Lots n' lots of news on this post. Good and bad. Do you prefer which first? Well you have no choice. Good news #1: I have lost another pound. I am down to 156 and lost a total of 5 lbs total. Bad news #1: I have cheated. After trip 3 to the lake in a period of 10 days, I fought temptation, ate my brown rice chips, lots of fruit, and lots of chicken but the last dinner at the lake, Bricey's family made HOMEADE fried chicken, fried catfish, french fries, and HOMEMADE onion rings. To top that off, Brice's dad found a recipe for Raising Cane's sauce that he made to pair with the feast. This was my first cheat. Today marks 1 month since I've started my health binge. And I am proud of myself thus far. I have "cheated a few times since the first but have made good decisions (ex: stopping when I'm full).
Good news #2: I GOT A JOB! Last Friday I was given an offer by Methodist Children's Hospital in San Antonio for the PIMC (pediatric intermediate care) unit and I TOOK IT! I'm super excited. My job starts on July 30 so things are moving fast! Bad news #2: Time for goodbyes. There is nothing in this world that I hate more than goodbye's. I am having to say goodbye to the families that I have babysat for so long, watched their kids grow up in front of my eyes and who love me like I'm their own. I'm having to leave my family in Dallas, leave my boyfriend in Oklahoma, and start a new life 4 hours from friends and family and 7 hours from Bricey. Hopefully things will progress quickly and he can meet me in SA soon! In the meantime, I get to move closer to Brice's family, and friends that I haven't been able to spend much time with!
That means PRIORITY 2: getting a job is checked off the list! (priority 1 was passing the NCLEX). Onto priority 3: finding my own place to live. This will be occurring next week with mommy dearest. Because Bricey's family is from the area, they gave me lots of suggestions about places to live. Friends have also been helping out because I am unfamiliar with any part of SA.
Good news #3: I have started Bikram Yoga. I bought a Groupon (for $24!) for unlimited yoga for 1 month and I also asked for a membership for my birthday! Because of the move, I will be using my membership in San Antonio but I'm required to use my groupon in Dallas SO I started this past Monday. Holy friggen heat! Bikram Yoga is yoga in 105 degree room for an hour and a half and is THE HARDEST workout I have ever experienced. I'm still aching. However, you feel like a cirque de soleil performer when you finish. Its totally worth it and I think this is how I got my rockin' bod 2 years ago. I have gone twice this week already and besides being in Duncan today, I plan on going the rest of the week! I talked my best friend, Katie into going with me tomorrow and Bricey's going with me on Saturday. This will be fun. I seriously recommend this to any and all of you who are still reading at this point. I started week 3 day 1 of the couch to 10k program this past Sunday but haven't decided if I will continue while I'm doing yoga.
Like I said, I have been off the diet somewhat. I haven't been limiting myself but I have been making healthy decisions. For example, last night, Bricey and I had whole wheat tortellini and today for lunch we had BBQ chicken salad. I stop when I'm full and the fullness happens quickly which means my stomach is shrinking (YAY!)
Today is Bricey's birthday. He turned 24! Can't believe his old self ;) We're going to the city tonight for dinner and to run some errands! I came up last night and leave tomorrow but a day really makes a difference in a long distant relationship. I don't care how long I see him, it is just nice to be spending time with him. I'm soaking up these 2.5 hour trips before I move 7 hours away!
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