College Life: Trading A Beer For A Dumbbell | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

College Life: Trading A Beer For A Dumbbell

What kind of six-pack do you prefer?

17
College Life: Trading A Beer For A Dumbbell
thecoachjimmy.com

College is quite an interesting time of your life. You're on your own but your parents still help you with bills and pester you about if you're eating enough or getting good grades. You are only in class a couple hours everyday, and exams make up a majority of your final grades. Some weeks all you eat is frozen meals for dinner, and survive the weekend on a strict alcohol diet. With so much going on constantly, it is easy to get caught up in the moment. The now of college. So how you spend your time away from studying, reading, and burning microwave dinners is important.

Before this semester, I didn't take my health very seriously. I ate whatever I wanted, barely exercised, and drank copious amounts of alcohol. I didn't feel too hot about my appearance, and the other aspects of my life were not up to par. So, I made a choice to change my lifestyle. I began working out religiously, and cut down my drinking to maybe once on a weekend.

Like anything in life, you must do what you have never done to become who you never have become.

There have been times where all i have wanted to do is sleep instead of going to the gym. Other times when I wanted to go out with friends for a night to drink a couple beers. However, I made a promise to myself to stick with healthy habits. A month later, I cannot thank my will-power and determination enough.

I currently work out six days a week consisting of various cardio, weight training, and interval routines. I allow myself about one night a week to go out with friends and drink alcohol. I remain on a strict diet of proteins, fruits, and vegetables. I feel absolutely great when I look in the mirror, and feel healthy within as well. The best part of my decision to minimize drinking and increase working out is that the benefits have extended far beyond my health. I am a much friendlier and energetic person now. I am involved in as much as possible while still maintaining excellence in my academics. Who knew that someone with 18 credit hours could have so much time to themselves? My workout regimens have allowed me to manage my time at a ridiculous efficiency. Although not much has changed in my life, I feel like a completely different person. So, to all of those college students that prioritize raising their B.A.C. over their G.P.A.

Put down your beer and pickup a dumbbell. Who knows where it will take you!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

446144
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

19668
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Moana's Top 10 Life Tips

"Moana" is filled with life lessons that involve far more than finding true love as many other Disney movies do.

43241
Animated image of a woman with long dark hair and tattoos
StableDiffusion

1. It's easy to be fooled by shiny things.

Digital image of shiny gemstones in cased in gold. shiny things StableDiffusion

Tamatoa created a liar filled with shiny things simply for the purpose of tricking fish to enter and become his food. He too experiences a lesson in how easy it is to be tricked by shiny things when Moana distracts him by covering herself in glowing algae so Maui can grab his hook.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

7 Types Of Students You Will Meet In College

You wish you could be #5, but you know you're probably a #6.

22350
cool group of lazy college students in class
StableDiffusion

There are thousands of universities around the world, and each school boasts its own traditions and slogans. Some schools pride themselves on sports, while others emphasize their research facilities. While there is a myriad of differences among each and every school, there will always these seven types of students in class.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments