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From Michelle, Age 20 - 10/19/09 - IP#: 208.125.84.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'2", Start: 170 lb, Today: 167.5 lb (BMI: 31), Goal: 130 lb - So I went home for the weekend and didn't do ANY exercise :(..there was just so much other stuff I wanted to do and had to get done that I couldn't find the time. But today it's back to the gym for me. It's so frustrating its been almost a month now and I feel like I've made no progress!! Yet I've been working out every single day and trying to eat better at school. A few years ago I was at my all-time highest weight (187) and have lost almost 20 lbs since but at the time I wasn't even really TRYING to lose weight, it just happened over time. Now that I am actually trying, I'm not getting anywhere...this is usually the point where I get discouraged and quit, so I'm really trying to work through this and stay motivated...any advice? good luck everyone!!
Reply from Caragh, Age 17 - 10/19/09  - IP#: 83.70.246.xxx

From Kee, Age 18 - 10/18/09 - IP#: 130.253.137.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'5", Start: 165 lb, Today: 169 lb (BMI %tile: 91), Goal: 135 lb - OMG I am getting so frustrated! I want to lose weight so bad, and its no one's fault but my own that I can't! I love dessert, I love everything unhealthy and hate eggs,carrots, cucumbers, apples, salad, pretty much everything I shoould be eating. I'm making a vow that I will lost 10 pounds by thanksgiving...Wish me luck!

From Sarah, Age 19 - 10/15/09 - IP#: 147.253.158.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'7", Start: 212 lb, Today: 212 lb (BMI %tile: 96), Goal: 130 lb - Hey all! I discovered this website recently and thought I would give it a try, I just started college about 2 months ago and that 'freshman 15' thing has turned into the freshman 27 for me! Yes I have gained 27 pounds in two months. We have an unlimited meal plan and I have used it and abused it unfourtunatly. It's just so convinient. And not only do I over do it in the cafeteria, I am constantly eating in my room. It doesn't help that my roommate loves food and is overweight herself, so we are always buying snack and ordering pizza together. I'm not super stressed or anything I have just developed this love for food and I cannot seem to get enough. I eat until I'm satisfied and that seems to be when I'm stuffed to the brim. But I denied for awhile because none of my friends seem to have a problem gaining. Until I went to put on a pair of jeans I hadn't worn in awhile and couldn't button... (view more)Hey all! I discovered this website recently and thought I would give it a try, I just started college about 2 months ago and that 'freshman 15' thing has turned into the freshman 27 for me! Yes I have gained 27 pounds in two months. We have an unlimited meal plan and I have used it and abused it unfourtunatly. It's just so convinient. And not only do I over do it in the cafeteria, I am constantly eating in my room. It doesn't help that my roommate loves food and is overweight herself, so we are always buying snack and ordering pizza together. I'm not super stressed or anything I have just developed this love for food and I cannot seem to get enough. I eat until I'm satisfied and that seems to be when I'm stuffed to the brim. But I denied for awhile because none of my friends seem to have a problem gaining. Until I went to put on a pair of jeans I hadn't worn in awhile and couldn't button them. So I went to the gym and weighed myself. I was 185 when I came here and now weigh 212. I mean I've always been overweight but when I went past 200 and gained 27 pounds in 2 months I realized I need to do something. But it's gunna be so hard with the new life I have created for myself. Which is filling my tray at mealtimes and then coming back to my room and snacking constantly, then repeating it all over again. Ugh. So any tips on avoiding gaining more while in this college atmosphere?! Thanks! (view less)
Reply from Michelle, Age 20 - 10/16/09  - IP#: 67.83.82.xxx
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From Michelle, Age 20 - 10/10/09 - IP#: 208.125.84.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'2", Start: 170 lb, Today: 167.5 lb (BMI: 31), Goal: 130 lb - So my roommate bought a scale, woo! Now I can actually keep track of how I'm doing :). Only 2.5 lbs but atleast its something I guess..good luck everyone!
Reply from Michelle, Age 20 - 10/13/09  - IP#: 208.125.84.xxx
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From Michelle, Age 20 - 10/06/09 - IP#: 208.125.84.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'2", Start: 170 lb, Today: 170 lb (BMI: 31), Goal: 130 lb - I just got back to the gym and I am very proud of myself. I did 3 miles..walked the first, ran .5 mile, walked .25, ran .25, walked .5, ran .25, and walked the last .25..so altogether i walked 2 miles and ran 1 and it took me under 45 minutes which is AWESOME for me! I'm feeling so much better about myself lately I've just been so much happier and feel like I have so much more energy. I hope everyone else is doing well! good luck :)

