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Cindy Quinn-Hopkins, of Eastlake, is a 57-year-old contestant in The News-Herald's Lighten Up in 2013.

Monday, July 29, 2013

What a way!

I admit it!  I had some big goals in this contest.  But, to see it all come together is beyond exciting!
No matter what happens in the final score I have a new body and that is priceless!
Thank you to many helpers along the way!  Number one of course, My Handsome Groom who dared to suggest that I maybe "obsessing over this". LOL!  YES! I did "obsess" over this contest.
He hasn't mentioned that word again.
Thank you to my Trainer Ken Sipan!! Yike he is a tuffy - but I thank him every time.  You can find him at Fitness 19.  This fitness club gave me a one year membership - Thank you VERY much!!
(I won it at a Chinese auction)
Thank you to so many friends who prayed for me to be successful in this race.
Thank you to my Savior and Holy God who walked me down this path!
 
 Thank you to Laura Kessel who coordinates Lighten Up!  I can not tell you how much I appreciate it!
 
Cindy QH

Friday, July 19, 2013

Keeper Goin

Oh BOY! one more week.  I feel like a new person!  I look like a new person too!!
Even if I don't end up in the top three, I have won something that is priceless!! 
* I have a new life style.
* I have learned that I have a food addiction - surprise!
* I have made many new friends.
* I have a new body!!!
Thank you News-Herald!  Thanks you Cabannas!  Thank you Lean Living!  Thank you Lake County YMCA!  There isn't any amount of money that can buy the atmosphere of a contest to bring you to an attitude of competitive.  And especially when it comes to weight loss.
 
I sure hope you guys can do this again next year. 

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Love the Y!

I have been enjoying my free membership to the YMCA!  Thank you very much! 
 The best part of the Y?  The sweet and friendly people who go there!   The pool is pretty fun too... LOL.
Yes, I am still working at keeping on course with my diet and exercise.  It feel pretty good to be a smaller size.  This weekend I finally went shopping for some clothing.  Boy was it amazing, shocking and fun to fit into a size 12!!!!! 
I had a hard time figuring out what it would be like to be lighter.  It is ok to be lighter, I am getting used to it and plan to stay this way or even lighter.

Friday, July 5, 2013

Pushing

I am giving it a good hard try here.  I am keeping up with my goals.
Though this is a big one!  I will fight hard to make it.
Cindy