And we're off!

Okay, official starter stats are in:

Weight: 198.4 lbs

Bust: 44.5"
Waist: 37"
Hips: 47.5"
Thigh: 27.5"
Arm: 13.5"


BEFORE PICTURES:

My sister said I had to make "blah depressed" face for it to be a proper "before" picture. Not sure if you can see it, but the zits on my cheek and the flat, frizzy hair add an extra touch of dowdy!

I gave a lot of thought to what shirt to wear for my before/after pictures.  I settled on this tank top because when I look in the mirror (and suck in my tummy) my eyes play optical illusions with me and I think it looks one way and it really doesn't. I'm curious (and hopeful) that I can get reality to match -- or come closer to-- my trick vision.

 (I especially love the shoes-- there weren't part of the plan, really)

Here we are toasting to our success! (with water-- her idea!! But we did bust out the real champagne flutes for the occasion! )

In other news, I managed to get out of bed and get going with my alarm clock at 5:30 a.m. This is probably due to first day adrenaline, but it still feels good. I already got my daily minimum writing done!