GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! W/ Pic

I DID IT!  GOAL.... in just 339 days!!!!!!!  I'm soo very proud of myself right now. I can't believe I got to 175lbs... it actually happened last week and today I weighed in at 174.5lbs. Size 10 / Med shirts - 34 C bra! From 299lbs - size 22/24 and a a 48 DDD bra! OMG!  I'm amazed, I'm proud, I'm full of excitment, I am happy that I made a life changing decision to remove bad habbits and to learn to eat properly.  Food is no longer the first thing I think about ... I no longer crave food - I still often forget to eat.  AMAZING huh?   I'm still bad with drinking and eating at the same time, I still don't get the required protein in, I still take my vitamins etc.   Let's see - life in general has been much better.  I've made changes for the better and can now see that light that shines ever so bright.... my future!  I'm scheduled to represent my company at an upcoming tradeshow in Milan in September... NEVER would I have been at this particular show weighing 299lbs.  NEVER.  I'm an attention ***** right now... men are so much more in my face now.   I love the attention actually.  I don't date at all... just trying to enjoy ME for a change.  Work is going great...seriously - the positives are all because of my change in attitude and obviously weight which sucks ass but it's the society we live in.  I got a new car a few months ago, I'm getting my teeth whiten on Friday.

What eles is new??  I started a belly dancing class which is amazing.  I highly reccomend this class if you are in the proccess of body toning.  My feet have shrunk... I've worn a size 12 shoe since I was 15 - I can fit in a 11 maybe a 10 depending on the shoe maker.   Who would have thought?  I wear at least a 3" heels EVERYWHERE and I'm 6' tall.   I love it.  I used to be really self concious about my height.  REALLY... now I could care less.  Nothing I can do about my height anyway - so I'm going to rock it like it's 1999!   My vitals are all PERFECT.  No issues to report - which is exciting.

Here's a couple of photos of me with my best friend in the whole world .... yeah I have a smoke in my hand so don't judge me - I already know the rules.

Love ya'll...
ME AGAIN! 





EDITED on 7/29 - if you want to see my photos - PM me.  I delete all of my photos from the public veiws after a while.  Thanks

You are absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!

THANK YOU so much...

Awesome GIRLIE... you LOOK GREAT... and I"M SOOO HAPPY THAT YOU REACHED YOUR GOAL!!!.. NOW IF I can get off these last 15LBS... I WILL BE DOING CART-WHEELS TOOO!!..

PEACE & LUV!!!

Thank you Lisa...I can't believe it's already been a year for us!  9 more pounds to go I see...you'll be at goal in no time!

Hugs and kisses,
Brandi

Its actually 4lbs to go ... I didnt post.. scared i might JENX it..LOL.. much LUV Brandi..

omg, you look gorgeous! Good job!

THANK YOU so much! 

Hugs and kisses,
Brandi

You look beautiful!

Milan? I'm so jealous of you. (In a good way) Isn't it miraculous that these opportunities have presented themselves to you since you took the big risk to have this surgery.

Facing you fears really does open up your world. OK world, I'm ready for my trip to Milan or Brussels, or London . . .

Have a great time in Milan, I'll be thinking of you next September. What kind of work do you do?

I'm thinking of applying for a semester abroad in spring of 2011. (Yes, I'm a 51 year old college sophomore) I would love to live in Europe for the experience. With the job market the way it is, I may as well get some more schooling under my belt until things improve. I never would have considered this before my WLS. I couldn't even fit in a plane seat. Now the world is at my door step. Not in my wallet, but it's knocking on the door.

Thank you Laura!

Great for you!!!  Going back to school at whatever age is just awesome! 

Hugs and kisses,
Brandi