u/ImpossibleOwl9558

I'm starting to put together my Patent Bar study plan and still undecided about paying for full prep course. part of me thinks having everything organized in one place would make things easier, but another part of me would rather build my own routine around the MPEP and practice questions. for people who passed without taking a paid resource, what did your actual study routine look like?

I'm especially interested in how you organized your week, what you used for practice questions, and what you wish you'd known before starting.

It's been about four months since I last posted here. Back then I was down a little over 21 lbs. Since then I have lost another 6½ lbs

If I'm being honest, I expected that number to be higher by now. there were stretches where the scale barely moved, and few times I caught myself wondering if I was doing something wrong. Looking back, I think I was just expecting the early pace to continue. The funny part is that my day-to-day routine hasn't changed much. I'm still making better choices more often than not, and when I have an off day, I don't let it turn into an off week anymore.

Four months ago I would have been disappointed by another 6½ lbs. Now I look at it differently. I'm still moving in the right direction, and for the first time in a long time, that feels more important than how fast it's happening.

A couple months ago i was focused mostly on quick daily results and honestly feeling discouraged because nothing seemed dramatic day to day. now looking back, the biggest thing that changed for me wasn’t some perfect diet or insane workout routine. it was just finally staying consistent longer than i usually do. Still nowhere near where i want to be, but simple things are starting feel different now. moving around is easier, i don’t feel exhausted all the time, and mentally it feels less hopeless than before.

Strange realizing how much progress can happen quietly when you stop restarting every week.