I've gotten too comfortable and need motivation :(

I'm going through this as well (I'm 4-6lbs from goal-153lbs at 5'10", goal <149lbs). I've been trying to up my water intake so I don't crave snack type foods as much, but it's not foolproof. I bought myself three decent sized water bottles and fill them each morning and MOST of the time if I drink those by about 1pm I do all right food wise. Good luck! I wish I had more advice but just know you're not alone!

So yes, while you can lose weight by just eating in a deficit no matter what the content ... I also feel gross when I eat fast food. I'm not one of those nutty paleo/clean eating freaks..but really, you can't deny the excessive amount of SHITE that goes into fast food.

I've come to realize that I would eat that stuff out of pure laziness..not necessarily because I LOVE how it tastes and gotta have it. It was just available easily.

If you have the time available, prep your meals ahead of time and make lower calorie versions of the stuff you like. Yeah, it's time consuming but I think its worth it.

Hello. here's my motivation for you You are a young lady just starting out on life.

Take control now and get good habits in place to set you up for life. This is the single best thing you can do for yourself (apart from getting an education). When you are fit and healthy, and taking care of yourself with a good diet, you are in a far better position to take whatever life throws at you. You are 18. Feed yourself well - you are worth it, and your body needs it. There will always be fast food around, just as there is always alcohol around. If you can't cook from scratch, do yourself a massive favour and learn how to.

By taking care of yourself now, while you are young, you will be more likely to avoid unpleasant health problems later in your life.

I dropped 20 pounds in 6 months by paying attention to what I eat and when I eat it. I still allow myself to have some sweets throughout the day, but I have modified what those are. I have found that a huge protein and fiber breakfast lasts me all morning until about 12:30. I eat almost half of my calories for breakfast, but I'm so full I don't need a snack.

Then, I take the king-prince-pauper strategy. Eat like a king for breakfast, eat like a prince for lunch, and for dinner eat like a pauper. I am less active as the day goes on, so I try to eat dinner by 5. That way I am not eating a huge meal and then going to bed.

I have also found that on days where I get my 8 glasses of water I am less hungry.

As far as motivation goes: As you get older, your metabolism slows down and your life gets busier, and it is more difficult to lose weight and keep it off. I have maintained since July. That is a 6 month maintenance. I'm 30 with a toddler, working full time, going to school full time. I am tired every day. I have 20 more pounds I want to lose. I fall into bad habits and the weight stays put. Get into the good habits now and it will become a lifestyle change.

Good luck!

I'm totally going through this too (for the last several months or so) and still have about 50 pounds left I want to lose! I'm blaming it on weather/holidays right now and at least trying to keep the damage to a minimum until January. It might seem easier again then...

I'm at a university too! It is really hard being surrounded by tempting things, but I remind myself to eat healthy because I feel better that way. Of course having pizza, or a cookie, whatever, here and there is completely alright! But try to make sure a majority of your food is for energy. That's what helps me. Like, protein from chicken or an egg, leafy greens, and carrots for example won't make me feel bloated and upset, and they fuel my workouts better.
It's all a balance! Cutting out "unhealthy" food is typically impractical. It's alright to eat pizza. But if you're constantly feeling worn out and badly, then maybe consider adding more nutrient-rich food.
good luck! You can do this!