Thank you SO much for your message! Our little guy is doing a bit better, but is still working through the wheezing and coughing. Thank you for your well-wishes! They meant a lot and were truly appreciated! It seems like it has been a tough cold season for a lot of folks. It was standing room only at our hospital ER... and they even had to turn away ambulances because there were so many folks needing assistance! Anyway...It did stop life while we took care of him. Amazing how that happens! I did manage to stay away from sugar while I was in the hospital... But Rob and I had originally talked about having two days 'off' from our no-sugar challenge to enjoy a treat (Valentine's Day and his b-day). Well, we had a nice 'Valentine's Day' dinner yesterday (at a restaurant... WOO HOO since I'm not a very good cook unfortunately. Any time we go out to eat is a treat!) We ended it with two lovely desserts. Well... having sugar again, after not having it for so long, started the cravings again. We unfortunately blew it tonight... Recreating the dessert we so enjoyed last night. It is such a vicious circle. And to be honest, I feel absolutely sick right now. It wasn't worth it, that's for sure. We fell back into our old patterns - I think mainly because we are finally coming down from the stress of this past week. But we should have found a different way. I just can't do moderation... I know everyone says that's the way so that you don't feel deprived, but it just sends me into a tail spin! So.... we are back on the no-sugar plan tomorrow (natural sugar okay like fruits and juice - just no processed white sugar). Is there a way I can help support you with your thought of doing limited/no sugar? With only a month left... we really want to hit things hard and just go all out. We lost ground this past week and want to make up for it! We are going to do a mini-challenge, taking a week at a time. We are going to have small rewards for making it each week (my rewards...time to myself while Rob takes both kids, take a bath without interruptions, manicure, a new outfit.) I really want to lose as much as I can before the challenge is over in March so that I can get our momentum rolling before it ends - as we still have a long way to go. I also have a goal of fitting into a black dress for our 10th Anniversary in May... and may even go out and buy one in a size 12 as a goal. Anyway... Not sure if any of those suggestions are helpful... But honestly, if you want to do a no-sugar through the end of the challenge with us... I would love to cheer you on and send encouraging words your way! Let me know how I can help! Us "Cheryl's" have to stick together! Have a great rest of the weekend... and thanks again for taking time to leave us a message!!!

I had to look your site up because I am a "Tammy" and my sister is a "Cheryll," I know we don't spell our names the way you do, but it is fun!  You both seem to be doing quite well, in spite of not feeling well.  I hope you are feeling better soon.

 

We are cheering for you!

Tammy and Justin Tergerson

Hi! I hope you are feeling better Cheryl.... My daughter gave me a horrible bug last week... Just not fun! And I know what you mean about trying to get back into exercising.. I tried it a bit too soon and it made things worse!  Now I know for next time - if you can't breathe, you better not get on an exercise machine! Anyway... I hope you are up and about quickly! Take care guys and get healthy SOON! Cheryl & Rob