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Hey collegiettes™!
Do you remember in Legally Blonde when Elle Woods said “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy”? Well, she’s right!
Ever since I learned I’m so close to reaching the first milestone in my weight loss by being only 4 lbs. away from losing the freshman 15 thanks to the Jump Start Diet! 
This feeling of euphoria isn’t something I made up in my head to go on an online shopping spree either! Research shows that cardio gives you a feeling of euphoria.
At a study conducted at the University of Georgia, anger-inducing images where shows to subjects before and after cardio. When shown after cardio, they felt less angry than when they before their workout!
I’m feeling lighter and loving it. I can feel my waist slowly shrinking away and it uh-mazing. In fact, this light feeling has even inspired me to go a little lighter… in the hair color department. So excited! The first and last time I colored my hair was spring break 2009. Whoa! 
It just came to mind when glancing at the most recent issue of SELF magazine with cover girl Kim Kardashian who even lightened her locks once upon a time. Check out it and be sure you take advantage of their new subscription deal– $8 for a year’s worth of issues.
Also, don’t forget that I‘m gifting a TWO YEAR SUBSCRIPTION to one lucky reader! Visit this blog post, and enter there. (Note: This giveaway is not officially affiliated in any way with Her Campus or SELF magazine.)
What helps you feel great and inspire you? Exercise? Eating healthy? Tell me! Leave a comment below, email me at allylopez@hercampus.com or Tweet me (@allylopez).
If you’d like to join me in my healthy, happy weight loss (and please do), go register for the Jump Start Diet on SELF.com and be sure to use the SELF logs to keep track of your daily workout and meals, which is an awesome way to keep track of your calorie intake and how much you’re burning off!
Also, don’t forget to take advantage of their SELF‘ new subscription deal– $8 for a year’s worth of issues. Perfect for the collegiette™ budget!
Have a great weekend collegiettes™!
Love, Ally
To follow Ally’s journey on the Jump Start Diet, check out her out on Twitter (@allylopez), and while you’re at it, follow the latest news from SELF (@SELFmagazine) and Her Campus (@HerCampus)!