Hello everyone!

[SagaTC]

Hi everyone!
So, i'm new here and just figured i'd introduce myself.
I'm from sweden, 18 years old and I've never been happy with my weight, but never really bothered to do anything about it.
Almost a year ago I moved from Dubai (where I lived for 12 years) back home, to start uni.
Does freshman 15 ring a bell?

I didn't realize how bad it had gotten until just a few months back. I'd gained almost 20 pounds. Started to realize when my clothes just did not fit.
So i've tried a little, here and there to improve, but it's been difficult because I always lose motivation. I also almost developed an addiction to fast food and always seemed to find excuses to eat.


Anywho, a few days back I realized that I do not want to have to look for the largest sizes anymore. I want to feel comfortable when I go out dancing. I want to be able to look at myself in pictures and in the mirrors and not cringe and have to look away.

So, here I am because for the fast few days I feel so happy, positive and strong. I do want to do this. It will be worth it in the end.

Now starting at 5'2 and about 160 lbs (Yikes), I'm super excited to keep going with my clean eating and exercise.

So yep that's me!

 

[brian7]

hey, I am 34 years old 6"1' and I am 285ish right now. It is tough to keep the weight off, especially when you get older. Developing good habits now will go a long way. This is the biggest I have been. I was down to 230 just last year but I started smoking and had emotional problems. When I was in my early twenties I would jogg 2-3 miles a day. Jogging gets old after about 6 months and then I relapse, always an on going battle with me. I am willing to sacrifice guilty pleasures like pizza and chex mix and cookies and hummus, Burgers. I don't want to step foot into a fast food place unless I am getting grilled chicken salad. Still most fast food salads I don't even trust.

Stay Motivated SagaTC, drink lots of water, vegetables and some fruits and meats if you are a meat eater.

Stay away from organic junk food, bread (even whole wheat bread), fruit juice(has a lot of sugar and no fiber), Granola cereal (high in fat, sugar and calories) and sports drinks (high in calories and sugars).

 

[tonia99]

Saga, Im also new to this forum, and your post is the fist one I read I'm happy you feel motivated to keep up your new good habits! Clean eating is so important! Antonia