I've not faced stress-related things such as studying lately so cannot help you. Of course, when I did, I wasn't on any kind of eating plan and just grabbed snacks, didn't sleep well, and spent countless hours studying and not moving. I'm of no help to you in that regard.

Sounds like you are doing pretty good though not binge eating or falling back into old habits. Maybe you can take more frequent breaks and move a little. Just take a nice walk, listen to pre-recorded study material while you walk? Do not eat while studying ... drink all of your water. Actually get up, move to the dining/kitchen table to eat your meals. Break out of study mode .....

Sometimes when you are facing a challenge such as this, you have to just do what you can. Not stress on losing, just maintaining where you are now. You have already accomplished something tremendous which is a great loss of weight. 25 pounds ... CONGRATULATIONS!!

And, I sincerely wish you luck on the Bar Exam.

First of all congrats on your law degree. I am sure you will do fine on the bar exam. That's a great accomplishment and to be able to diet and prepare is a feat in itself. I am currently in grad school and dieting, and I firmly believe stress is a huge factor. Nightingale had some great advice. As for me.... this is a huge test, with a 50% pass/fail rate. Put ALL your focus on that...however, remember healthy food in, means clearer mind for studying. So I suggest you make use of NS meal bars, quick snacks and anything that is going to make eating stress free. I like to treat myself to a 30 mins treat. I fix a cup of coffee with my favorite sugar and fat free creamer and slowly eat my dessert of the day while watching a meaningless tv show...Big Bang, Mike and Molly...something just wholesome and fun.. It's amazing how that 30 min treat keeps me focused and sane. Just get through these last few days/weeks... have you taken any of the sections yet? I know here in Virginia, they have 2 different sections that are given 2 weeks apart. (a good friend just finished her degree and took her test this spring) here's a word of encouragement...she passed!

You are amazing taking all this on at once!!! You will multitasking for the rest if your life with this career....make yourself get up every morning at a set time, organize your meals water study classes and exercise for the day then! Make a schedule and stick to it....think of your life as a giant to do list like you would when you are getting organized to take on a case....you can do this and we are here for moral support!!!!!

I was in your exact position three years ago. My advice would be focus on studying. I exercised every morning before I began studying/lectures. That calmed my nerves a little a woke me up for the day. After dinner I would walk my dog. I weighed myself every other week because like you I was already a few months into NS and wasn't losing as quickly. That helped me by still seeing small changes. Try to be structured and plan meals, workouts, and exercise with study time. Know that it will be over before you know it. I honestly think NS helped me through bar prep because it is so easy (NS that is). Most of all try to remain calm and positive! Bar prep is a ton of info, a ton of work, and there is no way you can remember it all. Just take it one day at a time. The weight will come off on its on. Good luck to you and keep your eye on the prize!

Hang in there, anony. Keep coming back here with updates.

Take one day at a time....we didn't get this way overnight...life interfered to get us here...at least now we have the right mindset and the tools to be healthy and happy!!!!