20-something-year-olds!

Samantha42 · 05-06-2009, 04:32 PM

I'm looking for people in their 20s! :blush:

I'm not at all trying to discriminate against certain ages but I would love to hear about experiences that people in their 20s are having. I was watching The Biggest Loser last night, and Tara was talking about how the "20s" are supposed to be the best years of one's life..... I'm not really feelin' it!

I was thinking if there were a lot of people looking to find that relatability of trying to follow a LC lifestyle while being younger/single/dating/in school etc., I'd be interested in starting a group or challenge.

Having drifted a bit from LCF, I can remember how much it used to help me. I guess I'm hoping that by regaining that relatability factor, it will bring me back here more often.

That's all!

I hope I haven't offended anyone!

Tyl · 05-06-2009, 04:34 PM

I'm a 20 something.

I lc/dating/finished my masters in dec/work fulltime now and love LCF!

DaffodilSoup · 05-06-2009, 04:43 PM

I just turned 20 not too long ago! I'm a low carbing, artsy, in a long-distance relationship! Nice to meet you!

em.wi · 05-06-2009, 04:54 PM

hey fellow 20-somethings! im 21 and finishing my english degree next year

im glad i found LC at such a young age - i was 16 first time on atkins - but i wasnt mature enough so stick with it for longer than a few days...as of today its been 3 months - a few slip-ups but still going strong ... i owe so much to my LCFs!!

rls1321 · 05-06-2009, 04:55 PM

It also really struck a chord with me, what Tara said.

I'm a very old, lame 25-year-old : )

I'm married and I have a dorky computer job and I like food, and video games, and most recently bird-watching. Sometimes I feel like I should be going into a nursing home soon.

Thank you for this, I think this is a great thread; I learn and become inspired from everyone on this board young and old... but there are things that we specifically may do/feel/learn/think that are a bit specific to our age group. Ya know?

I can definitely relate in that I feel I'm at an age where I'm still trying to figure things out - who I am and what's really important to me, and how to get what I want in life to be happy.

Kerry · 05-06-2009, 05:01 PM

im almost done with my 20 somethings.. i'll be 29 in july..
I'm a full time autobiller, I have an almost 3yr old daughter, I'm married to a 26yr old guy.
I love to go out dancing, I miss bartending, I love to party! I wish I could still more often but oh well..

ellief · 05-06-2009, 05:03 PM

i just turned 25! wow i feel old. lol
ive low carbed for teh most part of 3 years. met my now husband and travelled alot while low carbing. its been challenging at times. but have been really adventurous in tons of new vegetables and getting my husband to eat healthier. i haev also found my love of cooking!!!
i work full time and it can be challenging to lc, but i work about 5 minutes from home so i can usually go home for lunch or be up enough in the morning to make a lunch. .
. . . now if only i could get the gym thing down. . .

Soccerchic · 05-06-2009, 05:09 PM

Hi there,
Another 20 something here as well, 26 turning 27 in 5 weeks
My 20's haven't been the best years of my life but i have 3 years left of them and once i get this weight off and feel like i'm living again i am going to make the last 3 so good that i don't care about the other 7.
My Mum says that her 50's have been the best years of her life so far so i think it's different for everyone.
i know a lot of my friends have struggled through their 20's and i think the best years are still to come
jen

Kerry · 05-06-2009, 05:11 PM

oh man I loved my late teens! lolol
my early 20s were so much fun.. now with responseability and a lacking there of husband no so fun anymore

lol

veronicac · 05-06-2009, 05:14 PM

Im on my way out of the 20s and i didnt feel a thing.

jumbotights · 05-06-2009, 05:15 PM

Huh! what a lie that was, everyone knows that the 40's are the best!!!

em.wi · 05-06-2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OurLuvsFromAbove

oh man I loved my late teens! lolol
my early 20s were so much fun.. now with responseability and a lacking there of husband no so fun anymore

lol

i think the past three/four years have been pretty good (as well as pretty bad on occasion) for me...the past year i just decided to live my life regardless of my weight, and im feeling pretty damn good as it goes

mommedawne · 05-06-2009, 05:18 PM

I'm 36 this month but like everyone who's older than 29 I've been in my 20's.

The 30's have been way more fun! Don't believe anyone who says "x" age is the best. Every new decade can be what you make of it and you'll always have more to look forward to that way.

BusyB · 05-06-2009, 05:25 PM

I'm in my 20s, turning 28 in end of July...funny I feel 17-24 were the funnest & best years of my life! Now life's responsibilities & drama stress me out but I keep telling myself that I need to have more fun!

