From the Single Mom's Law School Experience, then "Almost Attorney" to FINALLY an Esquire!: Getting Healthy

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Getting Healthy

One of the things that is universal about college, and ESPECIALLY law school is this: You pack on pounds. Seriously. I put on 20 pounds during my three years at law school and noticed that quite a few of my peers did the same.

Why did we do this? Simple.... We are so busy that making a plan on what to eat, or planning ahead, becomes impossible. The law school has vending machines, a cafe, and a coffee shop --- what more do you need? On top of that, many of us crave sugar and fatty foods when we are under a tremendous amount of stress.

Two weeks ago I said enough. I immediately thought about the foods I was eating and realized that I was going to kill myself if I did not make some changes. I eliminated processed sugar and flour from my diet. As soon as I did this, miraculous things started to happen. Endless energy, no more headaches, and the 7 years of insomnia? Gone.

Strangely enough, eFoods.com contacted me during this time with a link to their website. In the coming days, I am going to review a few of their products. Check out their website for special offers.

I just got my package from them yesterday. I was concerned because their were not ingredient listings on the website, but I am happy to report that there is no processed flour in the ingredients and sugar is far down on the list as well.... so now I just need to make some and review!

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Lots of people ask me: how do you do it? How do you attend law school and raise a child alone? My answer is simply that you prioritize. You approach school as an 8 to 5 job. I take Friday evenings and Saturday's off. Study a bit on Sundays. For me this works. It means not being a part of the "social" things at school, and that time between your classes is in the library studying. But that's okay. You will have different goals then the students who are single with no children.

How do you afford it? Student loans........yes, you heard me. My reasoning is that my earning capacity will double, but likely triple, which means that I can afford to take on the debt to pay for a better future for my daughter and I.

Does you daughter resent you studying? No. Sometimes she gets frustrated, but she really does understand the bigger picture. She is my biggest supporter. I have learned to include her by taking her to class with me when I can, by having her help me study with flash cards, and by taking her to appropriate events at school. In fact, I did an incoming student panel one year, and the administration of the school had her speak as well. We are a team, and that includes this journey.