What I learned...

Well, I made it through the first week of a lifestyle change. By using some weight watchers ideas and good ole common sense, I have eaten healthy using the CORE plan instead of the FLEX plan (I hate counting points). I have also purposefully exercised and actually enjoyed it. It probably helps that my friend (who will remain nameless unless she desires to spill the beans) is on the journey as well!
So, today I was 2.2 pounds down. For crying out loud, can we go any slower??? However, in this week I learned the following things:
1. I can resist chocolate, multiple times over
2. I can stop eating when I'm full, even if there is food left on the plate.
3. When emotionally eating is no longer a favorite pasttime, I become obsessed with other outlets for my emotions.

HENCE

the new goal for running. Well, it isn't that new, as I had blogged about this earlier. However, I found a website called ironmommies.com . I emailed the ladies, and they said a group does not exist in Greenville. Who wants to join with me? The goal is to support each other and leave no mommy behind! The outfits are super cute, too. This brings me to my next website I love: skirtsports! How cute to have a skirt to run in. Yes, it is girly, but I hate the way shorts ride up awkwardly while running.

Anybody in with me? Week 2 of weight watchers is already in full swing. Let's hope for a steady decrease in the scale.....

I love myself more than.....

I work with the ECU Department of Surgery as a nurse practitioner. To be more specific, I work with the bariatric surgery division. I love building relationships with each patient, and I am so encouraged to see each person grow in their journey to a healthier person. They change not only physically, but emotionally and sometimes even spiritually.
I write all this to say that it is time for me to practice what I preach every day. So, now I will be purposing to make changes and a difference. I am doing this with a friend, and I am thankful for accountability! I have listed my goals, in no particular order, so that it is on paper for all to see!

1. Run in a 5k
2. Exercise at least 4x/week
3. Lose 30 lbs (via Weight Watchers)


I sometimes tell patients to "love themselves more than (fill in the blank)..."
I love myself more, and respect myself more, than that piece of Hershey's chocolate.
I love myself more than an extra slice of pizza after I'm already somewhat stuffed.
I love myself more and owe it to myself to do something for me.

Watch out blogger friends...

I'm not perfect, and I can almost say with 100% certainty that I will stumble along this journey.

However, the important thing is that this continues to be a journey, not a roadblock.