College/University OFFICIAL WEIGHT LOSS HELP THREAD

melmiller91

Great idea!! I'm a junior at the University of Akron. It's hard to find time to work, go to school&workout/eat right! I'm trying to work it hard right now since it's break and I'm only working about 3 hours a day (yay for no money!) I'm just nervous for next semester to start up, it's definitely going to be more stressful. Good luck guys

melmiller91

This thread is such a great idea. I just joint MFP about two weeks ago, just in time for finals week - eek!
So far it hasn't been too bad, but i'm wondering if anyone has any calorie-saving ideas for coffee shop studying. I NEED my fancy vanilla latte to get stuff done, but is there anything I can do to save calories other than skim milk?

Also, how do you guys manage to work in workouts during these stressful times? I find my schedule (not only during exams) changes so much due to semester changes and exam periods that I just can't work out a consistent exercise schedule!

McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Year 2 English Major

My exercise schedule during the semester is never constant. I try to keep the same times on the same days of the week. But I have to go day by day to figure out when I'm able to hit the gym, even if it is only 20 minutes.

ansilver

i'm in my junior year... i was always active until i quit cheerleading after my freshman year. i put on my "freshman 15" at the end of sophomore and now i'm working on getting rid of it. Good luck to everyone!!!!

kate216

I def need some help/motivation!! i'm a junior and still struggling with my freshman 15...
feel free to add me anyone who could use motivation too!

Aideehunter

This will be great for next semester! I started mid November, so I'm hoping come next semester I'll be more familiar with mfp. Hopefully I can lose some pounds for graduation

anj391

This thread is such a great idea. I just joint MFP about two weeks ago, just in time for finals week - eek!
So far it hasn't been too bad, but i'm wondering if anyone has any calorie-saving ideas for coffee shop studying. I NEED my fancy vanilla latte to get stuff done, but is there anything I can do to save calories other than skim milk?

Also, how do you guys manage to work in workouts during these stressful times? I find my schedule (not only during exams) changes so much due to semester changes and exam periods that I just can't work out a consistent exercise schedule!

McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Year 2 English Major

My exercise schedule during the semester is never constant. I try to keep the same times on the same days of the week. But I have to go day by day to figure out when I'm able to hit the gym, even if it is only 20 minutes.

You're absolutely right, schedules are hard to keep when in school. I think taking it day by day is awesome advice.

musicmanomar

Since being on the holiday break i've lost 5 pounds. I hope everyone is enjoying your break and going strong!

FabulouslyFitTam

Finally other college students! :-)

I'm in my 4th year at the University of Virginia (wahoowa!) and I'm majoring in Spanish. I've been a member of Weight Watchers since January, but recently joined MFP. Finals DESTROYED me and I took 20 credits this past semester, so I was super stressed.
But, this week was my refocus week and I've gotten back on track with my eating.. so hopefully I can stay motivated. Great to see other college students on here!

Feel free to add me.

-Tamara

rocknrollisbitching

Nicole
The Art Institute of Boston
Fine Arts Junior

I actually didn't get freshman 15, I went to the gym 5 times a week when I first started college. :x Right now I've been going to a cheap gym down the street from me (I don't live on campus anymore, have my own apartment) with my boyfriend. I do cardio for 20-30 minutes then I do weights with him and he helps me do them correctly so that I don't hurt myself. :P

FabulouslyFitTam

BUMP

musicmanomar

I'm doing great so far this semester and it really helps that a lot of my friends in school are also trying to be healthy. That means no "come on just one bite, or it won't hurt you if you pig out today." I'm going to keep pushing! I hope you are all pushing as well!