A New Me

If only in name.

OK, so I picked the name before, didn't bother me, but seemed to shock other people. And, who knows if it could subconsciously affect me somehow? So, ShrinkingDoc it is. Maybe lame, but that's what I'm working on.

I've lost 5lbs. since November 11. That's by eating healthier a lot of the time. Pretty good on Thanksgiving. I'm a BIG fan now of going out to eat for holidays! One plate of food, no seconds or thirds, one dessert, no cooking or clean-up. It's really a win-win situation all around. I'd HIGHLY recommend it! Really good most other days. Way too much ice cream with hot fudge around Thanksgiving, but it's all evened out with good results! SO, I can't complain a BIT.

My next challenge: Getting moving.

I'm not motivated. Not sure why. I lie in my warm bed every morning, knowing I should go workout. Somehow getting up, getting in the warm shower, and going to the warm coffee shop to drink warm coffee is far more appealing than getting into workout clothes and going to the Y.

Even though I KNOW that, if I went to the Y and worked out, I'd be far warmer and just as energetic as going to get coffee. And I could get my coffee after. And I know I feel better, ache less, have more energy, etc., etc., etc. I definitely still notice my left arm/shoulder is weaker than the right--so I need to be lifting weights.

In other news. I'm going to Florida next week. Kind of a self-study thing to force myself to get some things done for my board certification before the end of the year. And I'm going to sit in the sun while I do it. But I'm also going to check out Universal Studios and have a little fun, even if it's by myself.

But, MOST IMPORTANTLY, if the ticket fairies are with us, my mom and her friend and I are GOING TO SEE THE BADGERS IN THE ROSE BOWL. We'll know for sure Sunday. I can't freakin' wait! It's the trip of a lifetime if all works out! Wish us luck!