A Master of Business Administration

Today I am officially a Graduate Student! I was a little apprehensive that adding something else into my life that needs dedicated time and focus would send me over the edge. After looking at the course schedule and not having to fill out loan applications I feel soooo much better about it. My first class is April 10th. Economic Systems sounds pretty enthralling...

The good news is that I'll have access to their gym too! I am looking forward to making some use of that or at least having it as an option. The class is also on a Thursday night so it won't conflict with my Zumba schedule.

I am 80 days away from my one year anniversary of TWTC. I have lost 25lbs and feel like, as a general disposition, I am happier than I have ever been. I have another 30lbs but I feel like I have accomplished a lot in the last 285 days.

My goal for the next 80 is to workout more often and eat more salads and less bread. When I started this journey I thought there was some sort of magic or science to losing weight but really it is pretty simple. More Exercise and veggies, and less sugar and bread. I think this is my personal magical formula. The hard part isn't finding what to do it is being motivated to do it. I think I've made some gains there too because my routines for food and exercise have vastly improved from a year ago.

All this progress has made me really want to go shopping for some new clothes. I can't wait for the June trip and I know that waiting and going shopping before the trip is the best thing to do. I know I'll enjoy it more and it will keep me motivated to get there.

I feel like I am coming into the person I've always wanted to be and I'm so glad I decided to keep a blog. Writing is so therapeutic for me. The times when I whine and gripe about not having enough time I am conveniently forgetting that this shouldn't feel like work. I shouldn't feel like I am going to disappoint or fail if I don't post. I should feel like it is the part of my day where I get to take a few minutes for my health.  I think from this point forward I need to remind myself of that.

<3 Katie
Day 285
187lbs
Looking forward to June!!!

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