College is a constant struggle. Between exams, social life, and classes, eating healthy is the last thing on our minds. We are surrounded by temptation everywhere we go. From dining halls and student centers, the high calorie and sugary snacks are unlimited and at your fingertips with just one swipe. Here are 17 struggles of eating healthy most students undergo while in college:
1. Doing your own food shopping.
Mom isn’t there to refuse to buy the five bags of Reese’s cups in your shopping cart.
2.Always making what’s easy.
Nothing is easier than boiling water and throwing in some high calorie and carb pasta.
3.Because drunk food exists.
Love and hate relationship.
4. Awkward class schedules.
Who said it was okay to have class the only time the dining hall is open?
5. Your roommates tempt you with every unhealthy meal.
How can you say no to dinner at Chipotle and some roomie bonding?
6. Most of us have no idea what food is actually healthy.
7. The need for caffeine.
Thank you, Starbucks, for the Venti Varamel Macchiato with two shots of espresso and the 300 extra calories
8. Because Papa John’s has $1 pizza slices and is cheaper than a salad.
9. Being broke.
No, you don’t have money to buy all fresh veggies, but you do have enough for the XL bag of barbecue chips.
10. Food is comforting.
After crying about the boy from last weekend, and the three exams you failed, carbs and sugar are calling your name.
11. Dining Halls.
Since all the food is close to inedible, Fruity Pebbles it is.
12. Snacking is inevitable, especially when you’re bored.
13. Meals are your decisions.
Since you’re deciding every meal, no one is going to tell you that putting cheese on everything isn’t healthy.
14. Always in
a rush.
Having 15 minutes between your class times means you resort to grabbing whatever is easiest.
15. Because you have friends that can eat anything and not gain weight.
16. The fact that takeout is a phone call away and can be delivered to your doorstep.
17. The weekend is four days and yes, you will be drinking on all of them.
You’ll be too hung over to eat fruit for breakfast and will immediately resort to bagels.