BACK TO BLOGGING

Hi all! It has been a couple months since my last post. I guess I got caught up with life and blogging fell low on the priority list. Even so, I have wanted to come back to it for a little while now because a lot is going on that I want to share. Here is what you missed . . .

My lovely fiance Sami and I are moving forward with wedding plans and we will be going wedding dress shopping in a couple of weeks!

photo from http://lawmagazine.richmond.edu/

Also, I recently finished up my first semester back at law school after taking a leave of absence. I’m really proud of myself for making it through. I was able to prove to myself that I can get through law school with fibromyalgia and not be in pain all the time. 

photo from www.purebarre.com

I'm also excited to share that I have started a new fitness routine! About eight weeks ago I went with a friend to a pure barre class and was instantly hooked! It is basically a mix of ballet bar technique, yoga, and pilates. Honestly, I was initially intimidated by all of the tiny fit people but I got over it. The first class was difficult but it got easier. Now I am going 3-4 times a week! It is a bit pricey but worth the investment.

photo from www.weightwatchers.com

In addition to a commitment to fitness I have also been focused on my commitment to weight loss. I am still going to Weight Watchers and am chipping away at the scale. Now I am at 182.6 after losing 1.8 pounds this week. I recently signed up for a new weight watchers program that matches you up with a personal coach. I just had my first phone appointment with my coach and am really excited about how this added support with help with my overall weight loss journey.

While I have been a fare weather blogger lately I hope to keep you all updated on my progress and you can also check my weight loss stats on the right hand side of the blog.

If you have any questions or comments please leave them below! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and thanks for reading!

BACK TO SCHOOL

It's not even the 4th of July and I'm already focusing on the upcoming school year. After two years away from school, I'm diving back in! I started law school in the fall of 2011, right out of college. Full of hopes and dreams, I entered my second year...right before my fibromyalgia diagnosis. 

After sinking a full year into law school, which is no easy feat, I had to take time off to cope with my condition. It took me a full two years to find a treatment plan that works for me. As I mentioned in my Fibromyalgia 411 post, I've had some extensive treatment including two rounds of physical therapy. Every fibro person reacts differently to different treatments, so everyone's treatment plan and time frame are unique. 

Now that I've found a healthy plan for myself, I'm ready to get back into law school. It'll be tough roads ahead, especially considering the legal market nowadays. But, I'm getting back in the saddle to pursue what I'm passionate about. Any other lawyers out there with any advice for a returning law student? Or any fibro people who had to leave school? Share your thoughts or advice in the comments below!

-Saralyn