I'M BACK! Getting back on track - need friends.

sohutto

So I'm back after a looooong quiet spell.

I'm 5'7", 23 years old, and currently weigh 157 pounds. I was horrified to see that number on the scale today.

My lowest weight ever is 135...which I was at less than a year ago. However, I went through a stressful holiday season (I worked for a Christmas company...if you can imagine how much more stressful the holidays can get), went through a breakup, went through some serious family problems, started a new job Thursday, and I move apartments next weekend. Food was just NOT in the picture.

So, my weight crept up on me and now I am determined to get back down to at least 140.

Somehow, workout never fell by the wayside. I workout 5+ times a week, sometimes twice a day. I run every day that I can and I also take several Les Mills workout classes (BodyPump, CoreAttack) along with Yoga and Zumba. If working out was 80% of weight loss, I'd be a stick! But it's not. I know it's food, and I know I eat too much.

So, sorry for my long story, but I am looking for friends to help me lose 17 pounds by my birthday (August 30th). I try to eat as clean as I can, which just doesn't always happen, so I'm going to stick to the calorie counting for now!

Thank you, everyone!

sohutto

I'd also like to mention that I tried Paleo for one month...in January. I can confidently say it was my worst month. I was very skinny, I think, but I binged every Friday night and felt miserable watching my friends eat all the things I wanted. It was also directly after my breakup and I was so emotional. I won't be going back to that for a while.

I think the right diet for me is watching what I eat and doing it in moderation. Cooking clean at home, eating light while out.

Justin1434

My names Justin just saying hi.Signed up the other day. Also looking for friends and trying to lose some weight!