my weight

catlab
catlab Posts: 4
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I am a college student, 5'9, 177lbs. The thing is, I do not really eat all that much. Also I do not use actual diet plans. At this age my weight and looks are very important to me. Any suggestions?

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  • guidosgal
    guidosgal Posts: 581 Member
    Hi you want to read the info in the newbie section if we eat to few calories we can loss weight (starvation mode) This is a good site to help you figure it all out. take the time to read and educate yourself on making healthy wise choices. I have only been here about 3 weeks and I am still discoving all kinds of info. :flowerforyou:
  • MOMOFTWO29
    MOMOFTWO29 Posts: 8,276 Member
    Hello and welcome to MFP, the best website ever!!!! You will love it here if you don't already. I love it here. This site is so supportive, motivational, helpful, easy to use, and everyone here is so nice and friendly. I just wanted to wish you much success on your weight loss journey. You can do this!!!!!!! :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile: :flowerforyou: :smile:
  • AMOMONAJOURNEYTOCHANGEHERLIFE
    AMOMONAJOURNEYTOCHANGEHERLIFE Posts: 170 Member
    Hi and welcome. I'm new here too. Good luck with everything. I hope you find the answers you are looking for.
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    Your self confidence should come from within. :flowerforyou:

    That said, I actually lost a lot of weight in college while watching most of my friends gain weight. That upward trend doesn't have to happen if you watch what you eat and drink, and how much of it.

    Come up with some specific goals. Do you want to become more athletic? Lose a certain # of inches? Body recomposition? Maintain your current level of fitness? Just eat healthier? Then form a plan that sets out mini-goals on a timeline.

    College life presents a lot of opportunity to become less healthy--drinking, drugs, and cafeteria food. But on the flipside, you can take advantage of opportunities to get healthier--free gyms, lots of walking on campus with a heavy bookbag, joining clubs/intramural teams, healthy salad bar options. You don't have to give in to the peer pressure to get drunk every weekend. That way you save calories and learn to think for yourself rather than allowing others to influence your decisions. :wink:
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