I'm a sophmore at Miami Dade college. Lately, i been breaking out with pimples and gain a couple of pounds. My older brother told me today that during your first year in college, alot of student breakout with pimples and gain weight because of all the stress and adapting to new enviroment. I wanted to know is this true or a myth?
2006-12-25 11:30:10 · 11 answers · asked by LaDii Kiki 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
This is true--I know because I'm a freshman at college.
I avoided gaining weight, however, by exercising (always walking to class and occasionally jogging/going to the gym/taking fitness classes) and eating healthily. You should ask around at your college's gym or fitness center (or a nearby one in the city) and see if there are any classes, or just go and do some reps on the machines. Jog for 10-20 minutes a night, or do miles. And eat healthily--avoid pizza and pasta and go for salads and other lighter foods.
It might have to do with stress and the new environment, or it might just be having the freedom to eat pizza whenever you want. Either way, exercise and eat healthily and you should be able to shed a few pounds and have clearer skin.
Best of luck!
2006-12-25 13:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by Andrea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is quite true. It might have to do with adjusting to stress and being away from home. The "freshman 20" also might have to do with the fact that many students eat in the school cafeteria and choose unhealthy foods. Be careful. Make sure you're getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and getting enough exercise.
2006-12-25 20:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weight gain is due to the increase in calorie consumption often times. You're away from home for the first time without parents guiding you in the right portions and right foods to eat. College dorms / cafeterias serve all types of food -- including the stuff you shouldn't eat in larger quantities.
2006-12-25 11:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by SpeedyTV.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually lost weight when I started college. I think some college students gain weight because they start eating a lot of pizza, burgers, etc, so it is important to keep a healthy well balanced diet.
2006-12-25 13:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, very true. Stress and being in a new enviroment will do both of those.
2006-12-25 11:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by just_acali_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its very true. Two simple things to help, drink up to 8 cups of water day, and never eat past 10pm, and you will see a difference within one week... guaranteed!
2006-12-25 11:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress can cause all sorts of anomalies. It's possible, I suppose, but I suspect it has more to do with a lousy diet.
2006-12-25 11:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True unfortunately;
2006-12-25 11:31:53 · answer #8 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its most definitely true!!
2006-12-25 14:01:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's true, trust me!!
2006-12-25 11:49:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