How do I stay in good shape while I'm away at college?

Question

I'm going to be attending college pretty soon, and I'm really syked out about it, but I have a poblem. This was something that only dawned on me just today. The work I'll be doing is fairly demanding, (but this is my dream, so I'm ready for it) and I was told that I shouldn't be surprised if I was up late at night working on the projects I'll be assigned. The problem with this is the fact that I won't have a whole lot of time to watch my diet, nor does it sound like I'll have the time for a propper workout routine.

So I had the genius idea to ask for help here. Can anyone recommend good food to buy that doesn't take long to cook, and doesn't taste awful? (I'll be on a budget, so I can't buy anything expensive.) Also, are their any quick workout routines that don't take very much time, but still keep me in relatively decent shape?

Answer 1

When I was in college, I ate a lot of pop tarts. I know, it sounds rediculous, but they are fortified with vitamins, so they aren't that terrible for you if you need a quick meal.

I would recommend staying away from ramen noodles. I ate them freshman year and gained a lot of weight. Also, don't drink too much beer. That'll put weight on you too.

As far as quick workouts, I used to run/jog around campus. It was a great workout and I got to scope out what was going on and check out cute boys:)

Answer 2

>>So I had the genius idea to ask for help here. Can anyone recommend good food to buy that doesn't take long to cook, and doesn't taste awful? (I'll be on a budget, so I can't buy anything expensive.) Also, are their any quick workout routines that don't take very much time, but still keep me in relatively decent shape?

Walk and run a lot, and use the stairs rather than the elevator: That should help with your work-outs a lot.

For food, get a crockpot and use it to make soups and stews. Those can simmer during the day and be ready whenever you want to eat. My basic soup recipe is 1 pouch garlic mashed potatoes, cut-up meat (any kind), 1 can of tomatoes and another of tomato sauce, onion, perhaps chopped carrots or celery, frozen vegetables (any kind), maybe a jar of mushrooms (including juice), oregano, basil, perhaps sage, perhaps bay leaf, more garlic, and pepper. And a can or two of water to finish filling. Let it simmer on low during the day and munch at night.

Good luck with college!

Answer 3

Yogurt, peanuts, power bars, Boost, milk OJ fruit bread peanut butter. I find that going to the gym three mornings a week suit my schedule great. I work out between 6 and 6:30 am, eat breakfast at 7:15 AM after a shower and then to classes. Depending on how big your campus is the walk to classes helps keep your body in shape too.

Answer 4

I hate to admit this, but I got through college and law school on top ramen. I cannot even stand the sight of it now and I wouldn't recommend it. I lived on Ramen, spaghetti, hot dogs, and canned soup. Again, I wouldn't recommend it but if you don't have much money, these are options.

Answer 5

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*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

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*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

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A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Answer 6

if you're gonna be that busy you might not have time to eat so that could help in between acitivties do some push ups crunches etc. or get a weekend membership to a gym

Answer 7

this article has some great routines that will help you out

Answer 8

Have lots of sex lol