I starting working out at the YMCA back in January.  It was part of my New Year Resolution - the same resolution that I make year after year after year after year .... you get the idea.  

 

It amazes me that I've stuck with it this long and I'm very proud of myself for keeping up with it.  For the most part, I've gone three to five days a week, completeing 30-40 minutes of cardio on the elliptical (I heart the cross training reverse program), followed by weight training. I feel 100% better when I exercise.

 

Anyway, when I signed up at the YMCA, Harry showed me how to use all of the machines and how to track my progress in the gym's computer kiosk thingie.  Every minute of cardio and every pound I lifted was recorded for me.

 

And today, after finishing 30 minutes on the elliptical, the computer screen said:

 

CONGRATULATIONS, SHELLY!  YOU HAVE REACHED THE WHITE LEVEL!

 

Well, I expected balloons and confetti to fall from the gym (but it didn't). Nevertheless,  I was so excited!  I had earned 150,000 points and was finally rewarded with my very own White Level T-Shirt!  I know a t-shirt really isn't a big deal, but I worked hard to earn it so it means a great deal to me.  I did it!