V is for Victorious…
Did you know that we automatically put our arms above our head, in a V-like position, when we feel victorious? It isn’t a learned response either but is hardwired and thought to be evolutionary. I can attest to it because two weeks ago, when I found out I'd passed the boards, my arms went into that high V. Yes, I said it... two weeks ago! The problem is that they remained there. My arms grew tired and my shoulders ached but I hardly noticed because I was just too excited to lower them. Until yesterday, when my husband (my biggest supporter) told me that he just couldn't live with Rocky Balboa anymore and needed his wife back. So, I took one last victory lap around the house and then lowered my arms.
Yes, gang it's official. I'm a Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and a Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. Lifestyle Medicine is an emerging and quickly growing field of medicine devoted to treating, reversing and preventing chronic disease using evidence-based, lifestyle behaviors, as a first-treatment option. These behaviors include a whole food, plant-based diet, exercise, stress reduction, positive psychology, amongst others. I’ve always said that nature is smart so, using food as medicine, exercise as medicine, positive psychology as medicine is right up my alley. I love it. I’m excited to be a part of it and thrilled to be recognized by this professional society. And, I can't wait to teach you all about it.
Stay tuned.
xo Kathryn