College Challenge - Fall 2008

food_junkie
food_junkie Posts: 434
edited September 19 in Motivation and Support
Haha, someone please help me think of a better name.

You know how the story goes, summer rolls around and your hectic schedule slows down so the diet and exercise is a breeze. Then the semester starts and its like things slooowly (or quickly ha) go back to the way they were and you're back at square 1.

This challenge is for anyone who is still in school and struggles with keeping up with everything that goes on during the semester and keeping the weight off. I think it would be a great idea for everyone to get together on here to have weekly check-ins (on fridays) and just for the moral support!

My semester starts this upcoming monday (8/25) so I think this friday would be a great time to have the first check in!

Come on..it'll be fun! :happy:
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  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    Haha, someone please help me think of a better name.

    You know how the story goes, summer rolls around and your hectic schedule slows down so the diet and exercise is a breeze. Then the semester starts and its like things slooowly (or quickly ha) go back to the way they were and you're back at square 1.

    This challenge is for anyone who is still in school and struggles with keeping up with everything that goes on during the semester and keeping the weight off. I think it would be a great idea for everyone to get together on here to have weekly check-ins (on fridays) and just for the moral support!

    My semester starts this upcoming monday (8/25) so I think this friday would be a great time to have the first check in!

    Come on..it'll be fun! :happy:
  • danielley6
    danielley6 Posts: 6
    im deffinetely in!
    i got back this sunday, im going to try really hard to make better food choices this year haha. my main goal is to stay away from the dessert area... most of the time.
  • Cassia
    Cassia Posts: 467 Member
    Count on me!! this is my first year at college so i hope i don't gain the "freshman 15"
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    Awesome!:happy:
  • chelsey787
    chelsey787 Posts: 261
    Awesome!:happy:

    i'm in!!! i just started my last year, and along with classes i will also have student teaching. i need to stay on track because i've been working so hard on staying healthy!!!
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    Awesome!:happy:

    i'm in!!! i just started my last year, and along with classes i will also have student teaching. i need to stay on track because i've been working so hard on staying healthy!!!

    Glad to have ya! :flowerforyou:
  • jlwhelan1
    jlwhelan1 Posts: 664
    Me Too? Third year grad student and busy mom...trying to get back in shape.
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    Me Too? Third year grad student and busy mom...trying to get back in shape.

    Eeks, grad school and being a mommy.. welcome! :smile: What are you studying?
  • jlwhelan1
    jlwhelan1 Posts: 664
    Me Too? Third year grad student and busy mom...trying to get back in shape.

    Eeks, grad school and being a mommy.. welcome! :smile: What are you studying?

    Thanks.:happy:
    Chemistry.:wink:
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    Me Too? Third year grad student and busy mom...trying to get back in shape.

    Eeks, grad school and being a mommy.. welcome! :smile: What are you studying?

    Thanks.:happy:
    Chemistry.:wink:

    Wow! Thats awesome..I'm starting Organic II this semester and am kinda excited cause I actually enjoyed Organic I ! Its probably nothing compared to your curriculum though, I bet hahaha.
  • jlwhelan1
    jlwhelan1 Posts: 664

    Wow! Thats awesome..I'm starting Organic II this semester and am kinda excited cause I actually enjoyed Organic I ! Its probably nothing compared to your curriculum though, I bet hahaha.

    I hope you enjoy it. Just stay on top of it and you'll be fine:smile:
  • laine23
    laine23 Posts: 39
    I'm in!!!!
    I'll be on my last year of majoring in cinema and creative writing.
    I've put on like 20 pounds like year and I definitly need to get healthier!!!! (and fit in my clothes again!!!!)
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    I'm in!!!!
    I'll be on my last year of majoring in cinema and creative writing.
    I've put on like 20 pounds like year and I definitly need to get healthier!!!! (and fit in my clothes again!!!!)

    welcome! :happy:
  • mjfer123
    mjfer123 Posts: 1,234 Member
    I graduated 2 summers ago.
    I started to turn on the fitness my last year/ year and a half.
    What helped me was keeping a healthy meal schedule, even if it was bad food (ie hot dogs, easy mac, top ramen/maruchen)
    This helps esp during weekends, eat before you go out to parties etc, not only will you drink less, but you'll be less likely to get munchies later on.
    Also, my school gave out planners to its students, which helped me schedule everything; classes, hw and work outs at the gym.
    Setting up a weekly schedule helped me a lot.
    I knew when I would be doing hw and I made time for the gym.

