Hey guys!
I am a 21 year old college student in New York! I am going to be a senior in September, it has gone to fast let me tell you! I am so happy I found this site and to be apart of this community!

I have always had body image issues...always. Started around the age of 6 and was at its all time high in high school. I always felt heavy, because all of my friends were so much smaller...but I never was heavy at that point. I look back, and I wasted so much time worrying about my weight. I became obsessed with fab dieting and I went up and down for years. Now, finally, I find myself at 5'1 and 154...time to worry about it! I don't feel healthy...i don't care how I look anymore, I just want to FEEL better and learn not to obsess or go to extremes anymore!

Like the story goes....I gained the freshman 15...plus 5 haha College was so stressful, and I gained 20 lbs in a short amount of time because I am a compulsive over eater. I can't get it under control..but now its summer, and I sure as **** gonna try.

Welcome to the forums!
I hope you find the support and inspiration though the many amazing people here.

I remember my college days... before I started University I was at my upper ideal weight of 140lbs... and just kept gaining and completely lost control.
I'm really glad that you realize that its not just about how you look but it's a health concern that needs to be addressed.
Smart cookie you are!! All the best!

Thank you! You are so right, in college its hard to get control of the eating. Late night study snacks and coffee runs did me in for sure! I am so happy to be here, this is the first time reaching out and involving myself with an internet community for weight loss! I am excited and I hope it keeps me on my weight loss journey!

Welcome, Dmandel! Glad you're here.

Hi!
I'm just starting on here now. I too am going into my senior year in college. Between working multiple jobs and school, it has definitely been hard to stay health.

I'm much like you. I have had body image issues for most of my life. I've long been an athlete and somewhat bulky, but now that my sports career is over, I want to get back in shape and to a body I am comfortable with. And it would be great to leave college having lost the freshmen 15!

I hope that we can both acheive our goals!!