The Importance Of Adapting To Begin In College

It’s your first semester of college, away from your parents, you are forced to live on your own, and now have the responsibly of feeding yourself. This can often leave students feeling stressed and eating poorly, and forgetting to exercise is an excellent remedy for the famous freshman fifteen. “Doctors are concerned that students who gradually put on pounds are establishing a pattern of weight gain that could spell trouble if it continues.” (Teenshealth). This is a problem feared by most, but there are numerous ways to avoid it and stay healthy, including eating clean and working out. Everything that causes weight gain can be found in any college town, for example, fast food restaurants, alcohol, and late night snacking. Without having parents to regulate your eating habits and making home cooked meals …show more content…
“Researchers found that students who exercised at least 3 days a week were more likely to report better physical health, as well as greater happiness, than those who did not exercise.” (Teenshealth). When most people hear the term “exercise” they immediately shut down, but this doesn’t always have to be the case. Thirty minutes a day, that’s it, of getting off the couch and heading to the gym, or for a brisk walk around campus, or swimming! Working out doesn’t have to be dreadful, ask a friend to accompany you or join a local gym full of people who want to get in better shape. There are little things you can do each day to exercise, for example, parking in the back of a parking lot, walking to your classes instead of driving, or taking the stairs. School work and a job will keep you busy, so don’t wait for free time to go exercise, make time for it. In order to avoid weight gain, make your workout part of your daily routine and stick to it. Not only will working out help you avoid the freshman fifteen, but you will feel and look better than