Incorporating New Habits for a Healthy Life

By Rey Vetangelo


It is not uncommon for many people, both male and female, to gain several pounds during their first year at college. This could be due to a change in eating habits, sleep deprivation, stress, drinking, or a number of other factors.

However, one important thing to keep in mind is that it is not inevitable-it can be avoided with the right habit changes, and attention to your fitness.



This is not to say that you should be dieting and worrying about your weight all the time, instead of having fun.

It simply comes down to a logical way of exercising, eating smart, and taking care of yourself. F you are careful to do these things, you can stay looking and feeling great, instead of whining about your weight gain when the summer months roll around.

As you are taking the time to improve your exercise habits you should make sure that you are aware of the activities that are available in your community. You can take some classes or you can even join a local gym.

You have to take some responsibility for what you are taking into your body and learn how to monitor what comes into your body. The more that you learn about how to avoid drugs and alcohol the easier it will be to increase your health level.

When you are trying to decide how much alcohol is too much you may want to talk with a health care professional. You can learn what types and how much alcohol you can drink without reaping the negative outcomes that come with drinking too much.

Next, make sure that you find healthy ways to deal with stress. Stress is a very common part of the transition to college, and everyone experiences it as some point.

Learning how to deal with it effectively can keep you from gaining weight. After all, stress tends to lower our metabolism, and our ability to lose weight.

As you are working to eat healthier you may want to start by simply cutting out fast food from your diet or cutting out soda from your drinks. Some small changes like this may prove to be great for your body.

One of the best ways to stress-proof your body is by eating a healthy diet. Make sure that you get enough sleep every night, so that you are able to better deal with the stressful events of the day.

As you are out driving you should make sure that your car is functioning properly and that you always wear your seatbelt. Small practices like this can dramatically decrease the chances that you have of getting injured throughout any given day.

Connecting with others can do wonders when it comes to stress relief. It can also help to keep off those unnecessary pounds.

While you are reducing stress levels you may want to simplify your life the best that you can. Rid your schedule of the excessive activities that are eating up your time and instead focus on the essential activities.

Visiting the doctor on a consistent basis will also be important. You want to make sure that you understand that the doctor's office should not only be visited when you are not feeling well or when you are sick.

There should always be enough time in your life to do something for you. Participate in something fun and do not be afraid to schedule time throughout your day to be sure that you are able to focus inward.

If you start to feel depressed or anxious on a consistent basis you may want to consult a professional. There are many people that struggle with seeing a professional counselor because of the stigma that may be associated with this process.

A counselor can help you understand your feelings and work through things you are struggling with. You want to make sure that you understand how a counselor can help you and you should not be afraid to take advantage of this process if it would be advantageous to you.




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