So as I have been getting healthier every day, I decided why not try and change a lot of my kids foods in a way were I don’t think they would even notice…and that is just what I did!!! I decided to post some great idea’s on here for my readers to not only help themselves get healthier and find the “GOOD FINDS” but to now help their children as well. It has to start with us to make the changes for our children. SO here are a few great tips for my friends who don’t know how to start incorporating healthier food for their children, without them even noticing Smart Balance creamy or crunchy Peanut Butter. best and healthiest you can get, and filled with Omega 3’s, low sugar jellies, or jams, baked chips,100% 45 calorie per slice whole Wheat bread, no sugar added fruit cups, like apple sauce, fruit cocktail, or peaches. I also make healthy snacks for my kids out of Fiber One cereal like Hay Stacks. just mix the cereal with some melted chocolate chips, and healthy peanut butter and refrigerate. Oh and don’t forget the Turkey Bacon, or morning star products

The point is to find things on the shelves at the grocery store that you know your kids will not notice the difference with. Making little changes over the time, will make a HUGE impact on their health. One of my girls said she lost 5 lbs. in a 1 month period, and she didn’t know I changed some of her foods on her, and made them healthier.

Go out and find those healthy finds TODAY!

Well in the last few weeks I have not had much weight loss, but 2 lbs. The Dr.s told me it would be like this for about a month, while my body adjusts to all the shots I have to have 2 times a week. However…this week I have had so many compliments!!! It really feels so good to have people notice all the sudden how much weight you have lost. When I went into my OBGYN on Tuesday, I was down 68 lbs on their scale…and that felt really good! It feels so good to lose so much weight, eat healthy, and wear smaller clothes…much smaller clothes. The compliments feed my heart and soul to continue on this healthy journey, and do things the right way this time, so I do not end up back here again

Gerber Graduates are the new “go to snack”! Think about it…they make only the best natural foods for our babies, and don’t add all the junk in their food, like all of our processed food. Real fruit, whole grains, and low calories…who could ask for anything more! Next time you go to your local grocery store, check out the baby food isle and see what they may have to offer to help you eat healthier, curb your cravings, and keep those calories under control

Chances are your EVOO is not truly what it says it is! two thirds of the EVOO out on the market is not truly extra virgin olive oil. I know its hard to believe, but so many labels out on the market are not telling the truth. The best way to know you are getting the real EVOO is to make sure either your bottle is a dark color, or Organic. It is very hard to tell if it is the real thing, just by reading the back. So next time you are at the super market looking for EVOO just follow the two simple rules I just noted here. Dark bottle, and/or Organic

So with all the medication changes along with on going steroids through out the last 2+ months, my weight is finally moving again. I journaled all week long, ate all my fruits and veggies, and counted every single thing I put in my mouth this entire week. I also have to say how nice it is to get rid of old big clothes again, and move back into clothes I have not worn in SO many years! I am just really stuck on the Vitalicious Vita Brownies. I have been eating one every day, and they are my chocolate fix, along with a feeling of fullness from all that Fiber. They actually compare themselves to the Nutrition value of an Apple :0

Many question which program I follow, Coach, or promote, and my answer…I like any program that you find that will work best for your wants and needs…not to mention it has to be convenient, and easy to follow!!!

I have worked in the weight loss field for many years, not to mention done everyone of their programs and I find some are better than others and easier to follow than others. My hope with the blogging that I do everyday, is to show people they are not alone in the things they go through with their on going weight issues throughout their life. Also to help in certain situations they may have needed a little advice on, or maybe just some extra motivation! Most of all…be support to others every single day, help people eat more nutritiously by knowing what kind of effect certain foods have on their health, and help you get the most out of your foods with less calories.

I love to share my findings of new food will everyone, because when I find a food that is pretty healthy for me, low calorie, and taste OH SO GOOD, I know it will help my friends and followers be more successful in their own journey.

If there is any advice you would like from me, or just a little extra support, please click on my Facebook tab, and feel free to ask me any and all questions you may have. No question is off limit, and you can send me a private message if you would like. Or you can send me a message on here as well that can stay private. Either way, I am here to help keep you motivated and inspired

Everyone has to try the Vitalicious brownies! They are packed with 10 grams of Fiber and only 3 points on the Weight Watcher Points plus. This is as really as you are going to get to a true brownie. They also have muffins, and cakes as well. Check them out at www.vitalicious.com and don’t deprive yourself another minute of this wonderful weight loss food

So this week I stayed the same weight, but I know exactly why! I know it is so important to look back and reflect on my week and see what went wrong, what went right or what I could do better next week. I am usually so good at journaling everything I eat through out my day. I also get so excited to she how good I am eating and to make sure I don’t miss the things that are essential to getting in everyday. I did not journal every single day this last week, and when I do that I find I will take a bite of this or a bite of that, and most of us don’t realize how all of that can really add up!!! So I would say I journal 80% of the time, but I am making the commitment to make sure I do it 100% this week…no matter what!

The one bit of advice I can give to everyone out there who is working to lose weight and get healthier is to Journal, Journal, Journal!!! If you are not journaling then don’t be surprised when you weigh the same for the week or even gain weight. I have heard over the years as a Health Coach that people just don’t have time to journal. What I have to say to them is…if you don’t have the time to journal, then you are not going to lose weight consistently every week, and you are not making the time to put yourself first. You can’t take care of everyone else in your life if you don’t take care of yourself first

As everyone does… I of course over the last year  have had my share of struggles! However today I do weigh less than I did from when I started my journey with Follow Sherri. I have been pretty much back on 100% since June of 2011, but I have done some mixing up of my weight loss program! Still using some Medifast foods, but also doing WW’s because this is how I had lost 130 lbs years ago and kept it off for 5 years. Now that I am working to get my Certificate in Nutrition I know now it is more important than ever to get whole grains, fruits & Veggies in every day. I am SUPER excited to share all of the new information in Nutrition that I have discovered and learned over the last year

I have been dealing with some serious health issues recently, but and finding the strength to push forward, and get even healthier today. It is most important now more than ever for me to get all of my extra weight off and I am certain that this will happen quickly and safe.

For many years now since I have been a Health Coach I have not been able to find the missing piece to my puzzle of why I start off so good on my program and fall back into my old habits after just a few short months. I never had anyone to support me the way I support people day in and day out to get to optimal health.

Today it all became very clear to me what I have needed all along to get my weight off once again, but this time keep it off forever!!! I needed a duplicate of myself. Someone who has walked in my shoes and has had a weight problem most of their life. Someone who is a food addict just like me! Someone who will call my bluff, keep me accountable, and pick me up when I am down.

I feel it is important to share my ups and downs with everyone here, because I know I am not alone. I also know that a lot of people out there can relate to all of my good, bad and uglies.

For the first time today I actually feel like I am going to achieve my goal. Everyday I am going to put my best foot forward and do this for myself, because I am worth it.