Tell me one thing...

Okay, let's try something... Tell one thing that you are proud of yourself for. Tell one thing that you can do now that you couldn't do a year ago. Tell one thing you're frustrated with about your journey (or skip this one if it's all good right now! ) Tell one hope for you yourself for the future. Wanna participate??? I'll go first~ I'm proud of myself for sticking with the program even when it's been really tough. One thing I can do now that I couldn't do a year ago is play racquetball~ it's become a huge part of my life now. I am frustrated that I can't seem to break in Onederland yet, when I thought I would already be there. I hope that losing the weight will bring children into my life, whether biological or adopted. Okay... it's your turn! Tell me one thing... Hugs, Kerri

OKAY KERRI...here i go: ONE thing im very PROUD of is that i have yet to endulge insweets to find out if i dum*****t. I believe if i am that pecent that doesnt dump ill be doomed so i just dont mess there. I am thankful that i can go up and down the steps in my home now without feeling out of breath and ready to die! and for the future i hope i truly loose 10 lbs more then my surgeons goal. THANKS for asking! PS: i hope your future holds kids i have 2 adopted children and one biological kid if you ever want to gab email me and we can talk! lisa

Lisa~ You have been such an inspirtation on this journey. As I get in further to the adoption process, I'll definitely be shooting an email your way!! By the way, isn't it awesome to be able to go up those stairs????? Congratulations!! Hugs, Kerri

Hi Kerri! I am proud of my choice in relationships now! I used to date losers and jerks and now I am married to a "good" guy. I no longer feel that I have to settle, and have learned to make better choices in who I am with. I can ride rollercoasters now! Yeah! I am frustrated that I stll have so far to get to goal (80 lbs!) I hope for you many children! I became a foster parent a few years back and have adopted two of my children from that experience. They are wonderful kids and I am so happy to have them. It is a wonderful NO COST option for people wanting to adopt. At the time I already had two kids and was NOT looking to adopt, but they came to me and I felt like God said they were mine and I am so happy with them. If you want more info email me and I will answer any questions you have. Wendy

Hi Wendy~ Congratulations on your WOW moments. I'm about ready to go to Magic Mtn. tomorrow for my first rollercoasters in 12 years. You must have had a blast!! You have such generosity to have been a foster parent. Your family now must be amazing with those two additions! Keep up the great work...we are inching closer to those goals of ours!! Hugs, Kerri

One thing I'm proud of is losing 168 pounds in the last 9 months and not even being tempted to try sugar or sweats. I can now ride my bike and work in the yard without feeling like I am going to pop the tires or have a heartattack. Frustrated that I seem to be all of a sudden getting hungry again and still have 45 pounds to lose to reach my goal. I hope to stick with the program and make it to my goal by August 2006 and to KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF for ever!

Hi Chip~ UNBELIEVABLE!!! 168 lbs!!! And to not be tempted by sweets~ I to you! You are doing so incredible!!! Keep it up, you're going to have such an incredible testimony for people. Way to go!!! Hugs, Kerri

I am proud of myself for losing 161 pounds since last june and knowing that I can keep up my exersize and keep it off forever. I can turn heads! A Year ago I was invisible to the world, and now Everyone sees the same me as I have always had inside. Oh, and I can also do situps- which is something I could have NEVER done a year ago. Frustrated... I do get hungry, and it is so hard to follow all of the rules all of the time. I get frustrated when I "accidentally" eat something I shouldn't, and I get even more frustrated when I beat myself up for it. For my future... I hope to start a new life (after my soon to come divorce) and never compromise what I want because I feel I am not worth it. We are ALL SO WORTH IT!!! Thanks Kerri for helping me remember all of these things! Stacy

Stacy~ Congratulations!!!! Wow!! 161 lbs so far~incredible!!!! You are doing so great! I know what you mean about being invisible and now all of a sudden people think your opinion is actually worth listening to. Hmmmm... I wish you much happiness and success as you are beginning a new chapter in your life. Hugs, Kerri

Hi Kerri What great questions! I really enjoyed reading everyone's answers so far! I am so proud that I committed to doing this and have stuck to it. I make healthy food choices in a world where most of the choices are the exact opposite! A year ago, every step that I took was a painful one, due to needing a tendon replacement in my foot and leg, resulting from a fall and many years of being overweight. Now I am pain free...and I can wear all kinds of really pretty shoes. The brace has been retired forever! No frustration to report! For my future, I hope to find my soulmate. Even though I am one of the busiest people I know and my life is rich, I'm lonely sometimes, and I would like to find someone to share my life with. Have a great weekend, Leslie