Any other college students out there?

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  • Maleficent89
    Maleficent89 Posts: 2
    i am full time student too and yea the freshman 15 hit me with full force... i thought it was just a myth lol but i'm looking to stay motivated so feel free to add me
  • nicoleallman
    nicoleallman Posts: 3
    College kid here! Graduating in December of this year with my BS in Agribusiness! It's very tough to focus on school, work, exercise, and eating healthy. Also, to add to all of this, I'm planning a wedding for August 11th! Good luck to everyone and feel free to friend me!
  • DBiddle69
    DBiddle69 Posts: 682 Member
    In my last semester of graduate school if that counts?I lost the freshmen 15 my first year in undergrad but grad school made up for that because I gained 12 last semester. I work 40+ hours/week between my job and internship, and take 4 courses a semester so my days usually go from 7a-10p. Didn't have time to think about exercising and eating right...was just trying to maintain my sanity lol. Luckily I've lost the weight using MFP since January. Biggest factor was packing my food for the day .

    If only I could learn to love exercise...

    You are incredible!!! I wish I have the nerve to try more than one class a semester!!
    Remember there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you will enjoy being on the other side of it!!
  • eattherude
    eattherude Posts: 21 Member
    Heya, finishing my final year of Uni right here....which is stressful beyond belief!! Always happy to make new friends :) I lost a fair bit of weight in my first year...though that was mainly due to lack of money and a very bad habit of not bothering to make food when I didn't want to deal with crappy flatmates...trying again a more healthy way this time though :)
  • thenugester36
    thenugester36 Posts: 4
    I'm a college student! Taking 19-20 hours of classes and fitting in appropriate meals on a budget can be rough!
  • Anomalia
    Anomalia Posts: 506 Member
    I'm a college senior feel free to add me!
  • Stephanieeeezy
    Stephanieeeezy Posts: 9 Member
    sophmore!
  • shonovo
    shonovo Posts: 104
    hi i am new here... been trying to lose weight my whole life. i am also a college student and i work... so busy but i need to make time to get healthy already! i need all the support i can get, i am very good at giving support, not so good and taking my own advice though! please feel free to add me :)!
  • Chico407
    Chico407 Posts: 1
    College student studying psychology here as well, between classes and work it becomes difficult to find time for the gym and to be healthy. Would like to add friends on here for motivation and advice!!
  • RobS4632
    RobS4632 Posts: 4
    College senior here....nursing major.

    I'll second what the pre-med major said - it's hard to take care of others if you're not taking care of yourself.
  • crazytreelady
    crazytreelady Posts: 752 Member
    Hey, if you'd like to ad me feel free :).
    I think I speak for every one when I say eating right whilst going to university is soooo hard because your schedule is really messed up.
    I feel bad for the people in dorms more so because they don't really have access to the same way of making meals!
  • LouieSTFU
    LouieSTFU Posts: 1 Member
    College student checking in from Santa Cruz! Engineering student.

    It's tough because I tend to be so busy, and the on campus options tend to be very limited!

    - Louie
  • sarah_7626
    sarah_7626 Posts: 31 Member
    VIRGINIA TECH!
  • mes1921
    mes1921 Posts: 71 Member
    Biosystems and Mechanical Engineering junior!

    Two jobs + two majors + 5 student organizations + social life (not much of one haha) = crazy busy.

    Bought some cool lunch boxes last year that make sure I pack lunch (and usually dinner) to bring to campus every day (12-14 hours/day on campus is the norm!)

    Anyone feel free to add me! :-)
  • nicoleeliza4
    nicoleeliza4 Posts: 40
    3rd year business right here! Last semester coming to an end so it's been super stressful between all the group projects and exams now looking for a job for my work experience year and looking for an apartment, so much stress! It can be so hard to eat healthy when you just need a quick meal on campus.
    Biggest tip though is use the gym! Most schools automatically charge you for a membership in your school fees so use it!! I didn't take advantage of it the first year and wish I would have. It majorly relieves stress, clears your head, and if you've had one of those greasy fast meals that leave you bloated force yourself to go and you'll feel great again in no time. Just keep forcing yourself, makes all the difference! Meet some good people too :)
  • ans08a
    ans08a Posts: 2
    I'm a college junior trying to get my high school body back! I just joined this site, so I haven't lost anything yet, but I'm hoping this will motivate me. I don't have too much to lose, but sometimes that can be more of a deterrent than a motivation. I need accountability!

    So feel free to add me as a friend.

    Bikini season is oh so close!
  • zooz93
    zooz93 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm a college freshman, and I gained my freshman 15 in ONE SEMESTER! I live in the dorms, and the food is awful, making it so difficult to eat healthy on a reasonable budget. I can't wait until I get a kitchen next year, but that's not until after the summer! I really want to feel good in my summer shorts, so I'm trying to get my high school body back!
  • fatpignomore
    fatpignomore Posts: 2
    Junior art school student! :)
  • RebeccainMI
    RebeccainMI Posts: 16 Member
    I would love to talk with some other college ladies. I'm having a particularly hard time because I'm a student at the Culinary Insitute of America and food is a way of life there. I'm 22 (23 in September) and would love a community of support. Message me or add me.
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    College groups:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/60-college-and-grad-school-students
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1987-college-girls-on-a-mission
  • snewsome7
    snewsome7 Posts: 189
    I am until May!! I'll add ya! :]
  • HealthyHappy120
    HealthyHappy120 Posts: 262
    Junior!
  • ReneeMustLoseIt
    ReneeMustLoseIt Posts: 15
    Going to college in 5 months! I need to lose 30 lbs :P
  • brittigno
    brittigno Posts: 193 Member
    Re-starting college in January. :D Seems so far away, but it's coming faster than I would have thought.
  • BeautyFromWithin
    BeautyFromWithin Posts: 290 Member
    Sophomore college student!

    I love offering advice and motivation as well as receiving it!

    It's tough to stay in shape in college - especially with late night ben&jerry runs and eating out with friends sometimes!
  • stephabef
    stephabef Posts: 936 Member
    In my fifth year - just finished my anthropology degree and am starting nursing school in the fall!
  • jgcanderson
    jgcanderson Posts: 2 Member
    I'm also a college student (almost done with my 2nd year)! I gained about 20 pounds when I stopped playing sports early in high school and I've decided to finally (try to) stick to healthy life and get fit again
  • AmateurSurgeon
    AmateurSurgeon Posts: 18
    im a part time student, add me too.
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    ME! but not for long! I'm graduating May 4 :)
  • arkansascountrygirl
    arkansascountrygirl Posts: 234 Member
    college freshman at age 37 here. you can all add me

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