Can it really be Sunday already? What happened to the week? This update was supposed to happen on Wednesday, but one thing led to another, and here we are. I guess it’s appropriate that today is Palm Sunday.
This past week was a “fake it ’till you make it” sort of week. What I mean by that is, I wasn’t really “feeling it” last week, but I went through the motions anyway. I whipped up my smoothies, packed my lunches, planned my dinners. I went on walks with Sofi, went to the gym, and followed a few DVDs at home. Nothing necessarily inspired, but I still got it done. And some weeks, that’s really all I can ask of myself. It helps me stay consistent, which I know is the biggest problem I have. So, could I have had a better week? Sure. But am I proud of what I DID do? Absolutely!
Wednesday evening I attended a health education class called Managing Your Weight offered by Kaiser. It was a prerequisite to the series I was planning on attending, the Healthy Weight Program. Long story short, I’m really glad I attended the class because it let me know that the Healthy Weight Program wasn’t going to be something that I needed. So I saved myself $75 and 10 weeks. The program has different topics each week – nutrition, motivation, exercise, etc. but I feel like I could lead the class on any of those topics. Kaiser did give a list of lots of other resources that they offer, and I do think I’m going to take advantage of a few of them, including the online version of the Healthy Weight Program, which is free. That way, I can get the information, but I don’t have to be anywhere at any certain time.
They also offer a support group/class for eating disorders, binge disorders specifically, and but after I thought about it, I decided that my time would be better served meeting with a therapist one-on-one about those same issues, among others. That way, I can be really open and honest, and the focus of the entire session will be on me, so hopefully the breakthroughs will come sooner and a course of action can be recommended more accurately.
I’ve also decided that these next 14 weeks are going to be a big push for me to qualify for the surgery. My birthday is July 2nd, 14 weeks away, and what better gift could I give to myself that to reach this goal that’s nearing two years in the making? So from now on, I’ll be giving Sunday updates/weekend wrap-ups on my progress called Birthday Gift Goal Updates.
Bella on the Beach 
Its great that you were able to attend that meeting and find out you didn’t need that additional program! I think you’re smart to do the one on one thing, but you may want to try a few group classes too. Just because it’s nice sometimes to see others that are in the same boat and can relate. A therapist might know what to do but maybe can’t relate as well.
I love your birthday goal plan! I look forward to following along with you! You should be so extremely proud that you did what needed to be done last week, even if you weren’t feeling it!
You know, you’re right about that group aspect. Maybe I can look into doing both.
I love how you pick goals appropriate to holidays/birthdays/etc.! I also think you are going to be glad to see a therapist. Having done it myself, it really was one of the best tools and gifts I could give myself – having someone who is not emotionally involved in my junk and who is trained to help you walk through your issues, spot different problems, etc. is really helpful. So I hope you have as valuable an experience with it as I did!
Thanks so much! I still need to find a bit of time to call and set up the appointment, but I’m looking forward to working on the issues.