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From Alyssia, Age 17

Ht. 5'7", Start: 240 lb, Today: 179 lb, Goal: 140 lb - So, how is everyone's running program going? That is, for those who are doing it with me. : ) I am starting week 2 today which means walk 3, run 2 for 30 minutes. I'm pretty excited. I can't wait for my run because I'm super stressed out. I feel like I'm a freaking loser. During this whole month, I have lost 1 pound! Just 1 pound! Yes, I'm happy with dropping a pound, but come on! I am still working out and everything. My eating has slipped these last few weeks, but that's because I've been depressed about hardly losing weight. I wanted to be at 159 by August 20th, but if I'm losing a pound a month, I'll never reach that. I'm going to try semo-strict eating for a few weeks. I'm also upping my running to 5 days a week, rather than the minimum 3. I really enjoy the running, so that's why I'm going to do it. I'm also stressed because my Junior year is ending, and I'm going to be a senior next year everyone! I'm already cramming stuff with college (very stressful), and I've got so many things to worry about. Right now I'm in an alternative school (only 3 hours long), and I've decided to prepare myself for college, and go back to normal school. I am terrified that I won't have the time to keep up with everthing. I already have trouble with time, and I am only in school for 3 hours. I have a bunch of animals that I have to take care of, I have a boyfriend who I need to spend time with, I want to get a job soon, I have to keep having time for exercising, I need time to sleep, I want to volunteer at an animal shelter, I have friends that I have to keep up with, I need time to relax, I have to keep up with my laundry and keeping my room clean, and I have chores that need to be done daily. I just don't know if I'd be able to keep up with all of this and not have a mental breakdown. I am just so stressed out. I need summer break so I can sort things out. Kind words and motivational help would be appreciated. : )