6 Things You Can Do Once You Accept The Freshman 15
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6 Things You Can Do Once You Accept The Freshman 15

It's inevitable.

Caitlin O'Leary
Sep 13, 2017
Villanova University
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6 Things You Can Do Once You Accept The Freshman 15
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"I'm going to beat the Freshman 15"- Every Incoming Freshman

No. You're probably not. It may be a hard fact to face but you'll most likely gain weight freshmen year. It's almost like dining halls are tempting you to make horrible eating decisions. Yeah there's a salad bar but really? Who wants salad 24/7. I'm not saying that you should make it your mission to gain the Freshman 50, but if it happens that's okay. Every college freshmen is going through numerous changes, it's okay to rely on bad eating to soothe your nerves. Here are some contributing reasons as to why your jeans might not fit the way they used to...

1. Ice Cream. All. The Time.

A major reason I chose Villanova was my access to an ice cream machine morning, noon, and night.

2. Pizza. Everywhere.

Whenever there's nothing appetizing being served, there's always five different kinds of pizza waiting for you.

3. You have to try everything to figure out what you like right?

If I haven't tried it how do I know it's good?

4. Firsts, Seconds, and Thirds.

Some things are just not that filling, so go for that second plate of pasta, it's really okay.

5. Skipping Meals & Overeating

It's noon and I just woke up. Breakfast and Lunch options are available. Why choose one meal when you can have both in one sitting?

6. Skipping the Gym

College is hard and overwhelming. College gyms filled with beautiful people are intimidating. It's hard to stick to a routine. Don't stress, you're taking the stairs everywhere you go anyways.

xoxo trying my best not to have ice cream for breakfast

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