So I am headed to Vegas next week with my hubby and I thought, you know what....I want a more-sexy, less-mom bikini for this trip. SO I went out on a limb and ordered one from Victoria's Secret that I would normally never, ever think about wearing, let alone, buy, let alone post a picture of me in it.

But then today I was looking back through some old beach vacation pictures and I couldn't find one single picture of myself in a bathing suit or with my kids at all. Through 4 summers worth of pictures that I got through, I found ONE. One single picture and I'm trying desperately to hide behind my kids. It made me so incredibly sad because I remember so clearly what that was like. Can I just say, it is freaking amazing and freeing to be able to feel good in my skin and not feel the need to pull a kid in front of me when the camera is around.

Here is the ONE single picture I could find, along with the quick snapshot of the new bikini for Vegas. :-) (Don't mind my scar sheets from my TT sticking out...this wasn't a picture I intended to share), as well as one snapped this summer at the beach. I also did a side-by-side comparison of myself in basically the same "at the beach with my daughter's" pose. Just thought I'd put this out there for anyone on the fence about the journey or the process. It works if you stick to it!!!!!

*** PS be kind. I know that I am not perfect. I still have saggy legs and arms. It's a work in process!***

Well I think you look great. Have a nice vacation.

You look great!! Have a wonderful trip!

you look awesome!

I'm heading to LV next month for my bday with my hubby. Can't wait.

Have fun!!!

Stop putting yourself down. You look amazing!! Revel in it.

You look fantastic! Enjoy your vacation and rock that new bikini!

You look fantastic!! Have fun in Vegas rocking your awesome bikini!!

Great job and you look great! Have fantastic vacation and tell the haters to put down the Haterade!

You look great it's still warm here in Vegas and rock that cute ????

You look fantastic! Enjoy Vegas!!

you look amazing. I doubt I will ever have the courage to do that if I achieve my goal. kudos

I think you look great! Have a wonderful trip.

You look great!

Have a great time. .. you look amazing!

You look awesome and very sexy

You look great! How much did you lose? Give us the details!