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6 Ways I Completely Destroyed The 'Freshman 15' That Any Student Can Replicate

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6 Ways I Completely Destroyed The 'Freshman 15' That Any Student Can Replicate

Ashley Elizabeth

Coming into college, the "Freshman 15" was certainly on my list of top 10 things I was terrified of. Here's how I have lived my daily life kicking it in the ass.

SLEEP.

I know it may be tempting to stay up till 4 a.m. every night now that you're living on your own, but I promise, getting an adequate amount of sleep every night is crucial to your mental, physical and emotional health.

Drink lots of fluids — not just pop and alcohol

Let's face it — water is everything! Especially with all of the walking we do across campus, and sports if you're in one, you're sweating. Tons. It's up to us to replace those liquids, and NOT with a Natural Light.

Exercise!

I know this one probably seems SUPER obvious, but exercising is the key to a healthy and happy mind and body. It's also a great way to destress after taking those horrendous midterms! Even if you don't want to make the hike to the rec center (for me it's one mile), there are several other ways to get that workout in nearby. Go for a run around your hall, do ab circuits in your room or do some squats and lunges while studying.

Watch what you eat: It's everything

I know you've probably already heard the phrase "abs are made in the kitchen." If you think about it, smashing an entire large pizza every evening may not give you the results you desire, even though it is tempting. We've all been there: Stressed and tired after our last exam, and those vending machine candy bars and bottles of soda are looking mighty fine, but this is where self-control comes in. If you're passionate about that six-pack, you'll settle for some granola and Gatorade. (Cheat days are still OK every now and then!)

Still eat your meals, especially breakfast

I know a lot of people who think that just because they're living on their own now and they're "always busy" that they don't need to eat. Wrong. Getting a good amount of any food in your body is so much better for you than not eating anything at all. Especially with our busy student lifestyles, we need food to make it through the day without collapsing.

Treat your mind right! (It does quite a bit.)

After the millions of tests, quizzes, essays and readings we do all in one day, our minds are exhausted. It's our job to decide when it's the right time to step back and take a minute for ourselves, by ourselves. Mental health is vital for a healthy body and our overall happiness and success.

The Freshman 15 is easy to avoid when you follow these six simple steps.

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6 Ways I Completely Destroyed The 'Freshman 15' That Any Student Can Replicate

Let's get rid of the stereotype.

SLEEP.

Drink lots of fluids — not just pop and alcohol

Exercise!

Watch what you eat: It's everything

Still eat your meals, especially breakfast

Treat your mind right! (It does quite a bit.)

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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