New to MFP boards! 18-25 year olds?

lms1220
lms1220 Posts: 60
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Hi everyone! My name is Lindsay and Ive been signed up for myfitnesspal for a while now but I just started to get involved in the message boards! Im a 20 year old college student. My health journey started on 4/6/2013, the day I finally decided to stop the yo-yo dieting pattern that I had developed when I was 13,when I started losing and gaining 20 lbs almost every year. For now my diet consists of no processed foods, no simple carbs, and no added sugars. Im still trying to develop a consistent exercise routine but I do walking/running, pilates (blogilates), and sometimes beachbody videos. I net about 1500 calories per day. Id love to meet other people around the same age as me and/or similar stats, so feel free to message or add me!

My Stats:
5'4
Highest Weight: Around 135
Current: 124
Goals: 114 or Size 4 jeans - to be confident and happy - to be healthy

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  • babyj0
    babyj0 Posts: 531 Member
    Welcome! :)
  • thenoxus1
    thenoxus1 Posts: 56 Member
    Welcome! There's plenty of us here, I'm 22 myself. Find the routine that works best for you and feel free to ask us any questions.
  • cassiejames
    cassiejames Posts: 7
    Hows it going?? Im 23 :)
  • scrummy92
    scrummy92 Posts: 81 Member
    Friend request sent! I'm 21. Anyone else can feel free to add me as well :)
  • Rilzy
    Rilzy Posts: 59 Member
    I am 23 and I have a problem with sticking to it. I net gain at least 15 - 20 pounds and then I try to lose it. It is a horrible cycle that I am intent on breaking.. I got the myfitnesspal app on my cell phone and I find the calorie log helps me so then I decided to take the next step and join the community for some accountability. I am trying to slowly cut out processed foods and reduce my sugar intake. Right now I log 1200 calories but I might have to increase my intake because it is too little for me when I exercise. Feel free to add me!
  • yaseyuku
    yaseyuku Posts: 871 Member
    I'm a 22 year old college student and started around the same time as you. I'm 5'2.5". My heigh weight was 66kg (or possibly higher); now I'm about 54kg (119lbs).

    My goal is 50kg(110lbs) but will reevaluate when I reach that.
  • lms1220
    lms1220 Posts: 60
    bump!
  • tessi1993
    tessi1993 Posts: 186 Member
    im also 20 :) feel free to add me!
  • katekross
    katekross Posts: 463 Member
    Hi I'm Kate! :)
  • k_lips
    k_lips Posts: 22
    hi, I'm 20 too, and close to your height and weight! feel free to add me!
  • linsey0689
    linsey0689 Posts: 753 Member
    I am mean I am 20 year old college student but that is pretty much all we have in common but you are more than welcome to add me. I started my journey on 1/20/13 at 285 now I am down almost 40 pounds 6 months later so I still have a long journey ahead of me. Anyone feel free to add me :)
  • nerdfitquest
    nerdfitquest Posts: 167 Member
    24 here! Everyone feel free to add me :)
  • lacyjay87
    lacyjay87 Posts: 104 Member
    I'm 26, but most the time feel 22! Does that count? LOL I hate the sound of "over the age limit" LOL...gettin' old is roten! :)

    I used to be a size 3 pant as long as I can remember. Thin and curvaceous was the compliment I always got!!! I got married at 20 and by 21 I was preg and had my baby in 2008. I gained 70 lbs and can not make it go away!

    I was around 190 and was down 34 lbs from taking ACE... ACE is magic in a bottle, but I accidently took it with my meds and wound up in the hospital...They told me I tested positive with METH! The ACE was what did it..I do not do drugs!

    So now I am going to be trying Herbalife...Im not aloud to advertise it so therefore I can not explain on here what it is.

    I'm back up to about 170 at 5'5'' and in a size 14...I'm looking to get into that sexy size 3 again!

    MY display pic is a before and after pic of ACE.... before 190 after 160 in my little black dress!!!!
  • Hollyhobby22
    Hollyhobby22 Posts: 114 Member
    Feel free to add me
  • Purpleflipflops
    Purpleflipflops Posts: 563 Member
    Feel Free to add me, anyone!
    23 Myself
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    Hi everyone! My name is Lindsay and Ive been signed up for myfitnesspal for a while now but I just started to get involved in the message boards! Im a 20 year old college student. My health journey started on 4/6/2013, the day I finally decided to stop the yo-yo dieting pattern that I had developed when I was 13,when I started losing and gaining 20 lbs almost every year. For now my diet consists of no processed foods, no simple carbs, and no added sugars. Im still trying to develop a consistent exercise routine but I do walking/running, pilates (blogilates), and sometimes beachbody videos. I net about 1500 calories per day. Id love to meet other people around the same age as me and/or similar stats, so feel free to message or add me!

