Beating the "Freshman 15"

• Being in a new environment and eating setting it is important to be conscious of what you eat and how much you eat. Here are some tips to avoid the "Freshman 15."
• Avoid keeping high-calorie foods such as ice cream, candy and cookies in your room. Instead, eat a small portion for dessert after a meal once each day to satisfy your craving for something sweet.
• Eat breakfast! Breakfast can be a bagel and juice in your room or on the way to class; cereal, milk and fruit in the dining hall; or even a hot meal. Breakfast will get your body and brain ready for the day, and you'll be less likely to snack due to mid-morning hunger attacks.
• Eat a variety of different foods. Instead of choosing peanut butter and jelly for lunch every day or stocking up on ramen noodles because they're cheap, expand your horizons! Make sure to include fruit, vegetables, whole grains, protein and dairy products in your food choices every day.
• Stock a dorm refrigerator with fat-free milk, yogurt and individually portioned canned fruits, puddings, bags of ready-to-eat lettuce or carrots for quick meals or snacks.
• Make a goal of trying one new food each week. Share with a friend so you can both experiment
• Stay active! Check out the Coors Fitness Center in the
  Ritchie Center.