I just want to look in the mirror and be happy. Can’t do that with my weight.

Laura

I’m 21, soon to be 22 and I weigh 150 pounds. I realize it’s not horrible and it could be a lot worse, but all I see is fat. I’m only 5’1, so the weight just doesn’t look good on my small body. It’s mostly in my gut and my legs. I can learn to love my legs, but I just want a flat stomach. My boyfriend is really supportive with weight loss and is even willing to do it with me. It’s great, but I’m so worried nothing will work. I sit at a desk for 9 hours a day for my job, due to a bad ankle working out really heavily is painful, and I’m not really sure how to eat right. I was told for someone of my size, 1200 calories a day works. I’ve completely given up soda as well. Does anyone have any little tips or tricks they use to help me kick start weight loss? I’m ready to make a healthy change. I want to be down to 135 by the middle of summer, or even the beginning of summer. I just want to be healthy and happy.