A couple of NSV's:

1. I'm a little over halfway to my goal. So far, I've lost 83 pounds, my goal is to lose 147 lbs. Here's a pic to prove it! I was hanging out with my friends who were glancing through some old pictures and came across the "before" and there was a rousing round of "holy crap! you look so different now!" So we put together a little before and after and I was surprised to see what a difference there was.

2. I've been obsessed with dresses with pockets since junior year prom when I tried one on and couldn't afford it so I had to go with a different option. This weekend, I finally got my dress with pockets - over 10 years later! AND I got it from a regular department store (JCPenney) in the NON-plus size section.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful info and encouragement to keep my head in the right space - and my body in a losing space!

PS - Also just did my first Zumba class tonight! Fun times! And woah nelly - is an hour of high intensity aerobics a loooooooooong time!

What a beautiful lady you are! Congratulations on your continued success.

awesome keep up your hard work

Congrats! You look incredible!! Keep up the good work!!!

Thanks so much for the encouragement everyone!

You look fabulous!! WOW...you'll be at your goal before you know it. congrats!

Wow, you look amazing, what a major loss! Congrats, you r an inspiration.

You look amazing congrats!

Great job!!