Anyone in their 20's??

Ive battled with my weight my whole life(if you want to know more you can check out my profile)and Im looking for people like me out there, close to my age who can relate to what I am going through. Im doing the 12 week exercise program and so far Im doing really good (just finished day 8)! I would love to get a group together to share progress and challenges and failures etc. Anyone?

hello everyone!  i'm Kathy from Toronto (anyone from the GTA?) and looking for some more motivation from all you successful people....i've been in plateau mode for the last YEAR...what do i do??

Hello All! I am new to this as well and have definitley enjoyed reading all your posts. I am 23 an have run the gammit of weight since high school going from 180 down to about 98lbs.  I have delt with an eating disorder about 3 years ago, but although I am now a healthier 135lbs, my eating is still all wrong and my calorie restriction is too much.  I am extremely active and I am sick of restricting my calories so much and ready to start eating more calories to gain lean muscle and benefit more from my workouts. Obviously there is a big fear for me that I have destroyed my metabolism and eating more will just cause me to gain weight uncontrollably.  I was hoping someone could offer some advice on this subject, someone with a similar situation. I am not looking to lose weight, just speed up my metabolism so my eating doesn't control my life.  I know I will gain weight in the beginning, but I just want to know it's possible to make a change.

Hey everyone.  I jes' joined today and ran across this group by chance.  I'm 25 years old and have been pretty up on educating myself with nutrition, weight loss, fitness, etc.  Right now i'm at 200lbs but even though this thing wants me at 170 (no way), I'm shooting for 180 because I'm pretty sure thats better for me.   I've dabbled with a few techniques, diets and so forth so I've got a pretty good base for this stuff and from my experience, 6 meals a day, higher on the protein and mainly watch your saturated fats pretty much does the trick.  Drink lots of water and eat whole grain/wheat foods and most everything else will fall into place.  I really don't know how all this forums stuff works so if anyone has anything to add/ask, whatever, holler.

 

Original Post by laurieellen:


If anyone one is in the NJ/NY area what is going on with the weather? It's February and my car said the temp outside is 70! Calm before the storm in my opinion.

definately!  the rain just broke here in pa, but i'm not complaining if it gave me that short period of 70 degrees woo hoo!  plus the little bit of warmth reminded me of summer coming and getting my butt moving with the exercising ;)

Original Post by princess-adora:

Hi guys! I've been reading without being a member for the last few weeks, but I reckon that if I really want to actually lose weight, then I have to start paying more attention to everything, and not just the number on the scale. I weigh in every day before getting dressed (and after visiting the toilet, pesky water weight!) and I'm currently hovering around 187.

I started off in November at 197, so I've lost about 10lbs (which has JUST hit home, ohmigosh yay!) but it's taking forever and it's so frustrating watching the numbers go up and down. I don't exercise much, which is very bold, but I do drive every weekday, which apparently burns calories so I guess I save that way.

You guys are pretty amazing, with all the losses that are happening, but when I see the number of people on the 120 and 130 end of things, it's mega depressing as I'll never ever get there (if I want to remain healthy anyway, I've a large frame and am at least 5 foot 8). Maybe some day I'll make it to the 150s though :)

 Oh, I've seen a lot of posts about water and the 8 glasses a day "myth". I dunno about anyone else, but I drink at least 2 litres a day, and it helps a lot. I think drinking so much even helps to push the excess water out of the body, if that makes any sense!

I'll be 24 in March, and I'd love to be a few dress sizes smaller by the time that happens, but what will be, will be. 

 

 

Hey Princess-adora!

