A New Year Update on My Progress

I know that if you are reading this, you probably have been following my weekly weigh-ins and are wondering "What are you up too Julie?" I've just been busy trying to get my home in order, develop a routine for my new work schedule, helping my parents settle in to their new home, and playing "nurse" at home to sick kiddos. I guess that is all really great excuses for not keeping up with the blog for a few weeks. I think things are settling down now and so I can be more diligent on blogging!

I have really not been happy with myself for gaining three pounds during the New Year festivities since I had been on a great loosing streak- it's a good thing- before the New Year. I really have been down on myself for gaining after working so hard during the first couple of holidays. I do try to comfort myself by pointing out the fact that I gained less than most Americans during the holidays. But it hasn't sunk into my brain yet. I just look at the scale and wonder when I will get back down to the 169.5 lbs that I was not too long ago. Then I can concentrate on going below that.

I guess I may just be one of those people that find it hard to be happy during the winter months. I don't think I have the full-blown disorder (SAD- Seasonal Affective Disorder) but I certainly don't get the amount of vitamin-D from the sun that I need during the winter months. Since starting my new job, I do drive more since I have to commute to Bountiful were my clients are. That may be helping to get me in the sun more. I know milk has vitamin-D in it, but I'm not sure how readily our bodies absorb it in that form.

Back to the weight issue, I have found it benificial to be working away from food during the day. I only work three days a week from about 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. It has been great so far. I take healthy snacks with me as well as a light lunch, so I don't eat bad while I'm away from home. I have been more anxious as I started the job, so I ate more when I got home. I am seeing that it is keeping me from my goals, so I am trying to focus on not being so anxious. It's a little more stressful when peoples lives are on the line if you don't keep them clean, and so I have to focus on just doing my best, utilizing the things I learned in training, following protocal and not getting too worried about every little thing. I just need to remember it takes time to get used to new things. I hope me bearing my feelings helps someone with whatever they are going through in their lives! Good luck to all of you in your daily life and the battles you face!