<p>i'm at a precollege program right now, and all they do is throw food at you. honestly, it's going to be so hard maintaining. i'm a black/white kind of person, so i'll either turn into an anorexic or into a gigantic tub of lard when college starts. laughs, how do you people manage? :)</p>
<p>make your own healthy choices, and stick with the simple "if you aren't hungry, then don't eat" (moderation)</p>
<p>easy to say! ;)</p>
<p>I made sure to increase my exercise, and to drink lots of water. I also made sure to limit my desserts (just because there's cake every night doesn't mean you have to eat it) and made a rule that I would not eat after 10pm, when most of my "must binge on pizza and Ben & Jerry's" moments come.</p>
<p>I ended up losing ten pounds my freshman year.</p>
<p>I gained it all back sophomore year, but have no problems maintaining my weight at all. Just make simple, healthy choices!</p>
<p>a friend of mine wrote her senior research paper this past year on "how not to gain the freshman 15" -- she should publish it online or something.</p>
<p>I seem to be blessed with a fast metabolism. I eat fast food at least five times a week, and I'm 6'0" and 160 lbs, and I never exercise. I often eat my largest meals right before going to sleep, and I snack constantly throughout the day. I like fast food because I hate cooking, and it is the easiest food to get without having to cook. I'll probably eat better once I'm in college because I'll have some decent food without having to cook.</p>
<p>Well im not in college but every summer i have went away for college and i have always lost wait. mainly because i am lazy and cheap and would rather save money or stay in bed than eat. </p>
<p>what i have done, is kept a minimum amt of food in my room and had no fridge so i could only keep stuff that didnt need one. Also I keep busy. not like excersize just work go to club activities and u wont think about eating so much.</p>
<p>But like i said, i havent started college yet and im sure there is more food available than in the summer. but thats my two cents.</p>
<p>So are you trying to make us ...how can I put this... big-boned ppl feel bad cuz we eat salads and we're 4'10 175? haha
:D</p>
<p>Well, I'm gonna be a freshman next year, so I can't tell you for sure. But I gained a decent amount of weight at a summer program a couple years back and don't want to repeat the experience (not only do they throw food at you, but they also throw UNHEALTHY food at you, especially compared to what I get at home). So anyway, I'm starting to run THIS SUMMER so that I can get into the habit for when I start college -- after just a few weeks, I've gotten so used to it that I enjoy it and my body almost craves it, so I'm pretty sure I'll keep it up. So I'd say to find some sort of exercise that works for you -- hopefully one that's efficient and a little bit more than usual -- and start getting into the habit now. And then when you're eating in college... well, I'm planning on just not eating when I'm not hungry, not eating desserts all the time just because they're offered (same deal for sodas), not eating too late at night, and all those smart things that other people suggested :)</p>
<p>A <em>lot</em> of the reason why people gain weight is because of starting (or dramatically increasing) alcohol consumption, which are just a huge number of calories. Don't overeat and exercise somewhat and that'll keep things in check.</p>
<p>haha, no, that wasn't my intent :) Just saying that I'm looking forward to the comparatively healthier diet change of college while others seem to be dreading it.</p>
<p>Haha! I'm dreading it 'cause it's NOT comparatively healthier for me... I eat bread/bagels/pasta, fruit/veggies, eggs/omelettes, crackers & cheese (brie, jarsburg, sharp cheddar), pita & hummus, cottage cheese, fruit fruit and more fruit, with some marmalade or dark chocolate when cravings hit. Dorm food can be so... processed and greasy, which makes me feel ill, and a lot of the fruit/veggie options are tasteless -- not as good as the stuff I have at home. Argh.</p>
<p>/rant, but you get the idea...</p>
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<p>Yay, me too!</p>
<p>My magic formula for gaining the freshman negative ten was to join a club sport, have a job, take hard classes, and live in the dorm without the dining hall (but with kitchens). I also learned to love my veggies, as well as healthy snacks, like entropicgirl (cheese! nothing better than cheese and a little piece of bread...).</p>
<p>Advice: find the grocery store nearest your campus, and stock up on good snacks.</p>
<p>I have the feeling I am going to gain a grip of weight....I am slim right now but I outeat my friends who weigh 250 lbs when the food is presented...thats my main problem though, i can never get any food haha</p>
<p>I did a pre-college type program which lasted a month and I KNOW they throw food at you, but its worse when you go to a black college cause the throwing of the food is more intense. But i lost weight instead of gaining it. Thankfully, i am a vegeterian so i always ate salads, breakfast, and seafood, plus i never ate that much at home where i get food thrown at me anyway. At the program some dorm mates and i would wake up early and jog to the starbucks, i think no matter how much you eat you shouldn't get fat in college due to the fact that your walking around the university campus so much. But its different people. But i think when i do get to university i am not going to gain any weight and i am not going to loose any weight, i am already skinny enough as it is, i'll prob stay the same and thats a good thing :)</p>
<p>I'm still living at home, and even I've gained weight. There goes the "Mom's not there to watch what you're eating" idea! ;)</p>
<p>I really think it's just the stress, combined with awkward scheduling and less time to exercise. My weight's been going back down now that it's summer and I'm not not staying up late studying, or skipping lunch and then snacking in the afternoon due to pre-test cramming.</p>
<p>you have to remember that the precollege program has probably scaled down what they serve in their cafeteria to only 1 or 2 meal options because there is a smaller ammount of students there. once you get to college with tons more people there will be more food options (usually healthier) and not just pizza and potatoes. see if your school has a vegan/vegatarian line. those are great to eat from, especially of you supplement with meat.</p>
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<p>great idea! im so nervous though since i wont have a car i dont know how i'll get places off campus. i think they have a shuttle that goes to the mall which makes me happy :)</p>
<p>Oh, I know. I've gotten so dependent on my car.</p>
<p>I'm joining Novice Crew just to avoid the issue of the freshman 15.</p>