Almost a year has gone by and there have been many downs, rather than ups in the past while.  Tonsil surgery, my father's passing, taking care of my mom.... let me tell ya, my weight has been doing major yo-yos.  Dropped 17lbs in 10 days with my surgery, gained it all back (and then some) with eating out after my dad passed away, while cleaning the house out of my parents' belongings and getting my mom placed in a home.  Fast food isn't the best when trying to lose weight, even if you take the "healthy" versions...  

 

A month ago, I joined Curves and Herbal Magic.  So far, 14.8lbs down and 16 inches lost.  I love the support I have with them.  They cheer me on.  I've also been prepping for my bellydance camp, which is coming up in 4 sleeps!  A year of waiting, and it's finally here.  Time sure has gone by quickly.

 

Although not having been to Curves this week, I've been practicing my bellydance routine like mad as next Friday, I am performing it in front of my fellow bellydancers and Aziza herself.  I am excited about going to camp but am also quite nervous.  I push through my fear of being the only plus sized girl at camp.  My insecurities are through the roof but again, I push through it... I know I'm going to have an amazing time.  I know I'm going to make new friends.  I've just got to push through my insecurities.

 

4 more sleeps and I'm away at camp!  I'm almost all packed and ready to shimmy my buns off!  I wonder how much weight I'll lose!  :) *cross fingers*