Hey everyone! My name is Kara and I'm a 20 year old college student. Over this Holiday break I have weighed in at a weight I thought I would never let myself see and I am now realizing at 190 lbs that if I don't stop gaining now, its going to get much worst in my future. I've yo-yo dieted all throughout high school, gaining and losing every year, but for the past 2 years I have had trouble with self control and motivation. I've gained 50lbs since senior year and if I keep gain like this... well I'm not going to!

I found this site and I'm super psyched to make some friends going through the same thing and having people to talk to about it! I'm willing to take any advice anyone might have as well as listen to other peoples stories to help out!

p.s. i made one of those cool ticker things but I can't figure out how to post it with my posts everytime...? I tired to add it as an attachment but it said invalid file

Hi Kara



You'll find a lot of people in similar situations around 3FC. You may be interested in the 20-somethings section (there are a ton of students there looking to lose or maintain a healthy weight), there are challenge threads, and groups based on interests, also a section called Diet Central for those looking to chat with people who are following similar eating plans.

Find some spots that you're comfortable in & start posting!

Best of success!

PS - Due to spammers (stupid spammers) 3FC has a rule that you can only have a signature after 20 days & 20 posts. Make it a small mini-goal to stick with it for 20 days & the time will fly by. Then you can post your ticker all the time!

hey, i just started here and it looks like we're in the same boat! Im 20 and in college and its so hard not to eat badly there, the cantine only serves greasy disgusting foods. One of my resolutions to lose weight and just become healthier is to always cook for myself this term. I also have a problem with snacking so if you come up with a way not to eat crisps while writing essays please let me know!

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Hi Kara! Welcome to 3FC! There are lots of college students in the 20-something forum who understand the time, money, and food choice challenges of college life. What are you thinking about for food and exercise? What are you studying?

Glad you're here!