Okay, I'm really worried about this whole freshman fifteen bit. I mean, I understand why people gain weight because they are just eating junk food all the time while in college. You would think with the walking we do, it would equal it out but obviously not. I mean, I thought I had gained weight since I had been down here because I wore a pair of jeans today that felt a little too tight Luckily, I realized that I hadn't worn those jeans since my freshman year in high school. But, that in itself is still kind of depressing.
What I'm most worried about is going back home to see everyone. I mean, if one of my friends at home gains a little weight, no one will really notice because they see them daily and it would be a gradual process. No, if I gain weight gradually and then return home, everyone would be like, "Dang Erin!! What are they feeding you down in Memphis?" I think I am mortified at the idea of coming home and having people think, "Yeah, you can tell she's a college freshman." I think this only because that's what I would hear other people say about kids who would move away to college and come home to visit.
This post really makes no sense though, I just finished a mini tub of Ben & Jerry's ice cream ( I was really stressed out, okay?) But my weight is constantly on my mind. Hopefully I can push myself into working out more, so that way when I do go home, I can look like I've lost my freshman fifteen and not have gained it.
So, lets think of some options to avoiding the freshman fifteen..
1-No more Ben & Jerry's runs (unless I have a REALLY good reason/need for it)
2-Don't eat Chick-Fil-A or pizza everyday for lunch. Although, these are the easiest things to grab to eat because their lines are the shortest in the Tiger Den, I need to suck it up and wait in a longer line for a healthier option.
3-Use the Recreation Center. I mean, we pay for it in our tuition. Why not get a use out of it? Although, I'm always intimidated by gyms. I always feel like the big workout people there watch me come in and shake their heads. They intimidate me by their size and their six packs. I always feel like I'm doing a machine wrong, or I feel like I look goofy using it. I guess I'll have to get over that though, I mean no one really knows me down here anyways; maybe I could use that to my advantage,
4-Sleep in later. Okay, go with me on this one. If I sleep in an exrta ten minutes, then I would have to rush and possibly run to class. What better of a workout is that? I have to run a certain distance in a certain amount of time to make it to class. Also, it would be like running with weights with my purse and class work in my bag. Now, there's an idea!
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Haha. I know exactly what you mean. I used to work out every day and now I don't want to because I don't feel like walking down to the Hyper. Ironic, right? Well, there's a bunch of fun classes like yoga and spin so if you ever want to go, holler!
Ive been freaking out about that too. I think Ive gained a couple pounds since school started so i started doing pilates again which I dont think is really helping. I know what you mean about gyms, I feel like everybodys watching me and that Im gonna mess up on something. maybe ill try to take one of those classes that jenn is talking about or maybe ill stop eating icecream every night (my boyfriend dishes up like 10 scoops per bowl and I of course eat it all). Anyway, theres got to be some better way to lose weight than exercise right?!
Okay, I know it's kind of crummy coming from me, all things considered, but there is also a biological reason for the weight gain at your age. It just happens.
But you look great - don't worry too much about it.
i am right there with you, freaking out about gaining the freshman fifteen. I told myself before i got here that i would be exercising every day and now that im here, im not going anywhere near as much as i should!!
I was not aware of the "freshman fifteen" before I read this O_o
Freshman 15 = weight you gain from drinking too much beer.
My sister, who kinda had the freshmen fifteen when she was a freshmen, has really warned me about not exercising. Fortunately for me, I play soccer and run at shelby farms almost everyday so technically I'm losing weight. To be honest, we are really lazy and you can't blame us. It's the university's fault. Jeez, they put the rec center half a mile away so its actually a work out just going there.
Its funny because I was sitting with one of my best friend's girlfriends and she was talkin about how she need to get rid of her freshman fifteen. I didn't know what she was talking about at first until I asked her. I work out every tuesday and thursday from like 9:30 to 11 and she offered to come. hope i can help her.
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