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Hi everyone.

So I am a new and hoping that this time i can actually lose the weight i am looking to. I am 20 years old and am 5'7 verging 5'8, and weigh in at 205-210 pounds. My father is a diabetic, as was both his parents, and i am worried I am heading the same path.

Ever heard of freshmen 15? Well I gained 20- 25 pounds since my first year in university! And I wasn’t small before but I had been playing sports, and dancing so it worked out before, now not so much.

I think my problem is portion control, up until University all of my friends were/are bigger, but a lot of my new friends are small. That’s when I noticed how much I am eating is not normal. But that still hasn’t stopped me from cooking a box of KD and eating it all myself. And then eating something else pretty soon after. But at home what I eat is normal, so I am not even sure how much is normal??

Also biggest obstacle, I work at a fast food joint, and I get free food. So I eat constantly and if I crave junk it’s literally always right there. I also find myself to be a MEGA stress eater. If I stress, I need to munch, on everything and anything. And worst part I bake if I am upset. Cookies, cakes, muffins etc. =S

I also hope losing weight improves my confidence in relationships. Everyone says I seem so outgoing because I am great at making new friends, but anything more than friends I feel weird. If I don’t feel comfortable in my own skin how can I expect someone else want to stay with me?

I signed up looking for support, motivation, and information.
 
If I don’t feel comfortable in my own skin how can I expect someone else want to stay with me?
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I used to feel that way too, but then I found out that there people out that who truly love you just the way you are. I know its really tough to get away from that mindset though.

I can imagine working at a fast food joint being a nightmare for someone trying to lose weight. Maybe you can try putting aside some time at night to prepare meals for the week?

Anyway, welcome to the forum and may your long time wishes come true :)
 
Hi d'ere. Small world huh?

I'm a newbie, I'm verging between 5' 7" and 5' 8" myself, I'm 20 years of age and I too weighted 200+... :D

Well, used too.. It kinda dropped all after my highschool years..

The trouble with me now is that... I still think I am what I used to weight.. :s

The lowest I have ever seen myself on a scale (before my family intervene and tossed the damn devil away.. along with some of my vitamins and other weightloss aids) was a 124.5

Now that family has shoved some well needed nutrition down my throat to 'plump me up again' I fear that I'll go back to being Ms. Hefty woman and endure all the name calling and ridicule once more...

I have current photos of what I look like now... and I would like some reassurance that this one body of mine.. isn't 'Ms. Hefty' :c

By the way, My name is Tiffany and I too will eventually make my own thread as a newcomer to Weight-loss-fitness forum!

P.s. All this information happens to be current as well. with the 124.5 and all....
 
Hi I am a newbie too!

Hi there, I read your post and understand what you are saying. Also, know it is very difficult to restrain from cookies, etc. Working in a fast food place is a major pitfall for anyone wanting to control dietary intake. May I give a few thoughts that might help:
1. When the urge to grab food at work, get focused on anything to keep your hands and mind busy; cleaning, waiting on customers, filling the napkins holders, etc.
2. At home, use only smaller plates; salad size plates.
3. The serving size is related to your fist size.
4. Have raw vegetables handy to munch on for snacks.
5. Try to eat smaller portions
6. You must eat to lose weight because if you eat correct portions and commit to eating 6 times per day you will lose weight.
7. Try to eat breakfast, mid-morning healthy snack, lunch, mid-afternoon snack, dinner. AND DO NOT EAT HEAVY AFTER 7 PM.

I wish you well and you can do anything you set your mind to do. Jane.
 
Welcome to WLF. There is alot of good info on here.

I hear you on working at a fast food place and trying to lose weight. I used to work at a taco bell when I was in high school. I would drink soda and eat the whole time I was working it seemed.

Im with Daybehavior on preparing your meals ahead of time and taking them to work with you. Its just going to take some will power to not eat anything else at work.

Good Luck and I wish you the very best on your weight loss journey
 
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