College Students??

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Nothing wrong with snacking during or between classes in and of itself. It's the *what* you're snacking on that could be the problem. I'll usually take fruits, veggies, or trail mix and a prepared lunch to eat if I'm going to be on campus for a while. Works just fine as long as you plan ahead so you're not tempted by the vending machines.

Hi!

I work full time, but I requested this semester to only do 32 hrs a week instead of 40. I really need a day to myself.

I go to school all day on Tues and Thurs, taking 12 credits at a local community campus. They have a great cafe there, but no nutrition info. So I don't eat there (it is expensive, anyhow).

I suggest packing your lunch. And if needed, your breakfast and snacks too.

I bring with me a water bottle that I can refill, as well as a few baggies of almonds or other easy snack foods, and one or two tupperware dishes full of homemade goodness.

I'm sorry I don't really have any specific advice if you are attending while living in a dorm. I am hoping you have groceries and a kitchen to use then you can just follow this

It is a BIG challenge to continue exercising while in school for me. I literally have to schedule it into the day. In fact, I should have been doing my studying right now instead of browsing the web....

It is very possible to continue staying healthy/losing weight/getting fit while attending school and STILL get great grades. Keep at it

PS: motivation is not wanting to see the scale say you gained back all 30 lbs you lose over summer just because you snacked your way through the semester. certainly not what I want to see! :noway:

Nothing wrong with snacking during or between classes in and of itself. It's the *what* you're snacking on that could be the problem. I'll usually take fruits, veggies, or trail mix and a prepared lunch to eat if I'm going to be on campus for a while. Works just fine as long as you plan ahead so you're not tempted by the vending machines.

This.
If you have to go through a meal time at school, bring it with you. I used to take leftovers and leave them in the dash of my car to reheat in the scorching FL sun for a couple of hours. If your campus has a microwave somewhere, clearly this would make your life easier. Just don't let convenience make you slack on your health goals.

Final semester here! I've had the problem of being on campus making me want to go and eat. Now I just use my time between classes at the rec center to work out. Then I'll go grab something healthy for lunch and study a bit and by then it's time for my next class.

Any college students out there?
I find it hard to do keep count of calories and always wanting to eat snacks during classes or in between classes.
How do you guys stay motivated when school starts?

I wrote a post about this a while ago, now i can't find it. First thing is always have premade meals, you can do this on the weekends. Always have a huge salad in the fridge. I didn't follow my own advice the first day of school, I was starving, and I only had like 1hr to get back to class and buy a book. Luckily we have a safeway close to the school. I ran in got a package of romaine lettuce, and some peanuts and ate those. Made me think to buy a little lunch pouch and have some tupperwear in there with cucumbers and possibly some nuts, and maybe even a small salad. This may not be your style of health, but I am sure you get the idea.

I am a full time evening student, I work just about full time as a substitute teacher, I keep track of 2 teenage sons, a hubby, 2 naughty dogs and a gerbil.... I HAVE to eat during class but eating healthily while in class is important to me. I bring several water bottles of REALLY cold water to drink, a baggy of blueberries, strawberries and almonds... Occasionally I get to go home before class so I heat healthy leftovers and bring them to class... everyone is always sniffing and asking for bites!!!

Good Luck!!!

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Oh man, this semester is crazy for me. I live at home, which would make healthy eating easy if my family was actually into healthy eating, but it typically isn't a problem. There are a few campuses for my community college and I wasn't able to get classes all at one, so I'm driving 45 min for two morning classes, swinging back by my house for lunch for 45 min, then going to my science class at the campus 10 min away. and the days I'm not in class, I work nights (and sometimes days I do have class!). I pack sandwiches for my meals at work and typically make them for lunch at home, but I'm kind of getting sick of them. Do you guys have any recommendations for fast, healthy meals?

Also, I'm not staying on a campus, but The Dorm Room Diet is a great book!

I'm from AZ. I use the MFP phone app to track everything while at school and when I feel like not working out i just remember what i felt like every morning before i started working out and counting calories (which was lethargic)