Eighteen - Whole Life Ahead Of Me - Lets Sort This

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Hello,

I have been here before, and I've forgotten not only this forum but my weight loss progress as well.

My name is Becky. I'm 18 years old and I've lost weight before. Here are my stats:

Before Weight: 165lbs
After Weight: 140lbs
Current Weight: 150lbs

As you can see, my mouth has got the best of me and I've gained weight back. I'm not sure how, but this time I don't want to gain it back. I guess I was so happy about the way I looked, I thought I'd stay that way even if I ate junk food again.

I have my whole life ahead of me and I don't want my weight to be the first thing I think of in the morning. I want to think of a job that makes me happy, making money so I can have all the things I want, be excited about spending my life with my boyfriend and having children and going on holiday. Anything but my weight and insecurities.

I'm sorting this out once and for all. I'd love some help..
 
How did you lose the weight to begin with? it doesnt sound like it was a lifestyle change - so whatever you did before -wasn't effective for you long term.

What are you currently eating and how are you keeping track?
 
maleficent said:
How did you lose the weight to begin with? it doesnt sound like it was a lifestyle change - so whatever you did before -wasn't effective for you long term.

What are you currently eating and how are you keeping track?
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At first it was water weight. Then I (slowly, bit by bit) stopped eating extreme amounts of junk food. I ran a little bit and weight lifted, but no routines or anything serious.

I'm eating anything in sight, currently. I'm not sure why but I can never stop eating. I know I shouldn't eat so much crap, but I do it anyway. I need self dicipline. There have been stressful situations recently (not being able to get a job, afraid to get a job, my boyfriends family having a lot of terminally ill members, etc), maybe that could be it. I comfort eat.

I sometimes count my calories and I've always stuck to a 1500 calorie limit. Thinking about it, I should have changes my calorie intake as I lost and gained weight.
 
Hey Becky, I'm 19 and i can definitly relate to the wanting to focus on the positive things in life rather than obsessing about weight and calories. I also comfort eat sometimes and although i've lost weight many times it goes back up at some point (usually when i visit my parents) but i try not to stress too much (mainly because it drives my boyfriend mad) as i always lose it again.
Just two tips: Whenever i get craving i always chew gum or brush my teeth as the minty after taste makes food taste disgusting so i don't want to eat it and i always carry water around with me cause as people often stress, thirst is often mistaken for hunger.

Good Luck with everything
 
^ Thanks Maribella! :D I'm glad I'm not alone in my situation, as bad as that sounds lol, but we'll all get out of it together! :D

And thanks for the tips! I will definitely try those next time I feel the need to munch. :D
 
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