So I think I've mentioned during previous blogs about my quest to eat healthier, workout more, and start living a little more productively- simply to make me feel a little bit better and happier in life. After all, change has to come within and have willingness before anyone can feel the effects of it's glory, right? Absolutely! Reality kind of smack me in the face (HaRd)when I ran into an old co-worker and she commented on how much weight I had gained and went on to mention about how skinny I used to be in the past (mind you, I met her 9 years ago). It effected me in a way that got me thinking about the things I'm doing in my everyday routine that make me the way I am- sleepy, grumpy, overweight and drained. Therefore, in mid-September I began my start to a better me. For starters, I started eating healthier. No more JUNK! No more soda, candy, sugars, sweets, starchy veggies and unnecessary carbs. However I've been implementing select fruits, select veggies, lean meats, carb substitutes, tea sweetened with a tad of 0 calorie sweetener and LOTS and LOTS of water. Don't get me wrong- I'm not perfect! I still enjoy a eat out date night every now and then but I am definitely more conscience of the choices I make when I order off of the menu. Secondly, I've been walking and jogging most mornings and evenings with my dogs. They love going for their walks! Besides, doesn't everyone know "they own the neighborhood". Not only does the extra activity make me happy but it makes my puppy-mutts overjoyed. Since I've started exercising in the mornings, I find myself to be more alert, time-conscience, calmer, happier and energetic. There's a certain peacefulness to comes over me when I get out there and take in the aspects of the day- the way the clouds are formed, sunsets/ sunrises or the stars in the sky, the people out and about, houses that go on the market, landscaping, the cars driving on the road, kids on their way to/from school or playing- there is so much to take in! It helps to get out of the house so I don't feel so couped up. Lastly, I'm happy to announce I've lost 14lbs! A lady usually doesn't reveal her weight... so that will remain a secret. Although that isn't the overall goal, it's a perk for motivating me to continue this road I'm on. The routine I've formed for myself seems to be working for me and the others surrounding me. Here's to a rejuvenated me and accomplishing goals...
Oh yeah! Side Note: I GOT THE JOB!!! I start my new journey on October 28th at Banner Ironwood Medical Center in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Woot woot to no more long commutes! (If you don't know what I'm talking about... read at my previous blogs).
<3 Peace!
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