3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community - Vegetarian College Student New to the Community

Hi guys! My name is Kathryn. I am 21 years old, 5’ 10”, 200lbs., and currently a student and filmmaker/artist who finally has some spare time on her hands! After enduring a hectic semester, yesterday was officially my last day of school until the fall. As a reward, after months of waiting (I signed up back in February), I have finally given myself the time to do this! I’m so excited!

Here’s a (hopefully) quick run-down of my weight history:

Growing up, I was always a bigger girl. From preschool up until fifth grade, I was one of, if not THE, tallest kids in the class at (5’ 7”+ in fifth grade). So, I had been used to people making fun of my size from time to time. But around third through fifth grade, I was tipping the scales at well over 240lbs. (my highest weight was 265 at age 12). My classmates constantly made fun of me; whispering comments about me, yelling hateful names on the playground, spiteful glances in the lunch line – it all hurt so very much. Long story short, it ruined my time at school and devastated me emotionally. Events followed that led up to the decision that I should be home schooled (in addition to the bullying at school, there was stress at home – both of my parents had health issues). What a life changing move!

At age 13, I decided, “Okay, this is it. I’m THROUGH with being unhealthy!” So, I took on exercising daily, and adopted a vegetarian lifestyle, with a minimal intake of sweets or junk food. It was tough… but after just a week or two, it made such a tremendous impact. I was feeling better, I could actually BREATHE, and the food I ate made me feel so full much faster than what I used to eat. It was WONDERFUL. After a couple of months steadily keeping these habits, I dropped nearly 40 lbs! I couldn’t believe it! As the years progressed, I continued with these practices, my inspiration to leave my past behind me and become the person I have always wanted to be…

And I feel that it worked. In about three year’s time, at 17 years old, I had gone from weighing 265lbs. to 155lbs.

At 21, I am still a loyal vegetarian (8 years strong; though I do eat fish now – I have needed the protein) who LOVES exercise. However, during the past year, my healthy habits have fallen wayside; with college and work being a huge focus, as well as moving out of my parents’ apartment and in with my boyfriend, my usual lifestyle has become unraveled. I have hardly exercised AT ALL like I used to in the past year, have eaten at fast food establishments on a regular basis, and went from about 170lbs. last summer to about 200lbs today. GAH! WHAT HAPPENED?!?

I hope to once again get back in shape, and become even healthier than I was before. So, with an open mind and great enthusiasm, I can’t wait to share advice, experiences, and most of all, support with all of you here at the 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet community. Thank you all for being here, and I'm so excited to get to know you! Have a fantastic day!

- Kathryn