Top 5 Ways to Stay Healthy in College (Post #7)

The other day, I went to the student union here on campus to buy a drink at the corner store. While there, I couldn't believe my eyes. Students of all kinds were grabbing big bags of chips, packages of cookies, over-sized sodas, and the tallest order of coffee available. Didn't these guys get it? The freshmen "15" (which actually applies to sophomores, juniors, and seniors) is an epidemic on campus, infecting all those students who invest in the cheapest junk food with the most amount of sugar to get them through long hours of studying.

But, it doesn't have to be like this! Although this food is cheap, it makes you want more, more often. So today I want to give you a few tips on how to stay healthy in college.

1. Eat Right

This may sound tough. Who has time to count calories when they can't even count their homework assignments? Calories aren't everything, however. If you replace cookies with fruit and chips with vegetables, an quick change will occur. 

2. Drink Right

Soda is tasty. Really tasty. It's borderline addicting, actually. Just taking this out of your diet (or better yet, limiting it to a few days a week) will keep the pounds off. 

3. Sleep, Sleep, and Sleep 

Exams are important. Sleep is more important. Schedule your time accordingly to allow you to get enough sleep to keep you energized during the day. 

Sleep=Energy. Energy=Study. Study=Success. Therefore, Sleep=Success 

4. Get to Know the Rec

This place is made for you. Literally. The recreation center on campus is made for you to come and work out as much as you want to. There are lots of things to do at a rec, if running isn't your thing. There are free classes for students, basketballs courts, and machines to work out on. Go check it out!

5. Don't Stress It

The number one way not to get sick is to limit your levels of stress. If you feel like you never get a moment to just rest, you should find that time! Even if it means you have to miss a meeting for one of your 50 clubs. 

I hope that these little tips get you started with either maintaining a good diet and weight or helping you in losing those few pounds that you have acquired here at Washburn.