Ok so this is a little weird for me because I've never done anything like this before, but I feel like I'm not strong enough to start over on my own without professing it to the world. 
Umm where to begin...in case you can't tell from my typing, I'm young (18 & a new college freshmen). I've wanted to lose weight for awhile now but I haven't been able to just buckle down and do it, which makes me really upset with myself but maybe that means this time will be different? I'm a girl, 5'4", and 142 pounds. I was actually 133 at the beginning of the summer but one too many nights binging with my sister and pledging to "start over tomorrow" (each time of course) led me to gain weight...it's made me really unhappy and upset with myself and my body. I don't know, I feel like I almost sabotage my weight loss every time I try because I'm afraid I won't be able to reach my goal weight or even if I do, I still won't like myself. Has anyone ever felt that same way? I really want to lose weight to feel better about myself (and also because I'm a little vain, but who isn't honestly?). My goal weight is 108 and so far my diet plan is vegetarian since it's something I've been considering for awhile. Any words of wisdom from vegetarians on here would be appreciated!! As for exercise, I want to try to get back into running, though the idea of running the streets of Manhattan (esp. by myself) is intimidating. Any advice from NYC runners? I can always do treadmills though I'm not a big fan. I also want to do the elliptical and yoga, and maybe spinning &/or pilates if I want to change it up. I'll post on here weekly with my progress (food & fitness-wise). I'd love to hear from others to see how they're doing too. I hope we all can find a place where we find peace with our bodies.<3
Umm where to begin...in case you can't tell from my typing, I'm young (18 & a new college freshmen). I've wanted to lose weight for awhile now but I haven't been able to just buckle down and do it, which makes me really upset with myself but maybe that means this time will be different? I'm a girl, 5'4", and 142 pounds. I was actually 133 at the beginning of the summer but one too many nights binging with my sister and pledging to "start over tomorrow" (each time of course) led me to gain weight...it's made me really unhappy and upset with myself and my body. I don't know, I feel like I almost sabotage my weight loss every time I try because I'm afraid I won't be able to reach my goal weight or even if I do, I still won't like myself. Has anyone ever felt that same way? I really want to lose weight to feel better about myself (and also because I'm a little vain, but who isn't honestly?). My goal weight is 108 and so far my diet plan is vegetarian since it's something I've been considering for awhile. Any words of wisdom from vegetarians on here would be appreciated!! As for exercise, I want to try to get back into running, though the idea of running the streets of Manhattan (esp. by myself) is intimidating. Any advice from NYC runners? I can always do treadmills though I'm not a big fan. I also want to do the elliptical and yoga, and maybe spinning &/or pilates if I want to change it up. I'll post on here weekly with my progress (food & fitness-wise). I'd love to hear from others to see how they're doing too. I hope we all can find a place where we find peace with our bodies.<3