Before I go there, I want to give a couple of our Scrapfest Class kits away...to..
Oh my gosh!!That's a hard pick..right now im loving the Crate Paper Random collection!!
Posted by: christy | September 27, 2011 at 11:50 AM
I'd have to go with all of them but if you make me pick right now I'm loving banners.
Posted by: Doreen | September 28, 2011 at 08:38 AM
Thank you SO much girls just send me your info to michele@polkadotwhimsy.com
Now onto a LONG time battle...Up until my mid 20's I NEVER struggled with weight, EVER. I was always a constant 110-120 max. Then after having Lillie it was much slower coming off, then seth well that was close to impossible. Over the years I have tried all sorts of "stuff" from weight watchers to jenny craig. For me what I know works is exercise and portion control and eating and choosing the right foods to fuel my body. So let's jump forward to earlier this year. During spring break we took the kids to Big Bear for a fun filled week, it was the last weekend of the lifts being open and a very freak snow storm came through. The kids have been bugging Evan for years to learn to snowboard. Finally he caved and we all went on the mountain gear in hand and a teacher to show us all how to do it {evan}. Evan of course is a great snowboarder, Caitlin,lillie and seth picked it up right away NO PROBLEMS. Well me on the other hand couldn't even get her self up on the board when I fell, not only did I have no muscle in my legs to get me up but I was also trying to get 207lbs off the ground. Needless to say I walked down the mountain in tears and headed back to the cabin to do what I do best SCRAPBOOK. My snowboarding days where done before they even began. I was sad, I wanted to be on that mountain snowboarding I wanted to hang with my kids and my husband but unfortunately fat took over. So let's fast forward again to about 6 months ago. I was DONE with being FAT! I was DONE with my favorite jeans starting to be so tight it was uncomfortable. Most of all though I was done with myself and this muffin top I had created over the years for simply being lazy. So I made a appointment with a weight loss doctor. Now some may think this is the "easy" way out well I am going to tell you it ISN'T in any way EASY! I have the BEST doctor in the world he has not only helped but he has changed the way I look at food and that is the core puzzle piece. We all can take pills or drink shakes but it is learning to control what goes in your mouth and the amount you put in there. It is taking a brisk walk everyday even if it's only 10 minutes. So for me it is yogurt in the morning, followed by a healthy snack, onto a protein filled lunch and then anther small snack and finally a portion controlled dinner. I also know this, I will be on that darn snowboard this winter and I will never again put on the size 18 clothes because the 10's are fitting WAY better. :) Hopefully by snowboarding season I will be in a 6, that is my GOAL 125-130 I have about 25 more to go. One more thing can I just say I never viewed myself as "fat" ever. It wasn't until that number on the scale that I was like NO WAY that's so wrong. It wasn't..lol...So anyway I came across a few photos and to me they show success...I am proud of myself...also what works for me may not work for you...but I wanted to share this small story and let you know if you are struggling with your own weight that it is never to late to get healthy!!!
This photo to me when I saw it showed me WOW...you have lost weight, because I am my own worst critic..but I must say all my photos from SCRAPFEST { which you will have to come back tomorrow and read my whole post about that fantastic event} are my favorite by far because I can see the person I was wanting to be...now I am not all that yet comfortable in my own skin...but it's getting better.....
I hope all of you have a fantastic THURSDAY...and if you have a weight loss story or any yummy recipes PLEASE leave me a comment with the link I would love to read them...
Michelle - I know how hard it's been. I'm so very proud of your taking your time and doing this right. WTG!
Keep up the good life habits!
Posted by: Janet Kannenberg | September 29, 2011 at 10:42 AM
By the way - you look AWESOME!
Posted by: Janet Kannenberg | September 29, 2011 at 10:45 AM
michelle thats me! thats my photo lol. i felt so loved && im so proud of you && your weight loss, i gained a lot of weight recently & i hate it, its good to know someone had a POSITIVE experience with loosing weight!
ps are you doing CKC Cinci??
Posted by: shay | September 29, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Michelle you look great, congrats! I've been on a similar path so I know how hard it is.
I was the winner from your last post (yay!!!!) but my e-mail bounced back. :( Should I send you my info on facebook?
thanks!
I'm excited for the goodies and for your CKU class next month.
Posted by: Doreen | September 29, 2011 at 11:55 AM
you look amazing hon!!!! So proud of you! Losing weight is one of the hardest things inlife to do! xoxox
Posted by: erin Payne | September 29, 2011 at 05:51 PM
You look amazing! I completely understand the whole not wanting to back to that size (mine was a true 16. After 35lbs (I still have 15 to go) I'm so happy for you. You are definitively encouraging me to FOCUS on loosing those last tough 15 lbs. Keep up the good work
Posted by: Cathi Brumley | September 29, 2011 at 09:20 PM
You look amazing Michelle! Oh so proud of you! You are inspiring me to exercise and lose some weight. What doctor did you go to?
Posted by: Monica Robinson | September 30, 2011 at 09:28 AM
you go girl!!! xoxo
Posted by: erin yamabe | October 01, 2011 at 01:03 AM