College/University OFFICIAL WEIGHT LOSS HELP THREAD

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  • melmiller91
    melmiller91 Posts: 17 Member
    Great idea!! I'm a junior at the University of Akron. It's hard to find time to work, go to school&workout/eat right! I'm trying to work it hard right now since it's break and I'm only working about 3 hours a day (yay for no money!) I'm just nervous for next semester to start up, it's definitely going to be more stressful. Good luck guys :)
  • melmiller91
    melmiller91 Posts: 17 Member
    This thread is such a great idea. I just joint MFP about two weeks ago, just in time for finals week - eek!
    So far it hasn't been too bad, but i'm wondering if anyone has any calorie-saving ideas for coffee shop studying. I NEED my fancy vanilla latte to get stuff done, but is there anything I can do to save calories other than skim milk?

    Also, how do you guys manage to work in workouts during these stressful times? I find my schedule (not only during exams) changes so much due to semester changes and exam periods that I just can't work out a consistent exercise schedule!

    McGill University, Montreal, Canada
    Year 2 English Major


    My exercise schedule during the semester is never constant. I try to keep the same times on the same days of the week. But I have to go day by day to figure out when I'm able to hit the gym, even if it is only 20 minutes.
  • ansilver
    ansilver Posts: 2 Member
    i'm in my junior year... i was always active until i quit cheerleading after my freshman year. i put on my "freshman 15" at the end of sophomore and now i'm working on getting rid of it. Good luck to everyone!!!!
  • kate216
    kate216 Posts: 23
    I def need some help/motivation!! i'm a junior and still struggling with my freshman 15...
    feel free to add me anyone who could use motivation too! :)
  • Aideehunter
    Aideehunter Posts: 1 Member
    This will be great for next semester! I started mid November, so I'm hoping come next semester I'll be more familiar with mfp. Hopefully I can lose some pounds for graduation :)
  • anj391
    anj391 Posts: 5
    This thread is such a great idea. I just joint MFP about two weeks ago, just in time for finals week - eek!
    So far it hasn't been too bad, but i'm wondering if anyone has any calorie-saving ideas for coffee shop studying. I NEED my fancy vanilla latte to get stuff done, but is there anything I can do to save calories other than skim milk?

    Also, how do you guys manage to work in workouts during these stressful times? I find my schedule (not only during exams) changes so much due to semester changes and exam periods that I just can't work out a consistent exercise schedule!

    McGill University, Montreal, Canada
    Year 2 English Major


    My exercise schedule during the semester is never constant. I try to keep the same times on the same days of the week. But I have to go day by day to figure out when I'm able to hit the gym, even if it is only 20 minutes.

    You're absolutely right, schedules are hard to keep when in school. I think taking it day by day is awesome advice.
  • musicmanomar
    musicmanomar Posts: 47
    Since being on the holiday break i've lost 5 pounds. I hope everyone is enjoying your break and going strong!
  • FabulouslyFitTam
    FabulouslyFitTam Posts: 70 Member
    Finally other college students! :-)

    I'm in my 4th year at the University of Virginia (wahoowa!) and I'm majoring in Spanish. I've been a member of Weight Watchers since January, but recently joined MFP. Finals DESTROYED me and I took 20 credits this past semester, so I was super stressed.
    But, this week was my refocus week and I've gotten back on track with my eating.. so hopefully I can stay motivated. Great to see other college students on here!

    Feel free to add me.

    -Tamara
  • rocknrollisbitching
    rocknrollisbitching Posts: 10
    Nicole
    The Art Institute of Boston
    Fine Arts Junior

    I actually didn't get freshman 15, I went to the gym 5 times a week when I first started college. :x Right now I've been going to a cheap gym down the street from me (I don't live on campus anymore, have my own apartment) with my boyfriend. I do cardio for 20-30 minutes then I do weights with him and he helps me do them correctly so that I don't hurt myself. :P
  • FabulouslyFitTam
    FabulouslyFitTam Posts: 70 Member
    BUMP
  • musicmanomar
    musicmanomar Posts: 47
    I'm doing great so far this semester and it really helps that a lot of my friends in school are also trying to be healthy. That means no "come on just one bite, or it won't hurt you if you pig out today." I'm going to keep pushing! I hope you are all pushing as well!
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