I'm 18, around 135 pounds and 5'3"?!


Question: I'm 18, around 135 pounds and 5'3"?
It's been really hard for me in school, and I'm starting to gain the Freshman 15 instead of lose it like I had planned!

What are your guys tips and tricks for quick and safe weight loss?

I already drink a lot of water, black coffee, almond milk and sometimes pure fruit juice. My campus doesn't offer healthy food at all....my choices are fast food, a dining hall with food that makes you sick or a "smart market" that offers mostly high carb foods like danishes, bagels, croissants, doughnuts, caprese sandwiches, salads and parfaits. When I use my meal plans, I normally get a salad, a yogurt or sometimes just a plain bagel, but, quite frankly, I"m sick of it.

I've also tried keeping foods in my fridge, but, as it turns out, it's hard to keep fruits and veggies in my dorm room when they go bad so quickly!

I sometimes have time to work out, but, rarely do I ever have the energy to actually do it because I'm so busy [3 jobs, dean's list GPA, 2 committees, 4 clubs, etc.]

I'm really looking to tone my stomach, upper thighs and back.

What do you think I should do?
I'm looking to be 120 by June & 115 by September.

Answers:

Your campus must be tiny if you don't walk a lot just getting around. You could get a pedometer to see how many steps (and how many miles) you walk each day. I think 2000 steps is the minimum goal.

Carbohydrates are not created equal. Unrefined carbohydrates (whole grains) are healthful in moderate quantities; refined carbohydrates (white stuff) are to be avoided. Unless those bagels are made with whole grain flour (which should be the first ingredient on the list), the most healthful thing on your list is the salad (and only if it's not covered with oily dressing).

Portion sizes can be a problem as well. Often, the bagels available are 4 servings, not 1 serving. Check the label.

How long have you been trying to keep fruits and veggies in the fridge? Anything that can be eaten raw should keep for a week except maybe mushrooms. Maybe your fridge isn't cold enough? If you can solve the "keeping" problem, making fruits and vegetables the center of your diet is a good idea--nobody ever got fat from eating fruits and vegetables. It's much better to EAT your fruit instead of drinking it (juice has no fiber, so it doesn't give you a "full" feeling like the piece of fruit does).

You asked what I think you should do, so here goes. I think you should learn as much as you can about nutrition and then plan your meals and snacks to provide you with good nutrition. I think you should get at least 8 hours of sleep every night, because lack of sleep can lead to weight gain. I think you should prioritize your activities and put the energy into the ones you value most. If you value 3 jobs, 2 committees, 4 clubs, and the high GPA over the workouts, then keep doing what you're doing. Otherwise, decide what is most important to you and do that. I think you should NOT go on a severely restrictive diet, because that will lead to trouble. Good luck with all that!



Yes its very likely to gain weight when your in college.But you might want to cut back on your junk foods. Maybe instead of a donuts you can eat plain wheat bread. Or a baguettee. With a slice of cheese. And a bottle of water. Something like that.



Without working out, you won't lose anything.
You have a lot of excuses why you can't eat healthy, chances are the food is perfectly healthy, it's your portion control that's off.
Exercise your self control AND your body.



Don't snack! Don't eat chips, candies or anything that's been processed. Don't drink soda. Eat only when you're very hungry. Get salad and less sweet fruits.

Think of it as a game. It's Food against You and Keep score.
Remember, do u want that huge meal and calories more than u wanna be skinny? What tastes better than being skinny? Is it worth it?
The first week will be hard but u will be so used to being hungry, u won't even notice it.

I lost 20 lbs in my freshman year of college when everybody else gained 20 lbs.



Eat ONLY when you are hungry. You probably find it easy to turn to food when life becomes really stressful, and so you eat even when you aren't hungry, or out of boredom, which causes unnecessary weight gain. When you get really stressed, go outside and get some fresh air. You can de-stress yourself without eating AND you can get some exercise in, like go for a walk.

If you aren't committed to exercise, you can't possibly get toned. Make an exercise plan an stick to it. If you need to, drop out of a committee or club. Keep in mind that your health and happiness come first.




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