[AllisonR]

HI everyone,

My name is Allison; I'm new here. I just joined today but was keeping track of the 30DS thread for a week or so, ever since I started it. I decided to join today.

I gained weight over the last two years, once I graduated from my Bachelor's and started working abroad and didn't have the motivation to find a gym or eat right. So I gained like a whole bunch of weight, and when I returned home, I joined a gym.

Unfortunately, it didn't yield the same results as when I was 20. I'm 24 now. I used to run 60 min for 6 days a week, and the weight seemed to melt off. This time, it just seemed sooooo much harder.

Cardio ONLY didn't seem to help as much as before. So now I'm doing cardio and Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred, and while I don't know if I've lost any weight (I hate getting on the scale), I feel my arms are tighter and my jeans are looser. This might be just in my mind and the fact that jeans get looser as you wear them, since I've only done this workout for one week.


Anyway, I hope to get to know people here and look to you all for inspiration!



Cheers,
Allison

[Summer2010]

Welcome allison! You'll find great support here

[aliquot]

What are you getting your degree in?

[LotusMama]

Hello and welcome! I am glad you are joining us.

I think weight loss does get harder as you get older. The good news is that you are still young and it will be easier now than when you are 30...or 40... or 50, etc.

I wish you the best on your weight loss journey!

Cheers,

J

[AllisonR]

Originally Posted by aliquot

What are you getting your degree in?

In Psychology and Education . . . My degree allows for me to get my B.Ed and concentrate in Psychology for my PhD (hopefully I will get in, but that's two years down the road).


Yeah, I'm wondering if it's because my metabolism has slowed down, making it harder for me to lose weight. But then that makes me sad, because it means I'm getting old. Haha.

When I was working, my diet was unhealthy, but that was 6 months ago, and mirrored my long-term unhappy relationship (Sorry, the psych major in me rears its ugly head). However, since I've returned to Canada and prior to that, my food choices have been relatively healthy. It has never REALLY been an issue. If someone tells me not to eat it, then I don't. I eat lots of vegetables and fruits, no sodas (except for the rare diet Coke), and lean meat. I don't smoke. I drink socially, but never to the point of inebriation.

My vices might be coffee (skim milk, no sugar) and rice/pasta (but in small portions).

So now I just try to make good decisions, and make sure I work up a sweat at least 5 days a week from 30-60 min per session.



Thanks for the responses so far!

[aliquot]

Cool beans, Im getting my masters in Biotech so I definitely know how school somehow makes it so hard to eat right and fit in working out!

[leeway]

Hi Allison!
Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated and inspired. Try the 20 somethings and the weight loss support forums, they're active and very helpful - also the Success stories are a definite must for motivation.

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here since last fall, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of going off track or giving up. It has made all the difference in my success so far.

So welcome - you've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee