I wasn't sure whether or not to post this as a success story, but here's a (cropped, bad) photo of me as of today. You can see that I'm definitely bulking up, but you can also see where I still have a LONG way to go fat-wise, and a lot of loose skin...

Sorry for the bad image quality, but it's off the cuff, and I really didn't want to get into the horrorshow that is my tummy right now -- just a horrible mess of loose skin!

I have to say, I am looking forward to our six weeks of summer! lol! I am still pre-op though, surgery is March 20th! I'm also looking forward to WANTING to go to the gym.... I can't imagine!

Well it's hard to work up the desire to hit the gym when it doesn't feel like it makes any difference, ya know? It wasn't until I was 100 plus pounds down that I started really being able to see the difference and enjoy it; and that's when I started LIKING the gym. Well, maybe not liking the gym, but liking the results

You look great! You're so ready for your Hawaii vaca!