Freshman year at college produces an abnormal amount of stress on an 18-year-old who is generally away from home for the very first time. And, since many of us eat when under stress, it is no wonder that many freshman gain between 7 and 15 pounds the first year they are at college. One of […]
College students are faced with many different challenges in their freshman and sophomore year, not the least of which is how to make wise lifestyle choices. Much research has gone into the \”freshman 15\”, or the common five to 7 pounds of weight that most college freshmen add to their waistline. Some theorize that the
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Eating disorders can cause profound consequences in the quality of life of people who suffer from these disorders as well is indirect consequences in the lives of their families and friends. Researchers have found that eating disorders arise from a variety of physical, emotional, familial and social issues. In order to treat individuals successfully, all
In an effort to keep up with an active social life and compete against other classmates in a highly competitive academic environment, many students on today\’s college campuses have turned to the use of substances to either enhance their performance or stay up later to study. Especially on Ivy League college campuses, students find that
The transition between college and the freshman year and living at home often means lots of new additions and stressors added into a students life. Most new college freshmen have heard of the \”freshman 15\”, or the commonly believed 15 pounds of weight gain that a freshmen will put on in their first year of
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Obesity has become a national issue. Two thirds of American adults are overweight and 15% of teenagers are out of shape and overweight. Teen weight loss issues are important to address with a teenager in a compassionate and patient manner. It is also important to remember that as you address the issues of teen weight
Have you ever noticed that most of the time you eat in response to an emotional trigger? When we are happy, sad, celebrating, depressed, angry, frustrated or scared we often reach for a candy bar or another type of comfort food. This is called emotional eating. And, unfortunately, it is also a type of eating
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Researchers are now determining that the Standard Western Diet accounts for the majority of obesity rates in individuals who lives in the United States. This particular diet stresses foods which are high in fat, calories and sugar. And now, because people often have less time in their day for extended exercise, weight gain has become
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\”Freshman 15\” is the well-known phenomenon of weight gain for most college freshman during their first semester attending a college or university. It seems that college freshmen are most susceptible to gaining weight in their first semester of their college experience. Professors and researchers attribute this to a severe lifestyle change from growing up at
Overcoming the freshman 15 requires a bit of persistence, knowledge and an ability to learn how to organize your time and structure your day. The freshman 15 is the term used to describe the weight gain that is common during the first year at college. However, while the term is \’freshman 15\’ the most common
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