College Students who want to lose 20+ lbs by summer

I saw a group for teens that wanted to lose 20 + pounds by summer, but quickly noticed that most posts were from 13-16 year olds. I just thought I'd start one up for the 19-25 crowd out there with, unfortunately a slower metabolism. Enter your stats so we can get to know and support each other!

Age- 20

Height-  5'9''

Weight- 157

Goal Weight- 130

lbs to lose- 27

lbs lost so far on caloriecount- 6

Desired Date to Reach Goal- May 22

Other Goals-

* fit into old jeans

* more toned legs

* coller bones to stick out

I think we should have a weigh in day, all those in favour of wednesdays let us all know so we can get the ball rolling and stay on track and motivate eachother to better slimmer bikini bodies and healthier lifestyles!

kjk6126 - you haven't posted in a while, you still there? :)

Hi,

i'd like to join this forum.. its my first time ever joining calorie count or anything like it.  i used ot be in such good shape but over the past year and a half i've gained 40+ pounds. (UGH!)

Age- 22

Height- 5' 9.5"

Weight- 180-ish

Goal- 135 (what i weighed when i was 20)

lbs to lose: 45

lbs lost on calorie count: 0, just joined :) but i lost 10 on my own in the past month

Desired date to real goal: July, so i still have time to wear a bikini!

Other Goals:

fit into my old jeans (theyre hanging on my wall for motivation right now)

toned legs (no thigh rubbing)

Flat toned abs!!!!

Hey guys!

Age: 21

Height: 5'9

Weight: 163

Goal: 130

Lbs to lose: 33

Lbs lost: I live by myself now for school and I don't own a scale, so I haven't weighed myself since being back home at my parents house which was 2-3 weeks ago so I'm not really sure!

Desired date: don't really have one..I'll just say the start of summer. June-ish.

Other Goals: tight abs, be able to run for 45 minutes straight, toned arms

I used to be in amazing shape in highschool, I played a competitive basketball so I'd be sprinting for at least an hour every day. Ever since I graduated I've kind of let myself go, I still go to the gym often and lift weights, and play sports whenever I can so I'm not that bad. My legs are nice and toned and my arms are getting there, it's just the midsection and back that are a bit scary. I've started listening to my body and only eating when I'm truly hungry, and when I DO eat, eat low-cal, nutritious foods. I'm excited to weigh myself next time I go home and see if I've made any improvement..hopefully I have so they'll be a bit more motivation!

Hi Everyone,

I have been losing and gaining on and off throughout my life and now im around the 150s and would like to look my best by the summer time. I joined Calorie Count a little over a month ago with a starting weight of 162lbs. I am a freshman at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design and majoring in Industrial Design. When I first came here my biggest fear was gaining the feshman fifteen. I actually did gain some weight, maybe about 5lbs but I wasn't comfortable with my weight even before that.

Age: 19

Height: 5'7"

Weight: 152.5 (this morning)

Goal: 130

lbs lost on calorie count: 11.5

lbs left to lose: 22.5

Desired Date goal: 130 by May 1st (my last day of school)

Other Goals:

-Fit in my size 6 jeans that I bought as motivation by the end of March

-have leaner and toner legs, arms, & stomach

-feel comfortable in a bikini

Age- 20

Height-  5'6''

Weight- 190s

Goal Weight- 135

lbs to lose- 50+ to reach my desired weight, but I'll just say 10-15lbs so I don't set myself up for failure :)

lbs lost so far on caloriecount: Just joined today :)

Desired Date to Reach Goal- Lets say the end of summer, August-ish. 

Other Goals- To fit into my "skinny" jeans (size 6-7), and just feel comfortable enough with my body that I can go out in public ;( I know it sounds vain, but I ahave low self esteem.

Ok my story is... I got involved with my current boyfriend 3 years ago and pretty much let myself go these last 2 years! I used to be a slim 120 and I can't believe I got like this! But now it's time to change!

Okay well I wanted to get the ball rolling in terms of weight loss for this group seeing as there are so many enthusiastic people and we havent heard from kjk6126 for a while I'm gonna go ahead and say the weigh in day is wednesday as I think that sounds like a good day.

The plan is this, you weigh on wednesday and say your starting weight, last weeks weight and current weight. Maybe also state if you have lost any inches because if you don't lose weight inches can be a great motivator. Also state three goals for the week ahead that you want to achieve.

Age: 20

Height: 5'8"

Current Weight: 143 (+/-)lbs

Goal Weight: 130 lb

Pounds to Lose: 13-15 lbs -- I'll take 20, too.

Goal Date: May 25th, 2009 -- or my 21st birthday of June 13th, 2009.

Other Goals:

• Yes!! Fit into old jeans, or at least have fun buying new ones!
• Feel comfortable wearing a swim suit! Maybe I'll even do a first -- wear a bikini!
• Lose the unattractive bulges
• Simple feel comfortable in my own skin. I'm tired of being self-conscious.

