Comment left by DVDMon on 05/30/2001: Hi Sherri, stop aplogizing for offending me! I'm very thick-skinned ;-) I am somewhat on the short side - 5'4" - so 145 is not all that low for me. In fact I've been down as low as 130 in the past, although that was not when I was lifting weights. Thanks for the complements on the pix and I do feel pretty good about my appearance, at least with clothes on ;-) Seriously, I think pictures can often be deceiving and although I don't feel "fat" anymore, I don't feel like I am at my ideal weight. I don't feel that far off, though, either. Maybe just 10 lbs give or take. That may seem like a lot when I'm already at 145, but remember that I was initially 183, so in the scheme of things it's not that much compared to what I've lost already...

Comment left by pastagal on 05/30/2001: I hope you get to feeling better soon,,take care of you ok,,,,and take that uphill climb slow ok:}} enjoy your day!!

Comment left by Kyrin on 05/30/2001: Congrats on your 4.0 semester! Good goin'!

Hugs!

Comment left by Krispy on 05/30/2001: Hi there Sherri,

We haven't 'spoken' before but welcome to DD! I want to thank you for your support. I was just about to work my way through some homemade chocolate biscuits that hubby should have taken to work with him, had one then got your e-mail. Thanks to you I have now put the box away and made myself a cup of coffee instead! A hugh thankyou is now winging its way over the Atlantic!

Take care and have a great day! JANE

Comment left by carrie on 05/30/2001: Tennis is such great exerise. I wish I could play but for me its called "chase the ball and see how foolish you can look". Plus, I look terrible in a tennis outfit. Ha! Your menu is a bit high on carbs if thats what your watching out for. I know they are murder on me. Sodium is murder on me too. Be good! Great job on the water!

Carrie

Comment left by pushedtothewall on 05/30/2001: I am happy to read that at the time that you wrote this entry you were feeling in a wonderful mood. And, that you felt encouraged enough to get out and walk down and then UP that hill to the post office. Wonderful and especially so with your daughter and companion by your side. I am sorry though, for whatever it is that has got your throat and is making you so sick. Please don't overdo. Your comments to me today made me see that you were experiencing living with mood swings. Know that I am thinking of you. I know so well that feeling of being held hostage by a tyrantical outburst, with no clear reason, nor solution. You are battling the kind of situation that not everyone understands. Yet all sane people know that it is inhuman to have to be subjected to it and you and I and some others know another truth: If we live with it long enough, it begins to seem "normal" and we easily lose site of how detrimental it is to the soul. I am thinking of you and wanting so many good things for you. I have alittle hope on this day and I just want to share it with you and embrace you with it, Sherri. I want to ask you a question that is NONE of my business. Do NOT feel compelled to answer me or even to make an excuse why you can't. You just say nothing and I will never mention it again.... Because you are going to school, I am assuming tha you know your way around the financial aid situation.... it's possibilities. Have you spent time in that Financial Aid office, taking the time to explain your situation at all? There are people there who are able to put you on to certain scholarships from women's groups that are looking for women like yourself to assist. Some are not posted, but there are people who know of groups who ask to be made aware of woman students...mother's with children that need CARS, car repairs, money to be set up in an apt., etc. when their situation is that they would WISH to make a change, but financially cannot sort it out. Women's Business Groups, etc. that champion the hard work and goals of other women trying to better their situation for themselves and their children. I am just putting that out there to you, that's all :) Forgive me if I have just WAY overstepped the bounds of friendship. I am wishing you the best that you can eek out of this day. You are worth so much in this world, Sweetie. Guard yourself from the poison of anger and free floating hostilities that make it impossible for you to be the person you hope to be. Your friend, Connie

Comment left by thatmochagirl on 05/30/2001: Thanks for the e-mail sherri baby...appreciate it... I am not worried too much I have faith in my self... and it'll mean by eliminating sugar a big weight drop me for me.... Wnat to join us?

Comment left by nsbratt on 05/30/2001: Hi, first let me say a belated "Happy Birthday" I just read your bio and got the date, you are doing good with your diet and that walk up hill will get easier each time you walk it.Keep up the good work,you seem to have a good outlook on things and you're going to do great

Norma Jean

Comment left by herb on 05/31/2001: Man all A's BIG CONGRADULATIONS. My run in with the cashews would have been completely different 6 months ago. When I found out how much fat was in them, the desire just dissolved. As far as my sister with the Celexa goes, I'm hoping to have a late lunch with her and my niece next Wednesday. It should be working by then.