I know exactly how you feel.  I'm 5"7"  and about 195lbs.  I used to be roughly 140-150, but my dad past and since i have just coped by eating and drinking.  Don't get frustrated, cause your not the only one who is in the 120-130 range.  I'm sure as heck not.  I also have a large frame.  I've talked to numous people and doctors and they have all said that for my body type i should typically wiegh anywhere from 135-140.  So you too can do it.  Don't look at the negative, look for the positive.  And so maybe one week you do't loose weight, and you don't gain, but maube your pants are feeling a little looser.  I think you should only wieght your self 1 a week, if that.  It you do it more your going to see the number going up and down.  And that will just frustrate you even more.  I knowit does me.  But honestly i could care less how much i actually wieghed.  As long as i'm healthy, fit, in shape, and feleling good then nothing else matters.  It's just a number.  And a number its something that your should allow to bring you down.  Nothing can make you inferior without your consent.  So it you let it piss you off and annoy you then your letting your wieght get the best of you.  From now on just look at the number and say, "ok well its not what i wanted, and i was expecting a little more progress, but who cares i feel great!"  And as long as you feel good, and stay positive, positive results are soon to follow.

 

Welcome to all the new folks.

Theferet- What have you been doing, as far as eating and exercise?

Brando- Sounds like you know what to do, now all you have to do is put it into action.

Kirsten-Feel better soon. All I can suggest is you have to start bringing your own food. Since you know you don't have alot of "sit down and really enjoy your meal" time, perhaps you should break your meals down into snacks. Cut up a chicken breast a make chicken fingers, bag that up for something quick on the go. Of course don't forget your fruits and veggies. If you can't work out right now that's fine you are probably on your feet most of the day anyway, just focus on getting your eating right.

2 days until weigh-in day it's not looking good for me fluctuating around 141.?

Hey everyone! I'm 27, 5' 5" and 194. I live in Washington state; anyone else from that area?

Hey everyone! I'm 27, 5' 5" and 194. I live in Washington state; anyone else from that area?

I just turned 22 in Dec.  I've been on this site for about a year, not consistant though.  I've gone up and done about 20 lbs since high school.  I have always been athletic with a lot of muscle and my body seems to hold weight pretty well, but i've never been at a size I was happy with.  200 I reach my highest weight of 150 lbs. by 2004 when I started college I had dropped to 123.  I planned on working out everday at the gym but Hurricane Charlie tore the roof off (go UCF!)  I also moved in with my bf, now fiancee who I started dating when I was 17.  I also picked up his eating habits and forgot my healthy ones.  I have been going up and down ever since.  dec 2004 I went back to 130 then 142 in june 06, back to 128 in oct 06, back to 142 in june 07 and now holding steady for the last few months at 133.  The last two years my biggest problem is I wasn't eating.  I would lose weight and then get over excited and cut my cals to low and spike back up.  Once I realized what I was doing (oct 07 144 lbs) I increased my cals to 1400-1500/day (i'm 5'5) and dropped 10 lbs without even going to the gym.  My goal is 120-125 toned.  I have fixed everything I was doing wrong the last few years and will get there and stay there for good!

Is there anyone in that lives in the KC area that would like to work out together? I need a work out buddy if I plan to stay motivated enough to lose 15 pounds. I'm a 23 yr. old female student. e-mail me at eo64034@yahoo.com if interested.

Was a bit sore from previous night to go to gym last night so played squash last night, just learnt how unfit i really have become! Still enjoyed it like and booked in to play again tonight.

I'm back on track, yay.  Down .8 of a lb. but I'll take it!  Kirsten, get better real soon!  Here's a quote for you, since you're feeling under the weather...

"Sleep, riches, and health to be truly enjoyed must be interrupted."  ~Johann Paul Friedrich Richter

Get well soon!

Glad to see this group started.  I have been too scared to get on the scales.  I kept falling off the wagon, but I kept weighing myself to make sure I wasn't gaining.  I never got back to my diet, though.  So now I am just focused on dieting, exercise, etc and will weigh in a few weeks to see if I have done better.  Since I have stayed away from the scale, it seems that I don't cheat as much since I am not sure if I will gain/lose/maintain and I would much rather be losing.

Anyone in their 20s with cholesterol problems?  I found out I had high cholesterol right after I hit 20, and I am a small person.  I have always tried to eat healthy, but I read "How to Lower Your Cholesterol in 8 Weeks" and became even healthier after that (no more fast food or prepackaged meals for me!).  I lost some weight and brought my cholesterol down to 200, but I would love to get it to 150-160 range.  This has been a total life-changing thing for me (which I guess is what dieting should be all about). 

Anyone else in the same boat?

