Hello Friends!
All is good here. Sorry I haven't posted much lately. Just been super busy with life. Wanted to share my weight loss update with you all.....well...... I am officially in the 180s!!!! I weighed in today at WW & reached my short term goal to be in the 180s by Easter!! It feels great!!! I haven't seen this number on the scale since 2000. My weight on my new scale this morning was 188.5 and on WW scale it was 189.6. Those darned clothes!!!Wish I could weigh in naked but...ohhhhh...that wouldn't be a pretty sight to see!!! lol. So my next goal is to be at 179 by Memorial Day. A lofty goal for sure but I want something to reach for and I was once told that if the goal doesn't take your breath away, it isn't big enough! So I am dreaming BIG and reaching for the stars!!!! I am 1.4# away from hitting 25# off with WW and that would make it 30# as I had lost 5# prior to starting the program. I am wearing a regular size 16 very comfortably now and I cant wait to put on size 14s. I still am finding myself migrate to the 18s in the stores...isn't that funny how we do that?? I remember when I was 160# about 10 yrs ago, I was wearing a size 10/12 and a medium top and I still always went tot he XL tops and the 16/18s. I feel so hopeful and I finally truly BELIEVE that I am going to do it this time!!! My sister who is also doing WW is down 27# now and she hit her 10% weight loss goal too this week. She lost 4.2#. She was very focused and I am so proud of her. You can really tell she is losing although she doesn't believe me when I tell her. He pants are sooo baggy and I can see her face & upper body getting smaller & her belly is shrinking. Its a process and we are in it for the long haul. I don't care how long it takes me......I'm not going to stop until I reach my goal and then I am going to be a master at maintenance!!! I talked with my WW Leader Pam today (love her!) and told her that I want to work there. She told me that when I reach goal and maintain it for 6 weeks I can apply and they will hire me. I'm so excited about that thought!!! I know it will keep me accountable and I feel like I have been there & done that and I have alot to bring to the table as far as weight loss is concerned.
Whew!! That was a long one, eh? Sorry to ramble. Anyways, I hope you all have a blessed & happy easter my friends!! Even though Im not online as much, I still think of you all often!!!
Have a great weekend!!!
((Sherri))
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Good morning! Thurs April 14, 2011
Good morning friends!
Well, finally got a day off so I can blog a bit. My kitchen is torn up right now because I am getting my new ceramic tile laid this week. I had them tarp off all my doorways but OMG...such a mess!!! My house is gonna get a really good cleaning when this is all done....hopefully tomorrow it will be completed. 1/2 the tile is laid in the kitchen so he has to do the foyer & the area outside my 1/2 bath & then I think he is grouting it all tomorrow. I love the color of the new tile and it makes my kitchen look so fresh & new.
Got on the scale this morning and it looks like I am down about 1# so far this week. Its been really challenging eating well because my stove is currently unhooked & in my laundry room and my fridge is in the family room. I made myself a romaine & grilled chicken salad for lunch with some Trader Joe's lite cheese and a few black olives & gonna top it off with some real ranch dressing. YUM!! I refuse to eat lite ranch ever again...it is nasty!! I would rather take the caloric hit for the real deal. So I'm all set for lunch today. I am going back to Physical therapy for my tendonitis today. The pain is so bad I am in tears at the end of the night. I am tired of the pain and PT did help alot when I went last year so back I go!!! I just want to walk normal and not with a limp. I am too young to be so gimpy. The things we take for granted like being able to walk without foot pain. If you have good feet, appreciate them! I pray that some day I wont have this pain but I know the inevitable is surgery but it scares me and you are off for at least 3 months and non weight bearing for most of that time. Uggh!!!
So that's pretty much it from this end. Nothing too exciting to tell. Hope you are all doing well. Miss you all and have been thinking of you often! :) Please keep in touch! I will blog on Saturday when I have my weigh in day.
