10 Tips to Staying Healthy in College

Oh no! Not the dreaded Freshman 15! Many college students have trouble staying healthy. Whether that be because unlimited food in the dining halls or eating as a stress reliever. Lots of students leave their high school ports in the past come to college forgetting that they need to work out. Below I have posted 10 easy changes to keep you healthy throughout college.

 

1.       Eat Breakfast

-          And no I am not talking about eating breakfast and Noon. Get up and start your day early. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It starts your morning off right and gets your metabolism going.

 

2.       Get Plenty of Sleep

-          It is tough to get 8 hours of sleep a night. With all the homework and activities college students are involved in, you are lucky to get 6 hours. Make a routine for your sleep schedule, if you can’t get in 8 hours of sleep shoot for at least 6 or 7.

 

3.       Wash your Hands

-          Illnesses can spread very easily in the dorms. Washing your hands is an easy way to keep clean and stop the sicknesses from spreading to you.

 

4.       Drink Water

-          Staying hydrated is so important. Sugary drinks don’t do much for you, including ruining your teeth and gaining weight. Stick to water and try to shoot for 8 cups a day.

 

5.       Exercise

-          Lots of college students forget how important it is to work out. Not saying you need to be able to run 5 miles every day but at least get moving for 30 minutes 5 times a week.

 

6.       Don’t Skip Meals

-          As a college student being constantly busy it is easy to skip meals. Try to avoid that as much as possible. Have snacks prepared so you can grab them when you’re on the run.

 

7.       Take Vitamins

-          Eating a diet with all the necessary nutrition is hard. Take vitamins to help you get all the needed nutrients needed for a healthy individual.

 

8.       Give Yourself a Break

-          Stress can take over a student’s life in college. Studying for final exams can be miserable when you’ve been at it for 6 hours. Take a break, eat a snack, and get up and walk around. You will return to your studies more refreshed than before.

 

9.       Make Time for Yourself

-          In college it’s easy to get lost in school and your social activities. It is important to set aside time for yourself to do things that you enjoy.

 

10.   Don’t Smoke

-          Smoking will ruin your health. It is one of the leading causes to cancer. Stay away from it at all costs, and don’t let peer pressure get to you when you are offered to give it a try.

             For additional tips over staying healthy watch this video:

 

- Taylor Denney