Showing posts with label personal fibro blog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label personal fibro blog. Show all posts

Saturday, December 27, 2014

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!

Sunday, June 22, 2014

FRIED PICKLES, an intro

Hello! I’m Saralyn and welcome to Fried Pickles! Fried Pickles is a personal blog that follows my ups and downs through life, weight loss, and living with fibromyalgia. Thanks for coming along for the ride!

First, a little bit about me . . . I’m a part-time law student who decided to return to school after spending two years dealing with a medical crisis. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder, in the fall of 2012. I had just finished my first year of law school when my new diagnosis completely derailed my plans. Since that time, I have done a lot of self-discovery, reflection, and healing with the help of my lovely fiancĂ© Sami. In addition to learning how to live with chronic pain, I have started a personal adventure towards health and weight loss. With the help of Weight Watchers and my supportive wife-to-be, I am on a positive path that I hope will resonate with you.

Next, a little bit about FRIED PICKLES . . . Fried Pickles is my outlet in the form of a blog. An avenue for me to share my story, excitement, and struggles as a twenty-something gal trying to make her way in the world. I hope that others living with fibromyalgia, on a weight loss journey, or simply trying to find their path will connect with my story and feel inspired to share theirs. Please read along as I tackle my health, chronic illness, and life’s other adventures. Thanks for stopping by and happy reading!

-Saralyn