Since my last entry, I've JUST moved into a new house, started a program at the gym this month and am down to 190. I wear size Large tops and dresses and size 16 pants. OMG! I can wear a size 14 'magic shaping' bathing suit!!! I don't like the way my thighs look, but they still look better than they did.

I eat about 1/3-1/2 cup of food at a time, 4-5 times a day and a protein shake for breakfast. I'm pretty good about my vitamins - usually taking them five of seven days. What can I say? Sometimes I forget one set or the other. I think it all averages out, because I'm still pretty consistent. I drink about 96 oz of water/non-caffeine/carbonated fluids a day. Sometimes I'll have a glass of unsweet iced tea, but it's an occasional thing, not an everyday thing.

I'm exercising 3-4 days a week. The move has been very physical and tiring, so I've slacked off to 2-3 days a week for the last couple of weeks, but I'm fixing that. I am noticing that I'm firming up and not quite as flabby-floppy in the arms. I know exercise won't fix everything, but I'll have a hot body when I have my plastics. I know I'll need the LBL and a boob lift. I'm not sure if I'll do breast implants or just a lift. That will have to wait for my consult.

I've done research into brachioplasty (arm plastics) and it's now done as an out-patient procedure - so no hospital fees. The way the lift is done, they do lipo and skin excision, so there is some contouring done. As a bonus: the excised skin usually includes the hairy pit area! No more pit shaving! *happy dance* It takes a while for the swelling to go down and see the final results, but the immediate lack of skin should seem like a miracle.

Life has been busy. I've been noticing more interest from the boys I meet and people just seem friendlier - maybe it's me. Many people comment that I'm always smiling and happy. I just feel so gosh-darned GOOD! Life is still life, but I'm taking things in stride. 

I went to the local amusement park last weekend with my sister, her fiance and six of my friends. Yeah, a big group! After four hours, they all were tired out and I was ready to close the park down. It was a blast!

I was nervous when in line for the first ride. The last time I was there, I didn't fit in the seat and had to get off. This time around, I not only fit, I had room to spare and they had to TIGHTEN my harness! :o Needless to say, I wanted to ride everything there just to see if my tushie fit.

I need to update my photos, but I have to find my camera first! Perhaps in the next week or two, I'll be able to lay my hands on the box that holds my camera and can upload a few new pics and a new avatar.

This was one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself. I have no regrets for not doing it sooner because my head was not in the right place. 

Until my next update, keep the faith!