Any College Students Using MFP?

AmandaEmily91
AmandaEmily91 Posts: 12
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HI!

looking for supportive friends, even if you are not in college!!!

But, would just like to share your experience with struggling with your weight while in college. Its hard juggling going to class, studying outside of class and work, all while trying to fit in a workout and keeping up with a healthy diet. I have looked to MFP because of its awesome iPhone app !

Friend me, share your weight loss journey with me!
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  • MissAlyGator
    MissAlyGator Posts: 185
    Hi! Totally know what you are talking about! I'm in my second year and still getting the hang of it! I'll add you cuz I could really use more MFP college friends! :happy:
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    Poor college student but still trying to eat healthily: present!
  • SammyPacks
    SammyPacks Posts: 697 Member
    I am in college :).
  • KristinLeAnn252
    KristinLeAnn252 Posts: 136 Member
    Yep! I'm taking 21 credit hours in school and working 30 hours per week as well. It's really hard because between all of that, I also have to count calories and workout when I barely sleep lol.

    Friends are definitelyyyyy welcome!
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Yup I am in college too! I think that it isn't all that hard really. I walk around campus all day and burn more calories then you would think doing just that. Then quick workout after class then head home! Eating healthy and on a budget is very easy for me too.
    But then again I am a nutrition major so I am surrounded with this stuff all day xD

    Now the alcohol though...
  • jsherrill92
    jsherrill92 Posts: 775 Member
    Sophomore in college! Taking 15 hours, working, and working out is tough! On top of that trying to have a social life.. You can do it!

    Any of you can add me if you like! Always enjoy new friends.
  • BigPapaGato
    BigPapaGato Posts: 96 Member
    College student here....unfortunately (I looooooathe school)
  • chachalita8
    chachalita8 Posts: 36 Member
    I feel what youre saying girl! Its hard--but do-able! Im only in my second year....it only gets harder right? Lol jk
  • AmandaEmily91
    AmandaEmily91 Posts: 12
    ahh yay! im so excited to share this journey with y'all!
  • kittenmitton
    kittenmitton Posts: 231 Member
    Yup I am in college too! I think that it isn't all that hard really. I walk around campus all day and burn more calories then you would think doing just that. Then quick workout after class then head home! Eating healthy and on a budget is very easy for me too.
    But then again I am a nutrition major so I am surrounded with this stuff all day xD

    Now the alcohol though...

    rsrsrs oh the alcohol...I'm glad I'm a lightweight otherwise I'd be so obese.

    But I don't find losing weight at school to be all that hard...I walk to class, sometimes I walk to my lab if it's nice out, plus I'm in class or work all day so I can't spend my time eating. Plus, as bad as it is, I love midterms — test anxiety really keeps weight off (except the dizzy spells from lack of sleep and food are no fun)
  • AmandaEmily91
    AmandaEmily91 Posts: 12
    Major props to all you with full time schedules! Full time in Vegas is 4 classes, 12 credits, right now I'm only taking two classes... so hopefully this will put me to a good start to exercising and preparing my meals ahead of time!. IDK... what do you guys do as far as diet... like preparing your meals early? I understand only an hour a day , ONE HOUR of working out , but literally i have no self motivation. ahhhhh
  • shelbyyfoxx
    shelbyyfoxx Posts: 3
    Hey, I'm in my third year of college, psych major. I get what you mean, its brutal trying to balance a social life, school, and trying to lose weight. I would love it if anyone would like to check out my profile or add me up so we can be weightloss buddies =)
  • browneyedgurl08
    browneyedgurl08 Posts: 76
    Yep just starting first year of uni, dont know how im going to mangage uni, work & social life but i think it can be done! =)
    feel free to add me & we can support each other =) xx
  • GabyG69
    GabyG69 Posts: 213
    HI, I am a college senior.. I am a full time criminology student... You can add me if u want :)
  • Ostinatoarts
    Ostinatoarts Posts: 10
    Graduate student here... currently taking credit overload, have two jobs, do volunteer work, and have a husband... I don't have a huge social life but I made a promise to eat right and work out while I'm here. Friends always welcome on this crazy journey :)
  • AmandaEmily91
    AmandaEmily91 Posts: 12
    Wow! Glad to see I am not the only college student on here!!

