College student needing some advice

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-05-2007
College student needing some advice
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Fri, 01-05-2007 - 7:52pm

Being a college student who is working two jobs on top of a full-time unpaid internship, I am finding it hard to number one, find the time to even think about diet and fitness; two, have the money to pay for healthy things to eat; and three, have the willpower to even do anything anymore. I scrounge food wherever I can, and that's my biggest problem. I eat at my jobs, but that's not particularly healthy, especially when my one job is at a pizza shop. I go to my mother's home to eat quite often, and eat fast food a lot since it's cheap, fast and I can eat in my car on my way from here to there. I make plans to eat healthier, pack little lunches and snacks with water to drink, but that only lasts for a few days till I'm back to my old habits.

I guess what I want to know is, how have others finally found the power to just do what they have to do...and how can I afford to eat healthy when the food I'm eating isn't particularly my own choice?

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Registered: 12-23-2006
Fri, 01-05-2007 - 7:59pm
Being a college student myself, I completely understand how hectic your day is and how hard it is to eat right. I know how easy it is to eat out, however, I have learned that almost every establishment offers some type of salad. It may cost a dollar or so more, but it will be better for you on the long term then the burgers and fries. Also, I have found that if I drink lots of water throughout the day, I tend no to get hungry as often. Good luck!
-P
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Registered: 12-29-2006
Fri, 01-05-2007 - 9:57pm
College is when I gained all my weight and now, about 4 years later, I regret it so much. Make little changes like...veggie pizza or pizza with less cheese. Get a grilled chicken sandwich and a side salad at fast food places. Make little changes and things will be easier. Just take baby steps. That's my advice. Good luck to you. :-)

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Registered: 02-06-2006
Wed, 01-10-2007 - 6:36am

Welcome aboard!!


You are one busy girl!!

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