FIT TEST COMPLETE!

Okay, I did it.  The first step in INSANITY!  And I really think that it's the perfect name for the program.  Because it's INSANE!  :)  BUT- I will stick through it.  Did the fit test, just finished a little while ago.  And I think the thing that is going to keep me into it and not giving up is that Shawn T.  encourages you throughout the whole thing, even the warm up.  And encourages you to take a break if you need it, telling you not to sacrifice on form.  SO tomorrow is day 1 of the big trip!

INSANITY!

Okay.  I've been on Weight Watchers for a while now.  I've done really well, but it seems to be that lately I've hit a wall!  UGH!  After loosing almost 80/lbs, I have all this extra skin/flab that needs to be toned up!  One of the guys I work with bought the INSANITY program.  I decided to try it out.  Today, I am going do the first step, which is the Fit Test.  You're supposed to do that every two weeks to see the progress you made.  I'm also going to take my measurements every two weeks.  I will also post pictures so any changes/improvements will be seen!  Here we go! :  Waist:  37 inches, hips 40inches, thighs 23 1/2 inches, and arms 12 inches.

I will do my best to update at least once week!  WISH ME LUCK!!

More Quesitons

So, I haven’t written in a while and thought it was time to do so.  There’s a lot going on in my mind and I just have to get it out on “paper.”  This is going be kinda rambling, but I’m just typing things as I think of them.

For Christmas of 2009, I received a Wii Fit from my parents.  I was very excited.  Got it back to my house, and in January of 2010, I started working out.  I got on the Wii and weighed myself.  237/lbs.  Ouch.  I had never weighed that much in my life.  I started working out all the time, and the Wii made it fun.  I also started the South Beach diet.  I did pretty well, and got down about 30 pounds.  Then things kinda stalled.  In January of 2011, my Mom suggested that I try Weight Watchers.  (I’ve been on program before, and done well with it.)   It was the best thing she ever suggested.  I am now 15 pounds from my goal weight with Weight Watchers, having lost over 72/lbs.  I used to be a size 18, and right now as I sit typing this I am wearing a size six pants, which I might add are loose on me.  So that part of my life is going very good for me.

Then this past April, we had a new employee join the office here.  He came from our Wichita Branch and is going to be our 3^rd salesman.  He is currently working in dispatch and should be going out into the field shortly.  I don’t know what to say.  There’s something about him, and he is never far from my mind.  Nothing has really happened yet, but something tells me it may and soon.  I would like nothing more.  We have hung out with another salesman and his girlfriend, and have had a great time.  There’s been flirting and I swear, my heart skips a beat when I hear his voice.  ;)  He is a good friend, and I honestly believe I could trust him with anything. 

Two weeks ago, he went with our Branch Manager and the other salesmen to the President’s outing and sales meeting.  He rode down with another salesman, and the other picked him up after the weekend, that way they didn’t have all 4 sales cars out of the office, and if we needed to go out for something at work, there was one here.  But, after what happened, I don’t know if that was the true reason or not.

He has not driven his car since.  Someone always picks him up and takes him home.  I don’t know what’s going on and I’m kinda worried.  I texted him one night and said, listen, I don’t know what happened or what’s going on, but I noticed you’re not driving right now.  If you need a ride somewhere, need to go to the store or whatever, please let me know.

Then yesterday, he came over to my desk and said did you hear?  I’m going to Des Moines tomorrow.  Riding back with Carp (a corporate employee who came to do an audit.    I said are you okay.  He smiled and assured me he was.  I asked him how he was getting back here.  He is coming back on Tuesday with our Dock Foreman who is going to Des Moines on Sunday night for a meeting.  Is he really okay?  Why isn’t he driving.  I’m worried he’s sick.  It helps to get this out, even though I know the chances of someone reading this are little.  But if you do, please say a prayer that my friend is truly okay, and there is nothing wrong. 

For now,

Cindy

Always Remember. Never Forget.

"The 40 yellow stars represent the fatalities from United Flight 93, which crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The five-sided figures represent the Pentagon, where 125 people died. At the center of the flag are the Twin Towers, where the greatest loss of life occurred that day."

33 possibilities..............................

#33 Possibilities…..

He moved up here a few months ago.  A former college basketball player (SDSU) and professional player in ICELAND.  He is a sales rep for our company, but right now is working in the office as the territories are growing and being realigned.  I don’t really know when it started, but the past few weeks, the flirting has really started to pick up between us.  I don’t know where it’s going to go…but part of me is thinking that I would really like something to happen here.

Walk for Life 2011

Hello, Friends!

Each year on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, my Mom and I participate in The Fox Valley Pregnancy Center’s annual WALK FOR LIFE! Thanks to the support of generous people like you, The Center was able to open a free medical clinic!  Limited ultrasounds are now performed, enabling expectant parents to see the beautiful life they have created.   

Two nurses are salaried and one is a volunteer.  Other services include free diapers and formula for those in need, and parenting and life-skills classes.  Clients who attend "Earn While You Learn" classes earn baby bucks, which they then use to "buy" baby clothes and other much needed items, all donated by various churches, women's groups, etc.  Mom and Dad are  on the Board of the Center, donating much time and effort in this mission to speak for these little innocent ones who can't speak for themselves. Please consider joining us in supporting the Center in this beautiful mission.  No donation is too small!  Checks can be made out to the Fox Valley Pregnancy Center, and sent to Mom or me.   Let me know if you need an address.  Thank you so much!  If you are unable to donate, we ask for your prayer for The Center, its staff, and the families who make use of The Center and its services.  God bless you, your families, and the ministry of the Fox Valley Pregnancy Center. 

Love, Cindy

Sometimes it seems that things just don't go the right way......

Well, this weekend started out great.  Had an uneventful drive home to Chicago on Friday night.  Had a great weigh-in on Saturday morning and a great birthday dinner in Chicago for my nephew.  (can't believe he's 12 years old!!! :)  Had a good day today with my Mom.  We went to church, out to Kohl's...visited my grandma, and had dinner.  I left around 7:00.  Drove for about an hour, and stopped to go to the bathroom and get a cup of coffee.  Got back in my car, and it wouldn't turn over.  CRAP!  But waited a minute and then everything was fine.  NO Problems at all.  About 2 miles from home, the power steering indicator light went on.  WEIRD.  My car was just in for service today.  Oil change and break check.  No problems!  But, got almost home and the light kept going on and off.  Finally got in my parking space and turned off the key, and everything shut down.  MAJOR PANIC MODE NOW.  Got out the hand book and called my Dad.  He told me to wait a few minutes and then try to start it again.  It did fine, but I'm really worried now.  He said that it may be a loose battery connection.  Let's hope that's all it is.  If all goes well tomorrow morning (meaning it starts!!:), I'm getting to work and calling Firestone.  Thank goodness it's a company store and there is one nearby here.  I'm going to take it in and have them check it out.  HOPING nothing major and just a loose connection.  Please say a prayer!!!!!