Why I love Elina

Yes, PARIS, FRANCE!!!! We are taking a river cruise through France. 15 days!!! We paid for this a year and a half ago and the day has finally arrived. I can't wait. We both bought FitBits to stay on track with our exercising and eating so hopefully I won't need to get a Dr. C scolding when I return. 

I bet you will actually lose weight on your trip.  :)  Although I don't advise it, I think you look hot exactly where you are now.

Well, I doubt that. I don't ever lose weight unless I am seriously trying. I just don't want to gain. When I get back I am going to work on those nasty 5 lbs that I have been whining about for the past year. But while in France I will be drinking wine, eating cheese and WALKING as much as possible. 

Im new here and I can say with no uncertainty ..that Elina has always been informative and caring and nice.... (not that others arent)  honestly she is one of the reasons I stayed on this forums ...I looked at her blog and it was so amazing and insprintional,  her before and afters are tremendous ..   I believe we can all learn something from each other ...   Please Keep being you Elina...dont let anyone shut you down....

after my surgery on April 8th im sure ill have tons of questions for you all..Thanks for all the Advice you all have given me this far...

April 8th, wow, that's just around the corner.  Congratulations on a great decision and here's to an uneventful surgery and an easy recovery. 

She's one of the reasons I'm still on the forum.  Her posts are always insightful and inspirational.  You are the Queen, Elina, and you should wear that crown with pride.

Thank you, but we all know that the real Queen is Ms. Shell.  :)

Elina also knows the best places to shop. :) 

After your plastics, we will need to put that knowledge of mine to great use.  :)

Another great post that I totally agree with. Elina is amazing. Even though I live in SoCal, I've been able to hang out with her a couple of times. There is no match for her encouragement.