damn I'm so hot and spicy...I'm melting the hearts of all the men around me

I had a moment of desperation and cried out on Facebook.  "I want to be skinny."  Thats exactly how I felt at the moment I wrote it and have felt it numerous times in my lifetime.  I have always been the chubby girl.  Never the thin one.  The responses from my friends to that comment have helped me to gain perpective and to motivate me to do something about it.  I thank everyone who offered the following words of encouragement:

Audrey Francis You are beautiful in every way cuz ..you dont have to be skinny ..♥

January 3 at 12:14pm ·

Serena Francis I agree with Audrey ♥

January 3 at 12:16pm ·

January 3 at 12:39pm 

Lyn Medford Cher, your beautiful just the way you are ..I agree with audrey too

January 3 at 1:00pm 

Buffy White lol ...get in line sister.

January 3 at 1:06pm 

Sheila Nevin You are beautiful and smart, you've travelled to places I could only dream of... you have it made my dear cousin. I've always been so proud of all your accomplishments and wished I would've achieved at least half of what you've achieved in your life. I'm so proud of you and you look amazing just the way you are....Happy New Year.

January 3 at 1:12pm · 

Erynne Holmstrom Join the club!!

January 3 at 1:42pm 

Thirly Levi what Sheila said cuz

January 3 at 2:04pm · 

Mindy Ward Cheryl, I always tell myself this or my friends that our saggy skin, overly curvy hips, ample chest and my big beautiful legs, each wrinkle on my face....etc....etc....doesn't define who we are....it doesn't tell the stories of our lives....its our hearts, our minds and our souls that define us....as long as those are in place....thats all that matters. When I leave this world....I know that I will be remembered for all of those things that made me who I am. Don't let those negative things define you....its Cheryl Knockwood that matters and all the great things you have done with yourself and your life.

January 3 at 3:05pm ·

Cherlyn Billy I always say there is more of me to love when I gain weight. Besides less wrinkles with the weight. You know what though, best to wish for good health because I have seen some scary, bulemic, anorexic skinny people that make me want to eat. Be grateful. You are blessed with good friends, an amazing family and great hair.

January 3 at 3:22pm ·

Jennifer McLaughlin Cheryl...your new mantra is...damn I'm so hot and spicy...I'm melting the hearts of all the men around me.

January 3 at 3:59pm · 

Melissa M Young Same here... it helps when I think skinny thou :o)

January 3 at 5:00pm ·

Candice Metallic Cher!! Being healthy is so much more important than weight. I know you know this so if this could be your goal (eating healthy and active living) you will achieve so much more! Xoox

January 3 at 9:57pm ·

Cher Knockwood Thank you ladies for the great words of encouragement above (sniffle)and I revise the above to state that I want to be healthy and active!!!! Love you all!!!