Calling all College Students

Slim Fast shakes are really helpful when the school day gets too crazy-- all you do is grab it and drink it and it helps you stay on track with your nutrition. You could get the Dannon breakfast smoothies too. I also make sure I carry a granola bar in case I get hungry so I'm not tempted to stop at one of the greasy campus grinds for a quick bite. As far as exercise goes, I work around my classes and try to walk as much as possible, take the stairs, etc. I've also been walking a couple of extra blocks to work/class by getting off the bus a few blocks away from where I need to go, but if you're running late that's kind of tough to do. You could also try a workout video that's made for those on a tight schedule. The ones that are 10-15 minutes don't take very long but tend to fit a lot in. You could put weights in your bag as well for some extra calorie burn on the way to class. It's really tough but every little extra calorie counts!

I feel the same way, and was worried about the start of school throwing me off track. I have been trying to get up early as well- at 6am. However, I hit the snooze this morning too
School started last week for me, and I am already overloaded with material to study. So I study for a couple hours in the AM before I jog. Jogging is my reward to myself after sitting infront of the texts so long. I pack lunch, snacks, and water in my school bag. I have been trying to do weight training at home in the evening after work & school. I don't go to the gym, I feel that driving to the gym takes too much time that I don't have. The half hour in the car to the gym and half hour back, is just wasted time. I also have an hour & a half break between my classes one day a week, so when winter hits I am thinking about utilizing the gym on campus & hitting the treadmill. Although I feel like work & school is overwhelming, I refuse to allow it to take away my "me" time- and that's what working out & eating right has become for me- my treat to myself. I also know that when I eat right & exercise, I have better brain function, less stress, and increased endurance. So I know in the long run, getting up an hour early to exercise pays off more so than that extra hour in bed would. I formulated a schedule as well- of what I need to get done everyday, what I need to study, etc. I think that's the only way to do it. I wish you luck, I am in the same situation and all we can do is try our best.