5 Easy Ways To Stay Healthy In College
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5 Easy Ways To Stay Healthy In College

Freshman 15? No thank you.

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It’s inevitable that your eating habits will change when you start college. Loads of school work, classes, and all of the new responsibilities piled on top of college students can sometimes make it very difficult for them to put their health first. However, discovering easy ways to remain healthy through all of the stress is well worth it.

Here are 5 tips to stay as healthy as possible while being away at school:

1. Invest in a Nutribullet.

This handy, easy-to-use blender doubles as a smoothie maker and a cup to go, making a stressed college student’s life a little bit easier when looking for a healthy snack.

2. Stay away from those late-night pizza orders.

It’s obviously difficult to say no to a pizza when you come home from a night out. This is why you should keep healthy snacks available in your dorm at all times to prevent late night binging with your friends.

3. Plan a gym routine with your roommate.

Going to the gym is hard, but going with a friend will make it more enjoyable. Planning a weekly schedule with your roommate will provide motivation as well as a reliable gym buddy.

4. Water is your best friend.

College entails a whole lot of studying, but also plenty of going out with friends as well. When looking for an energy boost, many turn to coffee, which certainly does do the trick. However, one thing I learned in college is that drinking plenty of water helps just as much. Keeping a pack of water in your room will give you a go-to refresher as well as energy boost, especially on those hungover mornings.

5. Track your steps.

Ubering to class may be tempting, but if you own an iPhone (which I’m sure you do) get yourself on the health app, and set a daily goal for the amount of steps you take. You will find yourself obsessing over walking that extra mile to get those steps in.

7.Reward yourself.

Don’t deprive yourself from the foods you love. It’s all about balance. Restricting yourself from every food you crave will only lead to binging down the road. So remember, your hard work deserves a reward here and there. If you want a cupcake, eat a cupcake.

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