Looking for ideas that go past manicure, massage, etc. Something that I will have forever ... any ideas?

You are HILARIOUS!!! Love all of those ideas!!! I made it ... I made it ... I can't believe it. Thank you so much for your support! For some strange reason I thought it would never happen.

Congrats, I'm envious. I got to within 4 pounds and backslid 2 pounds due to death in the family (not close) and the stress associated with it. I'm going to do my best to join you by the 4th of July, which would make for a different type of Independence Day.

I was just reading your 5K stats - that's AWESOME!!! I hate to run but am forcing myself, I thought 3 miles in 39 minutes was pretty good!!! I did a triathalon 5 years back and am trying to get myself back into it by Spring. You are doing so great with your weight loss I'm sooo imperssed. I was banded in July, 11 months ago, and have only lost 57 lbs. It took until about November for me to even feel restricted. Anyway - great job you're doing and I know that by the 4th you are going to be totally sassy!!!