Freshmen Fifteen?

As school creeps closer and closer it seems everyone has advice for new students. Work hard, have fun, enjoy your time, talk to your professors, and watch out for the freshmen fifteen. It seems like simple advice, but it is beyond true.

Especially the freshmen fifteen, now I'm not saying everyone is going to gain the freshmen fifteen. I didn't, but I had a friend who did and goodness about two months in she couldn't fit into her pants anymore. 

This mostly happens because of the food. I know that Dorm food can't compare to a warm homecooked meal, but some times they have pretty good food. Not to mention Washakie has a large variety of options, including desert at every meal and ice cream on demand. Remembering to eat in moderation and not load up on three entree's is important. Though every once in a while it can be fun too. 

Remembering to get in some form of exercise is the best thing I can recommend, a lot of high school students, especially those from small towns, did a lot of sports in high school. Now that college has happened only the elite are one sports teams, but there is always club and intramural which is even more fun. 

I really didn't want to get into sports again, and every so often I'd go running or hit the gym. Half Acre Gym like many college gym's is free to full time students because its part of what you pay with tuition. These are fully stocked gyms with many types of classes, a swimming pool, a track, four (yes four) basket ball courts, and of course work out equipment. Oh and a rock climbing wall. 

If the gym isn't your thing, I know places like Laramie have so many areas around it that are great for hiking. Vedauwoo for one. They also have a great Nordic skiing area and several Alpine mountains to ski on only an hour or two away!

With all these opportunities there is no reason not go do something physical, plus a good work out means your brain releases happy endorphins and makes your day seem brighter and homework easier to tackle. 

-WyoBelle