Hi there, fairly new to MFP

I'm Courtney, i'm 22 and recently graduated college. 4 years ago going into college, I was 135 at 5'5 (and I thought I was big then lol) but over the past few years the dining hall food, late night snacks, alcohol, and lack of exercise has made me jump up to 160. So really my goal here is to lose 30-40 lbs and tone up in the process.

This week I started working out with a trainer. I went Monday and Wednesday and ouch do I hurt, I can barely walk down stairs! But it feels great and i'm dedicated to making exercise a big part of my life. I'm also going to be trying to eat a more balanced diet, cutting back on calories and processed food.

Tbh, part of the reason why my exercise and diet has gone by the wayside is alcohol. Between frat parties, hitting the bars and just having wine nights with my sorority sisters, I was drinking probably 3-4 times a week. That right there is a lot of calories, but it also made it hard the next day to have the motivation to eat good foods ,let alone work out. So this is going to be a big part of my plan. Drinking only one night a week I hope will help this process along!

Anyways, there is my ramble, just had to get that out. Feel free to friend me or w/e if you are in or have been in a similar spot or just because.