 Jenn

hey everyone...

I'm 21... 5'3'' and 146 as of this morning... lost 25lbs already... looking for another 25 to lose... i've been on and off that silly wagon so many times i've lost count... and now i feel determined to do it once and for all especially as I'm looking into finishing up school in the next couple years and hopefully getting married soon there after... and I dont want to wait till a month before the wedding to decide to lose weight... I feel like my weight and struggle with it is holding me back...

also I'm considering weight watchers... any input on this??

so if anyone would like email me at jade29_@hotmail.com or send me a msg on cc i'm usually around a computer

chao :o)

Hello everyone! I just joined CC on the 5th, but am very optimistic! I'm 21 years old.

My original weight was approximately 204lbs. Before CC I made a sincere attempt to cut back on cals and increase my exercise. I am currently at 180 lbs. I'm really happy that I was able to at least maintain my loss of 24lbs for over 1 year. I decided to make the final plunge after one day... several weeks ago... I decided I didn't want to get out of bed anymore. I was so disgusted and ashamed of the what I had let myself become. I felt like a horrible wife and could only imagine how embarassed my husband (the twig that he is) was to be seen with something as large and grotesque as me! I was wrong of course.. DH still loves me, but I do not.. at least the weight! So this is it for me.. from now on I will always be held accountable for the things I eat! ...Btw my goal is 140lbs. Yay!

Original Post by jenn1981:

Anyone in their 20s with cholesterol problems?  I found out I had high cholesterol right after I hit 20, and I am a small person.  I have always tried to eat healthy, but I read "How to Lower Your Cholesterol in 8 Weeks" and became even healthier after that (no more fast food or prepackaged meals for me!).  I lost some weight and brought my cholesterol down to 200, but I would love to get it to 150-160 range.  This has been a total life-changing thing for me (which I guess is what dieting should be all about). 

Anyone else in the same boat?

 Jenn

i had high cholesterol when i was young... like 12 or so, and i was chunky but not ridiculusly heavy. i had to get my blood tested like every other week.  anyway, i went vegetarian not long after and my cholesterol has been perfect ever since. whether my weight goes up or down, my cholesterol has been good.  i think cutting out a lot of "junk" and eating healthier in general has helped too.

Hi!! I just joined CC Feb 5, trying sooo hard to stick to my calories and eat better for myself....New Years resolution...as usual....this year i'm going to stick with it though. 5'8 about 165 pounds...and going to be 24 in march. Had the big resolution in 05 to lose weight and quit smoking...did it, and lost 60 pounds...but have been about the same weight since losing it all. Dont' have a gym membership right now, just free weights and stationary bike at home along with "carmen electra's aerobic striptease" dvd's....lol. Just newly married...september 22 07 was the big day...Husband and I are going on a mini honemoon in June...I would love nothing more to stick to this and look smokin for him and myself. He says i don't need to lose anything...but i would want nothing more than to look and feel great. Any ideas to motivate myself??? Please help me get through these months!!!!!!  I'll be buying a scale tongiht and weighing myself, over the past years i have just been measuring myself....they say that a waist over 35 is bad...i'm 35 1/2 now....scary......

Hey girls!  I know that Friday is the weigh in day, but we don't own a scale and were at my mom's tonight so I weighed then.  I am now 287 which is 6 less than last week, which I am happy with!  I know it is probably not going ot stay at that rate, but I contribute it to switching to diet pop and counting calories for this first week!  Tonight was my dad's birthday and so we did the whole eating out and birthday cake gammit....probably not good but gotta celebrate!  good luck on all of your weigh ins tommorrow!

Jade- I have done WW in the past and it's what I just started doing again this week. I love the core plan because there are so many foods that you can eat for free and then you have 35 points per week for items that aren't on the list. You can eat as much as you want, but the key is to always stay satified. You never want to let yourself get too full or too hungry. Try it out. If you want a list of foods you can eat, let me know and I'll email it to you.

My scales broke at some point yesterday (either that or the battery's dead, I think I might be a pessimist) so I can't weigh in, and yesterday was my first really "good" day in ages! Need to get a new scale/battery asap :(