Confidence

Since my last post I am now down 80 pounds. It hasn't been easy to not see the scale drop as quickly as usual. I went on vacation, moved, and went back to school for the semester. It's been hard getting back into the routine of eating well. Convenience is a nice factor, but so unhealthy most of the time.

My health has been pretty good. I have been struggling with low blood pressure, but on Sunday I had extremely high blood pressure. It was strange to see the readings, but I could pinpoint that my eating habits most likely affected how high it was. My eating needs to get under control in order for me to be healthy.

I took some photos of myself the other day. I was shocked at the difference from about a year ago to where I am today. The picture I was comparing to was even 20 pounds lost! I am shocked at what I look like compared to then. I will upload a picture another day.

Confidence is what I wanted to write about. I have more confidence in myself since losing 80 pounds than I ever did before. I am shocked that I can talk to people I once would not have had the courage to speak to. I am surprised that I am less nervous when I meet new people. I will be starting an internship soon. I will meet new teachers, see teacher's I had in school, and be in a new environment. Confidence will help me. I know what I'm doing and I know I will learn along the way.