Found this quote - I need to frame it and put it on the wall:

The cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow

But children grow up as I've learned to my sorrow

So quiet down cobwebs; Dust go to sleep!

I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep.

Can I get a drum-roll please...

Today marks 8 months since I had my surgery.

Weight loss so far? A grand total of 121 lbs (484 sticks of Grade A butter - mind boggling, isn't it?). Only 20 more to go...

And now for the moment you have all been waiting for (drum-roll please)...THE BEFORE AND AFTER SHOTS!!!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Now wait, how'd that happen? Let's take it in slow motion...

May 2009 - I seem to really like this shirt...not because I love the color, but because it's one of the few that fit and was comfortable.

This is THAT picture. The picture that I took one look at and cried. The one picture that made me so sick...sick of who I had allowed myself to become, sick of feeling trapped, sick of trying without having anything to show for it. In fact, it's on my mom's facebook album - it was taken at a family reunion. She tagged me. I untagged it. Twice. I was too embarrassed. Again - I'm wearing my "favorite" shirt.

Surgery Day - Dec 2010. I couldn't even zip up my jacket.

Feb 2011

March 2011 - again with my favorite shirt...what a difference a few months make.

May 2011 - First dress I was able to buy in the regular size department :)

June 2011 - For the first time, I was actually okay and felt confident with getting my picture taken. It's been a long time...

July 2011 - Pics taken at the family reunion. I had such a good time, and not once did I feel self-conscience about my weight. Now that is a reason to celebrate!

Aug 2011 - me in my workout clothes. It feels good :)