skb123 308 Posted August 15, 2013 Prior to getting banded 3 weeks ago, I had lost 176 pounds through diet and exercise. Well the local YMCA used my story 2 years running for fund raising. They gave me trainers and every tool I needed for success at no cost to me! My insurance changed and they pay for my gym membership now only it is to 24 hour fitness. However I feel quite a bit of loyalty to the Y, they helped me so much I would not have gotten where I did with out their kind loving support. Well they called me2 weeks ago and ask if I would be willing to meet with them, my story that was featured on their FB page had gotten quite a bit of notice. Well last week I had a meeting with them and they ask if I would we willing to be in a 6 minute video shoot for the Y. Of course I said I would after all it was the least I owed them. Well a year ago someone bought me a beautiful long black dress that had a slit up the front, heals and all the accessories to wear to a formal dinner for the Y. My first White House Black Market dress size 14! Well the same person has offered to buy me another outfit for the video shoot this year. So off to Chico's I went got cute size 14 jeans with fancy sparkly pockets and a fancy denim jacket! Three weeks ago I was in a size 16 jeans, so that's a good NSV too! Thankfully I had 2 50% off coupons so both items were half off! But I have to say life keeps getting better and better! I never thought I would wear jeans with fancy pockets, as I never wanted anyone to notice my backside or really any other part of my body for that matter! I'm including a picture of me in the black dress from last years gala ball. 4 KAATNS, stephwellman, Irishflower79 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sharpie 3,306 Posted August 16, 2013 woo hoo hot mama... wonderful job... you should be proud and I know the Y will get a good response to your story... 1 skb123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miss679 39 Posted August 16, 2013 Beautiful dress and you look stunning! 1 skb123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2win 123 Posted August 17, 2013 HUGE Congrats!!! You look elegant & beautiful! You are becoming a poster-child for wls; I wish you luck on the shoot & have a blast! 1 skb123 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skb123 308 Posted August 17, 2013 Thanks one and all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites