21 y/o, 60 lbs to lose need motivation

riouxha

Okay, so today was my epiphany. I've gained more weight, I'm at my highest ever. Was getting super depressed, and hating myself. I was unable to go to the gym due to a heart murmur investigation, and a recurring back injury, but I've resolved both but now I'm going to get back on track! to the gym today, and healthy eating from now on. I graduate in april and I plan on being a new me! Friends, please kick my *kitten* into gear! I'm 5'6 and 215 lbs today, and I want to get to my first goal of 160. I want to see how far I can get by april, which is when I graduate from university and i need friends with similar goals and stats.

Jayneopopsidoodle

You are such a beautiful girl and you look great already. Good luck on your journey, add me as a friend,,,,I'll send the request and we'll get you to goal in no time slow and steady wins the race x

justicekenny

congrats on resolving those issues ... good luck on your journey ... remember, no self-negative talk .. lets get it done!

AdrienneFarmer

I totally understand how you feel! I am right there with you! Im at my largest and at the end of the rope i need to make a change and decided to do it today too. ive gained over 50lbs this last year. Im 21 college happened and i got married young .

Girl you can do it!

I'll motivate you if you help keep me motivated.
just think beach weather & bikinis haha

riouxha

you've got it, we'll keep eachother accountable!

CindyMarie_

I'm 21 and I started about 6 months ago because I was also my heaviest ever and I couldn't stand to even look myself in the mirror anymore. In my journey I've learned a lot about nutrition, health and exercise and each day I learn some more. The important thing to remember is that lasting results take time. Add me, we'll motivate each other.

ash8184

When I was 21, I weighed 383lbs and am down to 180, so I know you can do this! Hang in there and with every lb you lose, you'll gain a ton of confidence! Eat clean & exercise (as much as you can), and you'll be well on your way!

Siekobilly

Welcome! Starting the journey to healthier living is awesome. Doing it now will help you in the long run.

KristenRidl

Hello!! I started my weight loss journey exactly 4 weeks ago today. I am in the same boat as you: 5'6'', 225 pounds. My goal is also 160 pounds. Currently, I am doing Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred DVD, and I am kind of obsessed with it. Each workout is around 25-30 minutes in length, and there are three workouts in total (each getting progressively harder). My first challenge was to complete 30 days of the Shred in a row. I completed day 28 this morning! So far, I have lost 20 inches and almost 10 pounds. I would recommend it to anyone. You can do it!!!

aimiee88

Hey im 24, and also looking to lose about 50lbs!
I joined this site today to also find some motivational friends that can support me, and I can do the same in return!
I have been stuggling for while with the weight loss and hoping the forums and friends will help me with my journey, so far its really got me motivated already, and I cant wait to start !

riouxha

I should clarify I'm not new to MFP, but new to doing it full-fledged and commited.

Gemmax0902

Hello!! I started my weight loss journey exactly 4 weeks ago today. I am in the same boat as you: 5'6'', 225 pounds. My goal is also 160 pounds. Currently, I am doing Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred DVD, and I am kind of obsessed with it. Each workout is around 25-30 minutes in length, and there are three workouts in total (each getting progressively harder). My first challenge was to complete 30 days of the Shred in a row. I completed day 28 this morning! So far, I have lost 20 inches and almost 10 pounds. I would recommend it to anyone. You can do it!!!

I am also obsessed with 30DS I completed day 29 today (every day) with a weight lose of 16lbs, and half way measurements of 13inches in total can't wait untill tomorrow to get updaded results. Once I have finished I will be doing her Kickbox Fastfix for another 30 days I'm really enjoying getting fit (not something I thought I'd ever say).

I've been a MFP member for 31 days and am logging everyday so please feel to add I'm always around to help where I can.

Gemma xx

Kyrogix

Good luck Rioux! I started three weeks ago on P90x, at my peak weight of 267! One week at a time, with good nutrition and exercise you'll reach your goal! Good luck and keep logging in!

kodiaqkitten

Hey! I happened to see your post on the sidebar and decided to drop you a line. College/University is terribly difficult fo us gals. I gained far more than my freshman 15! More like 30lbs. Then I hit the work world and busy times ensued which lead to poor eating habits. I was married soon after and then the babies came. I gained over 80lbs with each of my two kids, never quite losing it all in between. The day before I gave birth to my daughter, I topped the scale at 240lbs. Boy, was I hoping for a 40lb baby. Alas, it wasn't to be. lol. 6wks after her birth I started my weight loss journey. A few years later, I am down over 100lbs and back to my normal small self!

Mayo clinic, as well as other medical professionals, will tell you that exercise is 10% of wieght loss. The other 90% is healthy diet. I applaud your commitment to exercise and encourage it but I admit it - I hate it and seldom partake.:) So if you are looking for healthy recipes, ideas to cut calories and what not, drop me a line!

sheilahtn

Wow your story is amazing. Congratulations.

InsanityIsMe

I'm 5'7 and looking to lose about 60 pounds also. I think your story is incredible and I'm gonna add you because I'm new here and I need friends

brooookeexo

I am also 21, would like to lose 40-60 pounds & would love to work with some of you guys to achieve our goals! It's good to hear from people in the same boat, sometimes it can be so difficult.

acw87

My goal is also 160. Feel free to add me