From Ann, Age 18 - 02/08/11 - IP#: 99.40.102.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'2", Start: 249 lb, Today: 249 lb (BMI %tile: 98), Goal: 130 lb - Okay...soooo, I've been on here before. I'm assuming the people on here are all trying to lose weight so we're supposed to motivate each other? idk. But i'm UBER fat, so i should probably start trying to change that. i'm going to college in the fall, and i REALLY don't wanna look huge in a place where i'm supposed to start fresh. so the countdown begins....and hopefully i'll shed the weight fast. i'd love to hear some support if you guys have any. I'm new here, so sorry if i'm not doing this right. lol
Reply from Ally13, Age 23 - 02/09/11 - IP#: 74.92.246.xxx There's nothing like motivation to get you to lose excess weight and it sounds like a fresh start at college is a great one to have =). First, congrats for coming to this site and seeking support, advice, etc. We've all been/are in the same position you're now in so we get it, possibly more than the people who are around you every day. The main thing to keep in mind is DON'T GIVE UP. Losing weight is a big undertaking and you have to realize that you didn't gain overnight so don't expect to lose overnight. It's all about the choices you make - each day you're making choices that will determine whether you lose the weight or not. Choosing water over soda, getting up 1/2 hour earlier to go for a walk, not taking that second helping ...all of these things contribute to you meeting your goal. Believe me, there are going to be times when you want to give up or days where you've messed up - that's okay, you're human. The important thing is to realize that one (or a few) mistakes don't dictate the final outcome. If you can, get a physical reminder of your goal (maybe a picture of your college, that sorority you'd like to pledge, cute college boys, whatever helps you) and place it somewhere you'll see it constantly. Sometimes, in our weakness, we forget all about the goal and that will help you to overcome some of your struggles. One thing I did that helped me wonderfully was this: I went to www.mvm.com and created a virtual me at my current weight. Then I created 2-3 other models that were me, but weighed less (like 20, 50, etc. pounds). I copied and pasted these images to one document, printed it off and carried it around with me in my wallet so I could pull it out anytime and see what I'd actually look like once I got down to those weights. See if that helps =). If you ever need advice, tips, to vent or brag - this is a great site to do it on so make sure you post =D.
Reply from Kayla, Age 20 - 02/09/11 - IP#: 75.42.79.xxx Well all I can say is it is really hard when you first start and you can lose motivation quite quickly. You just keep your head up make the right choices that fit you and you will do great! Good luck :)
