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Back To School - Avoiding the Freshman Fifteen'); document.write('
Back when I was eighteen years old, people warned about the freshman five, referring to the few extra pounds kids gained when they first went off to college. Guess I\'m getting older and college kids are getting bigger, because now the warnings are for the freshman fifteen.
There are certain times in our lives when we\'re prone to gain weight, like when we become part of a couple and after having babies. The first common time for gaining weight is when we go off to college. It\'s understandable, especially for kids who eat at school. Most colleges have dining halls with an array of food choices (some healthy, others not so much) and there may be fast food services available on campus too. Add in several sedentary hours of studying per week and the pounds creep on quickly.
If you\'re just starting college, you can avoid the freshman fifteen by making smart choices in the dining hall (think salad instead of an extra slice of pizza), avoiding the fast foods and make time for exercise. It also helps to keep healthy snacks and water in your dorm room and not chips or sugary sodas.
Here\'s Help For Avoiding the Freshman Fifteen
Daily Nutrition Tip
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