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First Day of the Journey!

belltrac
belltrac Posts: 3
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hey everyone, I'm a 22 year old college student at Michigan State. I know the freshman 15 is a myth for most, however, for me it became the freshman/sophomore/junior 50lbs! It's time to turn my life around and get back on track, I could really use some help doing it!! It would be awesome if some of you could help me reach my goal =D Feel free to add me for reciprocated support!

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  • tabithap07
    tabithap07 Posts: 39 Member
    Hi!! I am also a 23 year old college student, college can be a hard place to try to be healthy but it is possible! you can do it! i will send a FR so we can keep each other on track!
  • Apazman
    Apazman Posts: 494 Member
    here are a few tips that I found to work for me:
    1. Make MFP your home page
    2. Log in EVERYDAY, read the message boards... post.. Keep your mind actively thinking about it.
    3. Don't try to change too much at once, Implement 1 change every week or so. Little tweeks over time seem to work best or at least better than butt load of change all at once
    4. Always be honest. We al fall on our way to the top, be honest, no one is judging you here... we all support eachother
    5. Keep trying new things until you find what works for you (It took me a while to find my plan and it works great for me but I wouldn't push it on anyone else)
    6. Its easier to lift weights than the burdens of carrying weight.
    7. take it one day at a time.
    8. Have a cheat day or meal, where you eat what you want
    9. Try to talk to yourself as if you are talking to your child or loved one. Often times the thing we need most is to be a better friend to ourselves.
    10. Smile. :)
    I don't wish people good luck, I never had it and don't need it! Luck doesn't get you through this... hard work does!
    :)
  • bhawk82
    bhawk82 Posts: 24 Member
    I could use more support too. Support me, and I'll support you! :)
  • MonicaFlachman
    MonicaFlachman Posts: 64
    Hey there, I am so happy for you to start this journey!!! Feel free to add me as a friend :)
  • stacey1981
    stacey1981 Posts: 39 Member
    Happy for you! Add me if you want.:)
  • georgie181
    georgie181 Posts: 68
    work hard and don't beat yourself up if you go wrong now and again, don't give up because of the mistakes MOST of us make, you can do it! just keep going! :D
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