((Sherri))
Well, finally got a day off so I can blog a bit. My kitchen is torn up right now because I am getting my new ceramic tile laid this week. I had them tarp off all my doorways but OMG...such a mess!!! My house is gonna get a really good cleaning when this is all done....hopefully tomorrow it will be completed. 1/2 the tile is laid in the kitchen so he has to do the foyer & the area outside my 1/2 bath & then I think he is grouting it all tomorrow. I love the color of the new tile and it makes my kitchen look so fresh & new.
Got on the scale this morning and it looks like I am down about 1# so far this week. Its been really challenging eating well because my stove is currently unhooked & in my laundry room and my fridge is in the family room. I made myself a romaine & grilled chicken salad for lunch with some Trader Joe's lite cheese and a few black olives & gonna top it off with some real ranch dressing. YUM!! I refuse to eat lite ranch ever again...it is nasty!! I would rather take the caloric hit for the real deal. So I'm all set for lunch today. I am going back to Physical therapy for my tendonitis today. The pain is so bad I am in tears at the end of the night. I am tired of the pain and PT did help alot when I went last year so back I go!!! I just want to walk normal and not with a limp. I am too young to be so gimpy. The things we take for granted like being able to walk without foot pain. If you have good feet, appreciate them! I pray that some day I wont have this pain but I know the inevitable is surgery but it scares me and you are off for at least 3 months and non weight bearing for most of that time. Uggh!!!
So that's pretty much it from this end. Nothing too exciting to tell. Hope you are all doing well. Miss you all and have been thinking of you often! :) Please keep in touch! I will blog on Saturday when I have my weigh in day.
((Sherri))
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Saturday Post... Weigh in day!
Hello Friends!
Thought I would throw a quick post in today to let you know how my week went. As many of you know, I have been following the Weight Watchers plan while watching my carbs & sugars like the BFC plan. Well, last week I was disappointed @ my weigh in because I had gained .2#. Well, it fueled my fire to mix it up so I tried the simply filling plan that WW also has to follow. (You can do points plus or simply Filling Technique). Basically, its eating whole unprocessed foods. Well I am happy to report that I have lost 3.2# this week for a total of 23.2# with WW and a total since last March now of 28.2#! I officially weigh exactly 190# and I am going to be in the 180s next week!!!I am so excited!! I also reached a WW milestone today of losing 10% of your body weight. In all the years I tried WW I have never reached my 5% OR my 10% goal. They give you a nice key chain and charms that you earn along the way.My leader Pam is just awesome and she is so supportive and kind! I feel blessed to have her and she lives & breathes the plan having kept her weight off for over 20 yrs now. I am so excited to be less than 2# away from having 25# off now!!! People have really been noticing, my clothes are getting very baggy, I am down a whole size is scrubs at work and I am starting to see the difference...its a GREAT feeling!!!!
My daughter left for a 5 day spring training trip in Florida with her school for softball. She was packing last night & wanted to know the weight of her suitcase. She wanted to get on MY scale with it!! I was like, NO WAY!!! It already had a crack in it and that could really break it. Well, hubby thinking he was so smart says "I'll do it". I gave him a look and guess what? He lost his footing and broke my scale!!! OMG, was I mad!!!! So at 8:45 pm last night, here I am running to bed bath & beyond to buy a new one. I actually think it is more accurate and I used my 20% off coupon and got it for $33.00. Not too bad.
So that's it for me today. Lots to do so I better get a move on! Hope you are all well. Sorry I have been MIA lately. Just been so busy with work, the kids & I am getting new ceramic tile laid this coming week so I need to do some cleaning and put some things in the basement. My job for tonite. Tomorrow, spending the day with my two sisters. :) We are going to Trader Joe's in Cleveland and then going out to lunch. It is gonna be alot of fun!!! I love my sisters!!!!
Have a great weekend & keep in touch & leave a comment to let me know how you are doing.
