I'm so excited, I've been accepted to one of the local Red Hat chapters, the Magnolia's.

A year ago, I wouldn't have considered going to a social, much less joining a group of 50+ year old ladies who like to have fun.

Even though I've only lost 49 lbs, (plus the 26 lbs of muscle I've gained), I feel so much more self confident and not ashamed to walk into a crowded room.

If I don't lose another pound, I'd still do the band all over again, in a heart beat.

Even though I've only lost 49 lbs, (plus the 26 lbs of muscle I've gained),

Excuse me??? ONLY lost 49 pounds???? Are you KIDDING ME????? 49 pounds is amazing, unbelieveable, scream from the highest mountain top-able. That is wonderful and please don't EVER talk down your accomplishments! You are a strong, beautiful, powerful woman!! You are a wonderful perfect child of God right here and right now!

And big congrats on going the Red Hat Ladies. You'll have a wonderful time, I just know it!!!!!

Yeah, Miss "only 49 pounds lost, and only 26 pounds muscle gained!" Man, if I gained 26 pounds of muscle I would only need to lose about 25 pounds of fat...

OH, what a little socialite you are! Congrats! You will have a ball. Let us know all the fun things you girls get in to, okay?!!!

Hi Pat! I'm a bit behind on reading the posts in the Lounge... But I wanted to let you know I think it's great you are finding fun and fellowship with other ladies! Have you been to a few luncheons by now?

When my mom joined the Red Hat Society early this year I decided to read a book that was written by the lady who founded the organization. It was a pretty enjoyable book and so neat to see that women everywhere are empowered to join together and have fun!

Hope you have lots of good times with new friends,

Karla, I haven't read the book, but it sounds pretty interesting, I've heard it's quite interesting. My first meeting/luncheon is a dinner show on the 19th, I'll be sure to take pictures and post.

I did order a purple dress and bought a couple red hats, one is like a baseball cap, only it's done in red sequins.

I'm apprehensive and excited all in one.