<human>: Hi everyone! :) I have lurked on r/loseit for a while and I've finally decided to post here. The community is wonderful and I'm so glad that I can find a good community online where many people are aiming for the same goal and can keep encouraging each other as well to do so :)

I am 19, female, 5'3" and 155 pounds. I used to be much skinnier at around 120 at the beginning of high school (14 years of age and around the same height), but stress-eating throughout my later teens along with the freshman 15 seem to have been my downfall...

I have made it a goal to lose at least 30 pounds this year in university, maybe even more if possible. It has always been humiliating standing next to friends who are much thinner than I, all still complaining about how much weight they need to lose. Also, my own significant other is tall and abnormally thin because of his fast metabolism (5'11" to 6' weighing only 120, but he eats more than I do). Starting my 2nd year of college, I really want to change this year and feel much better about myself instead of looking in the mirror and sighing. Some of my friends have almost starved themselves and lost weight quickly, but have gained it back in the span of a few weeks. I don't want to follow in their steps...

r/loseit, what's a good and effective method for me to lose weight while having a busy schedule in college with classes, studying, socializing, jobs, and volunteering? I don't drink as of now, so alcohol/beer is not a factor for me in gaining weight. Also, what are some great recipes that I can cook for myself in college this year that are quick, low-calorie, easy, and delicious?

Thank you guys so much :)

Good luck to everyone else as well!

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<bot>: 19 female 5'3" 155 lb, how to lose weight effectively while keeping up with a busy schedule and what should I cook to make sure I don't gain weight?