To Eat or Not To Eat?!?! ..... That is the question!

In the beginning there was a photographer yearning to be fit…………

Hi! I’m Shannon and I am a foodaholic…. lol ;)  No really, I don’t know anyone who cannot pass by a chocolate filled candy bowl and not grab one - or a handful, or has two or more sodas a day! =)  Well, that about sums me up right there. I LOVE chocolate, ice-cream, Italian food, Bread (all carbs in general - especially PIZZA), and soda. This will be a challenging time, but I know that with having such awesome people to join in this crusade with - I CAN and WILL do this.

A little about why I need to do this - I had two babies back to back. They are 16 months apart - and believe me - it did a number to my flat stomach! Yep, that’s right!! No more bikini beach moments for me; unless it’s a “tank-kini”. I want to fit into my jeans without that unfashionable “muffin top”!! Some of you know what I’m talking about….uh huh…. yep, when your belly bellows over the top of your jeans - like on a muffin!!! Ick… lol.

Here are my Stats (in the narrator voice of the Sports Channel dude  haha) 

Height: 5′ 1 1/2″  (YES! That 1/2 inch is VERY important!. lol) 
Weight: 148 lbs
% Body Fat: 24%

(This part will be coming soon)

Measurements

Chest:
Biceps:
Belly: (at the biggest part)
Waist size: (for pants)
Hips:

Goal - Is to drop 24 lbs and get super toned. =) I have to get rid of this MUFFIN TOP!!!!!!!!

Well, thanks for taking time out to read all my rambling! lol   Give me some feedback throughout this journey!! Oh and come back and check out some “awesome” before photos - it’s sure to get you to smile or laugh…either way it might make your day. =)

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

I hope that everyone has enjoyed their Turkey Day?! It was a beautiful day filled with great friends, fried turkeys, pies and watching the kids play. I couldn't have asked for a better day. I literally am in a food coma and no matter how stuffed I am - I still want to eat more?! Why is that?? It must be programed into the whole Thanksgiving holiday. Who knows?? lol.

Good luck to all who will brave the black Friday rituals! Watch out for those who will snatch the "last item available" out of your cart - yes - this does happen. Sad, I know......but true. Have a great evening and a wonderful tomorrow.

Stay tuned for my journey to "getting fit in four months" along with some amazing fellow photographers. We will be eating right, working out and blogging about our successess, and our moments of weakness - basically the good, the bad and the ugly!! lol.. It will be a lot of fun to see how we are faring through it all. And hey! Why not join us?? See how much you can transform in a few months - whether it's loosing weight, toning up or both! =) It will be a great time, so keep checking in because we are starting on Monday!!!! Wooohoooo.....

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XOXXO
Shannon

Rockin' good time......it's the M. Family Beach session

Had the best time today w/ these amazing kiddos! They have grown so much over the year - since last years Christmas session! They are each such wonderful kids. Mommy had a great idea of putting them into pajamas for this years photos.  How FUN is that?! We took some by the Christmas tree (very cute!) and then off to the beach for some "winter" pajama fun. =)  

Thank you for the wonderful session - I, as always, have the best time with you! Can't wait for baby Menteer to show up early next year!! =)  Congrats!!!

Here's some photos of today's session

Catch a Wave..... it's the totally awesome B. Family

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful family! Little Izzy was such a doll and loved running or should I say rolling around in the sand. lol. =) She was such fun to be around. Mommy and Daddy are such wonderful people - I had a great time visiting with you guys.  They have a SURPRISE baby due in March! Congratulations you guys!!! I am so happy for your family and I cannot wait to meet this little person. I love surprises when it comes to having babies. The anticipation about kills me, but when that little gal/guy is born and when the doctor announces what it is - It is the GREATEST and BEST surprise that could ever be. =)  Izzy will be a Big Sissy and I know they will have LOTS of adventures together. 

Thanks again for the wonderful beach session. I had so much fun w/ you guys and I cannot wait for the arrival of baby. Congrats again!

Here is your session sneak peek - 

XOXXO

Shannon Wermers

In The Moment Photography

Pensacola, Florida

www.portraitsbysw.com

Love is in the air........ The Hart's Beach Session

What a wonderful session I had with this incredible couple! They were so much fun and were up for anything. =)  It was a bit cold outside, but they hung in there and we got some amazing shots. We did two locations on the beach. First we started under the pier and worked our way down the beach.  Amanda and Chris - thank you so much for the great session. You guys were so much fun! 

Here is a sneak peek at your session!

Thanks again for the opportunity to capture your memories - ones that you will cherish for years! =)

XOXXO

Shannon Wermers

www.portraitsbysw.com

Christmas music?? lol

Okay, so some say - and this includes me - that nothing Christmas should be played or displayed until after Thanksgiving!! Right?! 

Well, then why in the world am I playing Christmas music on my site and blog?! lol  I can explain!! ;)   

Since I am doing Christmas sessions, I thought I would also put up some Christmas songs so that when you are looking through the site and blog - it would give you that Christmasy feeling. =) lol.... (a little cheesy?? maybe, but that's me! lol)  Plus, I LOVE this time of the year and well, it only comes around once a year.........so I'm soaking it in!!! ;)  

I hope you enjoy the songs while you are visiting my site and blog!

