How Do You Eat Healthy And Avoid The Freshman 15?
It’s back to school time and if you’re an incoming freshman then you might be at risk for gaining those dreaded 15 pounds during your first year away. The biggest contributing factor for this problem the abundance of food available to students. If you live on campus, chances are that you or your parents are paying for a meal plan. Most cafeterias are going to have all you can eat buffets. This is great if you’re hungry but can be a nightmare if you don’t want to gain weight. Moderation really does count. Of coarse you’re going to want to have the steak, mashed potatoes and desert but don’t go back for more after your first plate. If you really can’t resist getting more than one plate, start your meal off with a large salad. This will fill you up and hopefully force you to stop eating once you get full. It’s better to get full from lettuce and tomatoes than it is to stuff yourself with pizza or hamburgers. Another option is to avoid the all you can eat places. If there are cafeterias wh
