Hey y'all ... Yeah yeah I know where the hell have I been LOL ... Well some of U already knew that my hubby is military (army) and I have recently moved from NJ to TX... Huge transition. We're stationed @ Fort Hood. I have been here about 2 weeks now. So I am still getting used to things. And I really really missed you guys. I had to quit my job. I was a Pharmacy Tech for 2yrs and I cant believe that I am not waking up to argue with patients, doctors office, and insurance companies over the phone all day. Just being a house wife for now a.k.a 24hr maid service/ sex slave LOL just kidding ... But my hubby is due to deploy in Jan for 13 months so we are preparing trying to spend as much "quality time" 2gether as possible. But I missed you guys so much and I am proud to say that I am now 65-67 pounds (fluxuates) down and feeling great! But I am still fat with a long way to go. That's because I really see now how bad I let my "weight problem" get. I had totally loss control but ... thanks to my beautiful band I have now gained control. And she whips me in to shape when I try to get over on her and pig out... LOL ouch! But I have so much to do find a new workout buddy being the main thing. But I plan on staying around like I used to! U guys were 95% of my motivation that built my strong foundation! But one last thing before I start to ramble LOL I am NOT making myself out to be the perfect princess eater cause I do act out at times ... LOL that inner fat chick still shows her face at times. But I just pick myself right back up as soon as I fall... And if I want a donut I eat it ... 1 maybe even 1 1/2 (thats all I can get down) just not 4 or 5 like I used to eat. And shopping is always reward!!! But please hit me back I wanna know how all my fellow VICTORIOUS VALENTINES ARE DOING? LOVE U GUYS AND BLESSINGS TO U ALL! Now for the surprise ... PROGRESS SLIDE SHOW!!!!

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Welcome back!!!

And as for the surprise - you look fabulous! One of the before and to date pics almost seem like a pic of your mother and you! You look so much younger! yeah you!!!

Sounds like your life has been hectic, and yet you have been doing so well. Keep up your great work!

I was born in Fort Hood and lived in Killeen for 3 more years when I was 8. I was a military brat of course! Welcome to TX!!

Congrats on your weight loss!! wahooo!

Thanks guys how have you guys been?? Congrats on the 60 Crystal! Yeah I'm getting used to this military thing ... ughhh! Anyway hope to hear from everybody! Love, Hugs, and Kissing!! Apples!

Welcome back, you look fantastic! Glad you came to visit again

You look great! Glad you are enjoying your 'career' change

You are doing fantastically fine! Nice to see you around again. Don't be a stranger. Of course, I could do the same - but hey...

Thanks so much for all the love guys! It's greatly appreciated and it DOES keep me going! I still have tough days!