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Losing weight in college

mbond607
mbond607 Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I'm in college and I'm trying to lose weight. Any tips?

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  • nineteentwenty
    nineteentwenty Posts: 469 Member
    Take the longest routes to classes that you can, get a bike instead of a car, grocery shop for veggies and keep them at home (pack your lunch!), sleep as regularly and as much as you can, and find a friend who can relate to your goals!

    I'm also in college, and it's rough stuff. My campus is in a very dangerous area so I myself cannot get a bike or go on long walks, but I do take refuge in the campus gym. It's a lifesaver.
  • cody709
    cody709 Posts: 5 Member
    edited February 2016
    Don't go home between classes. Walk your butt off instead.
  • stmokomoko
    stmokomoko Posts: 98 Member
    Limit/watch your calories.

    All that hanging out at the coffee shop/quad where pastries/burgers/vending machines are? Bad idea unless you have the will to resist.

    Also, pub nights/pub crawl calories pile up, watch the alcohol and the munchies, and don't be lazy preparing your own food. I know food vendors are more convenient, but it's easier to maintain your calorie deficit if you're making your own food.

    I regret my uni days. Winter/fall term meant sugary lattes all day, everyday. :D
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