    For inspiration and motivation i read some blogs.. here are two of my favorites.

    http://undressedskeleton.tumblr.com/ - Taralynn has lost 50lbs with diet and exercise and now is the Team Captain for Seventeen Magazine’s fitness and nutrition community

    http://crissfit.tumblr.com/ - Criss , she speaks the truth and nothing but the truth,


    What about you guys, what keeps you motivated?
  • AmandaEmily91
    AmandaEmily91 Posts: 12
    Graduate student here... currently taking credit overload, have two jobs, do volunteer work, and have a husband... I don't have a huge social life but I made a promise to eat right and work out while I'm here. Friends always welcome on this crazy journey :)


    Oh my!! what type of volunteer work do you do! You can do it!!!
  • Kaalley
    Kaalley Posts: 19 Member
    Busy college kid with no money, no car, and no time, and trying to shed the freshman 15...check! :)
  • AmandaEmily91
    AmandaEmily91 Posts: 12
    Busy college kid with no money, no car, and no time, and trying to shed the freshman 15...check! :)

    you can still shed those pounds still without any of the above! well maybe with some time!!!
  • NicoleZamorategui
    NicoleZamorategui Posts: 6
    In college here! Sophomore, though I should be graduating by now. Anyway, struggling to stay motivated and keep my diet clean. I need motivated friends!
  • Ostinatoarts
    Ostinatoarts Posts: 10
    Graduate student here... currently taking credit overload, have two jobs, do volunteer work, and have a husband... I don't have a huge social life but I made a promise to eat right and work out while I'm here. Friends always welcome on this crazy journey :)


    Oh my!! what type of volunteer work do you do! You can do it!!!

    Thanks! I'm a master's candidate in Arts Management so I volunteer to do work at all sorts of arts-related functions. I've called for donations, I've bartended, I've helped with set up and tear down, I've proctored auditions, pretty much anywhere I'm needed! Oh, I forgot, I play horn in a local wind ensemble too, and I'm pumped that MFP has a calorie count for playing a wind instrument haha.
  • godricshollow
    godricshollow Posts: 274 Member
    Yep! I go back on the 27th of Feb.. eeek. Feel free to add me :)
  • hirensthenameliftinsthegame
    hirensthenameliftinsthegame Posts: 233
    HI!

    looking for supportive friends, even if you are not in college!!!

    But, would just like to share your experience with struggling with your weight while in college. Its hard juggling going to class, studying outside of class and work, all while trying to fit in a workout and keeping up with a healthy diet. I have looked to MFP because of its awesome iPhone app !

    Friend me, share your weight loss journey with me!

    college student and work full time too here feel free to add!
  • apple2107
    apple2107 Posts: 47
    College junior here, who's half way on her journey already, but who doesn't want a few more buddies? Feel free to add me up so we can keep each other motivated ;)
  • salxtai
    salxtai Posts: 341 Member
    +1.

    Although I'm down under, and we call it uni... but who care about technicalities, really :tongue:
  • TiffanySuscheck
    TiffanySuscheck Posts: 123 Member
    :]
    College is so wonderful. Working out and getting good grades is hard, but my school actually offers work out classes for credit.
    I'm enrolled in Weightlifting and Fitness&Conditioning, one credit hour each.
    They're easy A's, and I have a guaranteed workout!

    Feel free to add me for support!
  • STurbs33
    STurbs33 Posts: 134 Member
    I'm a 4th year university student studying to be a teacher. I actually find it easier to manage my eating when I'm at school. This is mainly because I live at home and commute to my school so I have to plan and pack most of my meals. Plus, with my lack of money, I can't justify spending money on the overpriced food they sell there.
  • TheMistressofMayhem
    TheMistressofMayhem Posts: 9
    I'm an undergraduate senior, and I just signed up a week ago. So far so good!
  • sinness5
    sinness5 Posts: 2
    I am new to MFP and I'm in my second degree, definitely looking for some people to share the struggle and support!
  • thelonelysquirrel
    thelonelysquirrel Posts: 9
    I'm in Nursing school.

    So ya...

    I could use the support.

    Check out my profile. If you like what you see, add me. ;)

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