18, sophmore in college - going for a healthier life

abrandnewstart
abrandnewstart Posts: 3
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Well, I've been procrastinating way too long when it comes to shedding weight. It wasn't until junior year in high school that I gained the most weight. Most of the clothes I had didn't fit me anymore and my confidence level dropped. I was never the skinniest but I wasn't fat either. Most of my friends are skinny and in shape.
Hopefully keeping up with what I eat and exercising will help me shed the weight I've had in mind to live a longer and healthier life. Now in college I want to be able to throw on a party dress, some heels and rock it with confidence.\
I have a long way to go. But Im determined to change.

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  • onyxlibra7
    onyxlibra7 Posts: 93
    We're there EVERY step of the way girl! ( Your MFP friends) Especially since I have ALOT to lose too! We can soooo do this. =D And WE WILL. lol
  • abrandnewstart
    abrandnewstart Posts: 3
    Thanks girl! :)
    Glad to have support from others who are on the same journey as I am.!
  • SassyMissDasha
    SassyMissDasha Posts: 614
    Welcome and best of luck! Great place to start :)
  • musicmrse
    musicmrse Posts: 49 Member
    We're here for you. It's hard with all those skinny college girls around you! You can do this!
  • Kmill217
    Kmill217 Posts: 204
    We're here for you. It's hard with all those skinny college girls around you! You can do this!

    ahhhh....college....the good years!

    just don't get caught up in looking like some of the girls around you. Be yourself. And work hard- everything else takes care of itself!!
  • kcdrake
    kcdrake Posts: 512
    Welcome! I'm a 22 year old senior in college. I know it can be hard - one of the biggest socializing things I do includes food and/or alcohol. Luckily, this site (and awesome community) will help you learn how to eat well, even when going out to eat or hanging out at a party!
    This site will help you make a lasting lifestyle change if you commit to it. There's a ton of helpful people here and a great archive of posts on almost every topic imaginable.
    Welcome again, and congratulations on your lifestyle change!
  • Thinwithin2010
    Thinwithin2010 Posts: 166 Member
    It;s really hard to be in college and party without gaining weight, Watch out for the hidden calories in alcohol.. You'll do great!! Stick with this site and goodluck..
  • pixiestick
    pixiestick Posts: 839 Member
    This is the time to do it! I wish I would have found MFP and really utilized the tools on this site when I was a sophomore in college. You can do this! And... your studies really will improve if you are focusing quality time on your nutrition and exercise. I learned that eating a solid, nutritious diet and exercising on a regular basis more than made up for my caffeine and sugar aids.

    Cheers!
  • PSMHiro
    PSMHiro Posts: 3
    Welcome to mfp, you will do great :)
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