BlueAngel
03-30-2003, 11:28 AM
Hello everyone!
I'm a college sophomore, and I've been trying to lose weight for quite a while now. I lost 20 pounds between last summer and the fall semester, and of course, gained some of it back during the winter. Now that it's getting warmer outside and it's much easier to get motivated to lose more, I'd really like to start getting back on track.
Are there any other college students here who'd like to be buddies? Or just anyone, for that matter? I won't discriminate. :)
I'm a college sophomore, and I've been trying to lose weight for quite a while now. I lost 20 pounds between last summer and the fall semester, and of course, gained some of it back during the winter. Now that it's getting warmer outside and it's much easier to get motivated to lose more, I'd really like to start getting back on track.
Are there any other college students here who'd like to be buddies? Or just anyone, for that matter? I won't discriminate. :)
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pixiedust02
03-30-2003, 12:20 PM
College freshman here. I'm on Atkins and I've been on it for a week 1/2. Lost 12 pounds. I want to lose 60 total.
I'll work with you if you'd like :)
I'll work with you if you'd like :)
BlueAngel
03-30-2003, 02:41 PM
Awesome! Congrats on your progress. I have no idea how you could stay on Atkins while in college. That's very admirable. I could never do that with so many people around here eating lots of pizza. :) I personally don't think I would ever really do it anyway. I've never been a big meat eater. Other than chicken or turkey, I always feel kinda gross after I eat a lot of meat. (Sorry for the rambling. I feel like the Energizer Bunny today. *LOL*)
I think I'm going to focus more on eating more fruits, veggies and complex carbs, drinking more water, and working out more. I read somewhere that it is much easier to add behaviors than to stop them. So instead of thinking about how I shouldn't eat Wheat Thins constantly while I'm studying, I'm going to concentrate on eating more healthy food during meals so I won't crave a snack later on. I've found that this makes me feel less deprived.
I just got back from the rec center, and I feel awesome. I spent about an hour doing cardio and about 30 with strength training. I won't get to do that much during the week, but I figured I might as well use my weekends for a little extra time there.
I weighed myself while I was there, and I've gotten up to almost 185 (I'm 5'9)! :eek: That means I've gained at least 20 pounds since January. That makes me so mad at myself!!!
My goal is to get down to 170 by May 2, my birthday. I know that's a little much, but you always lose weight fast in the beginning. After that, I want to be down to at least 150 by August.
This week is going to be hard because I have a physics test, a chemistry quiz, and a term paper due... plus I'm starting a new job. But I just have to keep thinking to myself that working out and eating right shouldn't add to my stress. It should help to relieve it, and really, it should help my performance.
Anyway, I think I'm through rambling for now. Keep up the good work!
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"Live right now and just be yourself. It doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else."
-Jimmy Eat World
[This message has been edited by BlueAngel (edited 03-30-2003).]
I think I'm going to focus more on eating more fruits, veggies and complex carbs, drinking more water, and working out more. I read somewhere that it is much easier to add behaviors than to stop them. So instead of thinking about how I shouldn't eat Wheat Thins constantly while I'm studying, I'm going to concentrate on eating more healthy food during meals so I won't crave a snack later on. I've found that this makes me feel less deprived.
I just got back from the rec center, and I feel awesome. I spent about an hour doing cardio and about 30 with strength training. I won't get to do that much during the week, but I figured I might as well use my weekends for a little extra time there.
I weighed myself while I was there, and I've gotten up to almost 185 (I'm 5'9)! :eek: That means I've gained at least 20 pounds since January. That makes me so mad at myself!!!
My goal is to get down to 170 by May 2, my birthday. I know that's a little much, but you always lose weight fast in the beginning. After that, I want to be down to at least 150 by August.
This week is going to be hard because I have a physics test, a chemistry quiz, and a term paper due... plus I'm starting a new job. But I just have to keep thinking to myself that working out and eating right shouldn't add to my stress. It should help to relieve it, and really, it should help my performance.
Anyway, I think I'm through rambling for now. Keep up the good work!
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"Live right now and just be yourself. It doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else."
-Jimmy Eat World
[This message has been edited by BlueAngel (edited 03-30-2003).]
pixiedust02
03-31-2003, 08:28 PM
Hey hun!
I know what you mean about all the pizza and stuff. Ugh!! My roommate came in today with a huge frozen yogurt with M&M's... I was going to kill her! :)
Props to you on the working out. That's my downfall. I have a nice rec facility that I should really start taking more advantage of. When I bored though, I tend to either read or go online. I need to change that. I'm in Michigan and the weather is freezing; I guess I use that as an excuse to not leave my room. But if you're doing it than I can, too.
I'm at 188 right now, so we're close!! I have similar goals, so this is good. I look in the mirror and don't feel like I look 188, but I definitely feel it. Are you the same way?
Well hey, I'm glad I have a partner in crime :) My name is Melanie, nice meeting you. Keep me posted!
I know what you mean about all the pizza and stuff. Ugh!! My roommate came in today with a huge frozen yogurt with M&M's... I was going to kill her! :)
Props to you on the working out. That's my downfall. I have a nice rec facility that I should really start taking more advantage of. When I bored though, I tend to either read or go online. I need to change that. I'm in Michigan and the weather is freezing; I guess I use that as an excuse to not leave my room. But if you're doing it than I can, too.
