And now, for the post (I hope!) you've all been waiting for!
Let's talk about my chag! If you've been following along, you will know that over chag, I participated in the PCOS Diva jumpstart week. I have to admit I was skeptical. I assumed all I would gain would be some supplements I could take and some new recipes to add to my list of things I could eat.
As I started the week that Monday, I often felt like it couldn't work. I thought I was eating too much (which I was, but only a bit so I scaled back a tad) and would probably not lose weight. Not only did I lose a little weight, but I gained a whole new perspective. The focus of the week was not just on food, but on the whole body experience. By the end of the week I had lost a bit of weight (I didn't follow the food plan 100% because of kashrut, kiddush, and hamotzi) and even though I could not participate in everything as much as I would have liked (again, because it was chag and I couldn't go online) I really felt a change. I was calmer, more collected.
For instance, over chag we had a potluck at our house. I made challah. I prepared a double recipe but only put in one recipe's worth of yeast! Yikes! Then, I was baking something on chag for the potluck with my oven set to shabbat mode. I had (or so I thought) set my oven down to 175 degrees F before chag. So when I raised the temp to 350, it was actually over 500! It burnt what I was making and I did not have time to make another. Usually, this would trigger an emotional melt down. I would put up a calm face for the guests, but be miserable and a mess. I was calm and collected for real! That gave me such a boost, I felt even better about myself for taking everything in stride. It is such a good feeling to feel in control.
After reflecting from the week and trying to ingrain all the lessons learned, I realized that there are several aspects of my life I need to work on. One glaring one is my career. It is not fulfilling and there is almost no potential for me in my current job. Then I realized, it is staring me in the face! I have always had a passion for health and helping people. I had decided during college not to go into medical school. As I learn and research more about my health and the health of my family, I know the health field is where I need to go. So, I have decided to go to school to become a certified health coach! I know that the orthodox community is a community of bright, educated people. But sifting through everything and finding the time to plan and make good decisions is so challenging. Kiddush is so temping, and often lacking in healthy choices for nosh and drink (no water?? or even juice! why??). Chag is so crazy that often you have to whip together what is easy. I want to help you and your families live healthier, whole, and more fulfilling lives. I could not imagine a career more fulfilling for me.
By February, I will have certification to begin seeing clients at an introductory low rate. I will take on a limited number of clients as I transition from my current job, and build my practice from there. I hope to reach orthodox Jews throughout the globe and create a ripple effect in their communities to create a healthier, happier family unit.
I am excited and so relieved to have made this life choice. As expected, some family members were very supportive, others were skeptical, and still others I haven't really told yet... wish me luck in my new adventure!
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