Rach182
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Hi everyone, my names Rachel and I'm 18 years old. I'm 5' 5" and I weigh 165lbs. I'm going to give you all some background of my dieting history and some insight to why I'm here.
I've been on too many diets to count. I have been unhappy with my body since I was in 5th grade, and back then I wasn't even over weight. Ever since then I've had body image issues.
Today I started another diet(which will hopefully just turn into a lifestyle change). I've had two semi-successful strings of dieting. At my heaviest I weighed in at 190 pounds. When I found this out I was very disappointed in myself and I did something about it. From there I got down to 171 pounds and it took me 6 months. I tricked myself into thinking I was trying my hardest, when deep down I knew I wasnt. After those 6 months I was just SO tired of the whole dieting thing, summer had hit, and I didn't hit my goal so I gave up. Over summer I went back up to 183lbs. I was embarrassed and angry with myself.
I stayed at that weight for a few months when I yet again was sick of looking at what stared back at me through the mirror. I started my diet once again. This time I went down to 156 in 6 months. I was really proud of myself, but I still hated the way I looked. I was able to shop at more places, but I was not satisfied. During the summer I gained weight and when up to 160. I did not think this was too bad because in past years it hasnt been uncommon for me to gain 10 lbs.
Now college has started for me, and I'm scared to death of the "freshman 15". Im on my way with 5 lbs gained in just 2 months. My roommate and I have decided that we dont want to gain, we want to be unusual and lose weight. So that takes me to today.
I have heard countless times that dieting with a friend will help, and I'm truly hoping that it does. She weighs 162, so we are very similar in actual weight. However, I gain my weight in such an ugly way I think I look like 10 lbs heavier. But anyway, we both have the goal of weighing around 130. I know that I can lose the weight in 6 months, but I'm afraid that I cannot stay motivated for that long once again. It has become so tiresome, but I REALLY want to be in a bikini this summer, and I know it IS possible.
This time I am going to try to be really strict with myself instead of half dieting/exercising.
I drink atleast 2 sodas a day, and I decided to just cut them out completely and start drinking even more water. I have also decided to just pretend the elevators in my building are broken so I will use the stairs(I live on the 4th floor). I am also cutting back on my food and am going to start eating breakfast. However, I'm worried I cannot be completely effective because it is impossible to count calories in a dining hall! I am faced with so many fatty foods that I love and will have to walk past.
I just need help staying motivated and if anyone has any good tips for someone like me or in my situation please share! Sorry this was so long, anyone who made it through i commend and thank you
Anyone can feel free to message me, I promise I don't bite
I've been on too many diets to count. I have been unhappy with my body since I was in 5th grade, and back then I wasn't even over weight. Ever since then I've had body image issues.
Today I started another diet(which will hopefully just turn into a lifestyle change). I've had two semi-successful strings of dieting. At my heaviest I weighed in at 190 pounds. When I found this out I was very disappointed in myself and I did something about it. From there I got down to 171 pounds and it took me 6 months. I tricked myself into thinking I was trying my hardest, when deep down I knew I wasnt. After those 6 months I was just SO tired of the whole dieting thing, summer had hit, and I didn't hit my goal so I gave up. Over summer I went back up to 183lbs. I was embarrassed and angry with myself.
I stayed at that weight for a few months when I yet again was sick of looking at what stared back at me through the mirror. I started my diet once again. This time I went down to 156 in 6 months. I was really proud of myself, but I still hated the way I looked. I was able to shop at more places, but I was not satisfied. During the summer I gained weight and when up to 160. I did not think this was too bad because in past years it hasnt been uncommon for me to gain 10 lbs.
Now college has started for me, and I'm scared to death of the "freshman 15". Im on my way with 5 lbs gained in just 2 months. My roommate and I have decided that we dont want to gain, we want to be unusual and lose weight. So that takes me to today.
I have heard countless times that dieting with a friend will help, and I'm truly hoping that it does. She weighs 162, so we are very similar in actual weight. However, I gain my weight in such an ugly way I think I look like 10 lbs heavier. But anyway, we both have the goal of weighing around 130. I know that I can lose the weight in 6 months, but I'm afraid that I cannot stay motivated for that long once again. It has become so tiresome, but I REALLY want to be in a bikini this summer, and I know it IS possible.
This time I am going to try to be really strict with myself instead of half dieting/exercising.
I drink atleast 2 sodas a day, and I decided to just cut them out completely and start drinking even more water. I have also decided to just pretend the elevators in my building are broken so I will use the stairs(I live on the 4th floor). I am also cutting back on my food and am going to start eating breakfast. However, I'm worried I cannot be completely effective because it is impossible to count calories in a dining hall! I am faced with so many fatty foods that I love and will have to walk past.
I just need help staying motivated and if anyone has any good tips for someone like me or in my situation please share! Sorry this was so long, anyone who made it through i commend and thank you
Anyone can feel free to message me, I promise I don't bite
