hey everyone! my name is Hannah and today is my first day on this website. i am currently in college and ever since leaving highschool have constantly and steadily gaining weight. im on weight watchers, but sometimes i just get fed up and feel as if i am not getting the results i want. Im excited to have support to get me through those type of tough days and hope i can help some other people get through days like that. im currently 167 and hope to eventually get down to 120-115 and i am 5'3-4". Im excited to meet everyone!

Good luck to you too! Thanks.

Hi there~

Ah yes, the notorious "freshman 15". For me, it was back in the 70's (hard to believe I'm that old).....but from my recollections, it was mainly due to 1) all sorts of fattening choices in the dining hall, 2) snack machines in the dormitory buildings and 3) having to stay up late studying many nights, especially for exams....and night is when my cravings would kick in.....or at the very least, I'd need another meal (extra meal).

The funny thing is...years from now, after pregnancies, etc......you will remember back and think, "67?? And I thought THAT was fat?!! I'd LOVE to weigh that now". You could very well consider "fat" to be a significantly higher number later in life.

But you are young, and likely have a healthy metabolism....and it sounds like you might only need to knock out a few things that got added when you went to college. Do you eat in the dining hall or are you in an off-campus apartment, or still home and commuting?

Deena

Welcome Hannah, Glad to have you join us. My advice is to look for a Support group, Chat, or Challange to join; small groups make it easier to get connected. Most sub-forums have groups covering almost every need such as WW, find one that inspires or motivates you and just post to join.

Welcome!!!