The Freshman Fifteen. That dreaded phrase is something that every college student has heard many times. Studies have found that the average weight gain during the first year of college is actually closer to 7 pounds. That’s a relief, right? While many students slip past this statistic and maintain their pre-college weight, there are also many students that gain more than 7 pounds during their freshman year. I have heard accounts of students gaining up to 60 pounds of unwanted weight during their first year of school!
So whether you are freshman trying to avoid the dreaded “Freshman Fifteen”, an upperclassman who has been able to keep your weight under control, or someone who has inevitably gained weight during your first years of school…THIS BLOG IS FOR YOU! This blog is not focused on weight loss. Instead, I will provide you with information and strategies to help you live a healthier life during college and into the future. If your goal is weight loss, the information and strategies I provide should help you on your journey.
College is really a critical point in your life for education. Sure you learn a lot in your college coursework that will help you in your future career, but most college students lack sufficient knowledge about healthy living. Through this blog I will help to provide you with that education. Please check back frequently as I will be posting multiple times per week. Also, I invite you to join the support group I have created on Facebook. This group will give students a place to ask questions, join discussions, suggest blog topics, and get more information on other Wildcat Wellness programming. The group is only for current University of Kentucky students. Search “Wildcat Wellness Support Group” on Facebook and request to join. Lastly, if you have questions or concerns that you would like to address in private, feel free to email me. Have a great day!!
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