At the risk of sounding like a sappy shmuck, I want to share something really special that happened to me today. I have no doubt that if it wasn't YLF, this wouldn't have happened.

I was visiting my mom, and two of my sisters were there at the same time. My sister Linda kept staring at me. At first I thought she was staring at my necklace. Then I noticed my other sister, Micki, was staring at me too. I was getting a little paranoid. Then both my sisters asked me if I lost weight. Then they asked me what the hell I was doing to be looking so great! They practically cornered me, asking me what diet I was following, what kind of exercise I was doing, what kind of makeup I was wearing! It was crazy! I told them that it was the YLF blog/forum. I told them about my cardi trick (I was wearing one today, with walking shorts), and about how I had mom shorten all my capri pants to walking shorts. (Which I've been living in, and feeling fab in.)

Let me tell you...I left there feeling like a million bucks! My husband even commented on it..he said "So, how's your ego?" I can't even begin to explain what a dramatic difference YLF has made in my life. And I have to be completely honest. I almost bailed on the whole process about a month ago because I felt overwhelmed with everything that I was doing wrong. How on earth could I get rid of so many items in my closet that didn't look good on me? I'd have nothing to wear! It seemed like Ana, Tanya, Maya, Shiny etc...just had the knack to dress so well. I didn't think I had it in me. But by then I was addicted to the site. The turning point for me was taking the photos. (even though my husband teased me at first). Being able to see myself as others see me really clarified the whole thing. I have a lot more room in my closet, but I have a lot more to wear!

So, thank you all for being part of YLF. Thank you Angie for providing this awesome gift to me and others like me. I am a happier person because of YLF and all it's wonderful members!