Hey Everyone!
My name is Mandy. I'm a sophomore studying Graphic Design, Web Design, and Information Technology at a small Christian college in Indiana. Yay for cornfields!
Last year, I fell victim to the freshman 15 (more like 25) and I'm here to lose it!

Height: 5'11"
CW: 185 lbs
GW: 150 lbs

I'm hoping that this group will give us all some encouragement and motivation!

Hey! I'm Talisha. I'm 21 years old and a senior at Miami Univeristy. I'm so glad to find this group

CW: 174
GW: 125

Hey everyone! I'm Shannon, I go the University of North Dakota. I'm double-majoring in Accounting and Marketing with a minor in Sports Business. I have 3 part-time jobs (will be 4 this summer) and I always used that as an excuse to not work out. To be honest, I'm tired of making excuses. I just want to be healthier and more fit and more confident. My biggest disappointment in myself is that I used to be so active in high school, I played almost every sport offered, and I let myself slip for no reason. It's time for a change.

Current Weight: 240 lbs (hard to type a number that high)
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Height: 5'8"
Age: 19

Any support, encouragement, ANYTHING is appreciated! Feel free to add me/chat/whatevs!

Hey girl! My name is DeDe I also just joined this today! I for to University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) and am majoring in theatre at the moment but want to be a performer! I actually won't have a job until the summer so I DO have time to exercise, but just like you I made excuses about working out.

I also used to be somewhat active, at least more than I am now. I played softball and such. I don't love sports to be honest but I just adore dancing! I agree, it's time for a change. The big downfalls I have is the fact that I have hypothyroidism and PCOS on top of it. It's all about glucose and crap, my doctor said I will struggle losing weight all my life but it's still possible. It will just take longer. I'm hoping you can help me keep motivated too because I get discouraged about it sometimes.

Current Weight: 182
Goal Weight: 150-160
Height: 5'9
Age: 18

Hi all! I'm Ashley and a third year at MSU! Glad to see so many people my age with a similar goal!

Hello everybody!
My name is Ashlee, I am 17 years old and I am a junior in college. I have recently changed my major from marketing to mathematics. I am going to be getting my B.A. in Mathematics with my secondary education certification. I'm interested in becoming a high school math teacher, but I may also want to teach elementary or jr. high... but for right now I am sticking with high school.
Unfortunately I am having to almost start over with school, so it is going to take me about another 4 years to graduate, but I am young so I guess I have time.

Hi everyone! My name is Laura. I'm 20 years old and I'm a Media Studies major at UC Berkeley. I think it's so awesome that this group was created, it's great to have a place where us college girls can motivate and support each other! Anyone else go to UC Berkeley?

Hey, I'm Heather, Hezzie, Tiger, Hezzie Tiger.. LOL

I'm in Birmingham Alabama, studying full time online at Franklin University (Senior) and working full time for Regions Bank. So far, I've lost 40 lbs since Thanksgiving .

Current weight 185
Goal weight 160

Nice to meet you!!

Hi everyone!

My name is Kerri. I am new(er) to the myfitnesspal site. I have been using it on my phone, but I just started using the web site. I go to Appalachian State (senior) and I am graduating in next month with majors in communication studies and English and a minor in political science. I was just accepted to start grad school at NC State next year. About a month ago I decided to start working out to make myself feel better and to get in shape. I have gone down one jean size in a month (I have lost 7 pounds already)

CW:150
GW:125 (it depends, I really have a goal jean size rather than a weight, if I gain muscle mass, I'm ok with that)

Hey people :-)

I'm Nancy 21 Junior in college studying Psychology. I love life and ready to really live and love myself more. Wanting to lose about 80+ pounds, give or take, don't know my goal weight but I will know once I get there. Really easygoing and always on, truly dedicated and I know its going to take time to get where I want but it will be sooo worth it. I love sports, comedy and the color pink!

*going to school in TN now but moving to Illinois in one month!
* I'm 5"6.5' (:

Hi Everyone!

My name is Jordyn and I'm brand new to MFP, but I'm definitely familiar with trying to lose weight. I've been heavier than I'd like to be for as long as I can remember and have spent the last 5 years attempting to be healthy and then losing motivation for one reason or another. I'm 20 years old and I feel like I've been robbed of my youth in some ways because I've never had that body that people always say they wished they still had. So it's time.

I'm also an actress. It's something I've loved since the day I was born. I've been in over 20 shows, but here's the thing: I always get cast as the maid or the mom or the younger sister and never ever do I get a leading role. Perhaps it's my acting abilities, but I really think the main cause is my weight. A size 13 just doesn't cut it for the leading lady.

I go to Knox College in Illinois, and I've definitely found that eating healthy in the cafeteria is HARD - especially because the vegetables and fruit they serve aren't always the freshest and don't taste nearly as delicious as they're supposed to.

My current weight is somewhere around 175 lbs (I don't have a scale here at school, but that's what it was last time I was home) and my goal weight is 140 lbs - I haven't been that small since before puberty!

If anyone wants to add me, I'd love an accountability buddy!

Hey everyone, I'm a junior studying biology in Minnesota. I'm looking to loose about 50 pounds to get to a healthy weight but my major event in site is next January when I'm studying abroad in Australia. It's a marine biology program, so we'll spend most days on the beach and in the water, and I REFUSE to wear a one piece and cover myself out of embarrassment. I'm looking forward to wearing a bikini for the first real time. My biggest problems are snacking, the abundance of unhealthy food in the dining halls, and alcohol on campus. Friend me if you're looking for support!

Hey girls!

My name is Olivia, I'm a nursing student in California (2 more years to go!). Everyone says that unlike the Freshman 15, nursing students gain the "Nursing 20" because of all the stress, late nights at the hospital, no time to eat/breathe, etc. My goal is to be in the best shape of my life while I'm in school to build great habits for the future and not let the nursing weight get a hold of me! I just finished my first week of Couch to 5k and my goal is to be able to run continuously for 30 min. I also love biking, swimming, yoga, and hiking. Good luck to everyone and it's nice to meet you!

CW: 150
GW: 135
Age: 21
Height: 5'9"

Hello Ladies :-)My name is Edan. I'm a new member to this website and group. I am currently 19 years old, and will be starting my second year in college in the fall. I hope to lose weight and learn new habits this summer. I would like to reach my goal in 6 to 8 weeks and just maintain the rest of the summer.My goal is to lose 55 pounds. I have already lost 15 prior to this date. I'm excited to finish this journey. God has something great in store for all of us. Hope each of you reach your goals!!!

Hi my name is Katie. I'm a 37 year old college freshman.

my current weight is 185 pounds

my goal weight is 135 pounds

I began my weight loss journey in 1996 and weighed 300 pounds.

I am going to cross that finish line