Perhaps I should change the name of this blog to 50n60 ... because after 60 weeks I DID IT!!!
That's right, Ladies (and Gentleman), when I stepped on the scale this morning it gave me one of the happiest sights of my life.
You know what this means, right? I'M "HEALTHY"!!!!
When I have more time, I'll write a wonderful recap blog (that will be after I finish the 20-page paper that is staring me down as I write even this little shorty - the paper is due tomorrow). Suffice it to say, I learned a lot about myself.
The career services dean commented on my weight loss a couple of weeks ago: “You aren't supposed to lose weight. You're in law school!” Then he sincerely congratulated me (he happens to lead the running club for the law school).
He's right, of course, law school is supposed to be your main concern when you're, you know, in law school. But I saw what the lifestyle was doing to those around me (everyone had gained weight in just 2 months of classes!) and I didn't want to risk it. So, I decided to add healthy living to the list of new skills I was learning and I'm happy to say that I've gotten pretty good at it. Now that I've reached one major goal in my life, it's time to look to another: Maintenance. Gulp.
He's right, of course, law school is supposed to be your main concern when you're, you know, in law school. But I saw what the lifestyle was doing to those around me (everyone had gained weight in just 2 months of classes!) and I didn't want to risk it. So, I decided to add healthy living to the list of new skills I was learning and I'm happy to say that I've gotten pretty good at it. Now that I've reached one major goal in my life, it's time to look to another: Maintenance. Gulp.
But first, I have to finish this darn 20-page paper!!!
Congratulations! You look amazing! You have worked so hard to get where you are and I am so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! We'll be here through the maintenance part also, especially as we catch up 1lb a week ;)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! I actually started my life style change two months ago while searching for tips I ran across your blog. I read it from begining to end last week and let me tell you it has been a great encouragement. I have lost 22 pounds but I have atleast 50 more to go. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the encouragement and congratulations. I couldn't have done it without you here to motivate me. And Jen, I will totally need help for the maintenance and for the goals I have from this place forward!
ReplyDeleteDanielle, welcome to our world. Congratulations on your success so far. I'm sure you will reach your goal before you know it. And since you read everything I've written (sorry for so many of them lol), I'm sure you know I advocate slow, steady weight loss. :-)