The New And Improved Me
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The New And Improved Me

The healthier lifestyle the happier the person.

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The New And Improved Me
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Coming into college, I thought I was living the healthiest lifestyle that I was capable of. But when you get to college that all changes.

Coming into college, I ran all the time. Eat somewhat healthy, but thought I was able to eat out whenever I wanted to because I worked out so often. I played field hockey in the fall all four years and did softball for freshman and sophomore year and then ran track for my junior and senior year for the spring. Both those sports included a lot of running.

On my own, in my free time, I would go on a run here and there. In high school, I would say I would get stressed but I was not a stress eater. However, I was not one to watch what I was eating. However, in years to come the junk foods would catch up to me. People are not kidding when they say that.

Upon entering college, I weight a decent amount that was compatible with my height. However, as the semester progressed I started to gain more and more weight. I would go to the dining hall and not really control my portions or what kind of food I was putting in my body. If I was hungry for a snack I would almost always have one.

As the semester progressed and it came close to winter break I started to realize that my body image changed and I was not happy with it. I know everyone always says that you should be happy with your body no matter what, however, I truly was not.

I realized that I was not living a healthy lifestyle. I was very stressed with school and sports that I would binge eat. Upon going to the dining halls, I would not really think about eating the healthiest options when I should have been. Over winter break, however, I began to workout and I could see the progress but then I feel back to my old habits when returning to campus.

As the months went on I saw my progress go away which takes me to present day. I have recently started a diet where I am starting to lose weight. However, I am replacing my meals with much healthier options and limiting the junk food that I used to put in my body constantly. I as a person feel so much better because the food that I am fueling my body with is making me feel so much more energized.

In addition to eating well, it is very important to be exercising. I think that this was not one of my weaknesses because on average I do intense workouts at least five times a week. It is important to do a lot of running as well as weight lifting to become stronger and an overall healthier person.

I know that college can be stressful and affect the way you eat, however, controlling what you put into your body plays a big factor as well. As I continue to grow into a more healthier lifestyle I think that I will begin to see the progress that I want to see.

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