I would like to joing also

Age: 18

Height: 5'1 and 1/2

Current weight: Some where between 128- and 134

Goal weight: 120

Pounds to lose: between 8 and fourteen ( I'd be happy with 10 though)

No goal date

Original Post by luthien_j:

Okay well I wanted to get the ball rolling in terms of weight loss for this group seeing as there are so many enthusiastic people and we havent heard from kjk6126 for a while I'm gonna go ahead and say the weigh in day is wednesday as I think that sounds like a good day.

The plan is this, you weigh on wednesday and say your starting weight, last weeks weight and current weight. Maybe also state if you have lost any inches because if you don't lose weight inches can be a great motivator. Also state three goals for the week ahead that you want to achieve.

Good luck everyone, first weigh in day is March 4th and Happy St.Davids Day from here in Wales xxx

Well my Wednesday was about 138 (I think?  I'm home for Spring Break and the scale is wonky~!)

Last week: 140

Waist: 30

I'll post full measurements later!

Goals:  25 inch waist, though I have to see how common / reasonable that is, I haven't done my research sorry to say.

But for this week?  Lose weight~  2lbs annnd go!  Haha.

Hi everyone, I would like to join as well!

age: 21

Height: 5' 2''

Current weight: 125

Goal weight: 110

Desired date: May 22, 2009

Weight loss: I've lost 53lbs since July, started out at 178. Now I've hit a plateau!!

Diet: I'm on a 1200 cal diet and exercise regularly, run at least 5miles a day

Goals:

Never worn a bikini and would like to this summer!!

Tone, tone, tone!!! I lost my weight through cardio and did very little weight training, so I have started resistance training this week to improve the look of my body

Lower my body fat percentage

Get rid of my belly!!

I'm in as well!

19 yrd old

5'3

120 ish

goal 100

I'm in college so never at home.. I have to take stuff to school with me and usually its for many hours, so... No refrigerated stuff... any suggestions on what I can take with me? oh and no cafeteria, only vending machines and a microwave

Hi everyone

Age 22

Height 5'5

Weight 140

Goal 120

Goal Date May 1st

I put on 20 lbs after moving to NYC. I am a part time grad student and work a full time job. It is such a waste to cook for myself, since I live alone. Any Ideas on how to lose 20 LBS? I have always been under 120 and never had to work hard to take the weight off.. this time it does not seem to change from 140.  I always feel like im thinking about food at work, since i at a desk.  I woul like to stick to a veggy and fruit diet, very little carbs and only one serving of meat a day.. any ideas on quick, low calorie, low prep meals??

I'm excited!

Age: 18

Height: 5'6''

Weight: 140

Goal Weight: 120

Pounds to Lose:  20

Pounds Lost so far on Caloriecount: Just joined back from a while ago..so none.

Desired Date To Reach Goal: July

Other Goals by Summer: 

-Be comfortable in a bathing suit.

-Fit in to size 2 pants.

-Get in shape for basketball.

I'm so glad I found a group my age =)

Age- 20

Height-  4'11 1/2'' (The half counts for me! lol.)

Weight-118

Goal Weight- 100

lbs to lose-18

lbs lost so far on caloriecount-2

Desired Date to Reach Goal- Soon!!!

Other Goals-

*Look great in a bikini

*Wear size 2 jeans too beck!

*Feel better about myself

Oh also, i forgot to add in about my history..soooo, i played soccer for 6 years and was always in shape and loved to run all the time. I ALwaYs stayed around 110, give or take a few pounds, but was in great shape..after high school, i was in college and went out clubbing non-stop..eventually i got to a weight of 120 pounds, which is completely unheard of and rediculous for me. i know 120 sounds like a very little bit but think of this on a 4'11" (and a half!) sized person..it looks terrible. i still get compliments about how i look, but i just dont feel good about myself. i also want to get into a bikini without wearing shorts for the first time in my life (all my weight goes to my thighs, hips, butt and boobs) So here's hoping!!!

Hi everyone, I would like to join as well!

age: 24

Height: 5' 2''

Current weight: 172

Goal weight: 140 by July 14, but 120 overall

Desired date: November 2009

Goals:

Be comfortable with myself!!

Fit into my size 8 jeans

Lower my body fat percentage

Get rid of my belly!!

I used to be under 120 until I went to college, I got very depressed moving 4 hours away from my family and just kept gaining wait, then I lost about 30 lbs for my wedding and was down to 140 which I was comfortable with but I wasn't happy. Since the wedding I don't know why I've gained so much but I really want to get into eating healthier and get into shape. 

Yay, count me in!

Age:19

Height: 5'4"

Current Weight: 142

Goal Weight: 125

Desired Date: June 1st

Goals: just be more confident, tone up my legs and arms

Age- 21

Height- 5'1

Current Weight- 133

Goal Weight- 120

Lbs to lose- 11

Lbs lost so far on CalorieCount- 30ish

Desired goal date- May 22

Other Goals-

Not to gain the weight back again

To be more active