Kerry · 05-06-2009, 05:31 PM

I think I had alot more friends when I was younger..
where do your friends go when you get older? and how do you make new ones? lol

steady · 05-06-2009, 05:37 PM

This year is the 10th anniversary of the best year of my life- 24! Enjoy your 20s...they fly by. Ahh to be young again...

Tyl · 05-06-2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OurLuvsFromAbove

I think I had alot more friends when I was younger..
where do your friends go when you get older? and how do you make new ones? lol

Good question Kerry.

I've grown out of a lot of my friendships and if it weren't for my partner, and LCFs i'm be a major loser, friendwise lol.

missm · 05-06-2009, 05:40 PM

Im 24 I have lost 90lbs on low carb before and need to get my butt back in gear for my dec 2010 wedding

Peacesoul · 05-06-2009, 05:42 PM

I'm close to 43 yrs old, but I feel 20, does that count? ;-)

Kidding, I'll get outta here ;-)

kallyn · 05-06-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rls1321

I'm a very old, lame 25-year-old : )

I'm married and I have a dorky computer job and I like food, and video games, and most recently bird-watching. Sometimes I feel like I should be going into a nursing home soon.

You could be describing me! Except that I just turned 26 on Sunday.

Quote:

I can definitely relate in that I feel I'm at an age where I'm still trying to figure things out - who I am and what's really important to me, and how to get what I want in life to be happy.

I feel the same way. I've been out of school for awhile, but I feel kind of aimless and I'd like to find something to do that has more direction - just don't know what direction I want to head in yet.

And to the person who wants to know how to make friends - if you find out, let me know! lol

Kerry · 05-06-2009, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chantyl03

Good question Kerry.

I've grown out of a lot of my friendships and if it weren't for my partner, and LCFs i'm be a major loser, friendwise lol.

see why couldnt we live closer? we could shred together and do callanetics together..
and eat steak!

I dont even live where I grew up, and I dont like to mix work with pleasure.. so I guess im stuck with my only friend being hubby! blah!

Tyl · 05-06-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OurLuvsFromAbove

see why couldnt we live closer? we could shred together and do callanetics together..
and eat steak!

I dont even live where I grew up, and I dont like to mix work with pleasure.. so I guess im stuck with my only friend being hubby! blah!

I know!!! I need someone to push me on the callanetics girl!

I moved away too... and i def don't mix work with home life. So i'm in the same boat.

thestreets · 05-06-2009, 05:51 PM

I'm in my mid 20s and I just had the mindset it's either now or never because weight loss gets harder as you get older and the longer you are overweight. I actually thought it was easiest to lose weight at this age because I am in grad school and don't have to take care of a household and children and all the other grownup responsibilities. It is worth it to really buckle down and focus on weightloss and then you get to enjoy your hard work.

baxter · 05-06-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumbotights

Huh! what a lie that was, everyone knows that the 40's are the best!!!

I agree...I just hit 40, I have an awesome career, a wonderful husband, great friends and our son is out of the house in college.

I am 20 X 2, lol.

Lori

baxter · 05-06-2009, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peacesoul

I'm close to 43 yrs old, but I feel 20, does that count? ;-)

Kidding, I'll get outta here ;-)

You are an awesome looking 40 something!

Lori

Peacesoul · 05-06-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baxter

You are an awesome looking 40 something!

Lori

Thanks :-)

iamcrazy · 05-06-2009, 07:22 PM

I'm 26 and just reinducting on atkins again. Ready to stick to it this time, im just so tired of being fat!

chellealistic · 05-06-2009, 07:34 PM

Hi! I'm Michelle and I am 24 years old. I just started LCing in January and I think it's awesome

As far as the magical 20s is concerned, I have to say that I'm not impressed so far. I think my best years are yet to come. I still find myself wondering what I'm doing wrong to not be having such a great time when everyone else is saying that college and their 20s was so awesome. I went to college...and it was a lot of hard work. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I'm not a party animal? I have no idea. But, yeah, I definitely feel you.

Oh! I need to watch TBL from last night. No spoilers!

heyjupiter · 05-06-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peacesoul

Thanks :-)

Seriously, Peacesoul, don't ever tell anyone how old you are. You can get away with a LOT younger! YOU LOOK FAB!

CelticFan · 05-06-2009, 07:57 PM

No longer 20, but started LC when I was in my twenties and LC has been the best. I think it really helps you look longer. Since LC...I get carded everywhere! Such a great feeling. Plus...my 12 year old steals my clothes now AND her friends always think I am her older sister. Drives my daughter crazy...but a nice feeling none the least. Its all because of LC, no doubt.

