Mind of Migg

This is more of a personal post, but I’d also like to rave some more about a great iPhone application.  Two positives things happened this week.  I’ve been running around like crazy the last few weeks getting ready for the wedding, but I’ve also been trying to be very active with my writing and reading.  It’s a prime weight gain period, but this time, things were different.

Usually when I’m this busy, my good eating habits get thrown out the window and I have no time to go to the gym.  This time though, I’ve been making a concerted effort to eat better and exercise.  I found an iPhone app, called “Lose It!” that helps track calories, nutrients, and exercise.  I have been using it regularly for about six weeks and in that time; I’ve lost 12 pounds.  I am about to reach my first goal, breaking 200 pounds for the first time in at least 5 years, and I’m very excited about it.

The great thing is, this app has really made a difference.  I’ll think twice before eating a huge meal out, or grabbing an extra snack at the end of the night.  It’s also rewarding to see the progress and the green on the graph when I stay under budget.  I may not have the time to get to the gym lately, but I’ve done yoga pretty regularly and actively walk a lot more than I used to.  I park in one of the furthest lot from my UCLA classes on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and have a good ten minute walk to and from class.  I love using the app and am going to continue using it until I reach my goal weight (I’ve got a long way to go).

The second exciting thing that’s happened this week is that we found a new apartment.  Not a new apartment complex, just a new apartment.  It started off as a joke when the people in the two bedroom down the way from us moved out.  The more we considered it, the more we realized it made a lot of sense.  We knew we really wanted a two bedroom to have an office and some extra space.  We also knew that with me not bringing in income and Violet being a student, we couldn’t afford a new place and no manager would approve us when they ran our credit.  This worked out perfectly because they knew us and had no problem letting us sign a new lease on the new bedroom for only a small amount more than we are currently paying.

So now we’re moving all our things two doors over.  In the span of about two days we finalized everything and are moving into the new place right before our wedding.  It’s crazy.  On the plus side, it’s exciting have a new, bigger place.  It’s great not having to back and carry things over since it’s so close.  On the downside, we still have to move our larger furniture items and it’s already added to the loads of stress we have in this final week.  We think it will be so worth it in the end though.  We can’t wait.  Losing weight, getting a new place: so far, so good.