Hello and cheers to the birth of my blogging world. Today is a big day for me, as today will be one of the first days that I can look back at in years and know exactly what I did on this day because I blogged about it.
I have exactly ten days until my MCAT (Medical College Admission Test), which is really one of the scariest tests ever. It includes chemistry, physics, organic chemistry, biology, and verbal reasoning. For people who can understand concepts, but suck at taking standardized tests, this is the day that we would rather be sleeping through. Hours can go by that I haven’t gotten up from my chair and even days can pass where I haven’t breathed fresh air and basked in the summer sunlight. Being a Southern California native, that means there’s something seriously wrong. However, there is a bright side (no pun intended) to taking the MCAT: its passing. Once it’s over, it’s gone for good and life is normal again.
Today is not only special because I began blogging; it is also special because I am starting my weight loss journey right this second. Exactly two years ago from today, I was in size 2 jeans and now I (think) I am a size 8. Only two pairs of jeans actually fit me, so I spend a lot of time in tights and yoga pants. Jeans, bras, shirts, boots… trust me, everything is an issue. This MUST change… like ASAP. Diet, exercise, I am willing to do whatever it takes. I have been a vegetarian all my life; however, my body doesn’t look like it. Looks like I need to go HAM on that vegan lifestyle. I need to prove to myself that I can do this and that I can be proud of myself.
With that in mind, I just finished drinking an 18 oz. bottle of water with chia seeds (yes, chia pet seeds) while typing this blog! For those of you who don’t know, chia seeds can help you lose weight because when they are in water, they expand into a jelly substance making you feel fuller. In each liter of water, you have to put 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and let it sit for 20 minutes before you drink it. They are expensive (the bag below was $5), but I’ve heard that they’re worth it, so I’m giving it a shot! And just as a side note, I have stopped drinking out of plastic containers. There’s a lot of speculation about the toxins in plastic causing cancer, so there’s no harm in switching over to class, corning, and ceramic. It’s better for the environment, as well.
Now that I’ve gotten a good break and a share of procrastination, I’m gonna go back to studying about ketones and carboxylic acids. Until then, so long.
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