We're at Topsail Island
We're vacationing at Topsail Island this week. This is the third year we've rented this beach house with our friends from Massachusetts and I really needed it this year! We arrived yesterday afternoon and it took me a while to unwind. I've had my usual very stressed couple of weeks leading up to this and I still had to bring some work stuff that I didn't finish. 
But that's my own fault because I didn't manage my time very well.
I did manage to make it to jazzercize at least 3 times a week for the last few weeks though! I'm loving it, which is a shock to me (a dedicated non-exerciser, or so I thought). I plan to get some good long walks on the beach this week, along with some reading and plenty of relaxing. I packed all kinds of good food for myself, so I have lots of options all week and am determined to take excellent care of myself. The family we are with are real snackers and they've already stocked the house with lots of cookies, nuts, etc. But I am armed with my Greek yogurt, protein bars and drinks, soy pretzels and other food that I enjoy. And I have a different bathing suit to wear every day to remind me why I am NOT going to eat the other snacks here!
I will check in later this week with some pictures and see how everyone is doing! Have a good week. 
Edited to change my avatar - this is from the beach yesterday... I got knocked over by a wave almost immediately and my husband caught it on camera. 
Mary D.
Pre op: 260 lbs, 5'3"
Goal reached 14 months later: 130 lbs
Regain over next 3.5 years to a high of: 166 lbs
Current weight: 135.8 lbs and heading back to 130 lbs!!
Hey, Mary!
I know you are having a GREAT time and I am jealous. Hey, I have a great summer cucumber soup that one of our friends in our group brought us the other day. It is made with greek yogurt. Would you want to try it? i will send it to you, if you want me to. have a great vacation. Sue from Fredericksburg
I'm jealous - you're going to have such a great time. (And look so hot in those new suits!) And I'm super proud of you for planning ahead. Sometime when you get back, you'll have to tell me where you jazzercise, because that sounds super fun.
So reeeelllllaaaaaxxxxxxxxx, kick back, and take it easy girl - you have earned this trip!
Mary your so lucky enjoy your vacation and relax! And enjoy it for me wont be none for me this year. Love the new pick 
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