((HUGS))
Sherri
Thought I would throw a quick post in today to let you know how my week went. As many of you know, I have been following the Weight Watchers plan while watching my carbs & sugars like the BFC plan. Well, last week I was disappointed @ my weigh in because I had gained .2#. Well, it fueled my fire to mix it up so I tried the simply filling plan that WW also has to follow. (You can do points plus or simply Filling Technique). Basically, its eating whole unprocessed foods. Well I am happy to report that I have lost 3.2# this week for a total of 23.2# with WW and a total since last March now of 28.2#! I officially weigh exactly 190# and I am going to be in the 180s next week!!!I am so excited!! I also reached a WW milestone today of losing 10% of your body weight. In all the years I tried WW I have never reached my 5% OR my 10% goal. They give you a nice key chain and charms that you earn along the way.My leader Pam is just awesome and she is so supportive and kind! I feel blessed to have her and she lives & breathes the plan having kept her weight off for over 20 yrs now. I am so excited to be less than 2# away from having 25# off now!!! People have really been noticing, my clothes are getting very baggy, I am down a whole size is scrubs at work and I am starting to see the difference...its a GREAT feeling!!!!
My daughter left for a 5 day spring training trip in Florida with her school for softball. She was packing last night & wanted to know the weight of her suitcase. She wanted to get on MY scale with it!! I was like, NO WAY!!! It already had a crack in it and that could really break it. Well, hubby thinking he was so smart says "I'll do it". I gave him a look and guess what? He lost his footing and broke my scale!!! OMG, was I mad!!!! So at 8:45 pm last night, here I am running to bed bath & beyond to buy a new one. I actually think it is more accurate and I used my 20% off coupon and got it for $33.00. Not too bad.
So that's it for me today. Lots to do so I better get a move on! Hope you are all well. Sorry I have been MIA lately. Just been so busy with work, the kids & I am getting new ceramic tile laid this coming week so I need to do some cleaning and put some things in the basement. My job for tonite. Tomorrow, spending the day with my two sisters. :) We are going to Trader Joe's in Cleveland and then going out to lunch. It is gonna be alot of fun!!! I love my sisters!!!!
Have a great weekend & keep in touch & leave a comment to let me know how you are doing.
((HUGS))
Sherri
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Wed April 6, 2011
Hello friends!
Sorry I havent posted in a while. I just havent had much to say (believe it or not) & havent felt like being on the computer. I still am feeling very motivated even after my weigh in this past Sat where I gained .2# (4 ozs!!) I am on a mission this week to hit that dang 10% come hell or high water. I told my sister today that if I have to amputate something, Im gonna! (lol..Just kidding!) I looked in my WW book today and I have been in the 190s decade since JANUARY!!! I mean, come on Sherri!! Get with it!! I hadn't realized that I had been lingering this long in the 190s and I am bound and determined to get into those 180s!! Tired of dilly dallying!! In 2 months it is going ot be June and I want to look somewhat decent wearing my shorts & capris and all the cute tops I havent been able to wear in years. So I havent fallen off the wagon by any means.....just not in the mood to post lately.
I hope you are all doing great and I have been thinking about you!!!
Have a good week & please keep in touch!!
Sherri
Sorry I havent posted in a while. I just havent had much to say (believe it or not) & havent felt like being on the computer. I still am feeling very motivated even after my weigh in this past Sat where I gained .2# (4 ozs!!) I am on a mission this week to hit that dang 10% come hell or high water. I told my sister today that if I have to amputate something, Im gonna! (lol..Just kidding!) I looked in my WW book today and I have been in the 190s decade since JANUARY!!! I mean, come on Sherri!! Get with it!! I hadn't realized that I had been lingering this long in the 190s and I am bound and determined to get into those 180s!! Tired of dilly dallying!! In 2 months it is going ot be June and I want to look somewhat decent wearing my shorts & capris and all the cute tops I havent been able to wear in years. So I havent fallen off the wagon by any means.....just not in the mood to post lately.
