2011: What a year!

Okay, so it is January 1, 2012. As of now, I have yet to reach my goal weight. I could blame my job for having countless numbers of sweets sitting on the nursing station counter during the holidays. I could blame the recent stresses in my life. But, really, I don't feel like playing the blame game. In fact, I feel like celebrating! I didn't reach my goal, true. However, I am 60 lbs (give or take 2 or 3 lbs), lighter than I was at the beginning of the 2011.

Me today outside of church.



















I turned 30 this year on July 17th, and got to celebrate several times with my family and friends!

Me in one of my favorite bathroom poses on my Birthday Weekend. Check out the "Blessed" stand in the background. I love it!














I conquered Rome,Italy in August with two of my best friends, a wonderful journey for us all!

Me in the Vatican. Truly amazing!

My best friends Shawanda, Tia, and I at our first ristorante in Roma. Awesome!

Me tackling the Coliseum. It was so friggin hot!

















I ran my 1st 5K(3.1 miles) in September with some great co-workers, and then my 1st 8K (4.97 miles) on Thanksgiving Day with my group Black Girls Run!

Carolinas Specialty Hospital representing to the fullest! I finished in 38 minutes!

Black Girls Run (and Rock!) at the Turkey Trot. That's me, front row, bottom right. Finished 1 hr flat!











I've celebrated my 6th Wedding Anniversary and my son's Big 0-4!

Our family photo (Anniversary and Son's Birthday a day apart in November)















I've overcome loss and learned how to truly forgive, and lean on God for a deeper understanding of it all!

These are my Hope Roses. God gave them life, when I didn't have the know-how to do so. He also gives strength, when you feel you have nothing left.










2011 has been a very memorable year for many reasons. I am so blessed and favored. I am impressed with the way God has transformed me this year through all of these moments. Many times this year people have told me how they admire me. Well, I can't take the credit. What you see in me is a faith that has grown so deep over the course of this year. Prior to 2011, I spent years of worrying about the outcome of events, worrying about what other people thought of me, worrying about pleasing others. To be honest, recently I have been in a little funk, but thank God for exercise! Working out has really pulled me through some rough spots.

I am so glad that it was revealed to me that it is okay to put myself first. I've realized that putting myself first has made me a happier person, a more useful person (i.e I feel like I can bless others more when I take better care of me). I knew this year was going to be something else, but I had no idea what I was in for, and I survived it all! I am praying that 2012 brings about more adventures, more love, more opportunities to give freely of myself without denying myself all the happiness I deserve. I pray this for all of my friends and family as well. Thank you for sharing this journey with me. I look forward to sharing more with you all in the coming year!


HAPPY NEW YEAR! Love Sanpri

WEIGHT LOSS and SIZE: I have gone from 226 lbs at the beginning of January 2011 to 166 lbs. I have gone down from a size 18 to a size 10. My goal weight it 151 lbs, and to be a size 6 to 8. Please, know that I love my curves and I plan to preserve them, but I feel so much lighter and freer!