Freshman: Dont get the 15

We all know that leaving home can be very difficult for young freshman, and most freshman generally gain the dreaded freshman 15. Fortunately, I didn't gain any weight, I just lost the 15 pounds. Trying to lose that weight can be very hard, but it can be taken off by the time a freshman becomes a sophomore. Having access to the Commissary can be very beneficial because they offer an array of different healthy fruits and vegetables for everyone. Consuming vegetables and fruits can be very hard, because as a society we are used to consuming burgers, fries and pizzas which are not the healthiest of foods. College life can make you miserable or you can eat healthy, making sure that you stay healthy and keep control of your body!

With the summer rapidly approaching, everyone wants that hot, muscle toned body that they can show off every chance they get. The beaches are going to be full of people looking good, and you dont want to be the only one at the beach all covered up. Getting in shape may be hard for some, but it is not as hard as people make it out to be. Some of the most simple things can help people lose weight, like eating properly and maintaining some type of regular exercise in their diet. I didnt always look the way I do in the above picture (yes that is me), but after altering my diet and starting to exercise I quickly began to lose the weight.

Going to class everyday is just one of the many forms of exercise that I participate in. Its nothing much, but it is really good exercise when you think about it. Also, drinking lots of water and staying away from sweet drinks also improves a persons diet significantly. We all know that everyone doesnt like going to the gym, but there are so many personal, at home methods that a person could do to lose weight. ODU campus offers several activities to get people involved and various healthy food options for everyones appetite.

For access to healthy eating, great ideas on how to stay healthy, or just a good place to hang out, then visit the ODU Webb Center. The Webb Center offers various dining facilities, game rooms, different organizations and places to just relax. So, the next time you are feeling lazy, take a walk to the Webb Center and see what they have to offer.

http://www.odu.edu/af/webb/