congrats on getting into medical school! i wish i had made it where you are! my cousin just got in too. I'm actually going to pursue nursing! good luck!

Congratulations!! I'm halfway through M1 so I can't necessarily speak for the long term, but make sure you carve out at least half an hour a day for exercise, and make time to cook decent food. It won't seem like you have time at first, but just do it. It will help keep you sane... And you'll learn better and faster too. I think you'll find that there is a big focus on wellness among schools and students, and you will find supportive people for whatever your goals are. Best of luck as you start med school! It's tough at times but there is nothing else I'd rather be doing. Feel free to add me if you'd like

I anticipate applying once I get close to finishing my Bachelor's so I am not yet a Med student. However, I am interested in seeing if there are a lot of people who struggle with staying fit. Good luck!

Dude, it's hard. I'm finishing my first year, now. It all depends on your personality. Are you able to force yourself into the gym after a really long and mentally draining day? What happens when you do poorly on a test? Medical school is going to hit you like a ton of bricks. It's unlike anything you have done before, academically speaking, unless you went to law school before (I've heard). Time management skills are pretty key as well.

I'm a D2 and have found that finding the time to work out and be healthy depends on you.

Take one day a week and meal prep for the following week. Having your lunch pre-packed will help you avoid the temptation to make a visit to the school or hospital cafeteria. With the stress of classes, exams, patients, etc it is easy to fall into the habit of stress eating, so getting the diet under control is the best place to start.

Check out your schools gym. If you go to a public university, like I do, it should have pretty expanded hours and even offer classes you can attend. A classmate and I found it really easy to keep motivated by attending a 5:45am class 3-4 times a week. With classes 8-5pm, and then usually lab/clinic work after that it was easier to get exercise over and done with in the morning and have the rest of the day to focus on school.

Hi there! Congrats on getting to medschool

I just finished my first year, and am currently enjoying my summer vacation.
Anyway, I agree totally with @BobSassafrass
In the beginning of the school year I was all gung ho about exercising every day and as time went by and the stack of stuff to study kept piling up, I began exercising every other day. Then, as assignments started pouring in, it become an every weekend thing. As time passed by, exercise suddenly became less important in my mind, and I only did it once every two weeks, or when my friends and I suddenly decided to go to the gym together. Tbh, near my exams, it was a miracle if I exercised at all! The only exercise I did constantly was walk. I would not stand still. I kept doing calf raises while taking to friends, and it was awkward at first, but soon everyone was doing it, haha! Just keep moving

Though I have said all of the above, it is still totally possible to exercise every day if that is what you wanted to do. It is all about priorities. For me, spending time with my family and friends took up most of my time. And also watching tv shows and spending time online Not too proud of myself for that though, haha!

Regardless, I do want to let you know, that one of best friends who btw came in top of my cohort for the year spends hours at gym each night, and sports a heck of an eight-pack if I do say so myself, haha He pre-plans all of his meals and yet always has room for beer!

Good luck!

Not Med but Pharmacy! PY2 and 30lbs heavier since start! Daily conversation goes like this: I can't cook I've got to study. Tracking my food reveals off the charts sodium and sugar.