It's December and I'm Determined

I know, I know what you’re thinking and saying. But you don’t have to tell me. I know I’ve been neglecting this blog. Not purposely, but for the simple fact that I had no progress to blog about it. *SMH* I fell victim to the “busy mom” life and then on top of that, the HOLIDAY SEASON! It’s like I blinked and it was Thanksgiving. I blinked again, and now it’s almost Christmas. Where is the time going??! I thought no one would notice that I hadn’t posted in weeks. I thought I could actually get away with maybe skipping a few more and hitting you with a “New Year, New Post” kind of update. But nope I got caught. Called out by my own MOTHER!! *LOL* I’m happy she did though. I’m glad I was missed by somebody J (SB: I talk to her every day. So she really doesn’t miss anything.) Anywho, on to what we all been waiting for… what have I been up to? Have I lost any weight? Any new news? What’s going on in the streets? *LOL*

All is great in my neighborhood! My family, friends and I are wonderful! I’m very thankful and grateful to God for blessing me with so many great people and possessions in my life. And with Christmas around the corner, I want to say to you all DO NOT FORGET THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! Thank God for everything you have and most importantly, for all He has done and will do for you. Ok, I had to get that out the way. J So, in regards to my lifestyle change of healthy living… I pretty much am at a plateau. Didn’t gain, didn’t lose. But I also didn’t focus or go hard like I set out to either. I hadn’t been to the gym or weight watchers. I just did my own thing as far as counting points and being mindful of what I was eating. I didn’t exercise AT ALL! Unless you count house work, chasing after my kids, doing laundry, and grocery shopping. Which to be honest, that IS exercising! *lol* So since my last post, I’ve been chillin. Oh, and if you're asking if I reached my 30 Pounds by Thanksgiving Challenge... umm.. No! *whomp whomp* It might have been 3 lbs though. *lol* I actually went through a brief phase of feeling like I didn’t want to be bothered with losing weight anymore. I felt like it was unfair I had to diet and exercise while others walked around here eating and doing whatever they wanted! I thought, why do I have to sacrifice that freedom and fun?! But like I said, it was brief! BACK TO LIFE, BACK TO REALITY! *lol* I actually found a new inspiration. Her name is Shana Wilson.  A gospel singer from Detroit whose songs really bless my worshipping. (SB: Look her up! You’ll love her!) I fell in love with her music/voice before I fell in love with HER. I started looking her up and she not only is my age, but is on a weight loss journey herself! She’s lost a lot of weight and looks amazing! I also just found out she's a Capricorn just like ME! So what better inspiration than to listen to gospel songs from a woman I feel so "connected" to? LOVE IT! LOVE HER!

So I’m glad to report that I’m more focused than ever! I went to the gym this week for a class and even woke up early to do an exercise video before my day got started (a.k.a. before the kids woke up- LOL). And I’m already feeling a difference. I’m glad that I have been making changes and conscious efforts NOW, so when the New Year hits “losing weight” won’t be a goal, it’ll already be my reality. I’m making 2013 MY year! My year to get to my weight loss goal and MORE! Let's just make 2013 OUR year! J

Well folks... that's all for now. I’m going to try posting twice a month. I started out every week. But looking back, every two weeks would be better for me. If not, at least I'd post once a month. More would be better… but you already know how I am. SMH! *LOL* Be blessed ya’ll. Until next time, I’ll HOLLA! ♥

It's November already??!!!

