Healthy Weight Program

On September 4th 2012 I started the Healthy Weight Program at school. Lets back track a bit... I picked up a flier at work advertising a $45 program through Student Health on campus that guided students on the path to a healthy lifestyle. 16 weeks with a health coach, 7 weeks with a nutritionist, and 5 with a personal trainer. I signed up immediately, and felt like I waited forever for it to begin. I met my health coach for the first time, and we reviewed my goals and expectations. I left really excited. The next week when I got my plan this is what it looked like ---

It was extremely intimidating, and I doubted my ability to make this journey. However, I held my head up high, and even cried a little, while I read over the plan over and over as instructed. I found myself continuing to go back... and continuing to think of creative ways I could accomplish my goals... like getting a bike! ------ Now, this is the beginning of my 6th week. Last week wasn't so good. I ate really awful food, and didn't exercise as much as I wanted to. I had a mildly difficult week. I have been overwhelmed in school, behind , found out my Nina has diabetes, and so on...Things that shouldn't get too deep into discussion. BUT! After meeting with my health coach yesterday, I felt 1000x better. I think I just needed to talk it out, and needed someone to tell me that, ya... it's gonna be hard, but it gets better. Which is exactly what she told me. She's pretty awesome. So as always, she has given me goals for the week, posty notes for challenges and successes, and a few other things. Last week I did not finish my goals. They were: Work out 3 times, keep your head up, catch up on readings for class... seems easy enough right? That's what I thought too. This week I want to turn things around. I am doing this for me, for my family, and for my future. What I do today, effects what happens tomorrow. And there is no other time to experience this moment but now. I have my goals set: Work out 3 times, catch up on all classwork, eat colorful foods, and check out the "it gets better" podcast. ----

And so far I have been doing well. I did a short workout at home last night, and went to the gym this morning for 40 min. I'v never sweat so much on a stationary bike. Go figure. After, I went to the grocery store and tracked down things like dragon fruit, apples, GIANT avocados, whole wheats, and tons of veggies. And to top it off, I felt wonderful on my walk to work today... wonderful. My shorts were falling off my waist, and I think I was even smiling. HAHA. Until next time... <3