I hope you are all doing great and I have been thinking about you!!!
Have a good week & please keep in touch!!
Sherri
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Tuesday Post March 29, 2011
Good afternoon friends!!
Well, another day home with my daughter. She has strep throat and cant seem to shake the high fevers. Shes been running 100's-102. When they tylenol wears off, the temp goes back up...uggh! She is on an antibiotic since yesterday when I took her to the Drs but it hasnt kicked in yet. I dont know if she will be going to school tomorrow. My mom has offered to watch her for me so I can go to work. I have missed 2 days because she has been sick and tomorrow we have a big pt load...65 cases!! Uggh!!
Anyways, all is good here. The scale was looking good this morning and I think one more pound down and I will be at my 10%. I am shooting for 2# but I know my tracke record and I will be happy with 1#....it will make me hit that 10% milestone. I would REALLY love to lose 3# this week and get to 190. We shall see what transpires over the week. I still feel very encouraged & positive and am looking forward to Sat for weigh in. My daughter has a softball game that I have to have her at by 11am so I might drop her off, weigh in & attend my metting and then head to the game afterwards. I like weighing in later because it gives you a chance to lose some water weight (pee) a few extra times. I know, TMI, huh?
Well, I need to dust & vacuum my bedroom...it is pretty bad. I cleaned our bathroom which also desperately needed attention too. I love it when everything is so nice & clean. Just wish it stayed that way!
Well ladies, have a great day!!!
Sherri
Well, another day home with my daughter. She has strep throat and cant seem to shake the high fevers. Shes been running 100's-102. When they tylenol wears off, the temp goes back up...uggh! She is on an antibiotic since yesterday when I took her to the Drs but it hasnt kicked in yet. I dont know if she will be going to school tomorrow. My mom has offered to watch her for me so I can go to work. I have missed 2 days because she has been sick and tomorrow we have a big pt load...65 cases!! Uggh!!
Anyways, all is good here. The scale was looking good this morning and I think one more pound down and I will be at my 10%. I am shooting for 2# but I know my tracke record and I will be happy with 1#....it will make me hit that 10% milestone. I would REALLY love to lose 3# this week and get to 190. We shall see what transpires over the week. I still feel very encouraged & positive and am looking forward to Sat for weigh in. My daughter has a softball game that I have to have her at by 11am so I might drop her off, weigh in & attend my metting and then head to the game afterwards. I like weighing in later because it gives you a chance to lose some water weight (pee) a few extra times. I know, TMI, huh?
Well, I need to dust & vacuum my bedroom...it is pretty bad. I cleaned our bathroom which also desperately needed attention too. I love it when everything is so nice & clean. Just wish it stayed that way!
Well ladies, have a great day!!!
Sherri
Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday Post.. March 28th
Good morning friends!
First off, I want to thank everyone for sharing in my excitement about the new size and all of your sweet & positive comments. I cant even begin to express how excited I feel!! Yesterday morning, I was laying in bed and I hopped out and decided to try my 14 shorts on again! Isn't that crazy?? I'm like a kid on Christmas who just got a new toy. Its been such a long time since I have been able to shop in the Misses area, let alone in the 14s !! If you really want to feel good, try on some old clothes that used to be tight.....man, its beyond words how good that feels! I cant wait to take a new picture!! I cant even believe I just wrote that!!! I have always been one to avoid the camera. Gonna wait til after my Sat weigh in when I hit my 10% and I will post a new pic for you to see. Problem is, my USB port isn't working right & wont download my camera pics. Might need to buy a new USB.
