How to Lose the Freshman 15 Pounds

Even though it is called the Freshman 15, they don't just hand you the extra poundage when you register. Part of the college experience is late night pizza during study sessions and sleeping through class. Many students choose food in the dining hall laden with calories. The lack of kitchen appliances in a dorm room makes it hard for a person to get fresh ingredients and home cooked meals. The freshman 15 is attributed to a change in your lifestyle. Losing those pounds is just a matter of incorporating more activity in your day, and eating a balanced diet.

Instructions

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  Go to class. It is easy to sleep through your classes and only show up for mandatory exams. But getting the exercise from walking to class will help you burn those calories that you consume from late night study sessions.

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  Get some wheels. Although a car may be outside of the budget, a bike isn't nearly expensive. You can bike to class, around campus, even around town, burning off extra calories.

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  Take a fitness class. Look for an aerobics class, or get creative and try a class in fencing.

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  Look for a gym membership. While gym memberships can be costly, you may have access to a free membership in your student fitness center. Or you may be able to leverage your student status into a discounted membership at a local gym.

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  Go to the grocery store. Supplement your cereal, pizza and hot wings with fresh fruits and vegetables, and other healthy snacks that you may not find in your dining hall. Instead of picking up a donut before your 8 a.m. exam, run across campus with a granola bar in your hand.

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  Incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet. Every time you have junk food, balance it with a salad, an apple or a V-8. Simply filling your tummy with more food that is good for you leaves less room for the food that made you gain the freshman 15.