I'm not new to the forums, but I've never officially introduced myself. My name is Haley, 27 from Vermont. I have a 6 year old daughter and I'm a full time college student. This week is finals so my eating is horrible horrible! I don't understand why I can't control myself when I'm stressed, bored, procrastinating etc. I think I pulled a muscle when I was running my last 5k race and every night my back hurts so bad, if I lay down I am in so much pain when I try and get up...and if I exercise, even low impact...20 minutes later and this one part of my back hurts so bad, it's very discouraging. My doctor said to give it a couple more months.....and I am on a thyroid supplement and it doesn't help with energy, weight loss nothing...well that's a bunch of random facts about me! I don't know what the heck to do...oh and I'm about 307lbs. My goal is get to 200 before I graduate college in 2.5 years.

Hi Haley, I think your goal is very reasonable and attainable.

I, too, got straight A's in school, even going back as an adult with 2 young children. I was an overachiever in every area except my own personal weight and health. Go figure!

Sorry to hear about your injury and I hope you recover very soon.

Hey Haley

I'm in the middle of exams too and it's horrible. I always get the munchies while studying. =P

Good luck with your goal and hopefully your pulled muscle gets better. You shouldn't be discouraged, you should be proud of yourself! Your 27, 6 year daughter AND a full time student! Amazing!

Welcome to 3FC and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

carrie77- Thanks! I always put my daughter and my schoolwork before myself and look where that got me lol I'm really bad at time management. I was hoping being on synthroid would help my energy so I could exercise anytime even at night, but it hasn't helped and I've been on it for 7 months but I just went up in dose a little so we'll see lol

LiN- Thanks! Yes exam stress is just awful! When I was smoking I didn't get the munchies this bad cause I'd just smoke.....so naturally in the last 17 months of quitting I've gained 60lbs cause I replaced ciggs with food lol

Onederchic-Thanks so much! You too!

Exams are stressful and having a physical pain is making it worse.

Study well and hope you'll get an 'A' for weight loss as well through determination.

Welcome! I am also 27 and a full time college student.

What are you studying? I am doing a Bachelor of Theology.

This week is definitely stressful. I am taking a break from paper writing right now! I am impressed that you can run 5K!

I am also on a thyroid supplement and it does nothing for energy. Are you tired all the time as well? I wonder if it's a weight thing.

Anyway, welcome to the forum! Please come join us at the 300 group!

SilverShine-Thank you so much!

PinkFlamingo-Hey thanks! I'm going for a Bachelor's in Accounting. Yes I am tired all the time and I hate it. I know a lot of people that got on synthroid and it really helped their energy level....oh well. I went into the 300s forum once before but then stopped for no good reason lol I'll go back...thanks!

Welcome from another newbie!

You must be super woman to juggle all that!

I am proud of you for doing this.

I will get easier as you lose the weight, you will see.

Welcome and good luck!