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Tips for Fighting the Freshman 15

The term ?the freshman 15? is one that is often thrown around
as a joke. However, this does carry some truth to it. For some
reason many college freshman come away from their first year a
few pounds heavier. Whether the true weight gained is actually
15 pounds or not is completely up for debate but it is
definitely not something that most incoming freshman want to
deal with. If you?re college bound you?ll want to know what
steps you can take in order to make your first year in college
a positive one.

There are a number of reasons why freshmen end up gaining
weight. This is usually due to the fact that they are not able
to exercise on a regular basis, maintain poor eating habits,
do not get enough sleep and consume a large amount of caffeine
and other unhealthy beverages, such as alcohol. Over time it
is easy to see how these bad behaviors can result in the
freshman 15.

Now that you know what bad habits are responsible, it is up to
you to avoid them and develop good habits. Although tackling
college for the first time can be overwhelming do your best to
choose a schedule that will not overwork you. Arrange your
classes in a way that gives you enough breaks during the day
so that you can squeeze in not only exercise but a few quality
cat naps. Not having enough sleep can make you sluggish, which
may lead you to reach for a cup of coffee or that dreaded
energy drink. Instead, make water your beverage of choice and
carry a refillable bottle with you to and from classes.

Find out if there is a gym nearby or create your own workout
that you can easily do in your dorm room and stick to it.
Don?t feel pressured to do 30 minutes to an hour of exercise
everyday. Instead keep it simple. Your daily exercise can be
as simple as taking a brisk jog or walk around campus. This
will be enough to get your blood pumping and keep your entire
body active. No matter how busy your class schedule is, you
can manage to take a quick walk, right?

Eating habits is another area where you can successfully
combat the freshman 15. Forget the fast food and junk food
items. Put your money to good use and go grocery shopping for
fresh fruit and veggies, which can be packed as snacks to eat
in between breaks. Make a sandwich instead of buying one and
have that for lunch. These food items are fairly affordable
and work within any budget. Indulge in oatmeal, whole grain
cereals and dairy products that will not only satisfy your
appetite but will contribute to better mental clarity so that
you?ll be able to tackle your studies.

While partying is a part of college life, do not go overboard
with drinking. Excessive alcohol consumption will completely
eliminate all the good of the exercise and better eating
habits you?ve developed. Minimize your alcohol intake and
avoid drinking just to get drunk.


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