Getting to Know My Body

I left work early today to make sure that I could get home in a reasonable amount of time and safely! Ever notice how people drive so bad when it snows or rains? You’d think they’d be alittle safer. I stopped at a light behind a few other cars and someone was flying behind me and I watched them in my view mirror thinking “Oh God, if they hit me I’m gonna freak!”, all for them to fly around me missing me by a few inches and not even putting a signal on. Oh, New England how I love thee MassHoles! ;-) Lol.

Some news before we jump into business… I BOUGHT A NEW CAR!!

I’m so freaking happy! This is the second Valentine’s Day in a row that I bought myself a car. Lol. So strange! To me it’s not just a day for love (that should be everyday), but a day to do something and love yourself! I pick her up on Friday and will be sure to post some pics this weekend. Hopefully the weather’s beautiful and I can roll a window or two down. Okay maybe not.. maybe just “crack” the two front windows. It’s still freezing out!!

So yesterday was the third Weight Watchers meeting. I’m enjoying it so far. Learning a lot about myself. I think the hardest thing going from a young woman to a grown woman is realizing that our bodies do change. Some issues I’m having include:

• under-eating
• over doing it in the gym (I should be going more often and more moderately)
• too much sodium- even though I don’t add salt to food too often, I have to remember those Lean Cuisines and other packaged low-cal foods that have sodium in it
• not enough water- I’ve gotten hooked on coconut water and love it, but I’ve gotta start just grabbing my old water bottle more often
• not enough sleep- okay now I go to bed around 10-11pm every night but I don’t sleep through the night

Like I said, I’ve learned about my body and myself. Making changes is a hard thing for me because I work a full day then have to do the other stuff like grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, cooking. These things comfort me and I love them, but now I have to fit in studying and spending time with M and keeping in touch with family and friends. Also at work I’m still working on Social Media. BEAT!

One thing that’s helped me track my food and activity via the web or the mobile app has been the Weight Watchers eTools.

Another cool little gadget that I got was the Points Pedometer.

I could have gotten any ol’ pedometer but I’m really liking this one. I’ve programmed it and updated my profile. It keeps me remembering that I need to get up and move around during the day. Most times I’m up and down from my desk running around and getting things done and tracking down IT managers and execs. Other days when I’m not so busy I’m looking for people to join my company online via tools such as Monster, Dice and other techniques and as you guys know… you can get lost in the World Wide Web. That said, we’re getting along just fine :)

I’ve got to go and finish this chapter and apply myself! I’ve been following my calendar lately and I’m proud of that. Keep it up Q!!! :-P

Quisha