'My weight was never an issue before I went to college.'
. Maybe it was due to my active lifestyle; I participated in so many sports and clubs, I rarely remember being home other than to sleep. Never in a million years did I think I would have to worry about the"freshman 15." Honestly, I wasn't even sure what that term meant when I moved into my first
. But by the time I returned home for Thanksgiving break, it was obvious that I wasn't immune to gaining weight., those early months at school were the very first time I'd ever been on my own for more than a night here and there. That meant for the very first time, I was making all of my decisions solo, including decisions about. Before I went off to college, my mom did all the grocery shopping and cooking.
I was young, having fun, and working on figuring out how to take care of myself, away from my parents' guidance.It took me about a year to fully adjust to college, and figure out how to eat mindfully and. By sophomore year, the weight I'd gained was starting to drop off. Sure, I still ordered pizza with friends sometimes, but it wasn't fun anymore to pig out every single night.
I finished out my college career without excess pounds. But if I'm being honest, I didn't mind all that much when I was sporting more weight. I was young, having fun, and working on figuring out how to take care of myself, away from my parents' guidance.
To anyone who is struggling with having gained the freshman 15 — or is worried they might — I'd say, just relax. It's totally normal to experience weight gain as you learn how to take care of yourself on your own. No, you may not be perfect at mastering a healthy, balanced lifestyle from day one, but you'll figure out how to thrive in your new environment with some time.
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