What a difference a year makes (pics)

katrwal

The actual birthday is still a couple of days away (Wednesday), but we went out and celebrated Saturday night (Sunday's diary looks great - amazing what you don't eat with a hangover!).

Just a reminder - here's where i started last year (this was taken November 14, 2011 by my then-5 year old) - and why I decided to make some changes:



and here's how I looked before heading out last night - it was funny - I kept getting distracted by how thin my legs & arms look:



(cropped the head because i have a silly grin on my face)

Dinner - Dublin Broil, with fresh scalloped potatoes & spicy califlour gratin:



the BIRTHDAY CAKE (oh my gosh - my sister made it - the cake is a caramel apple Milky Way-fudge swirl cake with chocolate icing, then covered with Kit Kats and M&Ms - I'm very proud to have only had 1 piece):



And, finally, me & my incredibly patient & understanding husband:



I really feel like I hit my original goal - do over for 40 - a couple of days early. I can't wait to see what next year brings!

JanaCanada

OMG...you are AMAZING!!!!! and you look FANTASTIC!!!! How much weight have you lost in total?

Isn't it nice to sit on Hubbby's lap and NOT wonder if you're breaking his leg? LOLOL

What an inspiration you have been to me! Love you!! xoxoox

zannyzanzanzibar

Absolutely amazing!! You look wonderful, your arms look so toned and slim! Congrats on such a great achievement

Happy early birthday!

Kassadeedle

that cake! omg!

congrats you look awesome!

katrwal

Hi Jana - when the first pic was taken i was around 240 pounds - this morning I was 162 - so that's 78 pounds gone so far... ticker doesn't show that because i joined MFP after the first 50 were gone... :drinker: love right back at you!

crimsoncat

Congratulations on your success! I'm glad you're still able to find a nice balance with food and fun! You look amazing!

caseythirteen

What a huge accomplishmnet! You look wonderful and happy birthday!

Juliechilli

Happy Birthday! You should be proud. You look amazing, very inspiring! I was just thinking that my 40th is coming up in 2013 and I really want to feel and look my best for it!

84woolf

You easily look 10 years younger, & I bet you feel even better! CONGRATULATIONS - your hardwork definitely shows. You look fantastic!

SexyLovinmeCook

I am blown away....What good work...and Happy Happy Birthday...you deserve to enjoy it to the fullest

maryjboom

you look wonderful!
that cake looks deadly, but so very good!

LovingCruz

You look awesome!! Congratulations!! I should have had you cake for my 40th that was just in septermber...love it!!

vendygirl

You look great and congrats! (that cake is the definition of death by chocolate!!!)

mrsna

Congrats on your success! You look great! Can't wait to post my before and after for my 40th birthday in October!

missprincessgina

Congratulations, you look fantastic!! And you're attitude towards food seems great. Having one piece of that wonderful cake is fine, it's when we eat the entire cake that is bad. Great job, you look wonderful!

cmwhited6204

You look awesome and I am so stealing that cake idea.

AnnaVee84

Congratulations!! And happy birthday! :flowerforyou:

Colombianchick29

that is awesome! I especially liked how you gave a shout out to your hubby! How sweeet!!!!

schondell

Your arms look amazing!! Congratulations

Cake

Colombianchick29

You look great and congrats! (that cake is the definition of death by chocolate!!!)

death by chocolate, but what a lovely death LOL

Karenvonw

Congratulations! You have done an amazing job and are such and inspiration!