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I want to be the image of health that I’ve presented myself as. The go-getter who hits the gym daily, eats the right things, and gets enough sleep. But my reality is far from that because my illness doesn’t allow for it.

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At the beginning of this year, I quickly realized my metabolism was no longer that of a 20-years-old college athlete, but my sweet tooth that could make Willy Wonka cringe still controlled me.

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They’re watching you run.

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These are so fascinating!

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That pretty boy whose body is his business card to get clients? Yeah, chances you won’t be able to look like that.

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“WHAT’S THERE TO THINK ABOUT?”

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If I spot one of these clipboard toters from far enough away I’ll cross the street and walk on the other side. But if it’s too late to cross or turn around without looking suspicious, I’ll pull out my iPhone and fiddle around with it while furrowing my brow, ya know, because I’m so busy.