OOOOO-MMMMM-GGGG!! I’m thee worse blogger on the planet! I haven’t posted in over a month!!! SMH! I apologize… I really do! But I was ssssooooo busy the month of October! I had a two week mandatory training to attend for my second job in the evenings, which meant I had to adjust my work schedule for my full time job to be there an hour earlier than usual. That way I could get off, pick up my kids, drop them off home, and get to the training on time. So I was having 15 HOUR DAYS you guys!! =O Thennnnn, it was my son’s birthday on the 27th so I was preparing all month to go out of town for his day and turning the big 3! J So needless to say, I plummeted right off my healthy lifestyle regimen! Yup, AGAIN!! SMH! I didn’t weight in at Weight Watchers, I wasn’t eating right, and I never made it to the gym! Like, I never got a chance to even drive pass the gym ya’ll! *LOL* So for a whole 30 days I was just in limbo. Not on purpose, but it only took a few days of “recklessness” for me to fall off completely. I was eating whatever I wanted. I had McDonald’s too many times to even admit. I even resorted to eating bags of chips and chocolate candy again. I just didn’t care… and I was enjoying every bit of it! *LOL* But then as November smacked me in the face, reality set it… I can’t do this anymore. It’s time to get it together… and get back to where I left off at. And that’s exactly what I did. Yesterday was the first day of November and a shocking reminder that not only have I probably failed my 30 lb Loss by Thanksgiving Challenge BUT there is only 5 more months until April. April is my weight loss goal deadline! WOWZERS!!! So back to the gym and weight watching I go. I am glad to report though, that I  stepped on the scale for the first time in forever yesterday morning. And despite my 30 day downfall I didn’t gain any weight! WHOOT WHOOT!! J

So yesterday I started back tracking my foods and their points. This morning I went to the gym and did one mile on the treadmill at a high incline and then some upper body weights. I wanted to ease my body back into exercising… after all it has been a MONTH! =O I also tried coconut water for the first time. I heard it was good to have some either before or after a workout because it energizes you and has electrolytes. In my opinion, it wasn’t horrible… it’s just weird tasting. It’s like drinking pineapple juice mixed with 1% milk. K *lol* I’m not a fan. Maybe it’s an acquired taste? I won’t completely disown it though... I know there are several brands out there of this water which might taste a little better than the one I had. I also picked up some honey roasted almonds. I hear almonds are a great satisfying snack. I know I shouldn’t have gone for the flavored kind but when I saw honey roasted... I had to have them! Hey, are there any “healthy” snacks that you eat that satisfies your hunger? I want to know! Because boyyy... when 3 pm hits and I feel like I could faint from malnourishment, I need something to pick me up! So that’s why I picked up the almonds. I haven’t tried them yet but I would love to hear about some more snack ideas. So feel free to comment below.

Well my lovelies… it’s Friday, the weekend is here, and I’m looking forward to getting back on track! Enjoy your day and weekend! Until next time… HOLLA ♥

UPDATE: Special K Challenge

Good morning my lovelies!! First, I would like to apologize for not posting and updating you all on Friday. I thought to myself that Friday wasn’t exactly a full week on the Special K plan, Monday is. So I was ready to post Monday. But then Monday came and I was busy RELAXING that I didn’t get a chance to! *lol* So please forgive me. J

Ok, now on to the business at hand… Special K update. I’m glad to report that I followed the Special K plan to the T. Well not exactly to the T. When it came to having a "real" meal for dinner (with meat & sides... lol), I did my own thing. I didn’t do any of the suggested meals they had on the plan. But I’m sure that was fine. On top of that, I never went over my daily PointsPlus values. I actually had as much as 15 points left over, like every day. J So- I found that the foods did what it’s supposed to do. It suppressed my hunger BUT it didn't make me feel full, I just didn’t feel hunger pains!! That’s what I got out of it. After every Special K snack or meal, I felt “ok.” But if someone put a plate of food in front me and said “Help yourself.” I would have HELPED MYSELF! *lol* While at work all day it was much easier to control my eating and stay on the Special K plan because I didn’t have those kinds of temptations. I found the best tasting Special K foods were the protein shakes and fruit pastries. The shakes were actually satisfying to have as a meal replacement, which was a shock to me! I just knew that a drink alone could never replace a filling meal, but it did and it worked! The fruit pastries taste just like pop tarts! So they are A+ in my book. I also seen Special K has out new breakfast sandwiches in the frozen aisle. I saw the sausage, egg, and cheese ones. I didn’t get a chance to try them yet but I want to! I’m sure they’re probably good!

