You have done soooo amazing! You look FABULOUS and SO DEFINED!!!! You are so toned, thank you so much for posting, you are really a HUGE inspiriation to me right now. I've started my strength training and I really feel its the way to go, I'm going to look into HIIT also, but seeing that you did the strength training really gives me hope that I too will also get the definition...cause I think it's SOOO HOT!!! Skinny is just that skinny but skinny with definition is totally HOT! Love your style, thank you again you really are an inspiration!

Wow! Wow! That's soo great! You look amazing! I know u must be so proud of yourself! !
I can't wait to lose so weight! ! I'm just starting!lol...keep up the good work! You can do it!

Awwww! You made my WEEK! I couldn't agree with you more! I am not a fan of "Skinny fat"...I'd rather just be fat lol. I love toned definition...in order to achieve that we have to keep every ounce of muscle possible and gain more lean muscle and get rid of FAT...esp the fat stored in muscles. lol and that involves major strength training! I know you'll succeed in your goals if you keep at it!

It comes off different on all of us but I really wish my dang stomach would go away!

And thank you for the style comment! HAHA When I was big I had NO style!

You look AMAZING!!!!!!! I LOVE your legs, I LOVE your dress and shoes--and don't sweat those last 10 pounds cuz you are a HOT mama!!!