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It's been a while but not without a lot of activity.  We had a houseguest for nearly six weeks and with three of us trying to use the internet at once, I had to let a lot of things slide.  I wish I could post photos on this site but it just won't let me. I can't even update my ticker!

Anyway, I am now at 3 months and twelve days and I weigh about 185-186. That's a loss of 55 pounds.  I'm still a bigger little girl but I feel positively teeny.  I bought a few new blouses for teaching this Fall (I teach college) and they are 16W.  My shoe size has dropped from 8 1/2 to 7 1/2.  My bras are falling off my shoulders. I'm going to get fitted properly one of these days.  I'm losing some hair and I really don't have much too spare but the thought that I will get some new hair is exciting. I bought new glasses.  They are Harry Potterish and I like them.  I can wear just about anything and that's wonderful.

Just to show that it's not all a bed of roses, I have a bladder infection that I can't get rid of, I really don't enjoy eating anything except egg drop soup and I still have a hard time getting three meals and snacks into my day.  Most smells of frying really nauseate me. My three month blood tests were good.  Calcium is still a minor problem but I ordered the bariatric advantage lozenges and they're okay. I have the name of a trainer and as soon as school begins, I'll get set up to do something more active than running down the halls during student orientation conferences.

So here, I am and I am getting stronger every day.  I like the new me who isn't afraid to walk down the street or get a little feisty when I used to be more passive.  It's not an easy road but it isn't hard either - - - just different.  I still love my DS and I'm glad I decided to make the decision to get my body together and enjoy my life.

Well, I'm just a few days shy of my three month check-in but I had to get on here and say that this morning I was 190.0 on my scale - in my nightgown.  So I have broken the 190 barrier and am heading for the 180 barrier.  This is amazing.  Ihave lost 50 pounds in three months.  I still have 70 to go but I truly believe this can be accomplished. I know I will plateau for a day or two but I don't care.  Oh, and I also wore ONE towel around me after my shower, to get my clothes ready for my audition.  Yes, another audition.  They are coming along very quickly right now and I think it's because a log jam in my life has been removed.  I'll write more later.  gotta go!