| Wow, it's finally off to college and now you are | | | | dreaded freshman fifteen. Fifteen pounds is the |
| totally free! But you don't really know this place, | | | | amount that most first year college students gain. |
| you have a strange new bed to sleep in, a | | | | When you have the time to sit down and have a |
| roommate that you have never met before and | | | | meal, avoid the temptation to just grab a slice of |
| in the middle of all this you are now trying to feed | | | | pizza and some ice cream. That seems to be the |
| yourself and still eat healthy. Why should you | | | | staple in most college cafeterias anymore. That is |
| want to eat healthy when you are finally free to | | | | not your only choice. There will also be other |
| do anything you like and to eat whatever you | | | | items like fruits, salads, and vegetables. Work at |
| want? Because good eating habits are important | | | | getting in a good variety of all those items and |
| to keeping your body working at its optimum | | | | save the pizza for weekends out with your |
| level and your weight in a healthy range. | | | | friends. |
| You need to get started right away developing an | | | | Many smaller colleges may not have a cafeteria, |
| eating routine. When you were at home you | | | | and if they do you may find the food is better |
| most likely did not eat meals really late at night, it | | | | and better for you by going someplace else. Plus |
| is important that you do not do that now that | | | | often while you are part of a study group |
| you are a college student either. Did you always | | | | everyone may elect to order up some takeout |
| eat breakfast? Make certain that you get up early | | | | to eat while you are cramming. Avoid just getting |
| and eat a great breakfast to start you day. That | | | | cried noodles or pizza and see if you can get a |
| will help you to stay focused during your classes. | | | | salad along with that. If at all possible try to keep |
| Also find some time in your class schedule for a | | | | clear of greasy fried foods, and avoid soft drinks |
| healthy lunch and a nice dinner. Eating regular | | | | at all costs. |
| meals is very important. | | | | College will be one of the greatest memories of |
| Often with class work and classes all day it is a | | | | your life, so make sure that improper eating |
| challenge to find the time to eat properly, try to | | | | choices don't spoil all the fun for you. It goes |
| plan ahead and take the type of foods that you | | | | without saying that alcohol is nothing but empty |
| would normally eat along with you for the day. | | | | calories. If you can avoid most drinking you will |
| Avoid substituting a candy bar for your lunch. You | | | | find yourself staying much safer and it's also |
| will both feel better all day long and avoid the | | | | great for your health. |