I'm a 25 year old grad student whose struggling with my weight. It doesn't help that those around me are all athletes running marathons, and triathalons or those who are just blessed with great genes.

Weight has always been an issue for me. During undergrad I lost about 85 lbs and was looking great at 140. In a year I put on 100lbs + due to a thyroid problem, but also because I stopped exercising and started to eat not such good things.

Since then I've lost about 20 lbs but have yo-yo'd btw 260 and 240. Losing the weight just feels like a never ending struggle. I'm back to working out for about 1.5 hours 5-6 days a week including weight training.

I am currently in physiotherapy school, therefore exercising is a big part of what I preach. I do exercise, I just wished it actually LOOKED like I did.

Thats my story....here's to hoping this is the motivation I need to keep up with it.

I am also very wordy

Welcome to 3FC!

We're glad to have you join us on your journey

Best of wishes to you!

Sounds like you're off to a great start!
You can do this!

Sounds like your off to a good start! What food plan are you following?
There is a ton of information on this site about many different types of food plans. Try to choose one that you can stick with long term and if one does not work, try another one.
Best of luck to you!

1. YOU Have LOST WEIGHT (100 pounds thats no small victgory)
2. You Have Lost 20 Pounds
3. You are in program that should keep you motivated and inspired to keep going
4. You know what caused you gain the weight!!!

you are #WINNING

This may be a VALLEY moment in your life but there will be many more GREAT PEAKS

Just take each step a day at time, dont beat yourself up about how others look in your program, because Trust there is some 380 pound person saying if only i can get to 260. Weight loss is a journey, there will be detours just keep moving!!!

*CLick Here*

THank you guys!

I have tried weight watchers in the past. I feel its a program that you can really maintain even after losing weight. I'm not following it as strictly as I should.....maybe thats my problem.

To help stay motivated, try to check in on this site daily and join one of the challenges. It really helps hold you accountable when you have a group of people all striving for the same (or nearly the same) goals you are.

Welcome to the board!