let's talk about weight gain in college.

[@trosemary3387]

I was about to comment "clothes are meant to fit you, you're not meant to fit the clothes" and then you said it lol but this is so important I'm glad you shared this!

[@CoraJosephine]

yes!!! love you

[@alannabeilke6081]

you described this feeling 100% accurately, feeling content with the way your body looks and even how it feels to be in it but then seeing the number on the scale and feeling like you’re not supposed to like it. i’m so proud of you for posting this cora and i love you so much, i’m happy to have a friend who understands and shares these feelings

[@CoraJosephine]

i love you so much.

[@lucidmoth1023]

Thank you for this, I’m a freshman in college right now and I feel like I’m gaining. I weighed myself and I had gained a bit and it made me feel bad about myself. I don’t know why but there’s something about college that makes me feel so bad about my weight and myself. And ig in a weird weigh I feel like I’m kind of wasting my youth and time where I look a certain way on studying, doing assignments, going to class, etc. I’ve never really worn clothes that really make me feel good about myself throughout my life. Occasionally I have but it really hurts in college realizing that I’m getting older, gaining weight, and that I don’t have any cute clothes or outfits to wear. Wearing makeup recently has helped. And getting clothes from my roommate (although she’s a lot skinnier so sometimes they don’t fit which makes me feel worse). Hopefully after this 2nd semester is over I’ll feel better over the summer.

[@eva-sj7lm]

this is such an important conversation, i wish it was talked about more. thank you

[@CoraJosephine]

of course. thank you for listening.

[@nicolette8480]

I am so proud of you for posting this. You’re so beautiful and so inspiring to others. I love u

[@victoriamagdalena550]

i’m so happy you shared this, thank you

[@wc19costelloj]

you are incredible Cora… I just need to say that. I feel everything you are feeling 100%. You are so right. You are not alone and it’s so important to have BODY ACCEPTANCE. This gave me a new perspective and I will be saying this now instead of “body positivity” or “loving your body.” We do not have to LOVE our bodies. I appreciate my body and am learning to accept it as it is. Xoxo

[@CoraJosephine]

i LOVE this.

[@josh-mn3yp]

this video is really good

[@beatrixheinisch617]

I stumbled across your brandy video and it was so good btw. Also your so pretty

[@laurens7431]

so much love to you. i say this as someone much older than you, and also hate that i'm even saying it: because i know it's not that simple. I hope this doesn't greatly affect you. I hope enjoy your college experience. I know IT IS SO MUCH more complicated than that... And we all have OUR OWN PATH... but sending hope and strength to you. I "lost" my college years to anorexia and bulimia and have so much regret (while accepting i cannot change the past). I totally understand the sinking feeling when you realize you gained weight or don't fit whatever. thank you for your bravery in sharing this honesty. xoxoxoxo

[@CoraJosephine]

thank you for this comment. i needed to hear this.

[@Ella_gwenllian]

Crying rn… I love you so much! This helped me! 💖😭

[@CoraJosephine]

i'm so glad! i love you!

[@annasoph8967]

As a 15 year old, this is a video that I love and was much needed !

[@CoraJosephine]

i'm so glad

[@lottevree]

hi cora, I thought you spoke so well and even though it might feel like a bit chaotic to you, I think everyone understood your story. And also, I think its so brave of you to share this and to keep it real and yeah, im proud of you, also for these past few months where you completely changed your life

[@CoraJosephine]

this means the world to me, thank you so much.

[@Ari_Wil]

This came at such a pertinent time for me. I am past college at this point (class of 2020) but I started a new birth control and it gave me a lot of autonomy and convenience but I also immediately gained quite a substantial amount of weight and even over a year later I'm still struggling to accept myself...

[@CoraJosephine]

so much love to you.

[@lilly2074]

Hey girl, still love you and your vids!!! I hope things are all well for you. Love to see you growing

[@CoraJosephine]

love you so much!🤍

[@samanthafrenck2843]

Love u Cora keep being beautiful ❤️

[@CoraJosephine]

thank you

[@adrianfernandez894]

I love you so much ❤️❤️ also she KILLED it in ICCA

[@CoraJosephine]

LOVE YOU SO MUCH

[@jenna_818]

Thank you for this video, Cora. We have similar body types so I’ve always looked up to you for inspiration when I’m feeling down. I’m about to graduate college but I also gained the freshman 15, and my body has changed a lot since freshman year of college. You’re not alone. Thanks for showing this vulnerable side of you ❤️

[@CoraJosephine]

this is so sweet. thank YOU for being here.

[@kayleydrzazga6600]

Hey Cora! I literally went through the same thing when I left for school & now I’m almost 22 and have some lost weight now (which isn’t even the point really haha) but the thing is so many girls love to restrict and not prioritize eating. I was at a point where I was 180lbs and eating 1200 cals on a good day & I was like WHY DO I KEEP GAINING WEIGHT?! It’s literally cause my body is in survival mode! I’ve also been a personal trainer now for a year & a half and every woman I talk to laughs when I ask them about their eating habits and they know they don’t eat enough. The reason I actually finally lost weight was A) got rid of stress and B) I tried this thing called “reverse dieting” but it actually just slowly teaches your metabolism how to work again & now I eat 2200+ calories a day, which is healthy for my lifestyle. I’m not saying you need try out any sort of structured meal plan, but DO NOT restrict yourself more because you think that will help you. Eating is good for you!! Especially when you are active!!! I’ve finally gotten to a healthy head space where I don’t restrict myself & I really try to encourage everyone around me to do the same. Lots of love❤️❤️

[@CoraJosephine]

thank you so much for this comment. you are absolutely right: eating is SO good for you! thank you for sharing. so much love.

[@lil-hawk3]

when I graduated high school I was 120 pounds. Around 18-19 years old at college I was around 127-130. so yea it’s normal for the body to gain weight during that age.

[@laurent.9968]

When I graduated high school I was around 132-135 pounds. I'm now 142, and I don't know why I did this to myself.

[@iamsomeone8266]

i am in high school still but gaining weight and the pressure of school makes me feel very defeated. It is nice to know others with this so i feel less self consious and bad about myself. Life is hard when u dliwly become addicted to eating

[@iamsomeone8266]

i hate the body positivity movement because it is all about obesity. That is why i cannot stand it.

[@iamsomeone8266]

i guess ialways just like eating. i crave food morning evening and night. I dont go to gym. But yeah, i am going through this, and it does not feel the best

[@iamsomeone8266]

i am also very bad with self controk but i do wish to change it, even though i ALWAYS cannot seem to change it

[@arrowsminnesota6846]

So easy to gain weight in college. I ate so much junk my freshman year. That said, who cares. You look amazing. That said. My weight has jumped up and down all the time. Great video. Love yourself. I’m a lesbian and I am being honest when I say that curves are sexy.

[@beewelch]

Has your weight changed from November until now?

[@CoraJosephine]

i'm not sure because I haven't weighed myself, but i'm sure it has changed!