Tips for weight loss and healthy eating

Tips for students interested in losing weight

Getting Started
1. Start slow and then work your way up to a vigorous workout.
2. Find a friend to workout with you. This will be great motivation.
3. Focus on feeling good instead of specific results.
4. Get plenty of sleep! (8 hours)
5. Plan workout activities you enjoy. If you don’t like running, don’t force yourself to use the treadmill.
6. Make working out a priority instead of just an option.
7. Pick a specific exercise time everyday and stick to it.
8. Don’t let a lack of energy stop you. Exercising will actually give you energy.
9. Create a log to track what you’re doing each time you work out.
10. Create rewards for yourself.

Exercise
1. Walk more to class instead of driving.
2. Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
3. Park farther away from a building to allow for extra exercise.
4. Stretch. Flexibility is an important part of fitness.
5. Use housework as a form of exercise.
6. Basic muscle toning exercises are simple yet effective and can be done in the comfort of your home.
7. Aerobic fitness is important so don’t just focus on toning.
8. If you’re looking for a workout routine, public libraries have DVDs members can rent.
9. Go the extra distance when looking for a vending machine or bathroom.
10. Workout in between classes instead of just sitting around campus.
11. Swimming is also an easy and fun workout.
12. Hiking can be both adventurous and a workout.
13. Play football, Frisbee, or volleyball with friends.
14. Use your resources! Schools have free workout classes at the fitness center open to students.

Healthy Eating
1. Trail mix without the chocolate is a healthy snack for students.
2. Cereal is also a healthy snack.
3. It’s cheaper and healthier to grocery shop for food rather than spending the money at fast food restaurants.
4. Focus on the healthier options of on campus food.
5. Stay hydrated! Water helps to curve hunger as well.
6. If you don’t live close to campus, pack a lunch or snacks for the day.
7 Make healthier choices when eating out.
8. You don’t have to cut desserts from your diet all together, just choose a healthier dessert, perhaps something with fruit and low in sugar.
9. Although ice cream sounds inviting to beat the summer heat, go for a simple vanilla ice cream cone rather than the triple hot fudge sundae.
10. Often students turn to coffee to help them beat the long nights of studying. Try it without all the cream and sugar.
11. Alcohol has a lot of extra calories. Try MGD 64, a 64 calorie beer.
12. Overall, pick healthier places to eat.