Hello from the midwest

AutumnSkye10

Hi everyone,
This is my first day on the website and so far I think it's great. I just hope I can keep with it. I find that I am more motivated to work out and lose weight when I have fitness buddies. So I'm hoping some of you can help me out there.
A little about myself:

I am 24 and my most recent motivating moment was when I went to the doctor and the scale hit 177. I am only 5'2" and I don't like that number at all. I've tried multiple times, and I usually end up sick (poor immune system) and once I'm better I've lost my motivation and groove I had been in.

My other issue with success it seems is that I don't have a lot of time to set aside for exercise or making healthy foods. Currently I am working part time, going to school full time, and planning a wedding. Meals are sort of what's closest when I feel like I'm starving. So I know its not healthy at all.

I think it's obvious that my biggest motivation is to lose weight by my wedding. I already have a dress and I need to be able to fit into it and feel like I look beautiful while wearing it. Ideally I'd like to lose between 40 and 50 lbs before May 2013.

Any tips are welcome.

Jen

ryansgram

Welcome to MFP. You can add me as a friend if you like. Stay with us every day and you will be a beautiful bride next year. Although your pic is beautiful already. Good Luck to you

cel32402

welcome! feel free to add me if you like. i'm currently trying to juggle getting healthy with a full-time student schedule and part-time job that is quickly becoming a full-time job I think you can definitely reach your goal by next May!

nickyeatrunread

Hey from Ohio! I'm also a full-time student just trying to work in weight-loss with all my school work! I'm hoping to lose the rest of this weight pre-engagement ideally, so I won't have to stress about it anymore. Feel free to add me!

AutumnSkye10

Welcome to MFP. You can add me as a friend if you like. Stay with us every day and you will be a beautiful bride next year. Although your pic is beautiful already. Good Luck to you

Thank you. I will admit that is a very old picture of me... o.O

AutumnSkye10

Hey from Ohio! I'm also a full-time student just trying to work in weight-loss with all my school work! I'm hoping to lose the rest of this weight pre-engagement ideally, so I won't have to stress about it anymore. Feel free to add me!

Thank you! Request sent.

AutumnSkye10

welcome! feel free to add me if you like. i'm currently trying to juggle getting healthy with a full-time student schedule and part-time job that is quickly becoming a full-time job I think you can definitely reach your goal by next May!

Thank you! Its great to see someone else pretty much in the same boat as me! Request sent.

kittymoney

You can add for a buddy from the midwest as well

earnjr8fan

I am also from the Midwest. I joined the site some time back, but I have just started using it regularly this week. I am also tired of seeing the high numbers on the scale. It is hard for me to find time to workout since I teach and have 2 children. I also drive to work 35 miles one way. I have begun walking during my lunch break to help get myself motivated. I am also trying really hard to eat healthier and take smaller portions. I wish you the best of luck.