I swore up and down in high school I wouldn’t gain weight in college, I would go to the gym and I would eat right. I’ve learned that it’s not as easy as it seemed. I could eat better, absolutely, but most the time I go for quick and easy, not healthy, as I run from class to class. I often drink energy drinks and soda instead of water because I am in desperate need for the caffeine to make it through the day.

This morning as I struggled to fit into my jeans I thought about the last time I did something good for my body, I couldn’t remember, but what I came up with was a list of excuses as to why I have neglected my health. While some of these are funny, and possibly true, I don’t want to forget that my physical health is important, and eating right and regular exercise also improve your mental health.

1. I have class at 8am and I was up until 1am doing homework, so no, I will not go workout before class.

2. I’m RUNning late. Yeah, that should be enough cardio to get me through the day.

3. Why don’t you work out during your lunch break?

4. Leggings are pants because jeans don’t fit.

5. I feel hungry, like all time. I’m literally tired and I need a snack 100% of the time.

6. I exercise every single day. I exercise my brain as I do hours upon hours of homework. My brain has a 6 pack.

7. I went to the gym 3 weeks ago for like 15 minutes, so I can eat this pizza. Right?