Last blog I talked about investing in yourself and how I invested in a nutritionist/accountability coach. I am now just over a week in this health journey and it’s amazing how such a short time has made such a positive difference.
Yes I’ve lost over 3 pounds but the bigger thing is I feel so much better. In just a week it’s been like a 180. I feel a difference already happening in my body. I have more energy. I am waking up earlier and not have to sleep as much. Of course I am getting my minimum 8 hours but before I was sleeping 10 even 11 hours!
I feel more empowered – more in control of my life and what I’m eating. In the past a naturopath casually recommended a mediterranean type diet and only gave me a few meal ideas and that was it.
This is very concrete, defined, specific! There are no questions about what I should be doing each day. I love that. So often we are told “eat healthier” or “eat more veggies” and that’s great for basic guidelines but leaves lots of room for error.
Last week we had our office holiday party and I really enjoyed myself! I didn’t over indulge. I had lots of veggies and protein. And I was introduced to Jingle Juice! I enjoyed a small glass and it was fun and I felt really good. Afterwards I felt great because I didn’t over do it. I stayed true to what my goals are. In the past I’d often mindlessly eat. Now really thinking about what putting in my body.
One things I’m also learning is don’t always have to be achieving or striving. I was strongly considering iPEC’s coaching training – sign up end this month and start March, but I am realizing this health journey is the missing piece to getting me in a better mindset and the right space to be able to help others the best I can.
The other big thing aside from not having to achieve all the time is just having time. I love having time abundance!
I have time to plan meals, cook more, spend time with the dogs, and take daily walks. Having time that’s not planned to do things I enjoy – like reading this morning with cup of coffee. In doing those things I believe it allows me to be more present. In just being present, it might even be possible to actually make more progress.
The coaching training may happen, just not yet. Along those lines, I am learning to have patience and be ok with not knowing the final destination.
So for now I’m working my part-time dentist job, and do some blogging for a dental site. That’s it – not a million different things like before. I will have time for me. Time to write for myself, read, exercise, and make healthy meals for myself and my husband.
I’m feeling really great. I am feeling more positive and better able to show up for hubby, work, staff and patients. It’s not been that long, just over a week, and I’m excited to think about what I’ll be like in a month, 3 months, and 6 months.