Here it is...

I have so much to share. I want to thank EVERYONE for the comments and the personal emails. I got the BEST advice from you. It was EXACTLY what I needed. First, I went in and stepped on the dreaded scale. I was up 13 lbs. from my last weigh in. Wow...I about cried, but more so- I was MAD at myself.

I have been breaking some of "RULES" for the past few months. 1. I stopped weighing myself (loss of accountability) 2. Stopped drinking my 64 oz. of water every day- NONE. I have been drinking Caffeine Free Diet Mt. Dew. I went a year 1/2 with NO SODA and then I slipped. I am drinking caffeine free because I stay up until 4am every night if I drink caffeine. My body will not shut down... 3. I started getting COMFORTABLE with myself. I felt good about my size and figured that I looked "good enough." 4. After CHA, I let all the emails and new product design deadlines become a PRIORITY over exercise. I am a people pleaser, and daily I get 50-100 emails emails that I WANT to respond to. I just get overwhelmed.

So on Friday, I KNEW what I had to do. I needed to REFOCUS. I looked at the positive- I had not gained all the weight back. Then I read all the comments (a few times!!!!) and took your advice to heart. Yes, went and found the older photos from two years ago. I decided right then to STOP lying to myself.

So I am happy to say, that I weighed myself this morning- down 3 lbs. So I'm back on track. I still have 10 more lbs to go- and then more after that. I'm focusing on the first goal first. I will just say, that I have NEVER been more "happy" with myself. In the past, I would have seen I gained weight...and then ATE & ATE because I was DEPRESSED that I had gained weight. What a cycle!!! (okay...sorry  for the long weight issue posts) If you are reading my blog... and really want to know who and what I am about, then you'll find I share my life- just how it is.

FINALLY- the winner- PICKED randomly for the BOX of TC PRODUCTS is:

OMG, I would love to be the lucky winner to get some of your goodies!!! I'm sorry you had the dreaded appointment today! I hate that!!! But I hate the dentist even worse!!!! I know, that's strange!!!

You will get everything together with your weight and everything will fall into place. You seem like such a terrific person, and you have a wonderful family.....you're doing something right!!!!!

Patti H.

Posted by: Patti | May 02, 2008 at 02:15 PM

I am the

MAY

Guest Designer for Freckle Friends. I have to say, that I LOVED their kit. I adore the girls who own the site www.frecklefriends.com . (Susan hope you feel better REALLY soon!!!) They have supported me and my product lines since the very beginning of their online business. I was so happy to do some projects for them. Here is a few images of what I created-

The kit had Damask and Bella Girl & Journal it, a Fontwerks stamp, a cool Cosmo Cricket album and some very cool Tinkering Ink paper. (plus more!!!!)

I have been wanting to scrap this photo of Zach from TWO summers ago. VERY simple page. I cut the large DAMASK image in 1/2- and used in along left and right side of black cardstock.

Oh, isn't this a fun book? I made a mini book for Gentry. She had to wear this sign two weeks ago to school. I wanted to document it. I love the Hambly transparency sheet.

Scrapbooking those Sweet 16 photos, with the kit.

Freckle Friends kit club---http://www.qbaroo.com/frecklefriends/index.cfm?categoryoid=48&productoid=1120

I need to get myself to HOME DEPOT. My home is completely torn up. I still have the kitchen (partial)- so that I can cook for another week.  Have a great day!!!!!

Comments

[christie]

I love your layouts...you always do such a fantastic job! I love the crown you put on your daughter. You're such a good MOM!
Thanks for sharing!

[echo]

Don't be so hard on yourself, weightloss is a life long journey. Like life, it has it's ups and downs. You are doing great by taking charge! I love your cute book of Gentry. So beautiful. I taught your mini calendar book at our NSD crop...the ladies loved it and bought up all your product! Thanks for being so creative and inspirational! Echo

[Alexandra Hobson]

Totally fabulous layouts Teresa!! Love them! And, good for your for taking control again - whoohoo!!!!! You will do it, you have the right attitude!!! I know EXACTLY what you are going through and I am currently losing little by little by doing weight watchers and it feels GOOD to be in control!! Down three already - you will have it gone in no time!! Be proud of yourself, YOU ROCK!

*STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

[Patti]

WOW, I love those designs! And am I really seeing correctly, was I the lucky winner for the goodies?!?!?!?!? OMG!!!!!!! I can't believe it. I've been in a scrap funk, this will sooooo get me going!!!! I never win anything! Maybe my luck is changing for the better! Thanks Teresa!!!!!!! OMG!!!!! (I'm pinching myself here!)

And calming down a little, you are on the right track now with your weight. My dh has been dieting, going up and down, trying to excercise, and the best thing is to just make up your mind, think positive and KNOW that you can do it and don't worry if you backslide just a little, just don't make a habit of it! We know you can do it!!!!
Patti H.

[Renee Calcagno]

Congrats to the winner.
And congrats to you for the positive approach!!!!
We all go up and down and it is sooo easy to get discouraged on those ups. Just back on track and you're good to go.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

[Dawn]

LOVE you new picture Teresa! ;-)
I Know what you mean about getting caught up in life and its demands. But it is up to you and only you to get back on track. You can do it! I have been also trying to get back on track. Drink my water (I am a Diet Pepsi Fanatic!-LOL!)