It's a Snap!

A snap shot, ...that is!

I know, I know, ...it's been forever since I posted a photo so I thought it was time.

Here I am at 159 lbs. on July 26, 2009

We had a Blast with SUZANNE™ !

My SUZANNE™ Open House was so much fun, ...it truly was a blast!

Here are some of my displays ...






I forgot to take photo's of the food display's in the kitchen, ..I had three mini crockpots and a beverage bar as well as some other desserts! And, I had two other areas of food product displays!

I really wish all of you could have been there, ...we really had a lot of fun.

I ended up having a ton of sales and some bookings and a few of my guests are interested in becoming Consultants! Yay!!! I'm so excited, ...I'm am ready to have a TEAM of my own and can't wait to pamper and spoil my girls with the SUZANNE™ products!

Kenny and I brainstormed and came up with the name "NeverEnding Somers" for my Team! I love it, ...what's better than the feeling of warm air, gentle breezes and the soft floral scents that envelope you on a Summer afteroon, it fills you with happiness and leaves you with the feeling of not wanting it to end! And, of course subsituting Summers with Somers is so fitting, ...Suzanne never ceases to amaze me on how her compassion and dedication to helping others to live healthy and beautiful lives comes through in all of her hand-picked products!

I have a few outside orders that I will get today, so if anyone else is interested in placing an order with me, you still have time! I'm closing out my party on Wednesday morning. Don't forget, all of the food is 25% off until April 30th and as an added bargain, the protein bars are only $8.99 a box!

Oh, I have to tell you, ...I LOVE the flourless brownies, if anyone has tried the Somersize version you will absolutely love the SUZANNE™ version with the All Natural Somersweet, they are so much better!!!!! I'm buying 6 boxes just to have on hand for my daughter Karen for when she reaches Level 2.

If you would like information on becoming a SUZANNE™ Consultant, just send me an email at Betsy@looksarenteverything.com , I'm more than happy to share with you all the benefits! I personally love saving 40% off on beauty, 25% on the food, and 35% on the jewelry and accessories with it's so awesome that there are "no" monthly minimums or sales requirements!

Suzanne really knows what us girl's want and how to make us happy, ...really, who can resist great savings like these!

I can't wait to share with you, ...I will have a special announcement in the next day or so for those interested in becoming a SUZANNE™ Consultant!

Enjoy!!!

January - Scrapbook Page

Thought I'd share some progress photo's with you ...

This was taken on May 10, 2007, ...at my daughter Karen's 8th Birthday Party. (182 lbs.)

And, this one was taken on December 20, 2007, just five days before Christmas (157 lbs.)

Memories

Thought it would be fun to add a Photo Album to my Blog!

25 Years at Zumbiel

In recognition of 25 years of service, Kenny and I were invited to attend The CW Zumbiel Over 25 Year Club Dinner.

The event was held at the Sheraton Hotel in Sharonville.

The evening began with cocktails served at two open bars and hors d'oeuvres which included ...jumbo shrimp cocktail, fresh lemons, remoulade & cocktail sauce, fruit & cheese with assorted crackers and yogurt dip. Baked brie wrapped in puff pastry, apricot chutney and sliced french bread. Steamed King Crab Legs in butter. Chicken livers & Scallops wrapped in bacon, roasted garlic & lemon aioli. BBQ & Buffalo chicken tenders, celery sticks, bleu cheese & ranch dressings. Open faced philly cheese steaks with horseradish cream.


Following the cocktails was a 4 course dinner.

1st Course
Fresh mixed greens with tomato, smoked turkey, ham, scallions, smoked gouda, cucumbers, hard boiled eggs, presented in a red corn tortilla cup with roasted garlic ranch salad dressing.

Assorted dinner rolls with butter & honey butter.

2nd Course
Raspberry Sorbet on lighted ice sculptures


3rd Course
Crab crusted filet mignon topped with a lemon-caper cognac cream sauce. Roasted chicken stuffed with spinach, onion, tomato and proscuitto ham, topped with roasted pepper coulis. Roasted garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus tips with peppers.

Frances Ford Coppola Black Label Claret, Cabernet & Sauvignon Blanc.


4th Course
Mango Lemon Tart, Chocolate dipped Strawberries with raspberry and kiwi sauce.


After dinner was served, the awards ceremony began. Those being recognized included 25 years, 30 years, and 35 years of service. The president of the company spoke about each of the recipients in a very warm and heart-felt manner and expressed such sincere gratitude towards them for dedicating their lives to his company.

As he spoke, you could feel a sense of pride fill the room, ...and you just knew that you were a part of something really special.

Kenny was the second person to recieve an award, he was presented with a gold watch that included an emblem with the company logo, diamonds and emeralds on the side.

At the conclusion of the event, all of the women were presented with long stem red roses and the men were given cigars. And, the center of each table was adorned with a beautiful bouquet of white roses. One person from each table was selected to recieve the centerpiece ...and I happened to be the one at our table! Karen was so thrilled when I brought it home. She immediately put her fancy dress on and paraded around like she was in a wedding! LoL

It was a very lovely evening and we really enjoyed ourselves. We look forward to attending next year and for many years to come.

Wow! I really am Fat!

Okay, ...today, after uploading my pictures, I realized that I really am fat. LoL

No really, I don't mean this in a negative way, it's just so amazing to me that our minds can see ourselves one way and the camera can see us entirely different.

Earlier this year, when I was ready to focus on myself, I realized that I had become overweight, although I knew in my head that this was true, I just couldn't see that for myself from the inside.

Sure, when I would catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror and I thought I looked huge, but I also found myself in disbelief that it was actually my reflection looking back at me. I just still felt like "me" on the inside and my mind played along by allowing me to see myself the way I wanted to and not the way it was. I guess that's what "denial" is really all about. As long as we deny it, it just doesn't exist, right?

It's okay though, because back in July when I woke up that day and decided that I wasn't going to do "this" anymore, ...it meant that I was getting off of that roller-coaster ride and I was leaving all of those feelings of denial behind.

So, today when I look in the mirror, I still look bigger than I want to be, but I don't feel ashamed of myself anymore. I am "on my weigh" to a better me by eating healthy and exercising.

And, ...one day, when I look in the mirror, the reflection I see will be the same person who I see as "me" on the inside.

Photo Album

Before ~and~ After Photos - 2007

"Before" Photo 07/14/2007 Weight Loss: 0 lbs. Inches Lost: 0"	"In Progress" Photo 10/22/2007 Weight Loss: 14 lbs. Inches Lost: 19"
Weight: 182 lbs. Measurements: Arms: 14" Chest: 41" Waist: 44" Thighs: 27" Hips: 45"	Weight: 168 lbs. Measurements: Arms: 12.5" Chest: 39" Waist: 38" Thighs: 21.5" Hips: 41"