College Girls Group?

I'm a grad student in English, and you're all welcome to add me. I'm 5'3", and I had never been in a healthy BMI range until MFP (I just attributed to muscles and curves, which look even better now, btw) . I'm nearly at my goal of 130 (which was originally 135 because I thought there was no way it would happen). I prefer to play soccer, hike, and run, but I'm beginning to add in more strength training as well.

I'll moderate this group. But first I need pictures sent to me.......................I kid. Good luck ladies!

I'm down. Feel free to add me!

Undeclared sophomore hoping to lose 20 lbs or so.

I think this is a great idea because not everyone understands. I'm a Senior Management Information Systems major.

Oh, I'm also majoring in Occupational Therapy and possibly minoring in music

Love all the aspects of the group! Can't wait for everyone to get into the swing of things!

Date: 10/20/2011
Weigh-in: 218.2 lbs
Difference: n/a

I think the daily life of a college girl is super stressful, especially if we're involved in a lot of clubs and whatnot. I know personally I am heavily involved with one club and it takes up a lot of time, as well as classes. I always try to find time to get to the gym, or even walk around campus a couple of times (my campus has a decent amount of hills and is pretty long when you walk all the way around it). I think it almost discourages healthy living in a way because we're always so busy that we barely have anytime to eat proper meals or eat anything that's good for us. It's so easy to go up to a vending machine and get a chocolate bar. Recently, however, my campus started installing "healthy option" vending machines that offer healthier options for people who want them. You can even check the nutrition facts on a little touch screen on the machine! I try to go to the gym right after my classes because that's when I'm the most energized and motivated!

I weighed in at 162.3 this morning.

Definitely trying to work in work outs is difficult during college. Being on a budget (time and money wise) is difficult. Some days I don't know when I will get to eat lunch, let a alone what it will be (fast food or something healthy).

Since today's Thursday--it will be a slightly shorter challenge/weigh in week.

Date: 10/20/2011
Weigh in: 159.4 lbs
Net Difference: n/a


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Weekly Challenge:
1) Complete your MFP diary EVERY DAY this week.
2) Exercise once this week for longer than 30 minutes (cardio) Walking counts!

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Monthly Challenge:
Drink (at least) 8 glasses of water every day for the rest of this month.

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Weekly Discussion Topic:
The college schedule. Classes, activities, studying, late nights....What are your thoughts on the daily life of a college kid and do you think it promotes or discourages healthy living? What are your techniques for staying healthy as a young woman in college?

Date: 20 October 2011
Weigh in: 154lbs
Net Difference: n/a

I've been pretty constant for the past month or so, staying in 154-155lbs. I think I'm close to my body's "set point" which is fine because I'm losing inches around my waist now.

Anyways, college. My schedule is pretty easy, but keeping up with all the work is getting to me. I'm often up pretty late trying to finish work that is due the next day. I procrastinated my whole freshman year, mainly because I wasn't really motivated about anything. Now that I've actually found something I'm willing to do for the rest of my life, getting into the whole homework/studying routine is kind of hard.

I think sleep is a key aspect to being healthy. I find when I get a decent amount of sleep I can stay awake through my classes and what-not. Working out is easier too and I'm way less stressed out. I think a college student shouldn't just be focused on studying and homework, that they need an outlet to relax. I have joined the water polo team and workout about 6 days a week plus volunteer and scuba dive. Kinda busy but it has kept me sane.

For food, I'm usually pretty healthy. But I also go by calories in vs. calories out which means I don't really rule out any food (save for meat because I'm vegetarian) I've been able to lose and keep of 45lbs and I still eat things like ramen, icecream, pop (diet), and stuff that I really enjoy. Portion is the key.

I always try to get my workout in and stay under my calories, it's what's kept me from gaining anything. Also, I drink tons of water which helps a lot. My only struggle right now is homework and keeping up with the rest of my classes while trying to find opportunities for experience my field (Marine Bio/Pre-vet), which has actually taken an up turn.

Date: 10/20/2011
Weigh in: TO BE DETERMINED (soonish)
Net Difference: probably positive, was injured last week/part of this week



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My brain is going to explode 99% of the time.
Let me lay it out for ya: 18 honors credits, starting a non profit, teaching english as a second language on the side PLUS trying to keep my bod in rockin form . Last year my schedule was pretty easy, I was about 7 lbs lighter and working out for literally like 3 hours a day. This year? not so much.

Monday-Wednesday-Friday:
Work 8:30-12:30
Class 12:40-4:50
Homework/quick meal: 5-5:30m then hop on a bus
6-8 Teaching English at the refugee center
8:30- 10 workout?
10-1or 2 am HOMEWORK grrr

Tues-Thursdays:
Class 10:00- 4:30
Dinner/homework 5-5:30
Nonprofit meetings/work 6-??? usually 9
Quick run 9:15-10:30, shower.... DRANK??? or study... unfortunately usually study

And weekends more homework and non profit work. plus my lovely significant other. But thankfully he's willing to deliver caffeine at all hours of the night.
It's so hard to stay on track- especially always on the run. I drink WAY too much coffee.... I LOVE the gym, it's the only thing that keeps me sane. I just honest-to-god have such a hard time fitting it in!

10/20/2011
Weight: 142
Difference: n/a

I used to think I was busy in undergrad, and I often used that as an excuse to not workout. Now that I'm in vet school, and have class 8 hours/day, I realize that I wasn't busy at all! And despite being way, way, way more busy now, I'm working out just as much as I was in undergrad. I think that it's really important to remember that it's about MAKING time for yourself and MANAGING your time well. It took me a few weeks to adjust to my new schedule, but now I'm quite adjusted. I'm waking up at the butt-crack of dawn (4am! YUCK!) to workout, because it's important to me. If it's important to you, you'll find the time. And I think that having this group will be a great way to encourage each other to find the time to exercise and find the motivation to eat right (which is where I tend to fall off the wagon...)!

I would love to. I am majoring in nursing

Date: 20 October 2011
Weigh in: 144 lbs
Net Difference: n/a

Goal weight: 125 ish
Height: 5' 2"

I'm living off campus this year and my apartment complex has a small gym/weight room so I've been trying to use it. However, late night homework is usually accompanied by late night snacking (binging).

Count me in! I am in my last year of nursing school, and had a baby 6 months ago. I REALLY need some support, so this would be a great idea.

Day: 10/20/11
Weigh in: 184.5.. gained some during midterms 2 weeks ago and the week off we had after


Staying up late/studying and not snacking is probably the hardest part for me. That and trying to eat healthy while everyone on the team (Im a student athlete) chows down!! Not to mention trying to fit in everything is impossible... I feel like this sums it up...



Hahah. BUT WE CAN DO THIS!!

This is my schedule.. Bleh haha.

Mon: Class 9:30-12:20, Weights/conditioning 4:15-6
Tue: Class 10:00-12:45, Practice 1:30-5:30, Class 6:00-8:50
Wed: Class 9:30-12:20--- Our only day offff!
Thurs: class 10-1245, weights/conditioning 1:30-3, practice 3-530
Fri: Class 930-1220, conditioning 130-230, practice 230-530
Sat: Practice 9am-1pm
Sun: Practice 9am- 1pm

Good luck to all of you!