Waist Line Lies

I am really trying to avoid writing this paper, so I figured I would give a quick blog update on how this week is going! It's Saturday and the boyfriend is at a reptile convention out of town, so I have the house to myself. I.HAVE.THE.HOUSE.TO.MYSELF. Wednesday night I came home and had all these things I was going to do, then this realization hit me and I made turkey hotdogs with cucumbers (my favorite!) and watched American Idol for 2 hours uninterrupted, then made a pillow fort and hogged all the covers. I love my boyfriend, and living together is fun, but sometimes it's nice to have some time alone.

So here I am Saturday. I slept till 11 and then made breakfast burritos and sat down to start my paper. Mid paper writing I fell asleep and took a 3 hour unscheduled nap, then woke up completely unmotivated to finish. I have 2 pages of 8 done. Life of a Grad student.

Tonight is a big party I am super excited to go to, so I have decided to leave the paper be for the day and fix some dinner instead. On tonight's menu is baked tilapia and garden medley vegetables. 4 WW points per serving, here is the recipe:

1 bag garden medley vegetables. Wal-Mart brand
2 filets of tilapia. 6 oz total
1 tbsp. Lawrys seasoned salt
2 tbsp minced garlic

I just sprayed a bread baking pan with butter flavored cooking spray, put down the veggies first, then 2 filets of tilapia, then sprinkled on the seasoned salt and garlic, covered in aluminum foil, and popped in the oven at 400. Cook until the fish flakes apart easily. I don't have a picture since it is still cooking but its delicious, quick and easy and makes enough for 2 people or 2 meals.

I am about to go run and then come back, eat and get ready to go out! This is going to be a bit of a challenge for me since drinking is my biggest downfall to WW, so I am going to order waters and bring my crystal light and tell everyone I put vodka in it. White lies to save my waist line are ok.

I have done really really well since Thursday on tracking. I have tracked everything, worked out, and stayed on point so I am excited to see what Thursdays scale has to say. I have a mental goal of at least 2 lbs, so we shall see!

Go out and enjoy your Saturday night and don't be afraid to lie to your friends about what your drinking! It's good for you.
Emma

Grown Ocean

I am lately having this overwhelming desire to move West. I have no idea why, but I feel like the Rocky Mountains are calling my name.

I just finished my first 12 hours of graduate school, and am about to start the next 6. This is very exciting for many reasons, but mostly because I am just that much closer to becoming a counselor. Sometimes I feel like I already am though which is nice, and I love it when my friends come to me.

The next step then combining these two statements is clearly to move West and start my second Masters. :) Isn't this what I am telling myself? I do think so.

I have started looking at second masters programs for nutrition across the country. I have no idea why for this one I want to leave Tennessee as opposed to stay because the option to stay is there as well. I just feel like this life is bigger than me and I need to get out there and figure it all out. So here I am again. Looking and dreaming for the future, trying to make a plan and trying to figure out what God's plan is for me as well.

What's your dream?

Much Love,
  Emma

Wake Up

Yes, it has been almost a year... I know I majorly suck. I will try and make it up, promise!!

2011 Updates:

• I moved! Ok I am still in Nashville, but I found out in March that the house I was living in was being torn down and I had to go, so I found the most adorable place in the 12 south district of Nashvegas and I love it!!
• I am still at Vanderbilt working and most recently received a promotion making me a program assistant... we will see what comes of this!
• I not only was accepted into Graduate School- GO ME!- But I am now starting my 3rd semester this Fall! I am at Lipscomb University working towards my Masters of Science in professional counseling!
• I am also working as a Independent Team Beachbody Coach, so I help people reach their fitness and nutrition goals! I LOVE it, it really is a blast! 
• Related to the above, I have also lost a significant amount of weight... how much? I have no idea cause I am terrified of the scale! But I am down a few clothes sizes and last time I check (June 24) I was down 16 lbs. Running, Shakeology, and Insanity... not to mention I have successfully cut out wheat products
• David and I are hitting 4.5 years on September 4th! I can't believe it!
• David turned 30, and he handled it like a champ :)
• I'll be 25 this year... crazy
• I have made lots of new friends at work, and am feeling more secure in my place here in this town
• I am going to be better about blogging... promise
• I am now addicted to Pinterest.com if your not on it, then go now. Stop reading this and GO!

I will be re-designing this blog over this weekend, and even got a brand new fancy phone so below you will find some pictures of my new place! :)

I have a couch in my room! love it!

New bed :) 

I love my double closet and glass panel door to my room

I found this dresser and fixed it up, and put the new knobs on myself! Much Better

Love and Peace,

  Emma