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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. |