Welcome Kay & Randi! It is so great to have you in our little blogging "sisterhood". There is such great kindness and wisdom here and we are all excited to have you join out group!! Rosalie, you are my inspiration and such a great friend & cheerleader! I love to read your daily posts and I think you have the most dramatic weight loss photos!! When I feel down, I always look and them and remind myself that I too will be there soon...I just have to be patient & persistent & NEVER GIVE UP as you always say. Amber, you too have such a wonderful blog and you too have inspired so many that it is possible to be a success story. Thank you for the "blogging Love" post. I think it has really helped others who are looking for encouragement on their weight loss journeys. Kasey, I miss you girl but am glad you are OK. Please dont be a stranger....we miss you (and Diana) on the blogs as you both always have such great perspective & wisdom. Diana, I'm so sorry your neck is still hurting. Healing ((hugs)) coming your way my friend! Get better soon!!! Lindsay, you are such a great encourager and I know you too will very soon be ditching the belts to buy smaller things. Hang in there...you are doing great! Katie, you are doing great too and are so dedicated to the BFC!! I always love to read your perspective on things. Helen, what can I say...you are such a sweetheart!! Everything you say is with such kindness and love and great wisdom too. You are a gem....as all of you are!!!
As I have said many times before, I feel like we have been friends forever, even though I have never met any of you in person. I wish we all lived closer so we could get together and encourage each other in person. Maybe some day we will all have the opportunity to meet face to face. :) You truly are the best sistas evah!!!
Anyways, I'm home with a sick little girl today. My youngest daughter started with a fever of almost 103 , chills, sore throat & headache yesterday afternoon and still has a temp of 102 this morning & feels yucky. Got her an appt with the Dr @ 11am. My poor baby girl! She has had so many illnesses this winter. Our weather has been so labile, one day its 50-60s the next in the teens to 20s. Its no wonder people are getting sick again.
Gonna make some chicken soup after the Dr. appt today & do some cleaning since we are both home bound today. I had to call in @ work because there was nobody to stay with her. My husband said to let her stay home alone....I cant even believe he said that! I said "with a fever of 102.8?!! Are you crazy!!"" Men...they just dont get it!! My boss is so wonderful and so understanding. I am blessed to work with the very best people!!
Well gals, have a wonderful start to your week!! Please be sure to drop a comment if you can. I always love to hear from you all!!
Love & belief always!!
Sherri
First off, I want to thank everyone for sharing in my excitement about the new size and all of your sweet & positive comments. I cant even begin to express how excited I feel!! Yesterday morning, I was laying in bed and I hopped out and decided to try my 14 shorts on again! Isn't that crazy?? I'm like a kid on Christmas who just got a new toy. Its been such a long time since I have been able to shop in the Misses area, let alone in the 14s !! If you really want to feel good, try on some old clothes that used to be tight.....man, its beyond words how good that feels! I cant wait to take a new picture!! I cant even believe I just wrote that!!! I have always been one to avoid the camera. Gonna wait til after my Sat weigh in when I hit my 10% and I will post a new pic for you to see. Problem is, my USB port isn't working right & wont download my camera pics. Might need to buy a new USB.
Welcome Kay & Randi! It is so great to have you in our little blogging "sisterhood". There is such great kindness and wisdom here and we are all excited to have you join out group!! Rosalie, you are my inspiration and such a great friend & cheerleader! I love to read your daily posts and I think you have the most dramatic weight loss photos!! When I feel down, I always look and them and remind myself that I too will be there soon...I just have to be patient & persistent & NEVER GIVE UP as you always say. Amber, you too have such a wonderful blog and you too have inspired so many that it is possible to be a success story. Thank you for the "blogging Love" post. I think it has really helped others who are looking for encouragement on their weight loss journeys. Kasey, I miss you girl but am glad you are OK. Please dont be a stranger....we miss you (and Diana) on the blogs as you both always have such great perspective & wisdom. Diana, I'm so sorry your neck is still hurting. Healing ((hugs)) coming your way my friend! Get better soon!!! Lindsay, you are such a great encourager and I know you too will very soon be ditching the belts to buy smaller things. Hang in there...you are doing great! Katie, you are doing great too and are so dedicated to the BFC!! I always love to read your perspective on things. Helen, what can I say...you are such a sweetheart!! Everything you say is with such kindness and love and great wisdom too. You are a gem....as all of you are!!!
