Ready for my Body to Match my Mind - HAPPY N HEALTHY - San Antonio, TX

Well all my Real Self pals, I'm FINALLY gonna post my profile! Been kinda chicken, but here goes. I am 51 years YOUNG, 5'5", 223 lbs. I have 3 grown children (32, 29 and 27) and one beautiful, energetic grand daughter Delilah (18months). My hubby is a WONDERFUL, supportive and amazing man. He is TOTALLY in my corner at ALL times. Even though he is nervous about me "going under the knife" (doesn't want anything to happen to me, or to lose me), he definitely wants me to get this done. He says, if he were me, he'd do it too. He has watched me struggle with weight and trying to keep in shape for all 21 years we have been together. I had kept the weight down pretty well until the dreaded MENOPAUSE hit at 45! Though I was overweight when it hit, the weight just PILED on since then. Add to that, some rough times (cancer and deaths in the family), and I simply let myself go. At my highest, 245, I just about wanted to give in. But I didn't. First thing was to change how and what I ate. 18 months ago I QUIT ALL artificial sweeteners, most dairy, and all grains except brown rice (though sweets crept in off and on). We also started eating virtually ALL organic (meat, veggies, fruits). I'm feeling pretty good, but am still a rather sedentary (not active). Find it hard to want to move much lugging around these oversized TATA's and my leftover mommy flap (C-section on second child). Started talking about the whole "mommy makeover" with the hubby about 2 years ago. Both of us agreed it would be most helpful to change the eating habits and drop some weight before surgery, as we KNOW how much that can help. I should also mention, I also take vitamins/supplements and have no other health problems.
I have dropped 22 lbs, and continue to work on it.

So now the makeover begins...
I will be having the first of two procedures, this coming Monday, 14 Oct, the Breast Reduction! I think this will help me getting moving more, get the next chunk of weight off, and get my legs and back stronger. Have read from all my RS pals that THIS is important, so LISTEN I have!

I will spend the time I need to heal completely and then I plan to continue the journey with a "trip to the flat side"!

I must take the time to thank Mrs Determined and LiveLoveBelieve, for all your "shares" and helpful words. You both have helped me in my mental journey, and eased my nerves. Much love and healing to you both.

I have posted (nervously) my before pics (TATA's and mommy flap)...warning, it's not pretty, LOL, but it is ME....and I LOVE me!

Well ladies,
I've been busy all day doing my fall decorating (I host Thanksgiving for about 24 people each year). So I figured it'd be good to stay busy, keep my mind off tomorrow and have the decorating done so I can rest up all the way til Turkey Day.
I'll post some pics of my fall decs, just for fun.