So I was great on the plan during my work week (Mon-Fri) but then… *sigh*… the weekend came. And let me tell you, I didn’t touch not one Special K product! I know, I know, I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I gave in to the freedom to eat whatever was in my fridge that DID NOT have Special K on it! *lol* I was just tired of their foods! Uggh! I thought I could do it... just 2 weeks. But eating the same Special K foods beat me down! They weren’t appetizing to me anymore. And I love food way too much to be eating things that aren’t even satisfying. *SMH*

So in conclusion, the Special K Challenge for me was indeed a CHALLENGE!! And I fell short! But I'm not opposed to trying the challenge again. Just not anytime soon. *lol* I do, however, know that I must have lost some weight. I can feel it. It may not be those 10 pounds I was looking for but it’s definitely something. I haven’t weighed in at Weight Watchers in a few weeks. It’s time for me to pay them a visit. (literally... lol) So sometime this weekend I’ll be weighing in and letting you in on my status. I have 6 more weeks until Thanksgiving… and I’m still in hot pursuit to lose 30 pounds. So, continue to keep your fingers crossed for me and wish me luck! I NEED IT! J

Well that’s all I have to report for today. If anything good and juicy comes up, I’ll be sure to check back in. So until next time… HOLLA ♥

Hey, did any of you try the Special K Challenge with me last week? How did you do? What did you think of the foods and the plan? Comment below and let me know.

I'm Ready

Good morning ya'll! First let me say, I had another AWESOME WEEKEND! Ya'll just don't know! *SMH* Glory to God! J

Ok, now to business... It’s Monday, October 1^st and the Special K Challenge is ONNNN!! I weighed myself at home this morning and my next “at home” weigh in will be in 2 weeks, October 15^th... after the challenge is over. I’m anticipating on losing 10 pounds like the challenge says. So who’s with me??! YOU ARE!!

I picked up the following items for the challenge:

I still need to pick up a few more, and even different flavors, but this is the bulk of it. I’m praying I can stick to this. Because according to my Special K meal plan it looks like I’ll be starving myself! LOL! I’ll definitely be updating you on how I’m doing on this. You know I’ll keep it real and tell you if I'm surviving or thriving! J Also, I'm still going to count the weight watcher pointsplus values on the Special K foods. I still want to remain in the habit of tracking and keeping within my daily pointsplus allowance (even though I know with this challenge I shouldn't go over) and I'll be continuing my weekly workouts. So yeah, I’m ready ya’ll!! I’ll check back in with you guys this Friday with an update. Enjoy your week everyone! And until next time… HOLLA ♥

SB: HEEYYY!! It's been officially ONE MONTH since I started this blog!! So HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MEEEE!! YAYYYY!! I’ve gotten over 400 views, countless compliments, and have discovered some "surprising" followers!! I just want to thank everyone who has tuned in, read my posts and who has even taken some of my advice and challenges!! Your welcome (in my Sadie's voice from MTV's Awkward) *LMBO* But seriously, THANK YOU SO MUCH!! You keep me motivated to continue blogging and pushing to be better!! J

A Challenge to A Challenge

Hey yall! (in my Paula Deen voice) So here’s the update of my week… did I focus back on fit or fall back into recklessness? K

Well, I’m happy to report that I’ve been hitting the gym, eating well and getting back on track! It’s starting to feel like second nature to me now (weight watching and exercising) and it’s such a great feeling! J I also am pleased to share with you an executive decision that I made *just yesterday… lol* I was thinking of a way on how I can jump start my 30 Pound Loss by Thanksgiving Challenge and I came up with trying the Special K Challenge! That’s right! I want to see if that promise to Drop A Jean Size In 2 Weeks is actual factual! Sounds cool to me! I visited their website and it’s very nice and informative. You can set up your own profile, meal plans, and they even give you recipes. All for free! I thought to myself "I can do this! I can commit for 2 weeks!" Hey, how about you do the Special K Challenge with me? *assuming you’re nodding your head yes* YAYYY!! Okay, go to their website--> Special K, get the deets and start fresh with me this Monday, October 1^st! Oh, I’m so excited now! J

Well enjoy your weekend my lovelies… and I’ll check back in soon. Until next time… HOLLA! ♥ 

Fall Back Into Focus

Hey everybody!! It’s been a whole week since I’ve last posted *smh*… but I’m still here! J

So… my weekend was great! I had a new addition born into my family Fri., 9/21. A beautiful baby boy! *I call him chink chinx* Aaww... how I love him already! I'm so happy for my cousin as she is a new mom and I know motherhood will bless and enrich her life tremoundously! LOVE HER! I also got the hubby and kids to go to church with me Sunday and service was WONDERFUL! I had such a great time! The Mr even was saying he will start to go with me every Sunday! *Yesss* I love how God works! ♥

