Down 26 lbs with pics :-)

First Picture Post Ever!
For my daughter's 7th birthday party in 2010, we had a rollerskating party. After seeing pictures of me looking like a giant , bulky trannie on wheels, I decided it was time for a change. After a few modest, but well intention-ed, attempts, I found MFP and I was able to get 26lbs off in the course of 6 months. I've maintained a slow, but steady pace. I didn't want to lose weight quickly, I wanted to learn how - what - and in what quantity to eat. I wanted to build my self esteem and change my outlook. I wanted to change my self and my body. I'm about half way to my goal and the physical changes are nothing compared to the internal changes I have made.
Thanks to EVERONE at MFP.

Before:

(The second pic is the one that made me want to change)

Now (during):
October 2011 December 2011