Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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SigmaSweety19
SigmaSweety19
Posts: 3
Joined: 2008/04/13
United States
2008/04/13, 12:06 PM
Hi everyone! I'm completely new to the whole online help for weightloss. I have been struggling with my weight for a while now, and this freshman 15 (ahem....60) is really bothering me. I have access to a gym on campus, I just can't get motivated. I'm an emotional (and a bored) eater. I can use all the motivation that you all are willing to give me! I would like to drop this pesky 60 lbs hopefully before my birthday in August. I am willing to do whatever it takes. :)I am graduating Sping '09 and it MUST be gone by then...no one wants to watch a chubby newscaster!!! :) Thanks for taking the time to read my post! Have a good one!
wrestler125
wrestler125
Posts: 4,619
Joined: 2004/01/27
United States
2008/04/13, 01:17 PM
If you have time to be a bored eater, then you have time to get to the gym. No one can keep you motivated except yourself.

Also, I find it difficult to believe you are "willing to do whatever it takes" when you can't get "motivated" enough to go to a gym you already have access to. Sorry if this sounds jaded, but IMO the sooner you face this the sooner you will be in control of your own life.

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SigmaSweety19
SigmaSweety19
Posts: 3
Joined: 2008/04/13
United States
2008/04/13, 02:49 PM
That is why I am on here. I want to do this. I just started going to the gym, I just feel like I need more guidance...I was also hoping for a little positive support...
turbizmo
turbizmo
Posts: 4
Joined: 2007/02/13
United States
2008/04/13, 05:35 PM
First of all, Hi!! good to know that you are ready to change your life! Im in the same boat as you. I just started to workout and i feel that i need a little guidance. I understand your situation as a student...we dont have enough time to workout only study and drink...lol...but lets give it it our best :cool:
SigmaSweety19
SigmaSweety19
Posts: 3
Joined: 2008/04/13
United States
2008/04/13, 06:00 PM
Thank you turbizmo for the support!! I am super busy, but I still seem to find time to eat bad things! haha I'm trying though...I started going to the gym this past week (every day!!! yay for me!!!) and I quit smoking (again, yay for me!!!) so I'm determined to be healthy. But, again, thank you for your support!!! :)
amyksmith76
amyksmith76
Posts: 601
Joined: 2005/07/26
United States
2008/04/15, 01:29 PM
Hi Sigma. Good luck to you. Congrats on the smoking. I quit in January myself, it's not easy, but so worth it.
Stick to the gym, AND eat well. It's great to go to the gym every day (with rest days a couple days a week) but be sure to couple that with a healthy diet. I know that on campus you probably don't have access to stoves, ovens, grills, etc. But, you do have access to an outlet! With a hot plate, little george foreman grill and a microwave you can do wonders for your diet. And in a pinch, some turkey on whole grain bread is a nice alternative.
Good luck and stay in touch here.