From Michelle, Age 20 - 10/05/09 - IP#: 208.125.84.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'2", Start: 170 lb, Today: 170 lb (BMI: 31), Goal: 130 lb - Well I haven't worked out since Thursday because my boyfriend came to visit and we were traveling all weekend. So not only did I not get a workout, but I also didn't do too well eating either...but I'm trying not to let 1 weekend bring me down. I'm getting back on track today. I plan on going to the gym and doing 10 miles on the bike (burns 300 calories using the programs that I do) and then some weight machines. I'm still having trouble finding healthy foods at school aside from the salad bar, which gets extremely dull meal after meal. I did buy some SmartOnes meals though, which are only about 250 calories each so that is a good alternative once in a while. I hope everyone is doing well! Good luck :)

From Sam, Age 18 - 10/04/09 - IP#: 72.191.99.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'5", Start: 235 lb, Today: 211 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 150 lb - I am so happy to say that being back on my medifast has helped so much already. way more energy and lots of water weight gone. Im so ready for this mushy fat and rolls to be gone from my body forever. GOOD LUCK everyone!!
Reply from Sam, Age 18 - 10/05/09  - IP#: 72.191.99.xxx
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From Sam, Age 18 - 09/30/09 - IP#: 72.191.99.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'5", Start: 235 lb, Today: 220 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 150 lb - i am back on Medifast YAY!!...i started Medifast in December and lost around 20 pounds...getting down to about 185 pounds with losing some on my own, was almost at the 50 pound mark, got off the diet and havnt been able to stick to it since. im so determined to do this for good..i had ankle surgery in july and gained all my weight back, im really hoping that i can stick to this and finally lose the 60 or 70 pounds i need to. any motivation will help..GOOD LUCK everyone!!
Reply from Sam, Age 18 - 10/04/09  - IP#: 72.191.99.xxx
Reply from Michelle, Age 20 - 09/30/09  - IP#: 208.125.84.xxx

From Michelle, Age 20 - 09/30/09 - IP#: 208.125.84.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'2", Start: 170 lb, Today: 170 lb (BMI: 31), Goal: 130 lb - maybe it's just my imagination but it seems like some of my clothes are starting to fit a little better :). i just got back from the gym. i did 2 programs on the bike (hill program -- 20 min, 200 calories burned, interval program, 20 min, 100 calories burned). I skipped the weights today because I did my weight training yesterday. I'm taking a few days off from running/walking because I have shin splints and I don't want to make it any worse, which is very annoying. I had never really done the bike before though, and I actually had a lot of fun! Can't wait to finally see my results on the scale in a few weeks!

From Michelle, Age 20 - 09/29/09 - IP#: 208.125.84.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'2", Start: 170 lb, Today: 170 lb (BMI: 31), Goal: 130 lb - I am so frustrated..I have been working out non-stop for 2 weeks and trying to eat better at school. I can't tell if I have lost any weight! I don't have a scale here and it is extremely frustrating...2 1/2 more weeks until I can finally weigh in.....UGH!

