Healthy Living, It's still happening.

Nutrisystem week one is complete.  My doctor wanted me to try it, because a) I need to lose weight and b) my cholesterol is borderline high.  "B" is not a surprise, thanks to my wonderful genetics.  

It's really not a bad program.  I'm actually down five pounds after one week* You get a pre-prepared breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert/snack each day.  Along with that, you can have 4+ servings of veggies, two "powerfuels," which are essentially a protein or a dairy, and two "smartcarbs."  Also, I get to drink A LOT of water a day.  Basically I pee all day amounts of water.  They also want you to do 30 minutes of exercise at least five days a week.  That one hasn't been difficult.  I had already started in on my exercise commitment for the year.  

I did bite off more than I could chew, though.  I tried to start nutrisystem, exercising, and an ab plan all at once.  It was just a little too much for me.  So the ab plan is on hold.  But I'll add that back in once I get settled in Phoenix for the month.  

Another amazing thing is that after this week, I have three rotations left!  I think I mentioned this on my last post, but I'm still super excited.  Things are really wrapping up.  Three rotations left.  Boards are all passed.  Written case presentation is turned in.  All that's left is a bunch of graduation odds and ends and ensuring that my evaluations are in.  Crazy!!  

I realize that this is short and sweet, but it's all I've got right now.  







*Haha I think this sounds like a commercial for nutrisystem.  I should mention something like "results not typical." Or something.

Back to Me, Back to Health

It's 2014.  In five months, I'll be a doctor.  Scary, right?

Anyways, I really slacked off the last few months when it came to my health.  Also, apparently my cholesterol is now borderline (thanks, genetics) and so I need to get into ship shape.  

I'm definitely not making this a new year's resolution though, it's got to be a life resolution.  As a doctor, how can I say to my patients they need to lose weight if I, myself, don't follow a good diet and make good lifestyle choices?  I've decided not to just rely on myself though.  I had a bad december emotionally and spiritually.  This really isn't a surprise because of the time of year and all, but I kind of pushed God out of my life without realizing it.  I mean I was going to church and all, but that doesn't really cut it.  And I know that, but sometimes I forget.  However, here we are in the new year.  And I think that I can really try and make some changes.

Here are some things to change:  eating habits, working out habits.  

Here are more important things to change:  prayer habits, spiritual life, and relationships.  

Definitely they are all things to be worked on.

In other news, I have four rotations left!  ENT, which was supposed to start today but I was told to stay home because of the snow, Pediatric Neurology in Phoenix, Oncology in Philadelphia, and 2 weeks of Radi-holiday.  Oops I mean radiology.  Hehe.  I'm excited for neuro because I get to spend the month with my Aunt and Uncle and two cousins!  It'll be a nice (and warm) change.  Then I'm heading to Philly and will stay with some awesome family friends.  All fun things to look forward too!

After radiology, I'm heading to Disney World with one of my good classmates!!  And then graduation is 05/17.  In March, I'll find out where I'm heading for residency.  Should be exciting, and I'll definitely be happy wherever I go.  

Thanks for reading my ramblings.  Here's to a happy new year and a great 2014!