I had my post-op on Monday, and while I understand it’s purpose, we probably didn’t need the appointment. I was there for 5 minutes - she checked my incision sites and asked how I was feeling. Fucking excellent. Happier than I realized I would be. Relieved. Awesome, all done. I’ll see you for your annual… Continue reading Post-Op + Insurance update
Tag: Public Health
I just feel really happy
Going into my surgery, I was feeling overwhelmed. It was the first time in months that I had nothing distracting me and I was focusing on just me. I never questioned myself or my surgery, but everything I have been feeling for the past few months from school, work and life hit me - hard.… Continue reading I just feel really happy
The deposit could be worse
It’s been a long week, but also, it’s only been a few days. My perception of time is just nonexistent and I can’t even blame the pandemic anymore. I got an update about the deposit for the salpingectomy. It's not going to be $1,500, but instead it's $1,124.19 based on my current benefits with my… Continue reading The deposit could be worse
Wellness Refocused Education: Introduction to Health Coaching + Importance of Overlapping Psychological Models
There are many psychological models and theories that are utilized in health coaching. It's because of the psychology used in health coaching that I know there can be a lot of gray - not just as a coach, but also from the client perspective too. I'm not a therapist and there are limitations to how… Continue reading Wellness Refocused Education: Introduction to Health Coaching + Importance of Overlapping Psychological Models
Budgeted Eats Recipe: Shakshuka
A couple of years ago I had brunch with a friend on Newbury Street. I'm a big proponent of trying new things when dining out because the hope is that the chef knows the perfect preparation and that it's something I can try to recreate on my own. I tried Shakshuka, also spelled shakshouka at… Continue reading Budgeted Eats Recipe: Shakshuka
New Blog Series: Budgeted Eats
When we talk about healthy lifestyles we sometimes forget that there are aspects that are a luxury, while some things may be argued for as an investment, other things may also be described as a luxury. For me a gym membership is an investment, but having one is a luxury for others. When it comes… Continue reading New Blog Series: Budgeted Eats
Day 286, Quote 34: Update “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
I’m going to talk to you like a long, lost friend - I guess that’s the easiest way to go about this. So it’s been 14 days and before that it was 501 day. I was finishing up my first spring semester of my degree. I had signed up for three summer classes - anatomy… Continue reading Day 286, Quote 34: Update “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Day 218, Quote 23: “If you believe in something, believe it firmly.”
"If you believe in something, believe it firmly." - Argo You know what's weird - photos. I have no issue with candid photos at parties, I have no issues with photos in the gym and I had no issues with my photo being taken on stage, but having JP take my photo for the workbook… Continue reading Day 218, Quote 23: “If you believe in something, believe it firmly.”
This Above All: Pull Happiness From Everywhere
This week my manager and I were talking about my weightloss journey. He's bulking and I'm cutting again. There's also another employee who's cutting for figure. We work at a supplement store so I assumed it would be common practice for the employees to be this way. I showed him a transformation photo. Actually, I… Continue reading This Above All: Pull Happiness From Everywhere