the freshman *fifty*

LINYMOM
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:02:38 +0000

I want to echo the Weight Watchers suggestion. My DD gained some weight in the fall when she went to college. She never had a weight issue before and never needed parameters. She went to one WW meeting with me over Thanksgiving break and read up on the program. It gave her the structure she needed. She did really well - and of course it was easier over her long winter break being home. I know she still struggles a bit but at least she has guidelines and can keep things in control.

If you can find WW meetings to go to, the people can give you support regarding your family situation and help you understand that. You can then understand “what’s eating you” to cause you to go the other way.

Good luck to you. I went through the ups and downs during college. It’s about choices. Decide what you want more - to fit comfortably in your jeans or another beer and midnight pizza.

You’re young. You can do it.