As I have said many times before, I feel like we have been friends forever, even though I have never met any of you in person. I wish we all lived closer so we could get together and encourage each other in person. Maybe some day we will all have the opportunity to meet face to face. :) You truly are the best sistas evah!!!
Anyways, I'm home with a sick little girl today. My youngest daughter started with a fever of almost 103 , chills, sore throat & headache yesterday afternoon and still has a temp of 102 this morning & feels yucky. Got her an appt with the Dr @ 11am. My poor baby girl! She has had so many illnesses this winter. Our weather has been so labile, one day its 50-60s the next in the teens to 20s. Its no wonder people are getting sick again.
Gonna make some chicken soup after the Dr. appt today & do some cleaning since we are both home bound today. I had to call in @ work because there was nobody to stay with her. My husband said to let her stay home alone....I cant even believe he said that! I said "with a fever of 102.8?!! Are you crazy!!"" Men...they just dont get it!! My boss is so wonderful and so understanding. I am blessed to work with the very best people!!
Well gals, have a wonderful start to your week!! Please be sure to drop a comment if you can. I always love to hear from you all!!
Love & belief always!!
Sherri
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Sunday excitement!
Hello to all my skinny bloggin buds!
This is going to be a quick post but I wanted to share something really exciting that happened to me last night. I went to Kohls to look for a new pr of Levis cuz mine are nothing short of deplorable and way too baggy. I didnt find a pr that worked for me but I did find a pair of Levis shorts in a size 14 MISSES!!! Yes, thats right, MISSES...NOT WOMENS!!! The is no 14 "W", its a 14 REGULAR!!! And in Levis!!! They are a smidge snug but I know by the time the warm weather rolls around, they will be a perfect fit! Also found a cute pr of capris that were a size 16 regular and they are still a smidge snug too but come summer, they will be perfect too. I can remember having to shop for pants in the WOMENS section and all I wanted was to NOT e shopping in that area of the store. I can remeber combing the store to make sure I didnt see anyone I knew because it was so humiliating for me to be there. Anyways, I cant tell you how wonderful it feels to be back shopping in the REGULAR part of the store now. Sorry Womens dept, Im not comin back to visit you ever again!
My resolve is even stronger now since I have found my way into the 14s. I cant wait to get even smaller and be in the 12s & then the 10s!! I think I will burst into tears when that happens. Still cant wait to get rid of the back fat but slowly but surely, I know it will leave my body. I just wish it was today!
Well, thatst it for me today ladies! Have a happy Sunday!!
Love & belief!
Sherri
This is going to be a quick post but I wanted to share something really exciting that happened to me last night. I went to Kohls to look for a new pr of Levis cuz mine are nothing short of deplorable and way too baggy. I didnt find a pr that worked for me but I did find a pair of Levis shorts in a size 14 MISSES!!! Yes, thats right, MISSES...NOT WOMENS!!! The is no 14 "W", its a 14 REGULAR!!! And in Levis!!! They are a smidge snug but I know by the time the warm weather rolls around, they will be a perfect fit! Also found a cute pr of capris that were a size 16 regular and they are still a smidge snug too but come summer, they will be perfect too. I can remember having to shop for pants in the WOMENS section and all I wanted was to NOT e shopping in that area of the store. I can remeber combing the store to make sure I didnt see anyone I knew because it was so humiliating for me to be there. Anyways, I cant tell you how wonderful it feels to be back shopping in the REGULAR part of the store now. Sorry Womens dept, Im not comin back to visit you ever again!
My resolve is even stronger now since I have found my way into the 14s. I cant wait to get even smaller and be in the 12s & then the 10s!! I think I will burst into tears when that happens. Still cant wait to get rid of the back fat but slowly but surely, I know it will leave my body. I just wish it was today!
Well, thatst it for me today ladies! Have a happy Sunday!!
Love & belief!
Sherri
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