From casey, Age 19 - 09/25/09 - IP#: 72.69.239.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'3", Start: 160 lb, Today: 150 lb (BMI %tile: 86), Goal: 120 lb - ive been trying so hard to loose weight i lost ten so far yay but this concern is mainly for my bf see hes bulimic and i dont no how to get him to stop we been dating for 4 months and like he stopped and started up he makes excuses to use the bathroom and lies and tells me hes sick i dont want him to die over this its upsetting and he needs to get help idk how to get him to do it he doesnt think these behaviors r wrong
Reply from Caragh, Age 17 - 10/16/09  - IP#: 83.70.233.xxx
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From Michelle, Age 20 - 09/24/09 - IP#: 208.125.84.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'2", Start: 170 lb, Today: 170 lb (BMI: 31), Goal: 130 lb - Does anyone else have any other ideas of what I can do at the gym? We have a very small gym, only a few tred mills, a few elipticals and bikes, and weight machines, plus a track. I also do jazzercise every other week (that's when it is offered) and that burns about 480 calories per session..I don't know any workout routines for the bike or eliptical, like what settings to use to get good results and stuff. If anyone could help that would be great!

From Michelle, Age 20 - 09/24/09 - IP#: 208.125.84.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'2", Start: 170 lb, Today: 170 lb (BMI: 31), Goal: 130 lb - Hey everyone! I'm so excited to start out losing weight. I've never actually been this motivated to lose weight. Usually I will go to the gym for 2-3 days, and then quit, but this time things are very different. First of all, this is the first time in 2 years that I've had a schedule that allows time for me to get to the gym and still have some time for myself. The last couple of years I have been trying to fit work and school and homework and getting enough sleep, but it just never seemed like there were enough hours in the day! Not to mention all of the unhealthy college food that there is to choose from every night! I'm really dedicated this time though. I walked 3 miles on the track at my gym tonight, and for the past 2 weeks I have been alternating between this routine and walking 1 mile + 45 minutes of weight machines (usually 2 sets of 12-20 reps on each machine). I'm not ... (view more)Hey everyone! I'm so excited to start out losing weight. I've never actually been this motivated to lose weight. Usually I will go to the gym for 2-3 days, and then quit, but this time things are very different. First of all, this is the first time in 2 years that I've had a schedule that allows time for me to get to the gym and still have some time for myself. The last couple of years I have been trying to fit work and school and homework and getting enough sleep, but it just never seemed like there were enough hours in the day! Not to mention all of the unhealthy college food that there is to choose from every night! I'm really dedicated this time though. I walked 3 miles on the track at my gym tonight, and for the past 2 weeks I have been alternating between this routine and walking 1 mile + 45 minutes of weight machines (usually 2 sets of 12-20 reps on each machine). I'm not sure how long it will take me to reach this goal or if I've even lost anything yet because I don't have a scale here..but I'm so excited to see how much I've lost when I go home in 3 weeks! Just want to wish everyone else good luck and your stories are all inspirational. I'm so glad that there is a place where we can all come together and talk about our experiences and motivate one another! :) (view less)

From Alessandra, Age 19 - 09/23/09 - IP#: 99.225.235.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'8", Start: 205 lb, Today: 205 lb (BMI %tile: 95), Goal: 150 lb - Today I just realized that i weigh 205 pounds,the heaviest i have in my entire life. I knew that i gained weight but not to this extent. I weighed 180 last time i checked which was a year ago. I have always been on the chunky side even with my height but now ive gone too far. I had a really tough year and have just endulged myself with food because of stress. I am now determined to eat healthy and start excercising more to get it off. I hope i am determined enough to do this
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From Steph, Age 21 - 09/03/09 - IP#: 24.45.175.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'2", Start: 164 lb, Today: 164 lb (BMI: 30), Goal: 120 lb - I'm tired of gaining and losing weight. I used to be a healthy 125 pounds and I would like to go back to that. I usually get motivated for a week or two with working out and eating healthy and then I just give up and stop. Its really hard for me to lose weight. I really need some help in figuring out the best cardio and the best eating habits to see the best results. Please feel free to put in some input. I really want to be healthy and lose weight and feel happy in my own skin.