Dear Past Me,

Wow, so you've done it, you've survived your first semester and done it with such grace! Go you. But there has been quite the toll, and the fact that the first thing that came to mind when reading the word toll was Nestle Tollhouse has something to do with it. You woke up one morning and saw new rolls under your bra or those stretch marks on your thighs that have seemingly gotten much larger. Now, these things don't make you less beautiful and they shouldn't put any bad thoughts in your mind. You still are the coolest chick in town, just with a few more pounds than you started with. And sure it's okay, it's understandable, college is hard! And it seems as if you want good grades you secretly sign a deal with the devil about gaining weight. You trade your nice body away for All A's (and one but what's it to ya). But here I sit writing you this letter not to tell you that gaining these 15 pounds has been the end of my life but just to give you some tips on how to remain fit so you won't be sweating your a** off at the YMCA wondering how the old women next to you can run a mile faster than you.

First, let's start from the top, kick off good eating habits from day one! Eat your veggies and focus on the fruit, not the fruity pebbles. When you first get to school your endless options of cafeteria food will be enticing but try not to overdo it. And instead of grabbing a hand full of cookies on the way out, reach for the apple.

Second, Soda is the devil. So just don't drink it, no matter how good the sprite in the caf taste it's a silent killer. Stick to water and green tea, you won't regret it when your friends are gaining weight from the sugar load they chug. Also, green tea can prevent hangovers, so that's pretty much a win-win. (For when you are 21 and drinking responsibly and legally.)

Third and lastly, AVOID THE LATE NIGHT SNACKS. End of story, because that is what will get you. That 3 am cheeseburger or taco will just turn into another roll, while you're sleeping! You can't even do anything about it!

So share these tips with your friends, become the health nazi of your friend group! Do what you will with this information, but use it in combat against the freshmen fifteen and be the best you that you didn't even realize existed!

From,

A very tired from trying to beat the old lady future me