Freshman 15?

Freshman 15 doesn't really come from partying and drinking.

It comes from being on your own and eating tons of garbage at all times of the day, from what I've seen.

Cafeterias r notoriously adding cheese and butter to foods. Loaded with fat, salt, equalling bloat on college kids. I starteddrinking coffe in college too.. With cream n sugar. Bada bad bad. Choose foods that r as simple as possible. No crazy cassaroles,.mystery meats, etc. simple foods include stuff that can seeeee what its made of. Good luck in school. Focus on studies and physical activity between study sessions/homework. Walk to classes. Have fun.

I definitely gained some of the Freshman 15 when I started university, but it was due to a number of controllable factors:

- Dining Commons food: Our DC was set up buffet style, so portion control was not only difficult but it was also difficult to estimate portion sizes. On top of that, unlike my mom's healthy, well-balanced meals, most of the DC food was full of cream, butter, cheese, etc. So if you can, try to eat at the DC as little as possible and cook in the dorms if you have a kitchen available.

- Going overboard on junk: I was on my own for the first time, and had been thin my whole life, so I thought I could eat whatever I want. On top of that, healthy foods were replaced by quick and easy junk during exam times.

- Drinking "binges": For some reason alcohol makes me outrageously hungry and I had a tendency to go overboard on junk when I drank. If this is true for you, try to limit drinking, if not, then you shouldn't worry as long as you fit it into your caloric intake.

Overall, the weight didn't stay on long, as I eventually got sick of junk food and reverted back to how I used to eat at home. As long as you stick to your calorie deficit and make space in your daily allowance for alcoholic drinks, you shouldn't have a problem. One advantage of going off to college is that most universities will have an on-campus gym, which means all the equipment you need to stay in shape should be easily accessible and close by.

I was able to lose weight while still partying during my freshman year. I made sure to stick to a calorie deficit during the week. On weekends, I'd take out around 300 calories from my normal intake and "save" it for alcohol, and I'd only take shots. Apparently, some people have issues with eating crap while drunk, but that's never happened to me.

Also, what RGv2 said is correct. The weight gain is mostly caused from not knowing how to eat properly once you're on your own.

Taco Bell...every time

Cafeteria food was not my problem. They always had a few healthy options. Ordering late night pizza and wings was my down fall.

I was able to lose weight while still partying during my freshman year. I made sure to stick to a calorie deficit during the week. On weekends, I'd take out around 300 calories from my normal intake and "save" it for alcohol, and I'd only take shots. Apparently, some people have issues with eating crap while drunk, but that's never happened to me.

Also, what RGv2 said is correct. The weight gain is mostly caused from not knowing how to eat properly once you're on your own.

Taco Bell...every time

I don't know why....But a 1/2 pound beef and potato burritio and a nachos bell grande at 2 O'clock in the morning always sounds like a good idea at the time...

Judging by the fact that the line of cars typically wraps around the building, we are not alone.

It does seem like Taco Bell is the universal drunk food, none of the other fast food chains even come close

I was able to lose weight while still partying during my freshman year. I made sure to stick to a calorie deficit during the week. On weekends, I'd take out around 300 calories from my normal intake and "save" it for alcohol, and I'd only take shots. Apparently, some people have issues with eating crap while drunk, but that's never happened to me.

Also, what RGv2 said is correct. The weight gain is mostly caused from not knowing how to eat properly once you're on your own.

Taco Bell...every time

I don't know why....But a 1/2 pound beef and potato burritio and a nachos bell grande at 2 O'clock in the morning always sounds like a good idea at the time...

Judging by the fact that the line of cars typically wraps around the building, we are not alone.

QFT! I wasn't any type of drunk at all in college, but with Taco Bell 1/4 mile away (and I wasn't walking there), I gained about 30 pounds over the course of 4 years.

Ugh. I gained a good 25lbs in my first year. My tip I can give you and get into the schools gym right away! Realistically you are going to be surrounded by alcohol and bad food. Try to keep it in moderation and work out hard 4-6 days a week if you can work that into your schedule.