I just thought I'd introduce myself, as I have been a lurker of these boards for a while and have seen how beneficial it has been for some of you, and how supportive you all seem to be. I am a student, who in her 2 years at university has eaten too many chips from "Jason Donner-van" on the way home, and have off course been drinking my calories more than I have been eating them. Other than this I generally eat pretty healthy, but I am trying to change my lifestyle, especially as too many nights out makes you look and feel rubbish basically. I have gained approximately two stone, which sits uncomfortably on me, and I am determined to shift it!

So yes, hello everyone, and I am looking forward to being part of this community.

Hello Clara and welcome

Michele

Hi Clara

Student life - ah, I remember it well and I ate a lot of stuff I wouldn't touch now, like donner kebabs! I sound so old. If you're average student age then i really wish you well and lots of to achieve your goal now. I never believed that it got harder as you got older but boy am I finding out now.

Welcome Clara

Welcome. I shudder when I think what I used to eat as a student, I remember always having my kebabs without salad because I didn't want vegetables getting in the way of the grease. Well, I had chillis in of course... Whereas now if there are sandwiches on a plate with a salad garnish I scoop up the salad and add it to the sandwich, how times change!

And let's not mention the alcohol. I used to think that 4 pints at lunchtime was a nice number before going back to afternoon lectures. I think I'd be sick if I attempted that now.

My student days were bad too (or very good depending on how you look at it!).

We used to go out drinking most nights, and would always end up with a take-away of some sort - usually an enormous burger and chips. Plus, we used to spend every lunchtime in the pub and my favourite lunch was a steaklet sandwich with yet more chips! With at least one glass of cider and black to wash it down with, I don't know how I ever drank that stuff! I put on a ton of weight at college!