I'm at 188 right now, so we're close!! I have similar goals, so this is good. I look in the mirror and don't feel like I look 188, but I definitely feel it. Are you the same way?
Well hey, I'm glad I have a partner in crime :) My name is Melanie, nice meeting you. Keep me posted!
ilimagirl
03-31-2003, 09:19 PM
ill buddy up with you guys, i have the freshman 15 to lose...any ideas for a healthy diet in a campus cafeteria?
pixiedust02
04-01-2003, 09:58 PM
Hey, welcome!
Angelene
04-01-2003, 11:32 PM
Hi guys :wave:
I'm in college too, at least till May when I graduate.
I'm trying to lose about 15 lbs more, I've been doing slim fast since Feb 1 and have had success so far. I work out about 4 times a week at the rec center too, and I go for extra time on Sundays! B/c during the week I usually can only go for an hour at a time.
My downfalls are snacking during studying, Starbucks downtown, the dining hall and unlimited portions...and the fact that I have a kitchen and I love to bake. :-)
No, wait, my biggest downfall is DRINKING ON THE WEEKENDS. I need help with that, all those extra empty bloating pound putting on calories!!
Talk to you soon guys!
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
I'm in college too, at least till May when I graduate.
I'm trying to lose about 15 lbs more, I've been doing slim fast since Feb 1 and have had success so far. I work out about 4 times a week at the rec center too, and I go for extra time on Sundays! B/c during the week I usually can only go for an hour at a time.
My downfalls are snacking during studying, Starbucks downtown, the dining hall and unlimited portions...and the fact that I have a kitchen and I love to bake. :-)
No, wait, my biggest downfall is DRINKING ON THE WEEKENDS. I need help with that, all those extra empty bloating pound putting on calories!!
Talk to you soon guys!
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
pixiedust02
04-02-2003, 12:50 AM
Hi Angelene :)
I know what you mean about the snacking. I actually gave all my snack food away a couple of weeks ago and it has really made a difference... except for the animal crackers and vanilla wafers the roommate has stored in our closet. Agh!
I'm about 17 pounds down now. Yay. I really need to start working out though. Keep in touch!
I know what you mean about the snacking. I actually gave all my snack food away a couple of weeks ago and it has really made a difference... except for the animal crackers and vanilla wafers the roommate has stored in our closet. Agh!
I'm about 17 pounds down now. Yay. I really need to start working out though. Keep in touch!
Angelene
04-03-2003, 03:47 AM
Pixiedust--Good for you, 17 lbs! I think that's great, I hope to get up there soon. I have high hopes and optimism.
Exams. That's all I have to say. Exams ruin a diet.
Goodnight Ladies, and gents if you're here too.
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
Exams. That's all I have to say. Exams ruin a diet.
Goodnight Ladies, and gents if you're here too.
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
pixiedust02
04-08-2003, 10:32 PM
Thanks! Where are you girls!?
Angelene
04-08-2003, 11:42 PM
I'm right here!
I've been doing okay the past few days, but with exams it's been hard to keep my food intake moderate :( Haven't gained, but haven't lost.
Anyway, I hope you all are doing well.
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
I've been doing okay the past few days, but with exams it's been hard to keep my food intake moderate :( Haven't gained, but haven't lost.
Anyway, I hope you all are doing well.
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
gymcha
04-09-2003, 01:00 AM
BlueAngel.... What a great quote! It is so true. Good luck with your challenge. I graduated from college a year and a half ago but I'll still support you.
BlueAngel
04-12-2003, 04:03 PM
Hey guys!
So sorry I haven't been here. My computer decided to crash on me!
I did a horrible job of working out this week. Daylight Savings time is an EVIL thing!!! I've been sooo tired.
I'm so excited that this many people replied to my post. We can do this!!!
Well, I better make this one short. I have a huge paper due this week, and I really need to get started. Have a great day, girls! :)
So sorry I haven't been here. My computer decided to crash on me!
I did a horrible job of working out this week. Daylight Savings time is an EVIL thing!!! I've been sooo tired.
I'm so excited that this many people replied to my post. We can do this!!!
Well, I better make this one short. I have a huge paper due this week, and I really need to get started. Have a great day, girls! :)
dpp1112
04-12-2003, 04:24 PM
hey girls...
i'm graduating this year and returning home to nj and would love to look good for summer. i'm going to vegas and california after graduation and want to lose at least 5 pounds!! i've been really lazy about working out and i love to snack. its very hard to control the snacking away from home. i need all the encouragment i can get. and drinking does not help!
count me in!
diana
i'm graduating this year and returning home to nj and would love to look good for summer. i'm going to vegas and california after graduation and want to lose at least 5 pounds!! i've been really lazy about working out and i love to snack. its very hard to control the snacking away from home. i need all the encouragment i can get. and drinking does not help!
count me in!
diana
kathandty
04-12-2003, 06:23 PM
I don't know why, but I always crave salt and sugar when I study. The Atkins type diet has helped reduce cravings, but I am addicted to sunflower seeds (salted kind in the shells) when I study. And seeing as it is final time, I am trying hard to fight it. Drinking water to try and fill that void, but it is so hard. Especially with a physics and biochem final next week. That also means I can't spare the time to go to the gym, which sucks.
Hang in there!
Hang in there!