Going off to college for
the first time is an exciting event. You're making new friends,
learning about yourself in many ways, and making decisions for
your future. Lots of college freshman gain in other ways, too,
ways that aren't so beneficial. Those freshman 15 pounds are
understandable, yet once they're on, they can be very hard to
lose. The best way to keep them off is not to put them on in
the first place.
To keep those extra pounds off, bear
in mind the following:
Avoid drinking too much soda. Soda
contains extremely high amounts of sugar. Sugar degrades your
teeth, lowers your immune system and leaves you open to diseases,
colds and flu. Sugar also makes you fat.
Don't skip breakfast. A high quality,
low fat breakfast will fill you up until lunch. You won't be
tempted to snack on junk food. Eating a nutritional breakfast
helps regulate your metabolism, keeps your skin clear and glowing,
and
Don't get dehydrated. Drink eight full
glasses of water per day, at least. Drink a couple glasses early
in the day, two or more at lunch, and two in the early evening,
about three hours before bedtime. Sip the rest, all day long.
Carry a water bottle with you, and make it a point to set it
on your desk next to your books. This is a must for super models,
whose water drinking habit helps them keep those full, sensuous
lips. Drinking enough water also helps keep your brain operating
at its best.
Exercise! You may already be an exercise
hound, and you can skip this reminder. But it's amazing how
many smart people who should know better avoid regular exercise.
Start walking, jogging or running with a buddy. The buddy system
works because you'll motivate each other, you'll be safer together,
and it's simply more fun. Regular and routine exercise is a
habit that you'll form for life.
Nutritional awareness may not be your
school's strong point, even if you are a pre-med student. Many
people don't realize how little conventionally-educated doctors
are in diet and nutrition. Therefore, your family doctor won't
necessarily tell you what to eat or which foods to avoid, so
that your body can function at its best during this fun yet
stressful time. You need to start thinking and researching for
yourself. |