Merry Christmas - oh and of course Happy Thanksgiving   ;)

XOXXO 

Shannon Wermers

pensacola, Florida

www.portraitsbysw.com

This weeks addition of "What's on Shannon's IPod"

It's been a crazy week and a half! Busy, busy, busy...not complaining though! lol. I hope everyone is having a fantastic week so far.

Here's what's on my IPod - random pics

1. Just Like You - by Three Days Grace

2. Burning Love - by Elvis Presley

3. 1999 - by Prince

4. Would you go with me - by Josh Turner

5. I don't care - by Fall Out Boy

Well - there you have it...more of my awesome music pics! lol

Have a good night!!

XOXXO
Shannon

Future Heartbreaker.....

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful family today. There's Mommy - Camren, Daddy - Jonny and baby girl - Isabel (3 months). Isabel was such a wonderful baby and possibly the next GAP baby model! ;)  Our little model was a true star during the shoot. Thank you for the great time! You have such a beautiful family and it was a joy to photograph you!

Here's a sneak peek -

Thank you for letting me share those memories with you and congratulations on baby Isabel!!

XOXXO

Shannon Wermers

www.portraitsbysw.com

Make a Wave!! The B. Family Beach .....

Today was just fantastic and not a cloud in the sky!  I met the sweetest little 4 year old girl; who is soon to be a big sissy in a few months! She is such a doll. Mom and Dad were such a pleasure to be around. Great family w/ the best personalities to match! Daddy and Mckenzie built a little sand castle and decorated it with seashells - it was too cute!  Thank you guys for the wonderful afternoon; I had a blast with you!!

Here's a sneak peek........

Congratulations on your soon to be baby girl. =)

XOXXO

Shannon Wermers

www.portraitsbysw.com

Pensacola, Florida

Splashing the day away! The Laus Family Beach...

My good friends came in this past week, so we took them out to Pensacola Beach and had some fun! It has been a long almost 2 years since seeing them last. (that's military life for ya!) lol.  Anyhoo, the boys had a great time digging in the sand and playing in the water. It was so good to see them! Thank you for visiting - Miss you already!!

Here are some photos to sneak a peek at - 

XOXXO

Shannon

Hang Ten! It's the totally awesome Mc. Family Beach!!

Boy did I have a great time today! Who wouldn't when you're hanging out with totally cool McFadden Crew! 

So, there's Mommy, Daddy, Little Sammy and Baby Gabriel (who will make his grand entrance in a few months - so excited to see him!) - we had our photo session out at Navarre beach. It was my first time out that way, and it was so beautiful! I seriously wanted to jump in it. lol. Sammy was such a cutie pie. He was all about helping me take some photos and I even got him to help tell Mommy and Daddy to "smile!".  Amanda looks FABULOUS and just glowing! I could only have hoped to look as good as she does! Lucky. =)  Dad was a hoot and was a great sport the whole time. As you know, there are a ton of guys who are ready to hit the road after a few shots. lol.   I am so happy that I had the opportunity to photograph them!  Thank you guys for choosing me to capture all those fun moments. Again, I had a great time!

Here's a sneak peek!!

XOXXO

Shannon Wermers

In The Moment Photography

www.portraitsbysw.com

Ever wonder.....

What songs people have on their IPod's? I know I do. I go to the gym pretty much everyday and I look around and wonder what others are listening to!  C'mon...I know I'm not the only one who does this, right?  

Now that I have an IPod I thought I would do a "what's on my IPod" post once a week for anyone who is interested in what I might listen to. I can tell you that I like a little bit of everything - you just might be surprised! lol So here are today's random picks

1. Tainted Love by Soft Cell

2. Leavin' by Jesse McCartney

3. Girls just want to have fun by Cyndi Lauper

4. Burning Love by Elvis Presley

5. Womanizer by Britney Spears

Those are the five for this week! Keep checking back for more of "What's on Shannon's IPod"  lol

Have a great week! I have a photo shoot with an amazing family this afternoon! So, keep checking back for more on that and to see their sneak peeks. 

XOXXO

Shannon

Early Birthday!

Another year older - well almost, really it's Nov. 4th!! Election day.  

For all of you military families out there, you know as well as I do, that their schedules are NEVER set in stone. With that said, my hubby will be in Corpus Christi all next week. So, he decided that he would take me out early to celebrate. This afternoon him and the girls came home with an ice cream cake (anyone who knows me ..... KNOWS that I LOVE ice cream!) and my gift!! I love presents! lol 

We ate some yummy cake and I opened my gift. They bought me an IPod... Woohooo!!! I am so stoked. I swear I was like a little kid when I saw it - immediately taking it out, synching it to the computer and adding songs. Then I spent the rest of the afternoon with the earphones on, cleaning, cooking and getting ready for our date night! 

We went to Jackson's in Pensacola. It was a great time. They literally waited on you hand and foot, & were very sweet and friendly.  Not to mention that the Monchhof, Riesling, Mosel, Germany 2007 was fantastic! So good I had more than one! lol.  Either way, if you are in the Pensacola area or here for a visit - you should stop by Jackson's Steakhouse. 

It was a nice evening. No kids, nice dinner and spending time with the hubby. Life's good. =)

XOXXO

Shannon