I am 38 years old. I live in Fort Wayne with my husband, Jeremy, and our 6 children. I am a manager at my families restaurant, Culvers. I am hoping to lose 50 pounds during the contest. I want to be a healthy, positive role model for my children. I look forward to making new life changes and enjoy all the blessings in my life. I am so grateful to have this awesome opportunity to be a part of the FWSW!!
Hi Shannon, Thanks for all your encouraging words. You are amazing:) The fact that you have soooo many children and you are able to be commited to this program, tells me how much you want to take care of yourself!!!!! I hope you are proud of yourself for all you have accomplished thus far.
Go Blue!!!!!
Kathleen
I do have a cookbook with a few receipes that I love and I think your family would enjoy them as well…..chicken pot pie,meatloaf,and a veg dish that is made with chicken. Let me know when you have some time to get together.
You are doing GREAT!
Shannon,
You are doing awesome. Your body really is taking on a new shape. I know that I am proud of you. Now I hope that you can see how much you deserve this. You had a pretty tough week a few weeks ago, but you came back with avengence! 10 pounds in 2 weeks is way cool. You keep rockin’ it out hot mama.
Holly
Great weekend…Worked out on Saturday morning with Becky…Then yesterday I went walking with Danyeal and we walked four miles at Foster Park. I worked out this morning with Michele…The weigh in is tonight and I have no idea what the scale will say but I know I am feeling stronger and healthier:)
Hugs,
Shannon
Shannon,
All I can say to you is, “You’re the best!”
Can’t wait to see you tonight skinny mama!
Holly
You look MARVELOUS! I admire your hard work!
You are doing awesome! Keep pushing yourself and the results will follow!
Keep up the good work. You are doing excellent. Karen
Good job, girl! 10% of you is gone for good! Thank you for encouraging me to reach my goals right along with you!
The weigh in last night went well for me….maybe not a huge number but after losing 10 pounds in two weeks I was happy for a 2.2lb loss…I have reached my 20 pounds during the contest (33 since Feb 15th) and 10% of my body weight gone…I know that I am by far not leading the race, but I am hanging in there, that is for sure…
The last couple of weeks in every aspect of my life I have been focusing VERY heavily on positive thinking…that includes my family life, my work life and my training life…I strongly believe that positive attitudes get you MUCH further than negative…My goal is to surround my self with positive people and very few, if any negative people…
I need to learn to accept a compliment..I am having a hard time with that. It is just not something I am used to at all…
Tomorrow is Amber’s class and all I can say is “BRING IT ON”…
HUGS,
Shannon
Wow you are looking good! I see so many changes in you already! Keep it up!
Shannon,
Thanks for being a great team-mate and friend. I’m so glad this competition has brought us together
I am so proud of your successes! The changes in you are already evident. I see a more positive, radiant Shannon and it’s great. Everyday I see how the inner-you is beginning to match the outer-you. You are positively beautiful!
Much love,
Richelle
Sassy Shannon, she’s so sweet! Let’s all go get a Culver’s treat!
GOOOOOOOOO SHANNON!
Just kidding! Making myself laugh while blogging!
Have a great day and keep smiling!
Love ya,
Holly
Sorry I was not at Wednesday workout, missed everyone
Crohn’s hit Tuesday afternoon
Spent all night in and around the toilet
To the pink power
Steve O
Shannon,
Awesome job today jogging!! You looked really strong. Keep pushing it. Hows the shoulder feeling?
EJ
You look great! It’s nice to look at all of our pictures from the begining and see the huge difference already! You’re doing such a good job. Keep up the hard work!
Shannon,
Thanks for checking with me yeturday on the walk. I dont know if i will make it to the gym today for i am very sore. How are you feeling today? See you tomorrow. Keep workng hard.
Dan
Shannon,
You are doing good! Keep pushing yourself and staying positive!
Shannon,
Wow the lady in red!!!!! You looked so good last night. You are doing an amazing job….you know what they say…out of the mouth’s of babes….YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL MOMMY!!!!! keep up the great work
Kathleen
GO BLUE!!!!!!
Another great workout with Amber this morning…Dr Roth gave me some patches for my shins so I am hoping they will start to help VERY soon and I will be able to give it my “all” again…
I am so proud of my team..They are such a great group of people:) Thank you all for support, encouragement and friendship…
Hugs,
Shannon
Just checking in. You are doing so well, friend! I am so proud of you for taking advantage of all aspects of this program. There is no opportunity that you have not looked in to. You are definitely taking this program for all it is worth! Keep goin’, girl!
You are doing so good! Keep up the good work!
Shannon,
Thanks for your encouraging words it means a lot to me. Here’s some “food” for thought.
Strength for the Journey
Don’t worry that you’re not strong enough before you begin.
It is in the journey that God makes you strong.
“The Lord shall guide thee continually and satisfy thy soul.” Isaiah 58:11
Kathleen
Shannon, Did you get your shots yet? I am doing a little better, still having some back pain. Are you feeling better? You did a great job today in Ambers class. Keep up the good work.
Karen
Shannon,
We missed you yesterday, but so glad to see you this morning. I love the happy skipping I saw from both you and Marti this morning. You both are very cute together and the hand holding was priceless.
I am so proud of you. Remember to always take time for yourself. You are worth it. You’re doing awesome.
Holly
Shannon-
You are truly a loving and wonderful person. Thank nYou for all the support you have given not only to me but to everyone. You are doing such an amazing job in this program, You should be very happy with yourself..
Keep it up!
Green Team Jen
Shannon,
You are such a great person! I am sorry that you had to join the Flector patch club, but I hope that they work for you just as well as they have worked for me. I can tell a world of difference! Keep up the hard work!
Wow..I cannot believe we are down to four weeks left:( Where the heck did the time go??? This has been the most rewarding journey I have ever been on.
I really need to buy new clothes. I have some that fit me but they are getting pretty big:) I don’t want to buy too much in my current size because I am going to lose more, I know I am:)
I want to say “thank you” to all of people involved with FWSW. I cannot believe what awesome people I get to be around three early mornings a week. I love that I make plans to workout with them even when it is not mandatory…It is a great feeling to be excited about exercise…
THANK YOU!!! I am so blessed…
Hugs,
Shannon
This is a wonderful prgram and – part of that – is because you are in it! Thanks for being such a good role model and for encouraging me!
You are working so hard and have the results to show for it, keep it going!
Shannon,
I am just so proud of you. You have really grown so much during the last 11 weeks. I believe that you are truly a different person. You are so strong and you deserve all the happiness in the world.
Lot of love to you,
Holly
Girl you are looking so good! I’m so proud of you! I’m thankful for our friendship and am looking forward to getting together for lunch sometime soon!
Lisa
You look amazing! You’re doing such a good job. Keep up the hard work because it’s totally paying off!
I’m so glad you have stuck with this. I know it was very difficult and strange for you to put yourself first so that you could get healthy, but you are doing it, and it’s most definitely the best thing for you and your family!!
Wow…I cannot believe this journey is coming to an end. I seriously feel like it just started. I feel so strong and have made some amazing friendships. Right now I am down 29 pounds. We will see what the last few weeks bring. I am so looking foward to running the half marathon on July 3rd. I would love as much support as possible. I would love for any of you to come and walk or run it with me or just be there to cheer me on…
I will update again soon.
Thanks so much for all your support
Hugs,
Shannon
Shannon,
I can’t wait to watch you run the mini. You are going to do great! When you lap me, make sure to say “hi”! LOL Have a great day.
Holly