Hi all. I've been trying to lose weight ever since I was a kid, but I'm currently twenty-two, and just graduated from college, so I guess I don't have to worry about the perils of cafeteria food any more, lol. A few years ago I lost considerable weight (I'm not sure how much, because I wouldn't weigh myself, but enough that I went down a few sizes) on the South Beach diet, but then I did a study abroad program, so in addition to the cafeteria food, there was the threat of eating food I wasn't familiar with, so would eat the junk food that I was familiar with, so I gained it all back and then some, and continued to do so.

I've been exercising a lot the past two months (at least one hour a day, four times a week), and haven't lost one once, so I figured it was my eating habits that was the problem, so I just joined Weight Watchers. I think being accountable for what I eat is going to be the key, that and the support, which is why I'm here. I'm looking forward to talking with some of you, and good luck to you all.

You'll see there is a Weight Watchers section here in the forums where you can find all sort of information from other members.

Yeah, I had to limit my foods as well as exercise. Just the exercise didn't change anything much--although I did get more physically fit!

Enjoy!
Jay

Thanks, Jay.

I took a look around there, and wow, there is a ton of information there, and so many cool threads, I don't think I'll ever get caught up. But that's good. That way there'll always be more information and support. *is being stubbornly optimistic this time around *

I'm here after a disgusting evening with my husband, 4 days ago we said we would change our lives for the better together, me being the one desperately in need of the change! I fixed dinner as usual, we are trying the low carb way, he starts in not enough, doesn't taste good, just plain ole' moanin & groanin about everything, I just want to pick up my plate & bean his a**! He doesn't comprehend, understand, realize, empathize with me one bit! I am doing this to save myself & I don't have the luxury of complaining to anyone with any real understanding...so that's why i'm here.

I am grossly overweight to me, everyone else tells me I carry my weight well, love me just the way I am, blah blah blah, I must tell you that this comes from overweight family & friends that aren't concerned with their weight only the fact that I won't blend in with the group anymore.

Why is it people smile & wish you all the best but will be the 1st one to come by w/takeout or your fave food? I'm just perturbed by the lack of support I have in my immediate circle. I want to lose weight, I am accepting of the fact I might be able to fan myself with the skin on my arms in the summer time when it's hot but that's life, I did this to myself & it's up to me to undo it, I want to live to see my grandkids if my daughter ever decides to have any, I want to walk in a restaurant & not worry if it has booths or tables!!

I am here to be me...fat & all & looking for acceptance & tolerance.

Hi Fooled! I'm a new to the forum as well. When I read your post I saw a lot of similarities to myself. I’m 22 as well (living in New England) and recently graduated college. Isn’t great how that cafeteria food can just pack on the pounds? Just like you, I went abroad in college and turned to eating junk food over there (I practically lived in Oreos and Pringles) I’m looking to loose 100+ pounds as well and I’m thinking of joining Weight Watchers. Good luck on your journey into weight loss, I hope we can both be very successful.

hey guys!
I just joined this site too and am in desparate need of motivation. I studied abroad too (Spain) and am a somewhat recent college grad (and by recent, I mean last five years or so). The odd transition from college life to the work place has seriously added pounds, and i am in the 100+ pounds to lose too. I wish you guys the best of luck in your weight loss, and look forward to hearing more about your journies. Eliz

Wow, that is similar.

Good luck to you both, and I hope to see some of your sucesses around.