    Hope theres some advice in there somewhere
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    I graduated 2 summers ago.
    I started to turn on the fitness my last year/ year and a half.
    What helped me was keeping a healthy meal schedule, even if it was bad food (ie hot dogs, easy mac, top ramen/maruchen)
    This helps esp during weekends, eat before you go out to parties etc, not only will you drink less, but you'll be less likely to get munchies later on.
    Also, my school gave out planners to its students, which helped me schedule everything; classes, hw and work outs at the gym.
    Setting up a weekly schedule helped me a lot.
    I knew when I would be doing hw and I made time for the gym.

    Hope theres some advice in there somewhere

    Thanks, awesome tips!
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    I've had a really good week exercise and eating wise! :happy: Its probably because I really want good numbers at the first check in! I love challenges like this because it keeps me accountable and motivated! Hope everyone is having a great week!
  • JayEm47
    JayEm47 Posts: 49
    hey im in! im moving back down to school tomorrow but i dont start classes till sept. 2. hopefully this will keep me motivated and on track with my new busy schedule! :smile:
  • jill927
    jill927 Posts: 471 Member
    Whoooooa! ME!

    I'm going to be a 3rd year student, changing my major from History to Dietetics (so hopefully that will help lol)

    During my first two years of school I gained 40 lbs, I've officially lost 44 lbs, meaning I'm currently lighter than when I entered my freshman year and wearing pants 2 sizes smaller than when I first left for college. I'D LIKE TO KEEP IT THAT WAY!!! Plus I want to lose 16 lbs more... as much of that as possible before my birthday (9/27) and then maintain maintain maintain!

    Ann--this was such a great idea!
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    Wow my birthday is 9/28! :wink: This should be fun! Welcome all!
  • jlwhelan1
    jlwhelan1 Posts: 664
    When is first check in?
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    When is first check in?

    Friday! I like the idea of friday because sometimes I allow myself a cheat meal over the weekend if I've been clean the rest of the week and so I don't like beginning of the week check ins for that reason ahaha! :tongue: Butttt if you guys have a day where you already weigh in and want to stick with that..then thats cool too!! But I am going to report my stats to this post on fridays! :smile: (Someone make sure and yell at me if I don't. :tongue: )
  • jlwhelan1
    jlwhelan1 Posts: 664
    Okay.

    I'll do it Friday.
  • dancer33
    dancer33 Posts: 114 Member
    I'd love to join this!! What a great idea for college students:bigsmile:
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    I'd love to join this!! What a great idea for college students:bigsmile:

    Awesome! Welcome..first weigh in is friday :smile:
  • food_junkie
    food_junkie Posts: 434
    START OF 1ST CHECK IN

    Height: 5'3
    Beginning weight 130 lbs
    Beginning challenge weight 120 lbs
    End of challenge weight goal 113 lbs
    Loss/gain this week : 0 lbs :grumble:

    Happy friday ya'll!
  • laine23
    laine23 Posts: 39
    Height: 5'6

    Highest and current weight: 136 lbs
    (Lowest weight: 100 lbs)
    Goal weight : 120 lbs
    Loss/gain this week : 0 lbs (I just arrived on the site!)
  • jlwhelan1
    jlwhelan1 Posts: 664
    Age 37
    3rd year grad student

    Height 4'11"
    start weight: 117
    current weight: 114
    weight lost this week: 0 lbs
    goal weight: 105 lbs (BMI of 21)

    ***Note highest weight ever was after 3 months of bed rest in labor! during my second pregnancy. I gained ~60 lbs that pregnancy and weighed in at 167 lbs after the birth of my son. 25 pounds must have been fluid, because that came off right away but it took about 2 years to lose a total of 50 lbs. Then when my son was healthy after all his surgeries and I had started college, I lost the final 10 to put me back in the 102-107 range. I maintained over three years or so and then put on 10 lbs during year 2 of grad school....this is why I'm here.***


    Good luck everyone. We can do it!
  • jill927
    jill927 Posts: 471 Member
    Height: 5'7
    Beginning weight 215 lbs
    Beginning challenge weight 174 lbs
    End of challenge weight goal 155 lbs
    Loss/gain this week : 0 lbs :ohwell:
  • laine23
    laine23 Posts: 39
    yeah my bmi would have to go grom 21.5 to 19 most of all by sports and avoiding junk food.
    unfortunatly today's my mum bday and next week it's mine sooooooooo I CAN'T pass on alcohol!!! :ohwell:
    ( at least 4 different parties for my bday with different people from different horizons)
    but then I'll be there to support you guys and to be motivated enough to get up and do sports!!!
  • jill927
    jill927 Posts: 471 Member
    OOoooooooooh my gosh, I went to visit some of my bff's at their school. Such a great weekend, but in 4 days I gained 2 lbs. :indifferent:
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