05/26/2026
A very personal post today: This is something that is super hard for me to talk about but I want to share my story so people out there with similar stuggles know they’re not alone. I gained an exponential amount of weight in vet school; an amount that doesn’t even feel like it’s possible. And while I have lost some weight here and there it still hasn’t amounted to the drastic difference between the start and end of school. It’s been 2 years since I graduated and the biggest reason why I haven’t been able to shake this is lack of stability. As a vet you skip lunches, and dinner sometimes because you have to eat when you can. You might be on call, you might be at the clinic 10 days in a row, or up all hours of the night with a patient. I finally feel like I have a stable schedule, enough so that I can start to develop a routine of good habits that will help my health long term. I am determined to get back to a healthier weight, and I really would like to do as much as I can with just a good routine and no medications. So here is my post for anyone struggling with seeing the small steps towards a seemingly insurmountable goal: you got this. Even if you are going slower than the pace you see others go, even if you are getting passed by colleagues. Any step forward is progress. Progress over perfection. 🔥🩺🐎🏔️
