Loose Weight and Change Habits Before Studying Abroad

[studyabroad10]

Hello~

I'm planning to study abroad over the summer and want to loose about 6lbs, lower my consumption of diet soda, exercise regularly, and not allow myself to overeat because I'm stressed out or just because I have the opportunity.

The reason I want to loose a few pounds is because I feel more confident when I'm around 135lbs rather than what I'm currently at (which is 139lbs). Also, I consume a lot of diet soda, and honestly I do not think it's a healthy habit and would like to reduce the amount of diet soda I drink.

Also, I want to end the habit I have of overeating. I typically do it after a long stressful week. I dislike the habit because it's pathetic and it doesn't make me feel good about myself or my body.

So I figure I'll post what I ate, if I made it to the gym, and about fighting off the urge to overeat just because I'm stressed or worried.

If any of you have advice, please let m know. I really want to achieve this goal before I leave for my study abroad program in June.

 

[KaraCooks]

Hi and welcome!

The first thing I'd suggest is registering for a free account on FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal or Calorie Counter, Diet Tracking, Food Journal, Nutrition Facts at The Daily Plate and starting to log your food. This will let you see how many calories you're eating and how your nutrition levels are breaking down. Once you know that, you'll be able to see more clearly where you can make adjustments, cut back, change your nutrition, etc.

The next thing I'd suggest is checking out the various sticky posts in the exercise area of the forum (Weight Loss Through Exercise - Weight Loss Forum). There are some very good posts on exercise, both cardio/aerobic and on incorporating weight lifting into your exercise plans.

I'd also suggest starting a diary in the weight loss diary area (Weight Loss Diary - Weight Loss Forum) as well as reading and participating in other diaries. This is a good way to make updates to your progress and to get support from others. It helps to find the diaries of people who have successfully lost weight (or are losing weight) and reading through them as well. Following the diaries of those who have been successful is both inspiring and informative.

Finally, I'd say you should read as much as you can of the posts on the board, especially anything that's marked "sticky". There is a ton of good information around here and a lot of times questions that new folks have has already been answered very thoroughly - so do take the time to look around and read.

Hope that helps you to get started.