SparklingJuice

You need confidence! Thats all =)

asdfjkl1

Keep up the great work. 10 pounds is a major achievement! You'll definitely succeed if you keep up what you're doing!

Zester

I don't think being fat is a problem in college, but people are shallow.

You shouldn't think about how it affects other people, but think about how it affects YOU.
For instance, ever decade after you're 20, your metabolism slows down by 10%. The less weight you have and more lean muscle you have, the better overall you will be, and happier too!

Sheed30

Go read my previous posts on obesity

PlattsburghLoser

I know this is one of the most cliche`d things to say, but confidence is key.

When I working at Nordstrom's a woman who at least 300lbs came in, but she seemed to drip with so much confidence that, to me, she appeared almost regal.

Other than the obvious health concerns, you shouldn't be preoccupied with your appearance. If someone chooses to write you off based on your weight, then they probably weren't that great of a person to begin with.

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also, just a tip, but if you wear good fitting, flattering clothes they can totally make you look like you weight like 10 lbs less

so many girls wear really unflattering clothes for their figure, and they could look way better if they just put a little more effort into their wardrobes

JacquiC

First off, thanks for the posts, they are really appreciated.

Sheed30 - I tried to read some of your previous posts but I don't really understand what you're saying.

Russell7

Being overweight is always a big deal. People judge others by their appearance, that's just a fact. I don't know anything about your disorder, but the initial 10 lb loss probably is not mostly fat. It'll be mostly glycogen and water.

How many calories are you on a day? Have you measured macronutrients (grams of proteins, fats, carbs, etc.)? What sort of cardio do you do, for how long, how often?

If you're going to want to lose the weight, you're going to have to go on a pretty intense diet and exercise regime.

JacquiC

Russell7 - I'm really not sure what percentage of the 10 pounds is fat, but I run about 20 minutes (4 minutes running, 1 walking since I'm still a noob), do strength training with weights that my brother is teaching me how to use, and I'm beginning to do some HIIT because I've heard it's really effective. I think of my eating in fractions - 1/2 veggies(not a lot of fruit, like an apple a day), 1/4 protein(egg whites, chicken, soy), 1/4 grains(whole grain breads, brown rice, low fat granola, etc).

Just for the record - I realize being obese is in fact, not a good thing to be, and I'm already losing weight, be it mostly water or glycogen, I'm eating healthier, and I feel healthier. My question is not "LOLZ HOW DO AI LOOSE WAIT?!1!". I'm in fact wondering if high school mentality is different from college mentality regarding the importance of weight. NOT in a dating setting. I am NOT looking for reasons to lose weight, however well meaning they are, I know them and I am already motivated to live healthier and realize the repercussions of not living healthily.

sax

I know a college freshman with PCOS who takes metformin. PCOS causes weight gain because your hormones are not working correctly. Metformin is a diabetes drug that controls blood sugar and has helped her shed 40 lbs. She does not have diabetes and the drug had helped with many of her problems.. You should ask your Dr. about it. Sorry about your diagnosis. Most women go undiagnosed so it's cool that you are already aware of your problems.

ArtOfMind_21

being fat is the best, just eat whatever pleases you! WOOT! woot!
Remember, you only have one life to live, lol.

Russell7

20 minutes of low intensity cardio isn't enough (although it is good that you're supplementing HIIT with your low intensity cardio). But since that's not what you're asking...

I think that weight is probably a bit smaller of an issue in college than in high school. Reason being that people have better things to do than point and laugh, ridicule, etc. There's also the fact that more people become overweight at that age than in highschool, so it's more -normal-. There's also more people to socialize with and people are less likely to avoid you because they don't want to be seen with someone uncool and risk their social cred.

I do think that I become more judgmental with age, though. Back in highschool, people pick on others or avoid them because it's the cool thing to do, without any real logic behind it. What I've noticed since I've gotten to University (not just with myself) is that people will start making character judgments based on how you look.

PlattsburghLoser

You should take into consideration (for freshmen, at least) that being out of high school for two or three months does not drastically change (most) people's mentality regarding weight.

At the same time, it could vary by which college you're attending. If you go to some wild party school (I imagine) appearance would be more important versus if you attended some extremely alternative school where students just don't care about appearances.

ElderCookies

I do not date fat girls. Pleasantly plump maybe but not fat. I had to be cold but I have no sympathy for you. I lost 150 pounds myself with help from no one. If you eat well and exercise you will lose weight-I did.

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honestly i think your weight might get in the way of dating a little bit, but it doesn't sound like you're extremely overweight, and not all guys care about a girl being thin. maybe your dating possibilities is like reduced by 1/2 but still, that leaves a lot of people out there for you, and at least you'll find someone who cares less about looks than who you are inside.