Well on to another note… I’ve been SO BAD the past week and some change! I haven’t been to the gym AT ALL! And I know in my heart, I probably haven’t lost an ounce either! UGGHHH! I know, I know… I should just go get another pint of ice cream from Stewarts and wallow in my disappointment! *(I hope you seen I said another pint. I had one Saturday and it was sooooo good. I had half peanut butter pandemonium and half strawberry frozen yogurt. Mmm..mmmm.. you saw how I was trying to be "healthy" with the frozen yogurt selection? HAHA! But it was sssooo bad for me! Cost me 32 PointsPlus value! O-M-G)*  So I said all that to say, today is Monday, a new day! And I’m going to hop right back on my wagon! I gave myself a challenge- 30 pound loss by Thanksgiving - and it is now in full effect! Ya’ll think I can do it?? It’s only... what?... 8 weeks away? That’s almost 4 pounds a week! *biting my fingernails* Uumm… now thinking about it... I don’t know if I can do that BUT I WILL TRY! Yes, I’m attempting the impossible! LOL Tonight, I’m hitting the gym... I HAVE TO! I feel horrible that I haven’t been in so long. Like, part of me really feels bad. *sigh* Ok, I’m over it! *lol* Wish me luck ya’ll! I NEED IT!!

Until next time, HOLLA♥

Freedom

My weekend was by far the awesomeness! Before I get into why is was... let me first say, I weighed in on Saturday and didn't lose a thing! BUT I also didn't gain! So staying the same is still a victory! YAH! But I'm definitely going to work harder this week. I've been slipping on my water intake and haven't been to the gym as much as I would have liked to. But it's a new day and a new week... so wish me luck! J  Now, on to the awesomeness...

Friday I went to this all woman's gathering called the "Help Me Series." It's a series of meetings, once a month in the Fall, for all women, to come together and fellowship. But most importantly, to receive a Word and inspiration from God. This session was "Help Me I'm Single." It's hosted by a woman pastor from one of my local churches. Which she is awesome in itself! She's real, relatable, and  breaks the Bible down in terms you can understand and identify with. I love her preaching! *Note- I don't go to church often. And I'm not a member anywhere. I do like to visit here and there... to hear the Word and to be closer to God. I do know Him and know all that I am and have is due to Him. So between my family and 2 jobs... I don't get to go as much. But I know He knows my heart J * So to make a long story short, guess what? I ended up getting saved! Yes, saved! And I feel NEW! You hear me? NEW! The only thing was, I didn't know what to do next! LOL! But what I did know was I was making it to church Sunday morning. And I did. And you know what was ironic about this past Sunday? It was National Get Back To Church Day! *click on the link... they played this in church. It's funny! LOL* Ain't that crazy? At that point, I knew it wasn't a coincident I was there at such a time as this! This was definitely God's work! And I was truly blessed by that! Next week, the hubby said he would come as well. I really hope he does. I want to start bringing my whole family. It's time to get. back. to. church!

SB: Who knew that when I decided to make a lifestyle change that it would imply all of this??! I just wanted to start to eat healthy and lose weight. But now I'm truly changing my life! *thinking to myself* Thank You Jesus!

Well all, enjoy your day and I'll check back in later. Until next time, HOLLA!!

Tell The Truth Tuesday

I'm having a confessions of a taxi cab moment.... *takes deep breath*... So I'm sharing it with yall. J

