This midriff has seen the light of day!!!

Soooo, I feel like its time to post a success story. My journey isnt 100% complete, as I still have 10 pounds to lose until I hit my goal of 135 pounds. I was 185, fat, unhealthy and just had pretty low self esteem about how bad my body looked. I was awful lazy and always had a excuse to not lose the weight.
Well, I am not sure what kicked in, but I decided that enough was enough and I worked my butt off for the last 4 months or so to lose 40 pounds. I do Zumba, Zumba Toning, Weight training, Sprint Intervals, P90X (sporatically, because right now with work, my family, and everything else, I dont have time)...I moved from eating a pretty clean diet about a week ago to eating low carb, because I want to finally shred these last 10 pounds off this body. I make sure I take my vitamins, drink my water, get 7-8 hours of sleep a night and rest when my body needs it. Ive become a exercise addict, and I figure that this is better than sitting on my butt watching TV. Watching TV does NOTHING for me health wise. So, I hardly watch it anymore. Plus, this gives me a reason to NOT sit around snacking.
Anywho, today is a major milestone for me. I wore a sports bra and some leggings when I went running today!!! I never would have thought, even at the begining of this journey, that my midriff would ever see the light of day again. Obviously if you look at my profile picture, you can tell it hasnt had ANY sun for quite some time!!! 15 YEARS to be exact! (I currently have a wicked bad sunburn on my face and shoulders from a beach day yesterday!!!)
I also have found that in the last 2 weeks I have gotten much more Ab definition since ive been running more often, So I am super excited about that.
The only kicker is, I had two 9+ pound babies and 65 pound weight gains in pregnancy and it stretched the hell out of my belly, so I have a ton of stretchmarks and lose skin (the mama pouch) but it isnt too bad anymore. I thought that would never go away!
All in all, I am super excited about how this journey is winding up, and cant wait to get down to my goal weight! My profile picture is of me today, after a run. (notice my day-glow belly LMAO!)
I couldnt have done this without the daily support from my fabulous MFP friends. You guys are all amazing and I HAVE to give you guys credit where credit is due, I couldnt have come this far without your support and love!!!
I am always looking for great inspiring friends who are supportive or need some support. If you would like to add me, please feel free to do so! Have a good day everyone!!!! -Cassie!