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So it's been a while and my loyal readers have all made the comments about me not blogging enough so here it goes! I am so sorry, but when I am not in the gym, i am at work, taking care of my baby or sleeping! Blog time has been scarce!

So, how do you celebrate when you are crushed watching people you have grown to care for, walk away from a competition that will change our lives? ESPECIALLY thinking that you were one of them going! I honestly thought today would be my last day and I was going home. I MAYBE slept 3 hours last night and was sick to my stomach with nerves waiting for my weight and my stats and my fate in this competition. (apparently I dont hide nervousness enough) Even though I worked my tail off this week, I was still scared to death. When Shelly said I was staying I was so excited but couldnt help but cry because that meant my friend next to me was going home. Wilted Flower

I know this is a competition and I have to be honest here, I really dont care if I am number one or named SA's Biggest Loser. I know how hard I have been working and the sacrifices I have made to change my life. Today marks 6 weeks of Michelle the "non-smoker" and I have lost 24 lbs! HOLY COW! I have lost a small toddler! So, although deep down the competitive side REALLY wants those honors, if I dont get them, I am satifisfied knowing that I was givin this amazing opportunity to forever change my life.

My family at HOLT CAT have blown me away by their support! I walked in today to find my email blasted with congrats emails and words of encouragement. People came up to see me to congratulate me in person or applauded as I walked by. People I didn't even know paid attention to this wonderful competition were high 5'ing me or saying things like, "Way to go Hollywood (or Superstar)! Lookin good!" Its an amazing feeling and I am genuinely touched. So to honor them, I after I lose my next 10 lbs., I am putting the HOLT CAT logo in my locket! (Momma is the next one!)

One more thought before the close of this blog- As a single parent, BARELY able to provide for her small family, this means the world to me because I could never afford the monthly fees of a gym membership on my already VERY IN THE RED budget! To those of you that made this contest possible, EVERYONE involved, THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART! Because of the generosity and compassion from some amazing people, I have not only added years to my life, but a new and improved way to live it to the fullest. Gift

Anyone out there wanna pay my car off or buy me a house? That would be the next best thing to my health! LOL Big Smile I know I am dreaming but what the heck!

Love always,

MichelleAngel

P.S. I miss you already Andrea!Lightning

 

Published Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:08 PM by mpaxton

Comments

 

MiltonG said:

I agree.  Today was difficult.  It was great not to have to go but it was miserable watching Belinda, Andrea, and Mey leave.  I never expect to care so much about 8 other strangers.  It was really suprising to me.  You're doing great and I noticed a change the first thing I saw you today.  Take care Ms Canyon.
March 27, 2008 11:02 PM
 

MiltonG said:

HA!!!! Try to explain that at  Holt. Cat  By the way, have fun at the Komen walk
March 27, 2008 11:04 PM
 

Laurie said:

You are so right Michelle!  I feel guilty for being excited about staying in this competition.  It really sucks that anyone had to go, but at least they still get to continue and maybe at week 12, they will show us all up.  
We should still be happy that we are still in this because we all need it.  Belinda, Mey and Andrea I would think would still want us to be excited about being in, just like they will be if they are the one voted back on.
We have to remember that this is a competition and I hope that you still celebrate your success, and know that doesnt make you any less empathetic to our friends.
March 28, 2008 12:55 PM
 

diannag said:

hey, just  catching up on the blogs, i am so glad that you are still in the running, the thing of it is  is that you are representative of all the people out here, the ones who are trying and failing, over and over again. its hard to see the others go, but this is a competition, hope to see you at the gym guys, once the dizziness wears off.
April 2, 2008 8:16 PM
 

diannag said:

hey, just  catching up on the blogs, i am so glad that you are still in the running, the thing of it is  is that you are representative of all the people out here, the ones who are trying and failing, over and over again. its hard to see the others go, but this is a competition, hope to see you at the gym guys, once the dizziness wears off.
April 2, 2008 8:16 PM
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