Meet Cassandra "Sandy" Bell

As a prospective bride, there are many areas of concern, worry and anxiety. Many of these we are hopeless to control other than to prepare and plan, then pray.

However, in the area of fitness and looking my best, I can be proactive. I can engage in rewarding activities which will benefit my wedding and will carry into life after the wedding.

While I am sure we all have excuses or reasons for being less than fit, mine find its genesis in illness. When in high school, I was an athlete. During my senior year, I was diagnosed with ulcerate colitis and was forced to take steroids as a result. Weight gain was immediate and prolific. My self esteem suffered as a result and had been a struggle of titanic proportions until recently.

My fiance changed my life, He sees me for me: Not what I was or may have been but what I am now. His love and support have enabled me to seek this step. It will, if afforded to me, not be wasted.

I look forward to the challenge and the results.