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Fall 2009

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How to Conquer Freshman 15

by Chantal Korkis

We have all heard of freshman 15, the unwanted weight college students put on within their first year in school. As is, freshmen have enough to deal with- being away from family and friends, dealing with obnoxious roommates, a heavy school workload, and new financial burdens. What they don’t need is to add weight gain to their list of worries.

Freshman 15 is not inevitable; students can not only avoid it, but also prevent Freshman 15 with little or no effort by making only a few changes to their lifestyle.

Listed below are the steps students can take to avoid Freshman 15, eat right, and live a healthy lifestyle:

·         Eat 3-5 small meals a day. If not careful, college students can easily pick up the habit of eating constantly throughout the day. Instead, students should set specific times to eat their meals and snacks, monitoring their daily in-take. Also, keeping meals small will avoid overeating and help keep off those few extra pounds.

 

·         Exercise regularly. Those who exercise 4-5 days a week will not only keep their weight down, but also increase their metabolism. Other benefits of exercise include: having more energy, an increase in concentration, and reduced levels of stress.

 

·         Avoid fried and junk foods. These foods are usually high in calories, high in fat, and have little nutritional value; although these foods are ease to come by and convenient, students should opt for a healthier solution.

 

·         Avoid sugary drinks. Many of the drinks college students consume are loaded with sugar. Some coffee drinks, as well as alcoholic drinks, have as many calories and carbs as a meal. You may think twice before ordering your favorite drink after you discover its nutritional facts.

 

·         Substitute traditional deserts for fresh fruit or yogurt. Next time get the urge to have a piece of German chocolate cake or an extra-large cookie, stop yourself and pick up a piece of fruit or a small yogurt. Doing so will cut anywhere from 300-600 calories from your daily intake.

 

·         Remain hydrated. Many times we mistake hunger for thirst. In this case, always have a bottle of water on hand. Track you daily consumption of water and make sure you are getting enough of it.

 

Following these simple steps will not only keep the weight off, but also leave you feeling great.

Chantal Korkis is the author of “The College Conqueror’s Handbook: Everything from the How To’s, What If’s, and Uh-Oh’s in College.” As director and speaker, her goal is to equip students on how to get the most out of college without allowing it to get the best out of them.