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Lifestyles tip the scales
Incoming students find the balance between classes and the couch
Amanda Delaney
Issue date: 9/15/05 Section: Feature
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Taking those mirrors down and loosening that belt a notch isn't going to make it go away.
The good news is, although the freshman 15 is very real, there are many ways to avoid unwanted weight gain in the first year of college.
According to encarta.msn.com, the main cause for weight gain is poor food choices. It's really all about making healthy decisions when it's time to load up your plate. But it's not only about meals, snacking in between can also add to weight gain.
Instead of stopping for a bag of chips or a candy bar, try grabbing a granola bar or piece of fruit to eat between classes.
If healthy choices aren't always right at the fingertips, it's okay. Just remember- portions, portions, portions.
Eating smaller portions more often throughout the day will help stabilize energy and prevent students from overeating at one meal.
If finding healthy food is as hard as the physics exam scheduled for this afternoon, don't stress.
Exercise is a key component in preventing weight gain. By making exercise a priority, restrictions on food consumption can be easier to deal with.
According to Shape.com, it's important to get 30 to 60 minutes of cardiovascular exercise in at least three or four times a week.
Exercise not only aids in preventing weight gain, it will also help increase energy.
Kirkwood's Rec Center has hired personal trainer, Mark Croy, to come in once a week. Students can make an appointment to meet with him.
"He is not only a good option to help students in need of starting workouts but can also aid in setting up a nutritional plan,"said Brenda Vacek, office coordinator.
Students can also find information about exercising and nutrition on the bulletin board in the Rec Center lobby.
Weight loss can be pin-pointed to lack of sleep.
Healthatoz.com states that late night study sessions or partying can be harmful to the body. Students need at least eight hours of sleep each night for the body to stay alert and make certain processes in it work.
Studies also show that lack of exercise and a healthy diet contribute to the negative production of hormones. Two hormones specifically are ghrelin and leptin. These two hormones increase appetite and increase your hunger causing overeating at all hours of the night.
With all of this mind one thing is clear: The best way for students to avoid the freshman 15 is to stay active and make a conscious decision to eat healthier foods.
The good news is, although the freshman 15 is very real, there are many ways to avoid unwanted weight gain in the first year of college.
According to encarta.msn.com, the main cause for weight gain is poor food choices. It's really all about making healthy decisions when it's time to load up your plate. But it's not only about meals, snacking in between can also add to weight gain.
Instead of stopping for a bag of chips or a candy bar, try grabbing a granola bar or piece of fruit to eat between classes.
If healthy choices aren't always right at the fingertips, it's okay. Just remember- portions, portions, portions.
Eating smaller portions more often throughout the day will help stabilize energy and prevent students from overeating at one meal.
If finding healthy food is as hard as the physics exam scheduled for this afternoon, don't stress.
Exercise is a key component in preventing weight gain. By making exercise a priority, restrictions on food consumption can be easier to deal with.
According to Shape.com, it's important to get 30 to 60 minutes of cardiovascular exercise in at least three or four times a week.
Exercise not only aids in preventing weight gain, it will also help increase energy.
Kirkwood's Rec Center has hired personal trainer, Mark Croy, to come in once a week. Students can make an appointment to meet with him.
"He is not only a good option to help students in need of starting workouts but can also aid in setting up a nutritional plan,"said Brenda Vacek, office coordinator.
Students can also find information about exercising and nutrition on the bulletin board in the Rec Center lobby.
Weight loss can be pin-pointed to lack of sleep.
Healthatoz.com states that late night study sessions or partying can be harmful to the body. Students need at least eight hours of sleep each night for the body to stay alert and make certain processes in it work.
Studies also show that lack of exercise and a healthy diet contribute to the negative production of hormones. Two hormones specifically are ghrelin and leptin. These two hormones increase appetite and increase your hunger causing overeating at all hours of the night.
With all of this mind one thing is clear: The best way for students to avoid the freshman 15 is to stay active and make a conscious decision to eat healthier foods.