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 Tell me that ya love me more... Great song.

Week 4

Well I feel great. Also people genuinely notice a difference in my body which feels too soon to see a difference buuuuut 

I am on 2000 mg of Metformin a day. That is a lot. and It was rapid. It  like, helps my body bypass the important bits so I don't absorb so much sugar. It also boosts energy, suppresses hunger, and works at a weight loss agent. 

I have upgraded to Zumba from my walks. I still enjoy my walks from time to time, don't get me wrong. Give me some sand and my headphones and I am in my happy place. That being said, I found a YouTube channel that's perfect for me and it's super fun to see me improve day by day. Plus, they have a pretty rocking song selection. Sia, Galantis, some 90s and more. 

So those two factors plus my changed eating habits... It makes sense! Wooo look at me go!

In terms of moods, I can feel it improving day by day but damn I feel like my spirit animal's dark side is definitely Gollum from Lord of the rings. Oh girl she gets rageful. And I can't even have a snickers, because I'm not myself when I'm hungry! (Lol hope y'all got the reference) But honestly most of the time I'm no longer hungry between meals. And I eat greaaaaat meals. Mmm. 

A final unrelated note of the week: a special shout out to a friend that I had a chance to catch up with this week. It was lovely, and I miss you dearly. And a reminder to all: reaching out to the ones you miss does not make you a burden. Or annoying. Or anything remotely negative at all. Sometimes people get swept up in life and it doesn't mean they don't think of you often... Life just, gets busier with age! So if you miss someone, I encourage you to reach out and make the first move. If they don't reciprocate, Change the course of your energy to something positive. People care about you, more than you may ever know or realize, remember that!

Love

Sam 

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