[NYCchik]

Hi, this is my first post, my name is Alison. I'm 17 years old on and turning 18 in early august. I'm starting college in that fall and want to go back looking and feeling better than I do right now and I want to start the new school year in New York City off with a new/healthy lifestyle.

I currently weigh around 240 and have bounced up and down all through highschool. I've tried many diets, but can't seem to stick on one when left on my own. One of my main problems everytime I try to lose weight, is the fact that no one knows what/when I eat, or if I'm gaining or loosing. I think that if I have a buddy, we can keep each other in check, weigh in with eachother and discuss good/bad choices that either of us have made.

I'm looking for a younger person (but anyone will be greatly appreciated), hopefully one that is dealing with being overweight in college, that feels the same way I do. When I am left on my own I feel that it is harder to keep myself on the road to success and hopefully learning to do that with someone will help me reach my goals and help them reach theirs while at the same time subconsciously making a healthier attitude my new way of life.

If you are interested in being a support buddy for me, and would like me to be one for you, please let me know through e-mail, or a reply to this post, or a private message. I have been to weightwatchers, and lost a lot of weight there (which I gained back) and will be using a variation of their program to try it on my own. I know how to lead a healthier life, I just have trouble doing it! If you would like to mutually help eachother, please let me know, I would so much appreciate it.

Also, on a side note, is anyone here from NYC? I'm going to school at NYU and maybe you could give me some tips as for ways/places to excercise, or healthy restaruants! thanks so much in advance!!

[NYCT1981]

I just wanted to say congrats for getting into NYU! You must be one smart cookie!!! I went to fordham, I graduated last year. PM me any time if you want to talk!!

[NYCchik]

Thank you for the welcome and the congrats, I worked very hard so I'm very excited. it is a little scary, because I feel like living in a city will require me to be healthier (you know, it's not only a vanity thing now) since I won't have a car and I have to walk almost everywhere, but that should help me towards my goal too, I guess.

Thank you for the offer to PM you, I might take you up on that thanks again.

[faded_moon]

hey i'm from NYC too I'm 20 but am always looking for people to message with on messenger to keep the support going if interested private message me.....

hope to hear from people