Over the past few days I've been in a FUNK!! Like... you see the face on Nicki Minaj??! That's how I was feeling INSIDE! *lol* Seriously though. I didn’t feel like working out or eating right. I couldn’t find the time to. With two kids, two jobs, and a list of things to do daily, I sometimes just FALL OFF!! And it didn’t help that on Friday when I weighed in at Weight Watchers, I had gained 1.4 lbs!! WHAT THE BUMBACLOT?!! UGHHH! So all weekend I definitely just didn't feel like being bothered. Especially with exercising and "weight watching." I was ready to call it quits! It was like every part of me didn't want to participate in this “lifestyle change” I was undergoing anymore. I was really contemplating on hiding under a rock for a few MONTHS! *SMH* But deep down inside, I knew that wouldn’t work. It just wouldn't! I would only be hurting myself and throwing all my hard work out the window. I need this CHANGE! I can't give up after just a few bad days. What was I thinking?! So to get myself out of this funk I did what I knew I had to do... I hit the gym Monday night! And did my favorite class… KICK BOXING!! Ooohhhhh how I needed that SSSOOO MUCH!! Not only did I leave out the class feeling energized and rejuvenated, I had so much energy left I climbed on the treadmill… did a half mile at an incline of 8, speed of 3. I felt wonderful!! And I'm so ready to take back on the challenge of this lifestyle change! And most importantly, I'm back on track! POW!

SB: I’m human. We all are. So there will be days when you just DON’T FEEL LIKE IT!! Allow yourself those days to be in a royal FUNK! You actually deserve it! *lol* But know that you can do anything with a little bit of consistency and encouragement! Remember, nothing is going to be easy! So after a bit, get back up and try again! That's life!J

So until next time… HOLLA!

Do You Gotta Work It Out?

I know I’m serious about this weight loss journey because not only have I joined Weight Watchers, but I joined a gym too! On July 24^th to be exact. And it’s funny because I vowed to never join one again. Especially with all my failed attempts in the past. I’d go a few times and then call it quits. Mind you, I was still stuck in a contract and paying monthly to a gym I didn’t even want to attend anymore! Such a shame… SMH! But here I am… again… but this time I’m not playing games! I go there to WORK! I don’t have time to chit chat or worry about anyone else there... I’m there to WORK IT OUT! (and get away from my crazy household... lol) So let me tell you how I started out and where I am today.

End of July – Beginning of August

I started walking on the treadmill at an incline of 4, speed of 3. I’d do one mile and be sweating like I ran 6! LOL! I then did some upper body weights… 3 different moves for 3 reps of 10. I did that 3x’s a week and was feeling good. I was convinced that was pretty much all I COULD do… until I got caught up in talking to a neighbor…

Beginning of August

Talking to my neighbor on the treadmill was NOT what I came to the gym to do! But I knew her and the conversation was getting really good! *lol* That’s when I looked down on my machine and saw I walked 2 miles!! And I wasn’t passed out?!! =O So thanks to her *hopefully you’re reading this* I now knew I could do more physically and it was time to amp up my work out! So I walked 2 miles on the treadmill at an incline of 4, speed of 3.2 now. Every now and again, I’d up my incline and speed… just to push myself. And boy, I was feeling GREAT! That was until I noticed I wasn’t sweating as fast or as much as I use to… was my body asking for a harder challenge??! Uggghhhh!

Middle of August

I started to jog! Yes ya’ll, jog!! Coming from a girl that never thought she’d walk more than a mile! =O The thing is, I had to run in order to get my heart rate up and start sweating early enough in my work out to really feel a burn. And to my surprise, it didn’t kill me! So I’d run in intervals. 4 minutes in the beginning, 5 minutes towards the end of my first mile, then 6 minutes in the middle of my 2^nd mile, then 4 minutes toward the end. What would help me is while I was listening to music on my headphones I’d run the full length of a song and then go back to walking. That helped me along TREMENDOUSLY!!

Middle of August – September

Along with my 2 miles on the treadmill and upper body weights, I tried a couple classes at my gym. Out of the three I tried, I’m in love with only one... Kick Boxing! This class is 45 minutes long… whereas the rest are usually 60. (probably part of the reason why I love it the most. LOL) But I love the energy, the moves, and the overall feeling of achievement it gives me. So HI-YA! Oh, wait, that's karate isn't it?? Whatever..*lol* ANDDD this about sums it up for me for right now. I’ll post later on this month if/when I switch up my routine a bit.

So, my tip to you is GET YOUR CARDIO IN! I do at least 40 minutes of cardio every time I hit the gym. And don’t forget your upper body. At the end of your cardio workout, grab some light weights and do some biceps curls or bring the weights straight up in the air, over your shoulders/head and then back down. Do 3 reps of 10 or as many as you can. Then most importantly, make sure to STRETCH!! Oohhh it feels sssooo good! Especially after a great workout! J

Well, I hope this post helped you to want to push harder and try new things in your workout regimen or better yet just even get started at exercising. You’d be amazed at what you’re capable of doing with just a little encouragement and consistency! Feel free to comment below with your own tips or questions you may have.