05-06-2009, 04:32 PM	#1
Samantha42 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 3,105 Gallery: Samantha42 Stats: 205/155/150 5'5" 29y/o WOE: LC/IF	20-something-year-olds! I'm looking for people in their 20s! :blush: I'm not at all trying to discriminate against certain ages but I would love to hear about experiences that people in their 20s are having. I was watching The Biggest Loser last night, and Tara was talking about how the "20s" are supposed to be the best years of one's life..... I'm not really feelin' it! I was thinking if there were a lot of people looking to find that relatability of trying to follow a LC lifestyle while being younger/single/dating/in school etc., I'd be interested in starting a group or challenge. Having drifted a bit from LCF, I can remember how much it used to help me. I guess I'm hoping that by regaining that relatability factor, it will bring me back here more often. That's all! I hope I haven't offended anyone! __________________ Now Dr. Samantha42, thanks to this website.

05-06-2009, 04:55 PM	#5
rls1321 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 395 Gallery: rls1321 Stats: 58.6 LOST!! 5'9" - 25 yrs old WOE: Atkins ('97) Start Date: 1/3/09	It also really struck a chord with me, what Tara said. I'm a very old, lame 25-year-old : ) I'm married and I have a dorky computer job and I like food, and video games, and most recently bird-watching. Sometimes I feel like I should be going into a nursing home soon. Thank you for this, I think this is a great thread; I learn and become inspired from everyone on this board young and old... but there are things that we specifically may do/feel/learn/think that are a bit specific to our age group. Ya know? I can definitely relate in that I feel I'm at an age where I'm still trying to figure things out - who I am and what's really important to me, and how to get what I want in life to be happy. __________________ - Rachel "The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously." - Henry Kissinger Stage 3, workout #6 of New Rules of Lifting/Women COMPLETED

05-06-2009, 05:03 PM	#7
ellief Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 279 Gallery: ellief Stats: 128/114/105 WOE: Clean Atkins, no dairy or frankenfoods	i just turned 25! wow i feel old. lol ive low carbed for teh most part of 3 years. met my now husband and travelled alot while low carbing. its been challenging at times. but have been really adventurous in tons of new vegetables and getting my husband to eat healthier. i haev also found my love of cooking!!! i work full time and it can be challenging to lc, but i work about 5 minutes from home so i can usually go home for lunch or be up enough in the morning to make a lunch. . . . . now if only i could get the gym thing down. . . __________________ Visit my journal! http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/we...r-mindset.html happily married and healthy just looking to lose those honeymoon pounds and keep my family healthy

05-06-2009, 07:34 PM	#28
chellealistic Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 39 Gallery: chellealistic Stats: 294/257/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2009	Hi! I'm Michelle and I am 24 years old. I just started LCing in January and I think it's awesome As far as the magical 20s is concerned, I have to say that I'm not impressed so far. I think my best years are yet to come. I still find myself wondering what I'm doing wrong to not be having such a great time when everyone else is saying that college and their 20s was so awesome. I went to college...and it was a lot of hard work. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I'm not a party animal? I have no idea. But, yeah, I definitely feel you. Oh! I need to watch TBL from last night. No spoilers! __________________ Michelle Start Date: January 1, 2009 -20 lbs: February 1, 2009 -40 lbs: TBA. -60 lbs: TBA. -80 lbs: TBA. -100 lbs: TBA.

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05-06-2009, 04:34 PM	#2
Tyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 15,001 Gallery: Tyl Stats: FAT AGAIN--working on it! WOE: LC Start Date: Sept 2008/Again Sept 2011	I'm a 20 something. I lc/dating/finished my masters in dec/work fulltime now and love LCF!

05-06-2009, 04:43 PM	#3
DaffodilSoup Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 2,368 Gallery: DaffodilSoup Stats: 219 (all-time high)/191/185.6/160 WOE: Low Carb Vegetarian + Fish Start Date: May 18, 2011	I just turned 20 not too long ago! I'm a low carbing, artsy, in a long-distance relationship! Nice to meet you!

05-06-2009, 04:54 PM	#4
em.wi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 185 Gallery: em.wi Stats: 213/187.6/138 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: 6th February 2009	hey fellow 20-somethings! im 21 and finishing my english degree next year im glad i found LC at such a young age - i was 16 first time on atkins - but i wasnt mature enough so stick with it for longer than a few days...as of today its been 3 months - a few slip-ups but still going strong ... i owe so much to my LCFs!!

05-06-2009, 05:01 PM	#6
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	im almost done with my 20 somethings.. i'll be 29 in july.. I'm a full time autobiller, I have an almost 3yr old daughter, I'm married to a 26yr old guy. I love to go out dancing, I miss bartending, I love to party! I wish I could still more often but oh well..

