For the very first time in my life I'm happy with the pictures that were taken at Christmas. Wow. :) That's a size 16/18 blouse and size 18 slacks. Even my rings and shoes are smaller!

One word.WOW bandsister....You are doing great and you look great!!! My feet are smaller too!!!!

Alex, you look so beautiful and happy. I am thrilled for you. You have done a marvelous job. I am sure your whole family is bursting with pride for you. Keep your bright light shining Girl. Thanks for posting photos, very inspiring!!!!

What an amazing transformation!!!! All the $$$ for that personal trainer is proving to be a wonderful investment!

Keep up the good work. You look fantastic!

Great job Alex!! You look 10 years younger!

You look fantastic! And you DO look so much younger! Lucky you. I look older now -- but thinner. You also radiate happiness. Thanks for sharing such a nice picture.

Well, I'm repeating here, but you do look a lot younger and happier. Congratulations!

Rebeccalee, I look older, but thinner now, too. I still say fat is a great wrinkle treatment.

Nancy

Oh My what a difference..You look beautiful and so happy! Great Job Congratulations to you

Wow you look GREAT!!! I havent had my band yet, but seeing pictures like that makes me more excited to get it!!! Good Job!!!

Wow! There are so many hotties here. Did I already say that?

You go gal!!!! Younger & happier! Have a great 2005....you look very close to goal.

Alex, you look so beautiful. You look like two different people.

A woman unwrapped... you look AWESOME Alex!

Darcy

Thanks everyone!! It's still so hard to internalize sometimes; I still think of myself as morbidly obese even though my BMI is now below 35. Taking it slow is the way to go when working against 40 years of fat. But my brain is catching up, slowly.

Happy New Year, everyone!! :D

Wow, Alex, what will 2005 bring? Great job!

Alex you look fantastic, and so happy. Thanks for sharing with us.