Trying to lose 30lbs...for good!

rabbiter

Hello everyone.

My name is Rachel, I'm 23, 5'8 and hovering horribly close to 14 stone! I've obsessed over my weight since I was 16, but in the past 7 years I've done a typical pattern of gaining and losing loads of weight - so I've never been happy.

I really, really want to gain some control over my weight, and health so I've set myself a goal. I want to lose 42lbs (edit: I managed to confuse stone and lbs!) by the time I graduate next summer. I'm hoping this is a realistic target. I then want to keep it off, but that will be a future bridge to cross!

The current plan is to stick with an 1800 diet and regular exercise - I'm a fan of my bike. I have a lot of adjustments to make to my diet, at the moment I'm struggling to get to 1400 without pizza, mars bars or burgers. And I know in the long term a 1400 calorie diet will backfire for me! I've also got the hurdle of returning to uni, where a world of cheap alcohol and readily available takeaways will tempt me. And I've had a habit of living off chocolate spread sandwiches while at uni - that cannot happen again.

I like to write, so I'm utilising the MFP blogging feature, it's always much easier with other people's support, so please read and comment.

Wish me luck!

rabbiter

Here's my first updated blog entry - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/rabbiter/view/ooops-564285

tjm212003

Hey Rachel!
I'm new to MFP too, I'm 20, in college, and I also struggle to resist take-out food when stressed with exams and papers. Add me if you'd like and we can help each other