Doing it right this time
 

Hello all! My name is Dehlia, I'm 22 and live in Denver, doing the whole college thing.

My weight problem started when I gained a lot during my teen years. The girls in my family are known to get chubby after puberty, and throw in post-traumatic stress and depression I packed on a little more than my sisters did. For a long time I simply did not have the ambition to lose weight, but recently I've gained a new mind set and some confidence and I'm finally making it happen. I'm already ten pounds lighter as we speak :yay:

I'm taking the slow and steady route, trying to change my overall lifestyle and lose the weight gradually so I can keep it off. I'm in no hurry, but I thought this forum and site seemed like a place where I could get some unbiased support :)

welcome! you'll find a ton of resources and support here. slow n steady wins the race (or as i say, if i don't exchange the old for a new way of being with food, it will just come back when i stop the "diet"). def. check out the 20-somethings... great group with peeps in school and such.

good luck!

Glad your here,I am doing the same thing, after many years of playing the yo yo game I am determined to take this weight off slow and steady.

Hi Dehlia :sunny: and :welcome2:

Good for you getting to it while you're still in college. I already had weight issues at your age but went up and down (well mostly up) for years. This IS a great spot for unbiased support.

Best wishes!