I Want To Be A Chooser

Good morning all . . . first I want to share with you that I was somewhat very open in January when we were talking about goals for the new year.  I shared about my struggle with weight and my desire to shed extra pounds. 

http://www.fiskateers.com/blog/2008/01/03/being-real-in-2008/ 

So many of you were so encouraging, loving and supportive and even shared about your own challenges.  Well, I haven’t given you an update and I thought I would.  While we all have good intentions, sometimes life gets busy, things happen, or we just don’t make it a priority.  Well, I haven’t done that well the past few months . . . kind of done the yoyo . . . but this past Sunday a message really hit home for me.  I love one of the lines in the message talking about fulfilling your dreams and goals.  It was honest and straight to the point . . . it was challenging and it challenged me to be a chooser . . . not an accusor or excusor.  You see . . . sometimes I we can have a tendency to accuse others for my failures, mistakes, not reaching the goals I want to or I can make excuses . . . this got in the way, it was the circumstances, etc.  But rather, I want and strive to be a ‘chooser’.  One to have a positive outlook, to hop back on the saddle when I’m bucked off, and to take responsibility for my life, it’s failures and successes.  So I have been this past week.  I’ve been kicked the excercise program into gear and I’m really trying to look forward despite the past.  Well, so far, so good.  So there you have it . . . brutal honesty of where I’ve been and where I hope to go!

On the lighter side of things, I am so excited about CHA . . . seeing dear friends, meeting new ones, seeing Fiskateers, my Fiskars family, all the fun product.  And speaking of product . . . I want to encourage you to be on the lookout the next couple of days for more sneak peeks.  Whew!  My blood pressure always rises at CHA with all the new releases, inspiration and flurry!  So check back often!

I want to also encourage you that it’s never too late to fulfill those dreams or goals that you’ve had on the back burner.  Choose to move forward . . . to climb that mountain . . . express yourself . . . . create . . . to be a ‘chooser’!  Thanks for helping me on my journey to be a ‘chooser’.

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24 Responses to “I Want To Be A Chooser”

  1. Jennifer Nenni #1626 says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 9:15 am

    This sounds like an excellent choice!! Good luck with your endeavor and have a blast at CHA. I can’t wait to hear all about it.

  2. Meghan E says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 9:33 am

    I’m right there with you Cheryl! It’s time to be a chooser :)

  3. BethW #2906 says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 9:44 am

    I am not a big fan of Dr. Phil, but he said something that really made a lot of sense to me. “Until you love yourself exactly how you are right now, you can’t make any real changes”, or something to that effect. I think I understand-we have to commit to making the changes because we deserve the best, not out of shame, guilt, or fear. Make sense?

  4. Katie #4052 says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 10:32 am

    Cheryl….

    You should be commended on your commitment to yourself! I also struggle with weight issues and it has really been taking it’s toll on my self-esteem lately. So… I’m going to commit along with you to choose to live my life in a healthier way and to make myself a priority for the rest of this year. I need to do this for myself and in turn, I believe it’ll make me a better mom, wife and friend. :) Please keep us updated on how you’re doing and know that we support you in being the best you possible!

    Hugs!

  5. Louise #3903 says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 10:41 am

    wow great message there Cheryl! I want to join you in being a chooser also in the weight loss process. Things do tend to get in the way tho…………hurt my knee which mean to stop walking but it’s time to jump back on the bandwagon……….myabe we need to have some secret sisters in the weight loss process or maybe not a secret one!!!

  6. connie #2909 says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 10:41 am

    Isn’t is funny how we (at least me) always find an “excuse”. What you said really hit home with me. I will also choose to be a “chooser”! thanks for sharing Cheryl.

  7. Michelle 3624 says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 11:10 am

    I love that chooser. . . I use to think like you that other things were responsible for the things that were going on in my life and I too have come full circle it is my choice to what goes on in my life not somebody else I hold the key to my happiness! Good for you hold your key and keep yourself safe and happy!

  8. Karen C #4500 says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 11:36 am

    Atta girl! I found being a ‘chooser’ allows me to be in control of my future and that is a wonderful feeling. So I have joined you on your ‘chooser’ trek. Thanks for the encouragement. :)

  9. Patti Smith says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    Your always such an inspiration…Wish I could be with you all at CHA…(((HUGS))))

  10. Amy #3888 says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 12:55 pm

    Cheryl, your honesty is so appreciated. I share in your goal of being healthier so if you ever are looking for a motivational e-friend - I’m your girl! Let’s do this!! ;)

  11. Kimberlee says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 12:58 pm

    What a beautiful post!

  12. Patty 2832 says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 1:05 pm

    Very well said, Cheryl. We (I) often use others as an excuse for not getting done what WE (I) need/have to do. No one can truly make us happy but our own self. Funny…today is my birthday and it’s gotten off to a very rocky start, so I’ve been sitting and reflecting on a few things myself (as I was making oatmeal choc chip cookies!)cookies are done, put away and some being sent to a neighbor boy who is celebrating his birthday today too, so I need to quit moping about and get my rear in gear and do something for myself!

    Have fun at CHA !

  13. Jennytitus says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    My favorite quote goes along with everything you were just saying. It is “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” ~Carl Bard

    Have the best time at CHA (I am so very jealous!!!) and enjoy your “new ending”!!!

  14. robindiane #2953 says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 1:35 pm

    OMGosh! I think you are talking about me. I need to print this phrase out and post it over my house. I set goals but then I blame circumstances for why it happens but it is only my own fault!

    Today and forward, I want to be a chooser!!!!

  15. debby2852 says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 1:56 pm

    My goal in life to to Dream with my Eyes Wide Open…another words Dream, go for it, don’t put it off, don’t depend on others to make it happen. I know you can do this Cheryl. You are an inspriation to us all.

  16. Betsy #2572 says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 2:31 pm

    Cheryl that is a great step in the right direction! Every day we have so many choices to make! Choosing to go the right way is the first step in any journey! You will do GREAT!

  17. Jeni Johnson says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Good for you Cheryl! You go girl! You CAN do it!! :~)

  18. Get2abeach says:

    July 9th, 2008 at 11:08 pm

    ‘Never Give Up!’ You will be happy that you didn’t and have a wonderful time at CHA. I wanna go
    :(

  19. Veronica Noechel says:

    July 10th, 2008 at 12:47 am

    Good luck and lots of strength to you. I love the concept of “choosing” rather than letting things happen to us or blaming someone else.

    I find myself apologizing excessively and feeling crushed by guilt and disappointment for things I end up having to cancel because of my pain problem. Perhaps I should recognize that when this happens I am making a choice to take good care of myself, a responsible choice. And maybe I need to understand that this is also an active choice I make to keep going even when it’s hard.

    Sorry I rambled on. I only meant to congratulate you on your choice. I see how this kind of thing can work to motivate and improve your outlook, now. :)

  20. Julie Overby says:

    July 10th, 2008 at 1:37 am

    What a word of encouragement! Thanks so much for your honesty. I’m so proud of you. It really takes a lot of guts to ‘get back up on the horse!’ You go girl!!

  21. Barb #2975 says:

    July 10th, 2008 at 7:40 am

    Keep working at it !!!

  22. Sandy #1781 says:

    July 10th, 2008 at 9:46 am

    Good for you Cheryl! Make yourself a simple wall layout featuring the word Choose, as a reminder. And… the sneak peeks are killing me. I want it all and as you may have seen, I have it all!

  23. Deborah Malbone says:

    July 10th, 2008 at 11:36 am

    Well put! You know, we all have those times of up and down. The object is to not stay down :)

    Keep the b/p under controol Girlie and create, create, creeate :)
    Deborah

  24. kerry lynn says:

    July 10th, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    beautiful and inspiring post cheryl!
    xo

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