05-06-2009, 05:09 PM	#8
Soccerchic Guest Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Syd, Australia Posts: 78 Gallery: Soccerchic Stats: 195/187/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 16.12.09	Hi there, Another 20 something here as well, 26 turning 27 in 5 weeks My 20's haven't been the best years of my life but i have 3 years left of them and once i get this weight off and feel like i'm living again i am going to make the last 3 so good that i don't care about the other 7. My Mum says that her 50's have been the best years of her life so far so i think it's different for everyone. i know a lot of my friends have struggled through their 20's and i think the best years are still to come jen

05-06-2009, 05:11 PM	#9
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	oh man I loved my late teens! lolol my early 20s were so much fun.. now with responseability and a lacking there of husband no so fun anymore lol

05-06-2009, 05:14 PM	#10
veronicac MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 1,583 Gallery: veronicac Stats: 225/180/150 WOE: atkins/Hcg diet Start Date: 5/20/09	Im on my way out of the 20s and i didnt feel a thing.

05-06-2009, 05:15 PM	#11
jumbotights Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 98 Gallery: jumbotights	Huh! what a lie that was, everyone knows that the 40's are the best!!!

05-06-2009, 05:18 PM	#13
mommedawne MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The recesses of your subconscious. Posts: 5,099 Gallery: mommedawne Stats: Bigger than I ought to be, smaller than I was. WOE: Drastically reduced carbs.	I'm 36 this month but like everyone who's older than 29 I've been in my 20's. The 30's have been way more fun! Don't believe anyone who says "x" age is the best. Every new decade can be what you make of it and you'll always have more to look forward to that way.

05-06-2009, 05:25 PM	#14
BusyB Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 357 Gallery: BusyB Stats: 180.4/162/130-135 WOE: Modified Atkins Induction Start Date: October, 12, 2008	I'm in my 20s, turning 28 in end of July...funny I feel 17-24 were the funnest & best years of my life! Now life's responsibilities & drama stress me out but I keep telling myself that I need to have more fun!

05-06-2009, 05:31 PM	#15
Kerry I'm not fat, I'm fluffy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn Ny Posts: 6,608 Gallery: Kerry Stats: Post Preg:195/151/140 (pre prego 230/135/130) WOE: PALEO/PRIMAL just call me cave lady! Start Date: Low carb living a few yrs now.. Restart Nov 2010	I think I had alot more friends when I was younger.. where do your friends go when you get older? and how do you make new ones? lol

05-06-2009, 05:37 PM	#16
steady Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,423 Gallery: steady Stats: 110/95 5'2 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: Feb 2007	This year is the 10th anniversary of the best year of my life- 24! Enjoy your 20s...they fly by. Ahh to be young again...

05-06-2009, 05:40 PM	#18
missm Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palm Desert Posts: 25 Gallery: missm Stats: 302/as of 8/17/09 265/180 by 10/10/10 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 09	Im 24 I have lost 90lbs on low carb before and need to get my butt back in gear for my dec 2010 wedding

05-06-2009, 05:42 PM	#19
Peacesoul MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal. Canada Posts: 1,131 Gallery: Peacesoul Stats: Coming up on 43yrs old...ekk! WOE: smart	I'm close to 43 yrs old, but I feel 20, does that count? ;-) Kidding, I'll get outta here ;-)

05-06-2009, 05:51 PM	#23
thestreets Guest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: it's a band, not the ghetto Posts: 1,592 Gallery: thestreets Stats: 140/110 5'6 WOE: Atkins - it's a diet	I'm in my mid 20s and I just had the mindset it's either now or never because weight loss gets harder as you get older and the longer you are overweight. I actually thought it was easiest to lose weight at this age because I am in grad school and don't have to take care of a household and children and all the other grownup responsibilities. It is worth it to really buckle down and focus on weightloss and then you get to enjoy your hard work.

05-06-2009, 07:22 PM	#27
iamcrazy Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 995 Gallery: iamcrazy Stats: 299/299/150 WOE: Keto Start Date: September 23, 2012	I'm 26 and just reinducting on atkins again. Ready to stick to it this time, im just so tired of being fat!

05-06-2009, 07:57 PM	#30
CelticFan Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 240 Gallery: CelticFan Stats: 140/118.4/114 WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: Feb. 2000	No longer 20, but started LC when I was in my twenties and LC has been the best. I think it really helps you look longer. Since LC...I get carded everywhere! Such a great feeling. Plus...my 12 year old steals my clothes now AND her friends always think I am her older sister. Drives my daughter crazy...but a nice feeling none the least. Its all because of LC, no doubt.