Until next time… HOLLA!

Are You Living With A Hater In Your Life?

Fam, have you ever been extremely excited about something and when you decide to share it with somebody (usually someone close to you) they give you that “I could care less” type of response? And that just totally blows your whole high?! Well you’re not alone! I’m here to testify that it happens… and it happens way too often! SMH! Unfortunately, I have no solution for these situations because you just can’t prepare for them! You just don’t know what’s going to come out the other persons mouth until it’s too late! L But I’m here to tell you… they’re a hater! I know, I know… You don’t want to believe it. Neither do I! But what else do you call someone who is too insecure to actually look outside themselves to be happy for someone else?! Especially if you’re excelling in an area that they’re lacking in? Even if that “lack” is unknown to you. They take it as personal!?? *lightbulb on* A hater! *SMH* But I will tell you this… WHATEVER IT IS THAT HATER IS HATING ON YOU MUST CONTINUE TO EXCEL IN IT!! Believe me, their “negative” response is purposeful and meant to deter you from doing what it is you’re so proud of. So I beg you, don’t let that cause you to break, quit, or get discouraged. Some things are better left shown and not said… so just SHOW them how good you’re doing! Even without they’re support. Instead of going to that same “negative nancy” for advice or gratification, just do something gratifying for yourself! Buy something new, get your hair/nails done, visit family/friends... do something fun! Do what makes you feel good! Because the best comeback from a negative remark/action is to continue doing you and watching them watch you! So let them watch... while you watch them hate! You’re a force to be reckoned with and nothing, I mean nothing, should stop you from DOING YOU!

SB: You want to know what I did for MY gratifying moment? (my 20 lb weight loss) I got my hair did... mm hhmm..  I got it braided in fact. Took the 3 hr drive to Harlem, NY and even got in some shopping on 125th Street. I haven’t had my hair braided since I was in High School! I love it! And you can’t tell me NOTHING! J

Welp, have a great weekend everyone! TTYL...

My Weight Loss Goal

Wouldn’t it be nice if I had shared my weight loss goal from the beginning? A-duh Sharelle! *SMH @ myself* Well... here it is:

By April 2013 I want to have lost at least 80 pounds. Sounds like a lot, huh? Well, it is! LOL! I’m not ready yet to share with you my current weight, clothes sizes, etc…  just give me a lil while longer to get use to this blog life. *lol* But I will tell you this… I’m over 300 lbs but under 400 lbs. THAT’S IT! That’s all you’re getting out of me… for now… so stay tuned. J

Anywho, so I’m allowing myself one full year to reach my goal. Which is very reasonable and should be more than enough time to lose that amount of weight. Remember, set reasonable time for your goals. Don’t set yourself up for failure by wanting to lose weight in a small amount of time. It’s just not feasible… or worse, you do it but then gain all or more of the weight back! THE HORROR!! On average, a person can lose up to 1.5 - 2 lbs a week! And that's doing it the "natural" way (cutting calories, drinking water, exercising). So try to plan according to that. Anything more than 2 lbs a week... I guess it could happen but overall the weight should come off slowly and gradually. I have had weeks where I've lost 5 -7 lbs BUT there are also weeks where I've gained. So this is why you must make it a lifestyle change… not a temporary fix. I know we like to see results instantly, but it just isn't realistic. Besides, I want my skin to catch up with body changes and be less flabby/loose as possible. And what about my clothes??! I rather lose gradually so I can buy new & smaller clothing when I can. I know I can't afford to spend hundreds on a whole new woredrobe overnight! That's crazy! (it would be nice... but it's still crazy!) So whatever your goal is, make it reasonable and most importantly, MAKE IT WORK!J

So until next time, HOLLA! ♥

If you would like to share your weight loss goals, have any questions or even advice, please feel free to comment below. I would love to hear from you!

