No Longer Obese, and new swimsuit...

I took a chance and ordered a new swimsuit online from swimsuitsforall.com ... I'm so happy with it. I haven't had a brightly colored swimsuit, and certainly not one that's form fitting, for years.

I also have a new weight this morning. I'm losing very slowly right now. I know exactly why, and I'm working on it, but the 1 new pound lost has put me in the officially "overweight" BMI category.

This swimsuit is a size 14. When I started I was in a tight 22 or a loose 24 swimsuit. I am now down 103# with a BMI of exactly 30.0 ... I still have a ways to go, just under 30# to lose. But I'm so happy with the way I feel now, I have energy to move and do things. And the physical transformation is a lovely bonus.

Hair's not done, and no makeup on yet today (so be kind), but I just had to share!!

(Hubby loves it as well, and is only miffed because the suit is for the pool/beach on a business trip later this month and he won't be there.)

You look fantastic! And really, no need for make up you have a great complexion:)

Thanks!! My nickname is the AntiChick for a reason, though I may have to find a new nickname. I have historically not worn much makeup, and completely failed at the girl-fu. I have taken this WLS experience as an impetus to revamp my look and seek remedial girl-fu education. I am also graduating in Dec with my master's in healthcare informatics and will likely be on a

I have historically not worn much makeup AT ALL, and completely failed at the girl-fu in general. I have taken this WLS experience as an impetus to revamp my look and seek remedial girl-fu education. I am also graduating in Dec with my master's in healthcare informatics and will likely be on a mangement track in the near future. So since I am having to replace literally every item of clothing, I'm trying to develop a better sense of style and learn to do the makeup and hair thing.

So I actually don't feel done up enough even for errands without brow stuff, a little eye color, mascara, and tinted lipgloss anymore. This morning it's raining here and all I'd done was wet my hair a little and run a brush through it and slap a bit of mascara on because hubby took me out for a quick breakfast before he had to go do errands, and I have a ton of house cleaning and organizing to do, so I'm not going to bother with more today... but really wanted to share the new swimsuit photo, especially after finding that 1 extra pound gone this morning!!

You look amazing!

Thanks! I'm trying to learn not to focus on the things I see as flaws, but it's a hard thing to re-wire in my brain. :) I do see the amazing progress, so that's good. :D

You are a natural beauty, no need for makeup at all! You look great, congratulations!

Beautiful and great colors for you!

It doesn't matter how quickly or slowly you lose. This is your, own, unique, journey. You are certainly beautiful on the outside but I can tell by your posts you are beautiful on the inside too.

What a cute bathing suit!! It looks so good on you; I think you're stunning!

You look really nice. Congrats!