Comments on My Journey to Fit: A Forty-Something's Weight Loss Journey: Friday Mishmash - and Sof Sole Winner!

I can't wait to hang out next week. Has it re...

2010-07-19T14:27:13.451-05:00

I can't wait to hang out next week. Has it really been 30 years? Looks like it has been 15. Oh and I love the fashion Fridays. You look great.

So much to comment on! 1. I love finding long-los...

2010-07-18T15:51:49.526-05:00

So much to comment on!

1. I love finding long-lost friends on FB. Seeing all those faces, still the same even if rounder and more wrinkly LOL, makes me smile every day.

2. Oooooh, Laughing Cow comes in new flavors? I wouldn't have tried the "spicy" one anyway, but I am intrigued by the bleu cheese! I will keep an eye out for it.

3. Eeee, shopping trips with friends are the best. Heck, maybe you should bring an extra duffel bag for the return trip!

4. Pretty flower, and great use of the macro feature! (That's what makes the front clear and the background blurry.)

5. Saving the best for last. OH. MY. GOD. Shelley, you look AMAZING. I really liked the first outfit without any sweater at all (the necklace really stands out and all the colors are great together), but then the shrunken sweater knocked it all out of the park! Dang. And your hair is gorgeous, full and loose and curly. You look stunning.

I've only been seeing the lite garlic and herb...

2010-07-18T14:43:50.935-05:00

I've only been seeing the lite garlic and herb at our stores...looking forward to something else to try.

11:16 is a great pace! you'd be passing me most likely.

You're right about the green pants, it is too ...

2010-07-18T02:40:40.896-05:00

You're right about the green pants, it is too big. Bought it when I was a size heavier. The black capri's I bought this year and those are getting too big too. Most of my clothes are too big now but I have so many of them, buying them all new is way to expensive :lol: So I'll still wear them even though they are a bit too big and buy new clothes every now and then.

Now it's hot here in Cali...sorry to break the...

2010-07-17T18:42:39.904-05:00

Now it's hot here in Cali...sorry to break the news to you but we've had three or four really warm days. Where in CA will you be?
Cute orange cardigan, I have one too. I just love orange :) !

I'm thinking that your belt works really well ...

2010-07-17T14:31:13.035-05:00

I'm thinking that your belt works really well with that outfit - it makes a nice link between the top and the skirt and echoes the style of the sandals a little. Cool!

I'm thinking that your belt works really well ...

2010-07-17T14:31:11.977-05:00

I'm thinking that your belt works really well with that outfit - it makes a nice link between the top and the skirt and echoes the style of the sandals a little. Cool!

Wow..looking sexy in that outfit! like it better w...

2010-07-16T21:58:55.895-05:00

Wow..looking sexy in that outfit! like it better without the sweater. Ok, so skip this cheese..thanks for the headsup :)

Great outfits. I love that you shrunk your orange...

2010-07-16T20:54:49.227-05:00

Great outfits. I love that you shrunk your orange sweater. I did that (not on purpose) to one of my go-to good big size blouses. I couldn't face putting it in the thrift shop bin. Just tried it on recently and it fits!

The outfit is GREAT and you look mahvelous! My ...

2010-07-16T16:27:34.354-05:00

The outfit is GREAT and you look mahvelous!

My Trader Joe's has the LC blue cheese flavor...it's good, but like your assessment of the one you tried, it's a little tame. I'm a wimp for hot stuff, so it was fine for me but you'd probably find it not worthy! I haven't seen any of the other new flavors yet. Funny how these new products seem to have regional releases.

So cool aobut reconnecting with a childhood buddy. I just have with a girl I was best friends with in elem. through high school. It's surreal. Your trip sounds great.

I love the shoes too! Very cute! It has been pret...

2010-07-16T16:11:02.470-05:00

I love the shoes too! Very cute!

It has been pretty warm here today. When you get here it will probably be in the 80s inland and low 70s at the coast.

P.S. Loved all the local mentions. One of my fave places is New Brighton.

you should have added Tabasco to the cheese! It&...

2010-07-16T16:09:28.080-05:00

you should have added Tabasco to the cheese!

It's weird how many people I've found (or they have found me) on Facebook. One really weird thing I've noticed? I am 42 and I can tell you about 90% of the people I've reconnected with have LITTLE kids - like infants and three year olds!

