Spring Break and such

So the last few weeks have been pretty crazy. I went to Zions and St George for spring break and had a blast. We hiked for three days and it was great. I decided to not do the diet that week based on the fact that my roommates didn't want me to be grouchy and that I needed some carb and more calories to hike my heart out. It was great to eat real foods but I still didn't have a huge appetite and I didn't gain any weight! yay!

So since returning I have been back on the diet. However, before leaving Dr. Barker and I talked about me switching to the modified diet because I had been getting low blood sugars everyday causing me to be "an angry ravenous badger" and to get blurry vision. So, I am now eating a spoonful of peanut butter every day with lunch and it was helped immensely. I have been feeling so much better and I think I have been a little less snappy. On Saturday I may have over done it however. I went to a 2-hour Zumba class with Tylynn. If you have not tried Zumba I recommend it, it is absolutely fabulous. The funnest workout I have ever had. It was my decision to go on a 2- hour, 10 mile bike ride with Morgan after this that messed me up. I obviously did not have enough carbohydrates to actually do this, I got super low blood sugars and Morgan was genuinely concerned for my safety. I need to remember that just because I feel like I can does not mean my body can handle it. It was just too beautiful of a day to stay inside. The great news is I have lost a total of 16 lbs now with another weigh in on Thursday. The diet is going well though and the foods still taste pretty great. I will try to post more often. :)

Ahhh Samoas

So I was sick yesterday. Let me tell you, being sick on an all protein and veggie diet, not so fun. All I wanted was a piece of toast, the one thing I couldn't have. I am super proud of myself for not giving in to the calling of carbs. I am excited to see how much I have lost on Thursday. I mean Dr. B lost 10 lbs last week. I better do at least half that good right? If I haven't lost after being sick twice and not giving in to carbs I will be slightly bitter.

I looked out the window this afternoon and here comes Sara walking home from work with what in her hands? Oh my order of Girl Scout Cookies from a patient! I now have 3 boxes of Samoas that I can't eat! I had to put them in the storage room far from my sight to keep from devouring them.

In good news however, I got an 88% on my Respiratory and Hemotology test today. Ya thats right, I am kicking nursing school's butt.