My apologies for being such a slacker and not updating my profile!  Although I'm on this site regularly, I much prefer to read the profiles of others.  What can I say, when it's your own life, it doesn't seem as interesting!  Here's the latest on my journey....

I've made it to onerderland!  Praise God, can you believe it!!  As of now I'm down almost 65lbs!  It feels wonderful, words cannot describe how much better I look and feel.  Likewise, I am rejoycing in the fact that I am in great health and to date have not had any complications!  I am so incredibly thankful that this journey has been smooth sailing thus far.  

One of the absoulute best decisions I have made in addition to having this surgery has been to hire a personal trainer.  In April, I began working out with my trainer two days a week.  He comes to my house early mornings and beats me down before I go to work.   The first month I lost 15 pounds, but more importantly I lost over 15 inches!  I was thrilled!  Although the weight is coming off slowly, I am toning up nicely and dont have any sagging skin.  Last week my trainer and I began working out three days a week, we do strength trainning and cardio two days and cardio and abs one day a week.   We have also recently added running to my work outs, incredible, huh.  Overall, the results have been terrific!  I can now wear sleeveless tops and not feel self conscious about my arms because they are now toned.  Although they are far from perfection, I can see muscle definition, etc.  Likewise, my butt is much smaller and more firm.  My abs are a work in progress.  My tummy is deflating and looking much better, but lord knows there is much work to do in this area.   I just keep at it, hopefully it will continue to flatten and deveolp some definition.  I am pleased that my skin isnt sagging and I dont think I'm going to need major plastic surgery.... but we'll see, I have a ways to go.  My thighs are still huge, but looking better each day.  What can I say, my inner thighs are going to need a LOT of work.  Thankfully, getting in cardio 5x a week should really help.  I've set a goal to run a 5k eventually.  I'm sure if I keep working toward that goal my thighs  and abs will tone up.  One of the most thrilling things about my lose so far is loosing a chin or two.  My face is significantly thinner that it was.  I have much more of a jaw line and my face looks more chiseled.  The difference in my facial structure is amazing!

I am pleased to share with you that I purchased my first size 12w from Talbots!  I picked up this denim skirt because it was on mega sale.  It was a 12w petite and I didnt think it would fit, but I thought i'd try it on for size anyway.  To my surprise it fit!  What a happy day for me, I could not believe it!    

Well, I'm in the process of setting some new short term goals since i've accomplished some of the ones I previously set.  As I clarify them for myself, I'll post them and let you know how it's going.  Until then, be blessed!

Felicia