But She Persevered

Recently, I graduated with my masters. MY MASTERS!!!!

66lbs lighter and one piece of paper heavier!

This is a big deal to me. 3 years ago, I was sitting at my office and watching another great nutritionist leave the clinic. They made the comment of "Don't wait on it, just act. You can go back to school but you have to do it. No one else will do it for you." That evening I started researching schools and programs and by the Fall of 2015, I was enrolled full time in night classes. 3 years, twice a week, no summer vacation...just classes. Not only did I change my focus from nutrition to business, but I graduated with honors, was inducted into honor society, and had a 4.0 GPA. This is a far fetch from my 2.7 undergrad.

Why do I brag about this? Well mainly cause I'm damn proud, but also because it was a moment when I proved to myself that I could do it!

There are so many days when you're going through this journey that you get frustrated and want to give up. Our cultural and social events are centered around food and beverages. There's a reason people gain 5-7lbs between Thanksgiving and New Years.  And each time something happens, someone wants to remind you that you're different even if it's good intentions.

Mom: "I was going to make chicken casserole but know you can't eat it, what can I make for you?"
Me: "Chicken casserole."
Mom: "But you can't have it."
Me: "I'll make it work."

Friend: "I was going to bring a bottle of wine but remembered you can't drink. What should I bring?"
Me: "A bottle of wine."
Friend: "But you can't drink"
Me: "But other people can."

To be fair, I wasn't much of a drinker before the surgery. It's just a better excuse now! 

There were so many times during school that I wanted a break. How nice would it be to not spend my Sunday's at the college with a study group? How nice would it be to not take a summer class? But I  persevered. The same will be with my weight. My goal is 170. That's 150+ lbs of weight loss... It might take longer than I want. It might be quicker than I hoped. But I will continue.

Until next time...I will continue!

Wt: 255