    My Stats:
    5'4
    Highest Weight: Around 135
    Current: 124
    Goals: 114 or Size 4 jeans - to be confident and happy - to be healthy

    Oh God...
  • lms1220
    lms1220 Posts: 60
    Hi everyone! My name is Lindsay and Ive been signed up for myfitnesspal for a while now but I just started to get involved in the message boards! Im a 20 year old college student. My health journey started on 4/6/2013, the day I finally decided to stop the yo-yo dieting pattern that I had developed when I was 13,when I started losing and gaining 20 lbs almost every year. For now my diet consists of no processed foods, no simple carbs, and no added sugars. Im still trying to develop a consistent exercise routine but I do walking/running, pilates (blogilates), and sometimes beachbody videos. I net about 1500 calories per day. Id love to meet other people around the same age as me and/or similar stats, so feel free to message or add me!

    My Stats:
    5'4
    Highest Weight: Around 135
    Current: 124
    Goals: 114 or Size 4 jeans - to be confident and happy - to be healthy

    Oh God...

    Not necessary at all
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
    Hi everyone! My name is Lindsay and Ive been signed up for myfitnesspal for a while now but I just started to get involved in the message boards! Im a 20 year old college student. My health journey started on 4/6/2013, the day I finally decided to stop the yo-yo dieting pattern that I had developed when I was 13,when I started losing and gaining 20 lbs almost every year. For now my diet consists of no processed foods, no simple carbs, and no added sugars. Im still trying to develop a consistent exercise routine but I do walking/running, pilates (blogilates), and sometimes beachbody videos. I net about 1500 calories per day. Id love to meet other people around the same age as me and/or similar stats, so feel free to message or add me!

    My Stats:
    5'4
    Highest Weight: Around 135
    Current: 124
    Goals: 114 or Size 4 jeans - to be confident and happy - to be healthy

    Oh God...

    Not necessary at all

    I guess you're not excited about the returning of the prodigal son!

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  • VeinsAndBones
    VeinsAndBones Posts: 550 Member
    I'm 18, I eat stuff whether it be processed or not, not too much sugar as of late ah wait does Ice cream count? Ok I eat lots of sugar, lots of fat and I'm underweight trying to gain some but i seem to be failing xD So feel free to add me (unless your a weird homo-phobe then we no friends can be)
  • autumn26
    autumn26 Posts: 44
    I'm Jess. 24. Anyone can add me!
  • golfergirl92
    golfergirl92 Posts: 79 Member
    I'm 21....also started posting and reading for more motivation! And I'm sticking to my routine more :)
  • EngineerPrincess
    EngineerPrincess Posts: 306 Member
    Hi, I'm 21 and I'm trying to develop a healthier lifestyle too, and looking for people to keep me motivated to work out. My metabolism is ridiculous but I know it can't last, so I'm trying to learn to manage my health and moods with exercise and less processed food. Add me and we can avoid unhealthy dieting or eating entire pizzas (I've really done that in the past, ew) together!
  • lms1220
    lms1220 Posts: 60
    Bump againnn.. more new friends!
  • egherd40
    egherd40 Posts: 3
    Dedicated to MFB. Turning 21 in a month! Feel free to add!
  • twentytwentythree
    twentytwentythree Posts: 22 Member
    I'm a little over the age limit but I figured what the hell. I'm 27, looking to lose an extra 40 lbs that I gained over the last 2 years. Anyone can feel free to add me. I'd love to make some new friends and help support or motivate each other :)
  • lms1220
    lms1220 Posts: 60
    bump
  • Slothronaut
    Slothronaut Posts: 8 Member
    haha, 18 here. Go to uni and due to my commute (plus stress), I consume a lot of crap (mainly coffee but cookies/donuts/muffins too) just to be able to stay awake and focused in class. At 235 atm, trying to get it down to 220 by september and 200 by the end of the year at which point I'll start focusing on building muscle.

    Just got back into this today (quit a month ago).

    Feel free to add :D
  • lms1220
    lms1220 Posts: 60
    I'm a little over the age limit but I figured what the hell. I'm 27, looking to lose an extra 40 lbs that I gained over the last 2 years. Anyone can feel free to add me. I'd love to make some new friends and help support or motivate each other :)

    27 works!
  • TripZeros
    TripZeros Posts: 144 Member
    I'll be 20 on the 27th of this month! Feel free to add me :) I have a long ways to go and will be sticking around MFP for quite some time!
  • semisweetsmile
    semisweetsmile Posts: 13 Member
    Hi, that's great. I'm 21 years old, going onto my senior year .. actually signed up to this site ages ago, but I never used it and only logged my food from time to time. I'm also looking for motivation to finally be fit, lean and toned.

    Start weight (beginning of this year): 138 lbs
    Current: 132 lbs
    Goal: 110 lbs, but I'm not really looking at numbers--just want to look lean, toned and be fit!

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