How to Lose the Freshman 15
The Freshman 15 –It’s something that can happen to any student. And it has nothing to do with timed essay questions or complex mathematical equations.
Ben Greenfield
It’s something that can happen to any student. And it has nothing to do with timed essay questions or complex mathematical equations.
It’s called the Freshman 15, a significant amount of weight gained by many students just entering college, although 15 pounds is only true to about 5% of students. Majority would gain only about 3 to 10 pounds.
What Causes The Freshman 15?
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1. Poor Food Options
Poor and inexpensive food choices of hot dogs, peanut butter, cheap steak, energy drinks, frozen stir fry vegetables are a common occurrence. For many students, the diet becomes irregular, meals get skipped, and food preparation becomes hectic. More meals get eaten either A) from unhealthy cafeteria foods or B) from highly processed foods in packages and containers, since these are perceived as cheaper and more convenient. The result is lots of nutrient-void calories, and subsequent weight gain.
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2) Stress Read More »