It’s your first year on your own, without your parents guidance and you’re free! In this new environment, a college freshman is able to go as they please, do what they please, drink and eat what they want, when they want. This usually means late nights, unhealthy snacks and excessive amounts of alcohol all which are contributing factors to the dreaded freshman 15.
It’s the freshmen, and not upperclassmen, who gain the weight because they don’t know what to lookout for. Sophmores don’t tend to gain weight after their first year because they realize that certain habits cause the scale numbers to rise.
Here are some tips on how to avoid gaining the freshman 15.
