For the first time in my adult life I rode every ride and never put on a cover up (which I would have NEVER taken off even to swim) at the WATERPARK. And did I mention I PROUDLY rocked a bikini!!!!??? YES, I did.

Surgery date: 12/2012

Start weight: 246

Current: 109

Trust me!!! If I can do this ANYONE can. Thanks for the kind words. Xoxo

I adore you!

We, you look AMAZING! Gorgeous before and stunning now. I can't wait to rock that bikini next summer as well. - 8 weeks out now and seeing the changes that my sleeve is helping me make happen.

You are moments away, my friend. I can't wait for you!!!!!!! CONGRATS on your new life. Xoxo

Stephannie - any tips for someone just starting? Did you wait to reintroduce complex carbs, do you avoid them at all, exercise, etc? You have amazing results!

I has to the surgery because I didn't want food to control me. The first 3 months I followed directions religiously but after that I listened to my tummy. Something's I could tolerate and some I couldn't. I eat what I want only in small portions. I don't exercise. In fact, cancelled my gym membership last week. I have 5 kids and a full time job.