A lot of freshman have trouble avoiding the dreaded “Freshman 15″, it’s really harder than it looks. There are ways to avoid gaining the extra weight, however.
Exercise – Exercise is probably the best thing you can do for yourself. Tone those muscle, burn those calories. That way, no matter what you eat or drink, you are well on your way to avoiding the extra pounds.
Be careful in the dining halls – Dining hall and cafeteria food can be hard to avoid, especially if a meal plan comes with your dorm. Try to stay away from things like ice cream, fried food, meat that you are unsure of, cream cheese, and chips.
Avoid drinking excess alcohol - Alcohol is one of the major contributors to the reasons why students gain the freshman 15 because it is consumed in large quantities in short periods of time – empty calories.
Watch water consumption – Make sure that you are drinking enough water to keep you hydrated.
Eat regularly – Make sure that you eat regular meals throughout the day to keep your metabolism up and your need to binge eat down.
