“Message” posted by miracleman Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on my article. You really added some inspiration to all the other inspirational stories of everyone else. If any of your friends here needs a dose of inspiration/motivation then refer them to my article so they can read your and others' stories. Thanks again!

“Message” posted by miracleman Friday, February 26th, 2010

Hi there! I have something that might be of interest...check out my article titled, "What Have Been Your Trials? Keys To Overcoming Odds?" It's nice to hear other people's stories, challenges, how their overcoming those challenges, and I'd like you to share also. I shared some of mine to start things off.

“Message” posted by miracleman Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Hi Sherri, I just posted my "End of Month 2" progress article and pics. Month 2 certainly brought some challenges: strained shoulder (no chest for 1.5 weeks), strained neck, and foot strain. All of that was with the regular challenges any working professional goes through. Well, I am headed into month 3 which, essentially is my final month because for months 4 - 6 I will be focused on adding muscle and won't post again until right before the contest ends. I've broken down the contest into two parts: 1) get lean and 2) gain muscle and stay lean. So the first 12 weeks (3 months) are most important for me and is essentially my contest time frame. Gaining muscle is a very long and slow process, so the difference between month 3 and 6, in terms of muscle mass won't be very drastic. Let me know when you post your updated pics. Don't forget the newspaper, which acts like a date stamp.

“Message” posted by sshollen Monday, February 15th, 2010

Been picking myself up and bringing myself back where I need to be. Yes have fallen off the wagon and hit quite hard. But, have come to see myself as a changed person. And really have come to like the idea of the changes. So the discouragement could also be deemed as en-couragement. To press on with a better picture in mind where I want to be. When I log on and see these photos of myself they remind me of where I am heading and where I would like to be. So Back on the wagon? YES I AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“Message” posted by sshollen Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

This week has been "Fall Off the Wagon WEEK"! Literally. So very discouraged. Was thinking that maybe, just maybe I might see some sort of a result that would give me a big smile and say Its all coming together. But as fate would have it not even a glimmer. The one consolation is, I usually am very tired after working an eight hour day. Not today!! I worked a 10.87 hour day on my feet running a restaurant. And the difference is our company has recently taken away 10 hours a day off of our labor charts. And they leave the manager to pick up the slack. That is what I did today, without a problem. Am a bit tired tonight but am ok. Not dieing yet.

“Message” posted by sshollen Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Some improvement in the stomach area, but not so much anywhere else. Kinda discourageing, but to be totally truthful, I still feel better. So my hard work is sort of paying off, just not in looks. My son is my biggest fan, he really has the faith in me that I can do this. And that really helps. Started figuring how many years I have been like this, and WOW it has been 23 years! So sad that I waited this long, But .......better late than never!!!!

“Message” posted by sandy866 Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Sherri, thanks for the message. Sounds like your hard work is paying off. Keep up the good work. Good luck with your new photos, I hope you will be pleasantly surprised.

“Message” posted by Flexxon Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Thanks for your support Sherri... I really appreciate it, this whole website is an awesome motivational tool!!!

“Message” posted by sshollen Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Well today? Another GREAT day!!!!! Life has become increasing easier, I have put off taking more pictures, reason being I am terrified they arent gonna change! Feeling great! Clothes don't fit as tight, but still apprehensive. This weekend is the weekend to take more pictures, so working to set these asside.

“Message” posted by Flexxon Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Please read my article, Water for Life.
I think you'll like it... QC Times, I still read it online...

“Message” posted by dakelly Monday, January 18th, 2010

Hi Sherri'!! I am so glad you are seeing results. Especially overcoming the feeling of being tired all the time. I have to get my thyroid checked monthly and that helps a lot. But all these workouts and MM products have tripled my energy levels!! I hope you are finding things a lot easier and you keep making great strides!!! Keep in touch.

“Message” posted by sshollen Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Getting a little more excited!! Am starting to see a bit of results as far as the weight end of things. To give some background.......have had a hard time keeping going, used to get really tired. When going to school used ALL of the elevators I could, really got winded. When at home sitting on the couch, I needed help getting up by either "rolling" off the couch or pulling myself up by the arms of the couch. Life was really getting to me through my weight. Since starting this program, I have increased my energy level and started toning. I now can work an eight to ten hour day, go to school, and still work the farm. haven't felt this good in years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“Message” posted by sshollen Friday, January 8th, 2010

Well, went in today and weighed in and checked the body fat index. Not as great as I wanted. Didn't really loose any weight at all, lost a tenth of a percent on the body fat index. So..... gonna up the anti a bit. Right now exercising approx. 2 to 3 hours a week one time a week. Actually trying to build up more endurance, am getting there. Have decided to up the workouts to two days a week. Also purchased a new protien mix that has a thicker texture and a very good flavor. Also gonna get the nutrition part down, working at a fast food restaurant gives way at times to better judgment. But to Hardees credit they do have alot of ways to eat healthy.

“Message” posted by newandimproved2010 Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

IM SO READY FOR THIS CONTEST!!!:)

“Message” posted by TWarr69 Monday, December 28th, 2009

Sounds like you are off to a great start leep that momentum and you will achieve all of your goals. Remember the little steps add up to one giant leap.

“Message” posted by tbravata Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Thanks Sherri & I am glad you have your blinders on as well. Stay strong & keep up the good work. You are worth it!

“Message” posted by jamiemd Sunday, December 27th, 2009

thank you for your post. you have everything it takes to say "No" and make this happen for you...how bad do you want a better life? You can do it girl...whatever i can do to help..let me know. I'm your #1 fan :)

“Message” posted by sshollen Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Catchin up from the Christmas Holiday! People can be so very kind, they bring treats. So.......hopefully have not undone any of the tracts I have made.

“Message” posted by sshollen Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Six days in, finding it easier and having better indurance. Have incorporated some exercise, and changing eating habits. Eating habits have varied over the years due to the choice of career. Working around food and being responsible for the product going out, you tend to eat often and the wrong things. Choosing to change the way I eat and what I eat has made it difficult at times. But coming to the realization that the choices I make have a lasting affect upon how I want to look and how people see me.