The Ol' College Try: CLOSED

Well, I think one of the main obstacles dealing with college is the food offered on campus. A lot of time you don't know exactly what's put into it. Also, it's rather tempting to eat out for most people, especially when you have one of those roommates or friends who constantly wants to go out or order in.

As for the first obstacle, I bought fresh fruit, low fat milk, and a small blender so I can make healthy smoothies. I also am trying to spend more money buying off campus food that is healthier. (& the few healthy options that exist on campus.)

((The hard part will be the cafeteria is closed these first two weeks I'm here early for camp, and our tiem schedule is very strict. Since the lunches are catered these first two weeks, I'll have to hope they're healthy. I'm also going to try and pack some healthier options in my bag.))

As for the eating out problem, it works out easy for me. Our Pizza place's lease is up and not renewed, so, no pizza from them, and our Chinese/Japanese restaurant caught on fire, so they're currently closed for couple of months.

However, I think its also avoiding the food itself, and of course, eating small amounts of it. Eating healthier options is also rather good. For example, I try and order sushi instead of a giant portion of General Tso's. The portion is smaller and sushi is generally healthier than large chinese dishes.

Lastly, sticking to the everyday workout plan. I'm going to try and start the 30DS soon, so if anyone else would like to start around the same time, let me know. (I just want to start sometime after Wed.) It's easier in a group. I'm also hoping to join one of the campus's fitness classes depending on what's compatible with my school schedule. I know loads of homework can get in the way, but this year I'm going to try and take breaks by going to the gym. I think this will help my health and my homework!

luckily for me, my school has a fantastic selection of healthy foods and small snacks. my problem lies with going out: first drinking and then all of the food consumed when drunk.

I am a commuting student as well, my problem is just bad eating habits and lack of exercise. I have yet to start school but I'm getting a head start. This week I planned/ grocery shopped for the whole week so I know what I'm eating exactly. I joined a boot camp in the am so I can clear my schedule for studying, social events and basically life.

Hi! Is it still possible for me to get into this? I am going back to school next Thursday. I don't want all efforts to completely go out the window.

i agree with the drinking problem...and all the eating that goes along with that hahaa i guess i'm just going to have to find some self control!

also a lot of my friends are big fans of ordering pizza or sushi or chinese EVERY single night. I just cannot eat like that anymore. its frustrating to have that temptation all the time, but being on MFP has given me a lot of willpower because I have all you guys to report back to! and i don't want to be embarrassed of my diary lol

Last year I was a commuting student and actually packing lunches and snacks was my greatest weakness. Thankfully I'm living a 15 minute walk away this year so I'll be able to head home for lunch some days. Hopefully I'll actually stick to this because the cafeteria food at my school is unhealthy and delicious.

Another major problem is drinking and 2 am drunk fast food trips. And eating out on weekends. And every time we go out in general, even if it is only for shopping.

Timing is another reason I ate so terribly last year (seriously, at one point I would put a tiny bit of frozen vegetables in mr.noodles and declare it healthy). One of my classes is 5 hours and I'm on my feet the entire time (which I suppose is good for me). We get a break and everyone uses that time to go to the cafeteria since the break is only 5 minutes or so. I'm frequently up until very early in the morning doing work or I'm out filming projects for school (and the last thing you think about is eating healthy then, especially if it's a large group of people).

Finally, the only grocery store near me is absolutely terrible for produce and meat, and there are no fruit/veg stores or butchers around. And my budget is only $50/month for groceries.

So what am I going to do? I'm going to try my best to not be lazy and actually pack food. I'm going to resist the cafeteria as best I can. I'll have at least 30 minutes of walking every day, but the gym at school is also free so I'm going to go in my breaks. I'm going to get insanely good at finding the last decent fruits and vegetables in the store. And I'm considering cooking only vegetarian (and eating meat only when I'm out) to not only save money on groceries, but also fix the problem of the selection the grocery store has.

Sorry this was so long!

Major: Social Work (Mental health concentration)
Year in School: 2nd year of graduate school
Does your school have a gym?: Yes
If so, have you ever used your school's gym?: Not as of yet, I pay $9 for a trip down there in tolls and parking each time where I pay $10/MONTH at my gym up here and it's not an hour commute. ( I may go on mondays when i'm there all day if my foot ever heals up though)

Major: Forensic Science
Year in School: 5th year (doing an integrated program where I get my BS and Master's at the same time)
Does your school have a gym?: a few:).. they are pretty awesome too
If so, have you ever used your school's gym?: yes, just came from it! haha

Major: Math w/ Emphasis in Finance
Year in School: 3rd, Junior
Does your school have a gym?: Yes
If so, have you ever used your school's gym?: No. I would feel too self conscious. I don't like the whole social and hook up aspect of gyms and I feel like uni gyms would be like that times 10