Elle's Ups and Downs Diary!

younggirlie

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Hi there!


I'm a college junior who has been losing weight for about 2 years now. I started at 230lbs, and got down to 165lbs over the course of a year or so. I have since gained back about 30lbs, bringing me back up to 202. I am ready to start getting back down again! I have spent too long beating myself up for gaining some weight back. I know that I know how to do this, and I'm finally ready to start trying again.


My goal is to be at 175 by my spring break (mid-March) and then to lose another 10-15 pounds between then and summer. At 165, I still thought I had a little more to lose, but looking back, it was the ideal weight for me. I'm 5'8'' and I was very comfortable at that weight. The first time around, I learned so much about how to love myself the way I am, and to see that I was beautiful no matter what. I think that's what has stopped me from starting up again-- I've felt better about myself at this weight than I did the last time I was 202. That said, I'm 20 years old and I can feel the strain of the weight in a way that I never did before; my knees hurt, I lose breath, all that stuff. So, this weight has got to go!


I'll be following Classic Weight Watchers and working myself back up to 5 days a week at the gym. I definitely need motivation and support in a way that I didn't the first time, so please stop by here and help me out! I think that last time, I lost 65 pounds out of sheer self-hatred induced determination, but this time I want to be a little more positive.


Thanks for reading guys!

Elle


Stats:

Highest weight: 230lbs (December 2009)

Lowest weight: 165lbs (February-April 2011)

Current weight: 202lbs (December 2011)

GOAL WEIGHT: 165lbs (Hopefully... summer 2012!)

Height: 5'8''
 
Hello Younggirllie!

Welcome to the forum! There are alot of motivating people here and from your history you're going to be one of them too! The good news is, you have already made alot of progress and you are starting much younger than I did and that will help you...trust me! (I'm 51, 5'7" and currently weigh 207...started at 269, going to 150). I'm looking forward to your next posts and will be there for you! The great thing about this forum is that you can say what you want...you don't have to feel embarrassed or ashamed...most everyone I've "met" on here is very supportive and gives their experience, strength and hope. We're all on the same journey...some have farther to go than others...but we're all going the same way! Take care and keep your eye on the prize...it is so worth it!
 
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