It’s so easy to forget about your body. Sometimes we just let ourselves go in the name of “busy” or “unable."

I remember growing up my mom wouldn’t let me and my sister eat sugary cereals or drink carbonated sodas. We always bought healthy “soda” and cheerios without flavor. I drank water and juice up until I was about fourteen. Candy was always out of the question unless there was a special occasion, like Easter or Christmas. Otherwise, sweets were off limits. We didn’t even drink regular milk. It was either almond milk or lactose-free.

I hated that when I was little, but the older I get the more I realize how nutritionally intuitive my mother was. She was always knowledgeable about ingredients and their effects on the body. I never appreciated that until now.

College is rough on the human body. We scarf down ramen noodles until sodium comes out of our ears. Whatever is cheap and whatever is easy. Most food groups in those categories don’t exactly scream "health."

Like I said, these circumstances can make us forget to take care of ourselves but there is always a way.

Water is cheap and available. Burgers can be ordered as lettuce wraps at some restaurants (my mom does this because she can’t eat gluten). Coffee can be ordered without the heavy whipping cream and sugary syrup. Pizza doesn’t have to be eaten and if so, it can be ordered with vegetables on it.

There are so many ways to take care of your body under a budget and a time-crunch.

It isn't even about weight or image, it should be about having more energy and feeling accomplished. Eating with a purpose will change the way you see the world.

I've learned that going for a run gives me a boost of energy and it helps me clear my head. When I run everyday, my work-ethic improves, my grades recover, and I'm less irritable with others and myself. Drinking massive amounts of water gives me better digestion and makes me feel bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

It's important to find things that better your body and keep you fueled throughout the day. Don't be afraid to go for it and try new active hobbies that make you sweat.