ME Time - Mindful Educator

I have gone though a year long transformation to surpass my original goal when I started this heath journey. My main goal was to get down to 180 pounds. In October of 2023, being 248 pounds and 5 feet 6 inches, my body mass index was 40, which was considered Extremely Obese. The health implications of being extremely obese are extraordinary harmful. There is a higher statistical outcome of having type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, breast & colon cancer, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, gallbladder disease, liver disease and increased hormonal issues when going through perimenopause. I was feeling the affects of these health issues already. I was borderline diabetic with my A1C level being 5.9 (a normal A1C level is lower than 5.7), I have a history of breast and colon cancer in my family, I was experiencing sleep apnea, I was having gallbladder pains and my hormones were all wacky. I felt horrible almost every day and didn't know how to m...

  Fall is the perfect time to reflect on areas in your life that are benefiting you or holding your back. As the trees drop their leaves and prepare themselves for cold and hibernation, I prepare myself for the changes and challenges in my life. Forgiveness is the biggest area that I am constantly trying to achieve during my meditations and in all aspects of my life.  Recently, my mother and I had a laps in communication due to an incident that happened during my daughters volleyball game. I am not a person that yells or even cheers loudly during my children's sporting events. I will clap, say great job after a good play and give my children positive encouragement before and after their games. My daughter has specifically told me that it distracts her and that she doesn't like the outward yells or cheers directed towards her, so I respect her wishes and keep any acknowledgement calm and quiet. My daughter has shared this my husband and all other family members, regarding her w...