Obesity Discussion Forums

[linders20]

Hey there i'm Linders20 a.k.a Lindsay im currently a student at Uni in England.

I'm kind of new to the whole forums thing, i was looking all over the internet for tips on how to lose weight and then a friend of mine suggested a forum, so here I am! Nice to meet you all

Being at Uni its really easy to buy cheap junk food thats easy and quick to cook, but i try to eat healthily when i can. It probably doesnt help that i go out at night a lot with friends to drink and have a good time! Also being at Uni it means that i dont have a ot of time to exercise, also i havent really got much will power heh but still i try.

Im currently trying a patch diet thingy which ive seen a lot of over the web which seems to be going ok so far... i bought a months supply and got another months supply free so i thought why not give it a try, also theyre doing the old "if your not happy we'll give you your money back" so they must be pretty confident with their product.

Anywho enough ramblings from me =] Just came to say hi and was wondering if anyone had any useful tips or similar experiences to someone in my position.

[Obesity Discussion]

Hi Linders20 and welcome! Being a student makes it hard to be healthy, I agree! I remember how hard it was when I was in school. The best thing that ever happened to me was when I got my own refrigerator and was able to go grocery shopping on my own. That made all the difference in the world. So did drinking a lot of water and taking healthy snacks with me to munch on while I was at school.

We have some more general weight loss tips, some of them will apply to you as well:

http://www.obesitydiscussion.com/for...eres-3689.html

[linders20]

thanks a lot for the encouragement, unfortuantly i havent got quite enough funds to buy my own fridge

[Obesity Discussion]

Any chance of picking up a used mini-fridge? Something to store things like healthy deli meats, fruits, veggies, etc?

[linders20]

possibly, it depends on what the going rate is really, i dont like to spend more than i have to (i know very contradictory when i say i go out a lot) ugh i hate it when i make excuses

[Obesity Discussion]

Maybe save up for a bit if you can? Eating out is more expensive than shopping for yourself, so in the long run you'll end up saving money and being able to eat healthier. Think of it as a long term investment in your wallet and health.

[Mollymouser]

Hello Linders ... welcome!

You can totally DO this, yes you can!!!! I am excited for you as you begin your weight loss journey!

My only advice is simple ... eat more veggies! (It's worked wonders for me!) Every time you have a meal, just recognize that you have a choice about what to eat, and how much of it to eat ... with the goal of eating a nutritious, healthy, well-balanced diet. (And, of course, exercise helps to!)

Just take things one meal at a time, one day at a time, one pound at a time!

=^..^= MOLLY

[linders20]

thanks a lot for your encouragement and tips!

ive decided i will save up what i can for healthy food and a fridge, also i think maybe itd be good for me to search for a new job (since it would really help to give me money) also i could use it as a form of exerise! if i became a waitress i would do a lot more walking than normal.

Looks like your advice is working grat for you Molly! your doing great! hopefully i can follow in your footsteps =]

[maryfway]

hey linders20.
I'm also new here, and I wanted to say I know how you feel. I gained a lot of my weight in my first year away from home. I was in residence, and the food court food is just awful.
In lieu of having a fridge, if it's possible, I suggest walking to a grocery store every morning, or every two mornings. You can pick up a few fruits/vegetables for a cheap amount, and then eat them that day. The walk is also good exercise, and you don't have to worry about them going bad. However, I realize it might not be possible, but just a thought.

[Philhiro]

Welcome , im new around here too , just popped on to wish you luck with weight loss and being at uni i can understand how it must make things hard for you. But with the support of this forum and a postive mind set anything is achievable and if you WANT it , you will GET it

Good Luck x

[torialeigh]

Welcome!

I'm at university as well, and it is hard.

I think the fridge idea is a good one, and I use my fridge to serve all sorts of healthy stuff like low fat yogurt, fruits, and veggies. But there are many good snacks that don't need a fridge. Some of my favorites are snack size natural applesauce (the stuff that is just apples and water), high fiber low calorie cereal, and high fiber and protein, low cal granola bars. Do they sell kashi products in England? If they do I certainly recommend them. They have tons of granola bars, cereals, and protein bars, all of which are high in fiber and protein while low in fat and calories. Plus they are delicious!! They do cost a bit more though...

Also if you have a meal plan (my college requires it for some students ) You can usually steal fresh fruit and veggies from them and save a bit of money.

To get active, I have found that the easiest way is walking around campus, or taking the long way to my classes. I bought a pedometer a few weeks ago and it has really helped me since I can track the number of steps I take each day, plus it was only $10 and so it didn't break the bank.

I also think you have a good idea about the job. I recently had a similar idea and now I am babysitting three times a week, and I know that I am burning calories running after them

Anyway, losing weight at Uni is hard, but don't get discouraged if slip up occasionally. I personally know that I had a bad week last week (two friend's birthday dinners, no extra walking, and not enough water) and I don't really want to get on the scale tomorrow, but the most important thing is that I am going to keep going, no matter what number I am met with.

Good luck!! We're here for you