Before I went to Penn States Summer Session I made a vow that I would not gain the "Freshman 15." Luckily, I met girls who were also worried about the weight gain that came with the freedom of college. We got into the routine of exercising daily in the sweltering heat, whether it was basketball or volleyball or swimming which carried onto my Fall and Spring semesters. But, I can say first hand that many of my fellow classmates in the graduating class of 2014 have started to put on the pounds from eating fatty foods or taking in the calories from those glorious cans of Natty Light we put into our stomachs and livers each weekend.
I know of a few friends of mine that have gained up to 25 pounds from June until now. Are they lazy? Honestly, yes! I can count the number of times that I have seen them take the initiative to actually venture out to the IM building, Fitness Loft, White Building, or Rec Hall. But, I cannot keep track of the amount of times that they have ordered food to their dorms from Lion Menu's at 3 am, not to mention the trips they have taken to Are You Hungry or McDonalds each weekend. The Creamery is not to blame for the underclassman's weight gain, we are!
If you don't exercise weekly or you take the bus every chance you get, 8 times out of 10 you will pack on the fat. Fitness and diet are a big part of my life, its not for everyone. But, staying healthy should be! I hope you take this message in a positive manner, get to the gym or walk to class! Put down the pizza from the Big O, turn around and grab a salad! Yumm. Trust me, it will help you in the long RUN.
Some advice:
http://www.freshman15.com/
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-10-22-freshman-weight_x.htm
Coool! I'm a big fan of fitness and keeping a healthy diet. It takes a while for people to realize what their body takes in everyday actually matters regarding their life expectancy. And the article actually points out the fact that getting fit belongs in the kitchen. The gym will be there to assist you to avoid and lower the effects of cardiovascular diseases that most likely everyone will encounter as they age.
ReplyDeleteThe excuses are really easy to pile on too. It is really difficult to stay healthy on campus, though, when they over season and deep fry just about everything. Yes a lot of it is our own discipline but the campus dining isn't exactly conducive to healthy living either.
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