I'm Lindsey. I'm 18 and I've been overweight for as long as I can remember. Not terribly so, which I suppose is lucky, but it's always been on my mind.

My dad told me I was looking "chunky" when I was 12, and it'd be safe to say my positive body image has been nonexistent since that day. Now, my best friend has an ED and talks about food constantly, which doesn't help at all. I'm stuck.

I just finished my first year at college, and unfortunately gained the freshman 15. I blame cafeteria food. And lack of time to exercise. Regardless, I'm home now, and in total I truly need to lose 35. My (possible irrational?) goal is to lose that in 17 weeks. I'm joining a gym today. I did Weight Watchers once with my mom and I'm planning to try to stick to their ideology. I'm here because I can't afford to be a member again, but I need that certain accountability. Hopefully posting will help me stick to my goals.

Hi there!



If you're planning to follow WW guidelines, there's the WW area under Diet Central. We'd all love to help support you.

One word of advice, I'd lean away time based goals, while yours is possible, it is a bit ambitious, and the closer we get to our goal the harder it can be to lose the weight. I mean, even if it took you 50 weeks to lose 35 pounds, that's still an amazing accomplishment. And the whole point is to keep it off, too.

But, please have a look around, post where you're comfortable!

Best of success!!

and good luck on your journey . . . we are all here for you, Chickie.

Welcome, Lindsey!
Even if you were to lose 20 pounds in that time frame, that would be awesome! Just do it, girl!

Welcome!

WElCOME
Roma

Welcome! I can't believe your dad would say that to you at 12! I'm sorry it had such a negative impact. Good for you taking control of your future! Good luck!