They were all shocked I have a daughter old enough to be in college!

Great idea on shrinking the sweater - I do like the color combo, and I think I told you before, but I like those sandles too!

Man, Shelley, you look S-L-I-M!!! I love the fl...

2010-07-16T15:31:38.513-05:00

Man, Shelley, you look S-L-I-M!!!

I love the flower pic, that you can see water droplets on it.

And yeah! Me and my BF go bra shopping together too! I thought we were the only ones who did that.

Can hardly wait to meet you--have we chosen a froyo place yet??

Love the outfit AND the hair! Nothing wrong with b...

2010-07-16T14:35:20.675-05:00

Love the outfit AND the hair! Nothing wrong with brown in summer, but then, you never want to take fashion advice from me.

So glad you reconnected with your friend. That's the beauty of FB. Have you been "hunted" down by people you don't WANT to see again, though?

Love this outfit...it's super cute!

2010-07-16T12:53:58.271-05:00

Love this outfit...it's super cute!

SERIOUS... Laughing Cow has a Chipotle flavor? I l...

2010-07-16T12:47:43.742-05:00

SERIOUS... Laughing Cow has a Chipotle flavor? I lot peppers and heat. And cheese, yep, i like cheese! You found it tame though huh? Well, if I find I will try too. Looking good inyour fashions!

Pretty pictures! I love the flower pictures..... ...

2010-07-16T11:53:37.913-05:00

Pretty pictures! I love the flower pictures.....

That outfit is classy. I actually like it without the sweater better.

You look just amazing. And such a smarty-pants fo...

2010-07-16T11:44:03.160-05:00

You look just amazing. And such a smarty-pants for thinking of shrinking! (Hey that's a helluva blog name) Great job on the mile. You are going to have such a great time in CA with all your meet-ups! Pinch Janell for me ;-)

Love the shoes! It is hard to believe that the woman in the June 2008 bike photo is you? Did you really have a clue when you began this journey that THIS PLACE OF AWESOME would be where you ended up?

I love your outfit, and it looks great on you! .....

2010-07-16T10:30:21.050-05:00

I love your outfit, and it looks great on you! ...can't wait until I can wear such this as well as you do. I'm new to blogging, and I'm loving it and learning so much!

I love your outfit brown or not. Don't you kno...

2010-07-16T10:25:38.127-05:00

I love your outfit brown or not. Don't you know brown is the new black? Ha ha. Your shoes are FAB! Plus, what's wrong with tucking in? Try it. You might be surprised. You look awesome and I think it's great you've reconnected with your old friend. I've had the same surreal experience on facebook. It's fun

I love the top outfit. I love the outfit with the ...

2010-07-16T10:24:02.710-05:00

I love the top outfit. I love the outfit with the orange sweater sleeves pulled up. I think the middle one looks too frumpy even though they are the same outfit. Though I notice your hair is fixed a bit differently in the 2nd photo than the other two. Interesting. BTW, you can borrow any of my clothing too. hahaha
The flower photo is lovely.
I felt showered with relief that I did not win the Sof Sole package. There is a God.
See you soon. Hopefully.

I like that outfit a lot. The sweater really does ...

2010-07-16T10:14:59.114-05:00

I like that outfit a lot. The sweater really does look better after being shrunk in the dryer.

Keep looking for the blue cheese LC flavor. It is tasty! I had some last night, spread on the bun of my turkey burger.

Super cute, lookin' good and I LOVE those sand...

2010-07-16T09:43:50.558-05:00

Super cute, lookin' good and I LOVE those sandals.

You look awesome and I love your style...Most days...

2010-07-16T09:36:59.002-05:00

You look awesome and I love your style...Most days I feel like I just have no clue when it comes to fashion but you really look great.

Long distance running is really a mental challenge...I tell myself all the time...your body can do this, you just have to be mentally strong enough to tough it out...I have had times during 10 mile runs that I think periods have gone by that I'm in such a "zone" I barely remember getting to the end, and yet other days every step seems like the hardest thing in the world to do!

I think this is my favorite look of all your Fashi...

2010-07-16T08:56:52.743-05:00

I think this is my favorite look of all your Fashion Fridays! Very Cute! And Good thinking on shrinking the sweater.