Girls in ~20's, need some motivational friends!
stalyn151
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Hi So I'm a 25 year old female looking to lose ~20lbs! I'm very short (5'0) so I feel like every pound on me looks so much worse than taller people! Damn you tall people haha.
To make a long story short, I used to be happy with my weight and never had a problem with portion control. Over the past two years I pretty much "let go" of myself while I was in a really bad relationship. It was clear I wasn't taking care of body, so I wasn't surprised to step on the scale and see the scary number! I was frequenting McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A, WaWa, drinking soda and lots of sugary drinks and foods. I'm ready to not just lose weight, but just be all around healthy. It's all about the mind, it's all about determination and I just want to gain back control over my life and stop giving in to these temptations of bad foods, when it just makes me upset and feel gross. I just want to FEEL toned and healthy, and look great in every outfit and picture, and have that boost of confidence.
I started about 2 weeks ago, so far I'm down 7lbs from my highest weight. I have a huge exam in 2 weeks, so once that's over I will be going back to the gym. (Aiming for that before-work workout, how does that work for anybody?!).
I've been using myfitnesspal to count calories and so far it's been going great! I also look at the beforeandafterweightloss tumblr website for picture comparisons because it really motivates me and reminds me of what I'm doing. I'm looking for people that are in a similar situation as me because I feel like were more relatable, but I'm up for adding ANYONE as a friend, no matter what sex/age/situation, anyone that will be motivating!!
Stacy
To make a long story short, I used to be happy with my weight and never had a problem with portion control. Over the past two years I pretty much "let go" of myself while I was in a really bad relationship. It was clear I wasn't taking care of body, so I wasn't surprised to step on the scale and see the scary number! I was frequenting McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A, WaWa, drinking soda and lots of sugary drinks and foods. I'm ready to not just lose weight, but just be all around healthy. It's all about the mind, it's all about determination and I just want to gain back control over my life and stop giving in to these temptations of bad foods, when it just makes me upset and feel gross. I just want to FEEL toned and healthy, and look great in every outfit and picture, and have that boost of confidence.
I started about 2 weeks ago, so far I'm down 7lbs from my highest weight. I have a huge exam in 2 weeks, so once that's over I will be going back to the gym. (Aiming for that before-work workout, how does that work for anybody?!).
I've been using myfitnesspal to count calories and so far it's been going great! I also look at the beforeandafterweightloss tumblr website for picture comparisons because it really motivates me and reminds me of what I'm doing. I'm looking for people that are in a similar situation as me because I feel like were more relatable, but I'm up for adding ANYONE as a friend, no matter what sex/age/situation, anyone that will be motivating!!
Stacy
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Feel free to add me :-) Good luck with your goals!0
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Feel free to add me! Went through something quiet similar (and I'm on the average-short side, 5'3", haha, so I feel your pain!), MFP has been great!0
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Added!!! Thanks girls Not that this is easy, but it definitely makes it easier when you have people that understand what you're going through!0
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feel free to add me0
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feel free to add me...I'm 5'3" and have always had problems with my weight but I finally got down to a good size and then I had a bad break up and everything went down hill...since then I have gotten married and had 2 children and now am more determined than ever to live healthier and be a good example for my kids!0
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Stalyn go to the gym while preparing for the exam maybe not a marathon workout but enough to burn some stress out about the exam. Your brain needs a break and by exercising your stimulating increased oxygenated blood flow to all organs including the brain. Iused to pull all nighters but found that taking a break getting away from the books by walking gave me a chance to better organize my thoughts Good luck on your Exams.0
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I'm new to MFP but what you said in your post totally describes my desire to lose around 15 pounds. I'm 5'1, 20 years old, and currently 129 pounds, and I feel like every pound shows on short women (especially in the hip/thigh area - at least for me). 129 pounds for a 5'6 woman is wonderful, but unfortunately, I'm not 5'6. Just mentally I feel like losing weight would help boost my confidence and not make me look so chubby. Anyways, feel free to add me! Would love having motivation from someone with a similar situation.0
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That's good advice almart, thanks! I'm sure it will help me out in the long run (no pun intended) and I should at least be able to squeeze in a small workout, believe me I'm not even one to make excuses, but my schedule right now is completely nuts with this exam! I've been studying non-stop for about 2months. However I don't want to fry my brain, so I think I'll have to just find the time to get to the gym, and maybe it will even help me feel better about the test!
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Added rberry! It's definitely going to help having others here that are going through the same thing, so you never feel like you're alone and be more tempted to give up! I think were both right about the height thing, I swear a lb makes a difference! I'd love to be taller, but I wasn't made that way, so oh well! We just have to be very strict with ourselves.
Some of things that have worked for me so far have just been MFP, the before and after tumblr website, and I have this old trick from back 2 years ago when I stopped drinking soda. Well with food now, I just look at the size that's on the plate, and I know how small the stomach is (about the size of a closed fist - I study biology), so I just imagine the size of the all of that food forcing it's way into my stomach! It might sound silly, but it really works! Before I would never even think about it, I'd be like woohoo greasy food, give me more! Now I'm like well actually, this small size is what my stomach needs to be full, anything larger than that size is too much, and then it's going to start requiring more food. I don't believe in cutting anything out or depriving yourself of what you want either. If you want a cookie, eat a cookie, if you want a donut, get a donut. Just make smarter decisions and watch the amount that you eat. As I gained weight I don't really know how many calories I was eating per day (I didn't really care to be honest) but I think it was about 2000-2500, so now I'm staying under 1200 and i've been totally fine (except hungry at night!!).
Just thought I'd share some of my tips By no means am I completely correct or know it all, because obviously I'm having weight issues myself. But I'm working on it0 -
Hi! I'm Rachel and I'm 27. I also want to get healthy and lose weight. So far I've lost 8 lbs, 2 inches from my waist and 3" form my hips. I am on here everyday, but I only started July 12th. Feel free to add me :happy:0
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Hi So I'm a 25 year old female looking to lose ~20lbs! I'm very short (5'0) so I feel like every pound on me looks so much worse than taller people! Damn you tall people haha.
To make a long story short, I used to be happy with my weight and never had a problem with portion control. Over the past two years I pretty much "let go" of myself while I was in a really bad relationship. It was clear I wasn't taking care of body, so I wasn't surprised to step on the scale and see the scary number! I was frequenting McDonald's, Chick-Fil-A, WaWa, drinking soda and lots of sugary drinks and foods. I'm ready to not just lose weight, but just be all around healthy. It's all about the mind, it's all about determination and I just want to gain back control over my life and stop giving in to these temptations of bad foods, when it just makes me upset and feel gross. I just want to FEEL toned and healthy, and look great in every outfit and picture, and have that boost of confidence.
I started about 2 weeks ago, so far I'm down 7lbs from my highest weight. I have a huge exam in 2 weeks, so once that's over I will be going back to the gym. (Aiming for that before-work workout, how does that work for anybody?!).
I've been using myfitnesspal to count calories and so far it's been going great! I also look at the beforeandafterweightloss tumblr website for picture comparisons because it really motivates me and reminds me of what I'm doing. I'm looking for people that are in a similar situation as me because I feel like were more relatable, but I'm up for adding ANYONE as a friend, no matter what sex/age/situation, anyone that will be motivating!!
Stacy
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Added rberry! It's definitely going to help having others here that are going through the same thing, so you never feel like you're alone and be more tempted to give up! I think were both right about the height thing, I swear a lb makes a difference! I'd love to be taller, but I wasn't made that way, so oh well! We just have to be very strict with ourselves.
Some of things that have worked for me so far have just been MFP, the before and after tumblr website, and I have this old trick from back 2 years ago when I stopped drinking soda. Well with food now, I just look at the size that's on the plate, and I know how small the stomach is (about the size of a closed fist - I study biology), so I just imagine the size of the all of that food forcing it's way into my stomach! It might sound silly, but it really works! Before I would never even think about it, I'd be like woohoo greasy food, give me more! Now I'm like well actually, this small size is what my stomach needs to be full, anything larger than that size is too much, and then it's going to start requiring more food. I don't believe in cutting anything out or depriving yourself of what you want either. If you want a cookie, eat a cookie, if you want a donut, get a donut. Just make smarter decisions and watch the amount that you eat. As I gained weight I don't really know how many calories I was eating per day (I didn't really care to be honest) but I think it was about 2000-2500, so now I'm staying under 1200 and i've been totally fine (except hungry at night!!).
Just thought I'd share some of my tips By no means am I completely correct or know it all, because obviously I'm having weight issues myself. But I'm working on it0 -
I would like some more motivational friends myself! I have quite a few "friends" but only a handful that actually comment. I'm 28 and currently 133 at 5'7". I've lost about 45 pounds overall, with the last 15 done here on MFP. I'm currently focusing on strengthening/toning but wouldnt mind losing a few more pounds. Motivational/active people can feel free to add me!0
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Hey Ray! Thank you so much!! Being in college is tricky with dieting, I guess that's why the "freshman 15" came about! What was hard with me was my hectic schedule, and soon came to realize that yes, I worked multiple jobs and was a full-time student, did extracurricular and sports and volunteering, but I was putting more emphasis on all those things when I should have been paying attention to my body and health! Planning ahead is KEY. That's more of a struggle for me than portion control! I have to do the grocery shopping, prepare my snacks and meals for the week, and just be ready to tackle the week and have food with me that way I avoid running to get something fast (and bad!). I usually have half of my MFP meal for the next day filled out the night before, does anyone else do that?! I don't like filling it out at work, I'm not really trying to show off at work I don't want people thinking that I'm doing it purposely in front of them.0
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im 4 ft 11" so I know how it feels when you gain a bit of weight and end up looking like an oompa loompa lol. Feel free to add me too0
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Already getting so much support from you guys, love it!!!
Tomorrow is a brand new day! If you ate something bad today, or didn't exercise as much/at all, don't dwell! Your body doesn't hate you, and it's ready for a new day! And if you were awesome day, way to go!!!
I've got to get some sleep, so I can have another super productive day tomorrow of studying and eating right! Gotta keep my body healthy so my brain can be healthy for my test!
Looking forward to sharing this journey with everyone, even tho we all come from different backgrounds, I think were pretty much on MFP for the same reason, and that brings us together!0 -
Feel free to add me too. I'm 21 and in College too, so I know how hard it can be sometimes!0
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Anyone can add me too!
23 College student
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im 18, and have a long ways to go on the weightloss... at least 100lbs, and i could use all the motivation i can get... feel free to add me0
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you can add me! i'm also in my 20's and just 5 feet tall. happy to motivate!0
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Hey Ray! Thank you so much!! Being in college is tricky with dieting, I guess that's why the "freshman 15" came about! What was hard with me was my hectic schedule, and soon came to realize that yes, I worked multiple jobs and was a full-time student, did extracurricular and sports and volunteering, but I was putting more emphasis on all those things when I should have been paying attention to my body and health! Planning ahead is KEY. That's more of a struggle for me than portion control! I have to do the grocery shopping, prepare my snacks and meals for the week, and just be ready to tackle the week and have food with me that way I avoid running to get something fast (and bad!). I usually have half of my MFP meal for the next day filled out the night before, does anyone else do that?! I don't like filling it out at work, I'm not really trying to show off at work I don't want people thinking that I'm doing it purposely in front of them.0
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I usually have half of my MFP meal for the next day filled out the night before, does anyone else do that?!
Are you kidding? I usually have my entire DAY filled out haha. I just leave a few hundred calories for wiggle room in case I get hungry and want to indulge in a sweet potato, fruit, jerky, etc. I find that if I don't fill it out in advance, I overestimate my carb intake in the morning and then I hate trying to compensate by munching down way too many chicken breasts & egg whites lol.
I'm 22, 5'4", last year in college, started and finished my first round of Insanity (May 28-July 28), starting my second round of Insanity and in some need for some motivation to do more than just cut calories and keep working out haha.
I totally feel you about letting go; I was at my heaviest (155lb) when I started and it's just been a journey. Let's be friends!0 -
I NEED this!! I'm almost 21, a junior in college. I'm down 30 pounds since high school, 15 of those throughout my first two years walking around at college, the other 15 this summer! I want to drop down to 130, but might need to settle for 140. I'm 5'9" and although new to any type of weight training, I've always packed a mean punch! Hahaha. I need motivation to get back to the gym-- this is my first week this summer actually slacking and just not going. I am soo dissappointed in myself, but realize I can get back on track! I start a new job next week and then move into a new house for the school year the next week. So getting to the gym might be a challenge, but the job is waitressing and moving in itself will keep me active!
I have hit the dreaded point where it isn't easy-ish anymore. I am at a "healthy" weight according to my bmi, but want to tone up and lose these last pounds. The problem is all my friends who were going to commit to do this with me jumped off the ship-- some sooner than others. I'm alone and stressed... two things that make me eat like a full grown man who just came home from a long day's work!
I have so many things I want to look better for-- Halloween (I'm in a sorority, so helloooo frat parties), my 21st birthday, and my first New Years spent actually going out! I'm already looking forward to the start of classes, going to try to bust out a couple more pounds to make it to 20 lost this summer! (3-4 pounds in two weeks... do-able!)
I would love to be able to find a girl who is in the same situation as me (college, parties, roommates, work, you know!) to be accountability partners. I just need a friend who I can text "free cookies on campus. ohhh, the temptation!" and get a response along the lines of "skip the cookies and get a skinny latte before study hours. "
Someone to keep me in line who also wants the same back. Even just having someone to "brag" to about the gym who is going to just listen instead of thinking I am judging them for getting some tv time in. Sometimes I would just like to have someone I can tell that I was busting my *kitten* for 45 minutes on the elliptical next to this super cute guy from the boxing team on the treadmill. Really, noone cares about that, but it pumps up the endorphin high!
This post was intended to be short and sweet, but now I'm all excited at the potential! So after all this, is there anyone interested?0 -
Feel free to add me!! I'm 24 and I'm looking to lose about 40 or so lbs! I'm actually not on the shorter side. I'm 6'0 but at the heaviest I was at I was considered overweight for my height! I just started a couple weeks ago and so far Ive lost about 10 lbs. I have a goal of losing the extra weight I have and getting into shape to be able to pass the pt test and academy with flying colors to become a police officer. I have struggled with my weight and would lose but wouldnt stay motivated. I would then go back to my bad eating habits of Mcdonals, chick fil a and the many other fast food restaurants.0
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I'm actually new to posting on forums - mostly because I've been too shy - but I've just started on this website, and I'm looking to make friends! I lost a bunch of weight this summer and gained really toned legs from working at a camp, and it inspired me to loose that last bit that's been bothering me. I just want a flat stomach.
Anyway, I'm here to support anyone who wants it, and would appreciate support as well. I'm going to be a sophomore in college, and I would love to have other women who are in the same boat as me to help me along.0 -
your doing great so far!! im 26 and on the path to a better me feel free to add.0
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Feel free to add me anyone! I am 29 but need to lose at least 60 lbs. I am a single parent so have to work to squeeze in workouts and find decent foods to eat for me and a 3 year old0
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Feel free to add. Im looking to lose 25lbs and Im a shorty (5ft) too.0
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Haha awesome!!! The entire day is impressive! I should probably do that haha. It's definitely helpful, almost necessary, because if I wake up and have nothing planned to eat for the day and MFP is blank, I feel lost! And I'm usually gone from 730a-10pm during the week, so it needs to be done!!0
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I NEED this!! I'm almost 21, a junior in college. I'm down 30 pounds since high school, 15 of those throughout my first two years walking around at college, the other 15 this summer! I want to drop down to 130, but might need to settle for 140. I'm 5'9" and although new to any type of weight training, I've always packed a mean punch! Hahaha. I need motivation to get back to the gym-- this is my first week this summer actually slacking and just not going. I am soo dissappointed in myself, but realize I can get back on track! I start a new job next week and then move into a new house for the school year the next week. So getting to the gym might be a challenge, but the job is waitressing and moving in itself will keep me active!
I have hit the dreaded point where it isn't easy-ish anymore. I am at a "healthy" weight according to my bmi, but want to tone up and lose these last pounds. The problem is all my friends who were going to commit to do this with me jumped off the ship-- some sooner than others. I'm alone and stressed... two things that make me eat like a full grown man who just came home from a long day's work!
I have so many things I want to look better for-- Halloween (I'm in a sorority, so helloooo frat parties), my 21st birthday, and my first New Years spent actually going out! I'm already looking forward to the start of classes, going to try to bust out a couple more pounds to make it to 20 lost this summer! (3-4 pounds in two weeks... do-able!)
I would love to be able to find a girl who is in the same situation as me (college, parties, roommates, work, you know!) to be accountability partners. I just need a friend who I can text "free cookies on campus. ohhh, the temptation!" and get a response along the lines of "skip the cookies and get a skinny latte before study hours. "
Someone to keep me in line who also wants the same back. Even just having someone to "brag" to about the gym who is going to just listen instead of thinking I am judging them for getting some tv time in. Sometimes I would just like to have someone I can tell that I was busting my *kitten* for 45 minutes on the elliptical next to this super cute guy from the boxing team on the treadmill. Really, noone cares about that, but it pumps up the endorphin high!
This post was intended to be short and sweet, but now I'm all excited at the potential! So after all this, is there anyone interested?
You can definitely do it! That's the important thing, is realizing that just because you didn't go to the gym for a week or workout like you wanted to, it's not OVER! That's the great thing about your body, it bounces back. Just like you lost weight before and have had awesome workouts, you're fully capable of doing it again. No excuses!
I found this picture/motivational quote a week ago that said, "Wow, I really regret that workout. Said, no one ever!" It's totally true. Getting to the gym might be a ***** (my genious self got a membership to a gym 25mins away not near work) but I can DO it. So I have to have an extra pile of gym clothes in my car, so I have to update and charge my ipod so I don't run out of music, so I have to go to the gym super early in order to fit it into my day. DOABLE. And if it's doable, I'm doin it! That being said it's time to update my ipod and get an extra workout outfit ready for my car! Haven't been to the gym in over a month, so time to change that!
I definitely feel you, I just graduated college. Luckily I don't have a sweet tooth, so all of those bake sales didn't bother me, hah! What I realized really hurted me was not planning. If I planned ahead, cooked my meals, I'd eat the, hence less fast food. If I carried on my day to day not caring about preparing, I'd end up at Ihop, McDonald's, Checker's, Wendy's, (all within walking distance of coures), so I know you're pain!
I know we can all do this, and we all need support. We are humans, and therefore equally capable of doing anything we set our minds to. To me, it's more about will power, self-control, and planning ahead. I gave up my self-control when I let go of myself and stopped caring, now that I actually CARE about my HEALTH, I plan on making this a lifelong commitment not just a quick need-to-drop-weight-to-fit-into-bathing-suit routine (although wouldn't that be nice? )
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