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Yes, The Freshman 15 Is Real And Here Are 11 Steps You Can Take To Avoid It

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When I started my freshman year in 2015, I was thin. Now that it's 2019, I am the heaviest I have been in my life. This is because I began to stress eat. Also, eating a lot of fast food had a lot to do with weight gain. Instead of exercising, I would sit in my room and eat Doritos while watching something on Netflix. Here are some ways to prevent the freshman 15.

Skip the fast food and meal prep instead.

Lay down the bag of chips and eat fruit for snack.

EXERCISE.

Choose grilled foods over fried foods.

Drink water instead of sodas.

Don't skip breakfast.

Ride a bike to class.

Walk to class.

Find a stress reliever that is not food.

Join a fitness program.

Find a friend who is active and work out with them.

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Skip the fast food and meal prep instead.

Lay down the bag of chips and eat fruit for snack.

EXERCISE.

Choose grilled foods over fried foods.

Drink water instead of sodas.

Don't skip breakfast.

Ride a bike to class.

Walk to class.

Find a stress reliever that is not food.

Join a fitness program.

Find a friend who is active and work out with them.

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Think of everything that you've heard about college... and completely forget it.

1. If you thought that you knew how to study, you're wrong.

2. So you're living with a stranger...

3. You will lose some of your high school friends.

4. New friends are amazing!

5. You will feel like a visitor at home.

6. Embrace the party scene... or not.

7. FOMO is very real and you will feel every bit of it.

8. A good-night's sleep? What is that?

9. The "Freshman 15" is a myth... Sort of.

10. There's nothing better than a fresh start.

11. Yes, it will be the best years of your life!

Moms: the only reason voicemail still exists.

1. Leaves you voice mails.

2. When you answer, the phone says, "Hey it's Mom!", even though you have caller ID.

3. Tells you things about your friends she found out on Facebook.

4. Fast-forwards through sex scenes.

5. Asks you what really provocative song lyrics mean.

6. Comments on everything you post online.

7. Asks you if you are seeing anyone.

8. Tells you what she had for dinner when you aren't home.

9. Asks you the same question over and over.

10. Tells you you need a haircut.

11. Tells you you need to start eating more.

12. Snoops on your life.

13. Wakes you up in the morning in that annoying calm voice.

14. Tells you she's proud of you about everything.

15. Uses lingo in the dorkiest way.

16. Asks you to vote for her favorite contestants on 'American Idol,' 'Dancing with the Stars,' or 'The Voice.'

17. Makes a ridiculous amount of snacks when your friends come over.

18. Loves you unconditionally.

Blonde hair, don't care!

1. Mentally preparing yourself to convince your hair dresser that white is the way to go.

2. Or the anxiety of what could go wrong by bleaching your hair at home.

3. You could either become a ginger

4. Or a pixie

5. The face you make in the mirror when you take off your towel to unveil the perfect white strands.

6. Taking a million selfies the day you bleached it, because you know your roots will be back in literally 2 days.

7. Having to get bangs or a big chop because your hair is so damaged.

8. Having orange highlights in between touch-ups.

9. Going out for a drink afterwards to debut your updated look.

As told by "Parks and Recreation" GIFs.

"Uh? Eating? Am I Eating? Yeah..."

"Oh, yeah. I've been eating super healthy"

"Sorry, I can't talk! I'm studying!"

"I aced my final! No worries!"

"My grades? Uh..my professor hasn't updated them in awhile.."

"Everyone failed that test. Not just me!"

"I go to class literally every day. I'm NEVER late"

"I really try to just spend money on necessities.."

"No, I didn't call just to ask for money.."

"I'm feeling really motivated about the coming semester.."

"I'm really right on track to graduate"

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