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Fight the 'freshman 15'
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Shaiyla Hakeem
Issue date: 5/31/07 Section: Campus Life
The first-year experience means lots of growth opportunities for students - often including an unwanted gain in weight. Fortunately, most freshmen can counter the ongoing problem of the "freshman 15" with a healthy diet and a structured exercising regimen.
"I'm always on the go, so I grab what I can," said 23-year-old YSU junior Tracey Clinkscale. "I never cook, because I don't have time to with my school and work schedule."
Anxiety, homesickness, a strenuous schedule, and lifestyle changes like an all-you-can-eat cafeteria may cause weight gain in the first semester. College students may find new freedoms opening multiple avenues for unwanted calories. Alcohol consumption is another contributor. Binge drinking and late night meals account for many of these calories.
However, a regular exercise routine can help keep off unwanted pounds.
"Having a recreation center on campus is really convenient because I can go between my classes", said 25-year-old YSU senior Danielle Jennings.
Alexander Bailey, a 2007 graduate who majored in Exercise Science and worked as a personal trainer, recommends eating small meals, not skipping breakfast, and avoiding sweets at night. Exercising at least three times a week helps, too.
According to a research study on freshman weight gain done by the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, freshman students accounted eating snacks and high-fat foods for majority of their weight gain. Students said a lack of portion control at dining facilities increased their food intake, which in time becomes a daily routine.
Weight gain can also be decreased by eating plenty of vegetables and fruits over junk food, so drive away from the drive-thru and consume soda - and alcohold - in moderation.
Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center can help in developing a healthy lifestyle with nutrition guidance, personal training, diet management, body fat analysis, and various fitness classes.
Nutritional counseling is free of charge for students and faculty and offers guidance in weight gain/loss, sports nutrition, weight management and vegetarian nutrition. Registered nutritionist Chrystyna Zellers is the a member of the Ohio Dietetic Association and the American Dietetic Association.
Visit the Andrews Recreation Center website at HYPERLINK "http://www.ysu.edu/reccenter/" www.ysu.edu/reccenter/ or call (330) 941-3369 for more information on fitness classes offered during the summer.
The Rec is open to all YSU students, even those not enrolled in summer classes, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
"I'm always on the go, so I grab what I can," said 23-year-old YSU junior Tracey Clinkscale. "I never cook, because I don't have time to with my school and work schedule."
Anxiety, homesickness, a strenuous schedule, and lifestyle changes like an all-you-can-eat cafeteria may cause weight gain in the first semester. College students may find new freedoms opening multiple avenues for unwanted calories. Alcohol consumption is another contributor. Binge drinking and late night meals account for many of these calories.
However, a regular exercise routine can help keep off unwanted pounds.
"Having a recreation center on campus is really convenient because I can go between my classes", said 25-year-old YSU senior Danielle Jennings.
Alexander Bailey, a 2007 graduate who majored in Exercise Science and worked as a personal trainer, recommends eating small meals, not skipping breakfast, and avoiding sweets at night. Exercising at least three times a week helps, too.
According to a research study on freshman weight gain done by the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, freshman students accounted eating snacks and high-fat foods for majority of their weight gain. Students said a lack of portion control at dining facilities increased their food intake, which in time becomes a daily routine.
Weight gain can also be decreased by eating plenty of vegetables and fruits over junk food, so drive away from the drive-thru and consume soda - and alcohold - in moderation.
Andrews Recreation and Wellness Center can help in developing a healthy lifestyle with nutrition guidance, personal training, diet management, body fat analysis, and various fitness classes.
Nutritional counseling is free of charge for students and faculty and offers guidance in weight gain/loss, sports nutrition, weight management and vegetarian nutrition. Registered nutritionist Chrystyna Zellers is the a member of the Ohio Dietetic Association and the American Dietetic Association.
Visit the Andrews Recreation Center website at HYPERLINK "http://www.ysu.edu/reccenter/" www.ysu.edu/reccenter/ or call (330) 941-3369 for more information on fitness classes offered during the summer.
The Rec is open to all YSU students, even those not enrolled in summer classes, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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