Weight Loss Hopeful

snowbabetrina

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Hey everyone. I just decided to start my own weight loss diary. I was reading someone else's and felt motivated, and that's rare. I am currently 18 years old and 173 lbs. Throughout high school I held a weight in the 150s. I have always wanted to be in the 130s but my eating is holding me back.

I was a cross country runner freshman through junior year. I occasionally dropped into the high 140s and I would be ecstatic. However, my senior year, my coach kicked me off of the team because I was unable to make summer training. I only missed summer training because I was out-of-state with my mom, who was having surgery on her hand because she nearly amputated it the year before. After my coach did that, I really gave up. This past year I gained 20 lbs.

I am starting college in September and am very afraid of the freshman 15. I feel as though I have already lost myself. I just don't know what to expect, but i know I am expecting the worst.

My mom and I run every day. We run between 2-3 miles. I am so proud of her, because after having 6 children she stopped worrying about weight for a long time. Now she is trying to lose weight, I figured I could use her as motivation. However, I find myslef eating ice cream and anything junk food like around the house. This even happens when I put myself on a diet when I eat 5-6 meals and I am full all day. Whether I am full or not, I find sugar and eat it. I regret it deeply afterwards, but I still continue to do it. I just think to myself, well all that hard work i put into running this morning was just wasted, but obviously that doesnt help much either.

I'm excited about my new weight loss diary. I am hoping this is something that will help me stay on track. I am also looking for a lot of support and motivation (none will be turned away)!
 
Hi Welcome to WLF and your journal.

You will find tons of support, motivation, and advice here. Everyone is really understanding and helpful here.

I find my journal makes me feel accountable and motivated. I hope it does the same for you:)

~Jenna
 
Well, yesterday was not a good day. I was doing really good until after lunch. I broke down and had a row of Hershey's chocolate with caramel. After that I ended up eating a whole bar and 2 cups of ice cream with a fudge swirl. The sad thing is that I don't even really like chocolate all that much. It gives me really bad acne, yet I still fall to it.

I did lose two pounds though. That's where I'm really lost. I don't know. Hopefully today will be better. I think I just have to occupy myself with more things throughout the day.
 
You can do this! As you have already figured out, most of this battle is between the ears. If you have a weekness for sweets you just need to figure out a way to satisfy your sweet-tooth with healthier alternatives. Weight Watcher's makes some awesome deserts that can easily fit into a healthy meal plan. Believe in yourself - you CAN do this.

Griff
 
Griff is right... you CAN do this...

Keep your chin up ... sometimes temptation will take over... but we have to move on and not let it take over our journey to a better life.

~Jenna
 
Snow- I am here for u... personally. I totally feel for you in so many ways. I'm 20... and ive gained 20 pounds in the last two years. It is really tough to be our age and overweight. Just know that you CAN do this. If you want any support one on one , you can email me! let me know , and i will give you my address.


-Wow, Boam. That is very motivational... i constantly give in to temptation with sweets, and its why i have failed in the past... because i let that "failure" be the end of my journey towards weightloss. I am so grateful i read this thread!
 
well, this past week has actually been pretty good! i really focused hard on my diet and ran 2-3 miles every morning. I am now in the 160's! i haven't seen that number in about a month. that gives me more drive. i am in a wedding on august 4th and i can only hope that i can keep it off!

thanks so much for all of your suport!
 
lately i have been eating really good but havent been losing anything...i keep flucuating between 168 and 17o...i was so excited to get 168 and then to see 170 the next morning made me mad...i know fluctuations are "healthy" but when do these fluctuations become actual weight loss that i can keep?

i guess im a little frustrated and dont see why i should be eating better foods and less often if i can eat junk all day and get the same fluctuations.
 
We all get frustrated, it's natural. How have you been doing on your exercise? Hang in there and keep trying, the weight will come off.
 
Its great that you're eating healthy... don't get discourged. The results will come... you may already have them... are your cloths any looser... or have you measured at all?

As long as you keep it up the results will come... you just have to be patient with them ... patience can be frustrating... I guess thats why they say patience is a virtue?
 
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