The WWF

Wondering what WWF stands for? Go ahead, guess. I’ll hold…

No, not the World Wrestling Federation! Nope, not Whopper With Fries! *lol* Ok, I’m going to tell you. It’s what I like to entitle Weight Watcher’s Fanatic! Yes, I’ve joined Weight Watchers, again! (shush, don’t judge me… lol) I joined June 1, 2012 and you know what??! I’ve lost 20 POUNDS!! Yes, 20 lbs in 12 WEEKS!! When I mean I felt (and still feel) so great and accomplished, it’s an understatement! Losing that amount weight is AMAZING TO ME! Like, this is REAL ladies and gentlemen! Sharelle is LOSING WEIGHT!! WOW!! So for all those skeptical about joining the program or care what others may think… I’m here to tell you IT WORKS!! And to not care about what others may think! There is nothing to be shy or ashamed of that you are doing what’s best for YOU and YOUR HEALTH!! Like, when has it ever been a crime to lose weight?! Weight Watchers with their new PointsPlus value system has definitely helped me in portion control and disciplining myself when it comes to my food choices. It’s great! I found that it worked better for me (this time around) when I looked at it as something fun to do! I like sitting in their meetings, hearing everyone’s stories, their success, their stumbles… the Leaders (the ones conducting the meetings) are very enthusiastic and motivating! They make you want to continue with the program and to reach your goals! In fact, they were once members too... trying to lose weight like the rest of us! And it is so important to have people like that, by your side, cheering you on! It does make a difference!

But even if Weight Watchers or similar programs aren't your thing, you can still lose weight! With all the free information and apps online, some discipline and exercising, you can do it! I believe in you!J

So here is me... 20 pounds lighter!! 

I'm New In Town

Wow! I'm blogging! *thanks Tiana for the motivation* Well first let me start out by introducing myself... My name is Sharelle, I'm 26 yrs old, mother of 2 beautiful children (Daireon, 3 yrs old & Dezurae, 5 months old) and "future wife" to my boo-boo Wes.
Side Bar (SB): Yes, he's the father of both my children. LOL!

So....... I got inspired to start blogging after making the life-changing decison to lose weight! I found that most blogs or YouTube videos have people who have ALREADY LOST THE WEIGHT and are trying to remember how it was at the beginning and just going through the motions with you. But I rather see someone still in the motion... seeing the ups and downs of the journey because IT-IS-HARD! So bravo to all those out there that have mastered the weight loss game! I truly admire you! But I'm looking for someone that isn't afraid to show the blood, sweat and tears. And this whole time I was looking for me! J So after my daughter was born, I woke up one morning and realized that it was just time! Time to GET IT TOGETHER! Be more active and lead a healthier lifestyle for not only myself, but for my family as well. Once I embedded that mission into my heart, it was OONNNNNN!!! (in my growling face)

Now like many of us, I've attempted to lose weight plenty of times in the past. Even before I had children. I'd join gyms with my friends... which was just another place for us to hang out and act up! LOL! I had joined "Weight Watchers" a couple of times... which worked but I thought I knew everything there was to know after attending a few meetings and then I'd stop going. Plus, I was saving $10-$13 a week by skipping them. LOL! Even after I had my son, I tried the "17 Day Diet" which WORKS but after awhile, you get tired of eating limited foods! Uughh! So as time past, I slowly packed on weight. Which really didn't bother me because I have a pretty decent shape to be a big girl, I know how to dress, and on top of that I'M CONFIDENT THAN MO'FO! I love being me and I love doing me!! I be setting trends and I don't even know it! K And from loving myself, I am able to admit to myself that it's time to do something about my weight. On top of, of course, wanting to shop at various stores BESIDES Lane Bryant, Ashley Stewarts, and Fashion Bug *rolling my eyes*... I actually WANT to be HEALTHY, I want to LIVE LONG, I want to ENJOY LIFE with my children, family, and friends. And I know the root of that is a healthy lifestyle. Above all, I want the gratification of knowing I DID IT! No tricks, gimmicks, diet pills/drinks, or surgery! Just ME and MY INNER STRENGTH!

So if you're willing, come on this journey with me... I'm telling all truths, I want you to get to know me, I want to get to know you, I want you to be inspired to do whatever it is your heart desires. So buckle up, and enjoy the ride... because believe me it's going to be a bumpy one! J