[vp15]

how do we stay healthy we residing on campus and have limited food choices? what are better options health wise with less fat and sugar and minimal calories?

[Fight0]

Originally Posted by vp15

how do we stay healthy we residing on campus and have limited food choices? what are better options health wise with less fat and sugar and minimal calories?

Cook for yourself, it's really the only way.

Everything on campus is either too expensive or is bad for you.

[feonateresa]

Originally Posted by Fight0

Cook for yourself, it's really the only way.

Everything on campus is either too expensive or is bad for you.

Agreed. Fortinos is just down the street, maybe 10-15 minutes walking distance. Stock up on fruits and veggies to eat between meals, they help with speeding up your metabolism and keeping you full.

I really want to start running on the rail trail, but I have crap shoes... must look into these nike shoes; too bad I'm broke.

[Vic.And]

Originally Posted by vp15

how do we stay healthy we residing on campus and have limited food choices? what are better options health wise with less fat and sugar and minimal calories?

There are good choices on campus too... commons is being renovated so can't really give you deets on anything there but take time to try out different places and things to eat on campus and you'll find a happy medium

[adrian]

Originally Posted by Marlowe

I actually don't like running with music (plus my iPod is from before they had colour, so I don't think its supported ), and was planning on using the wristband. Would you still feel it was worth it if you had to pay $60 for it?

Also, zombiejesus, did you order them online or buy them in person?

Ye, I would get the $60 thing if I couldn't have the chip. I like to train for a goal so it would keep track of that for you.

[ferreinm]

Originally Posted by vp15

how do we stay healthy we residing on campus and have limited food choices? what are better options health wise with less fat and sugar and minimal calories?

I gained a lot more weight when I lived in residence than when I lived off-campus. Cooking your own meals is ideal. It's so much easier to gain weight when you're eating all of that deep fried or high carb meals. I ate a lot of chicken and tuna. Exercise is probably the most important aspect to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Oh, and binge drinking isn't that cool nor is it healthy.

[Geek]

Originally Posted by vp15

how do we stay healthy we residing on campus and have limited food choices? what are better options health wise with less fat and sugar and minimal calories?

- Don't get fries and a drink with your meal.
- Go vegetarian! Bridges has amazing, healthy food, and a lot of it is stir fried/baked so its not as terrible for you as a lot of other campus food. If not completely vegetarian then at least cut down on unhealthy meat in the form of burgers, chicken strips, deep fried anything, etc.
- Don't order pizza every night for a week (been there done that, terrible terrible idea)
- Instead of snacking on donuts/muffins/candy in between classes buy fruit and bring it to class.
- The calories in coffee/tea/pop/beer really add up
- Take a fitness class! i just started doing this (I'm taking dance classes) and its super fun and a decent workout. I wish I'd started before.
- Get enough sleep. When I pull all nighters and I'm exhausted the next day I eat more to feel better. It's gross.

First year in general will probably be terribly unhealthy, no matter how hard you try but you can attempt to minimize the damage. I started eating a lot better once I moved off campus and had to learn to cook for myself.

[Scrappy]

If you have an iPhone you can also use the RunKeeper (free) app. It uses GPS to track your runs. I use it and like it quite a bit. Their website is http://runkeeper.com/.

[goodnews.inc]

Odd question: Does anybody else sneeze after they work out? I used to think it was just my sinuses that were acting up because...they always are. But after a surgery and even when I'm on all my antihistamines, it still happens.

A personal tip that I'd share is that if you experience tightness in your chest and a feeling like throwing up, or itchiness "inside" the chest cavity accompanied by laboured breathing and wheezing for prolonged periods of time after exercising, you might want to see your doctor to determine if you have asthma.
That's what happened to me all throughout middle school and I couldn't finish the same workouts everybody else did, thinking I was just out of shape or not trying hard enough.
I take 2 puffs of Ventolin now and it makes exercising a dramatically more enjoyable experience.

*This was not a paid advertisement.

Edit: Another thing I find really useful is timing your runs (especially your runs) to songs, not minutes. I also recommend breaking periodically for stretches and doing at least 10 minutes or 15 minutes if you can of a walk afterward (just a walk to reduce some of that burn)
As well, since cardio is really important, it may help to remember that any form of intense movement where you're pushing yourself could qualify so breaking into a dance for 5 minutes between a run may look stupid but it'll probably help you laugh and not feel as drained out, especially if you're starting.

@Feona: A lot of companies seem to have equally good running shoes. Nikes are definitely a nice investment, I only own one pair of shoes that are not Nikes but there are a couple of things to keep in mind:
Your shoes should fit your foot type. So even though they constantly tout their newest releases, you might be able to find a nice pair of "uglier" Nikes or running shoes that provide your foot with the stability it needs instead of buying a $150+ pair that is effectively useless for you personally. Since my feet have no arches, Shox don't really do anything for me but my orthotics do wonders. Turns out I needed a shoe with foam instead of the ones I have, which costs less than half the price.

Another thing I'd like to share - if you are buying Nikes, I'd recommend looking into their newer releases: I think they have a Livestrong line now for 100 bucks or 120? I never knew that the classic Nikes (the casual street shoes with the large swoosh symbol) had a leather base, for anybody who doesn't wear leather. (I found out after 5 pairs of Nikes)

http://www.nikebiz.com/media/pr/2009...rPolic y.html

Some of the newer models have plastic and foam and rubber though.

As well: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19930508/

Never has my apparel disgusted me more.

[jhan523]

Originally Posted by goodnews.inc

Odd question: Does anybody else sneeze after they work out? I used to think it was just my sinuses that were acting up because...they always are. But after a surgery and even when I'm on all my antihistamines, it still happens.

A personal tip that I'd share is that if you experience tightness in your chest and a feeling like throwing up, or itchiness "inside" the chest cavity accompanied by laboured breathing and wheezing for prolonged periods of time after exercising, you might want to see your doctor to determine if you have asthma.
That's what happened to me all throughout middle school and I couldn't finish the same workouts everybody else did, thinking I was just out of shape or not trying hard enough.
I take 2 puffs of Ventolin now and it makes exercising a dramatically more enjoyable experience.

*This was not a paid advertisement.

Also, if you feel like vomiting chances are you should slow down your workout. Walk around a bit. there really is no point in working out that hard if you are just going to feel sick and vomit, it totally kills your workout.

[goodnews.inc]

Originally Posted by ferreinm

I gained a lot more weight when I lived in residence than when I lived off-campus. Cooking your own meals is ideal. It's so much easier to gain weight when you're eating all of that deep fried or high carb meals. I ate a lot of chicken and tuna. Exercise is probably the most important aspect to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Oh, and binge drinking isn't that cool nor is it healthy.

I enjoy watching people get wasted and then claiming: They must head to the gym the next day!
Kidneys & liver > fat cells (in terms of importance)

[Jellybeanz]

I know that this is going to sound terribly cliché, but if you have trouble finding motivation to maintain a regular workout routine, find a sport or activity that you enjoy (especially if you're like me and can't stand running/jogging)! Whether it's volleyball, ultimate frisbee, swimming or hockey, you're pretty much guaranteed to get a decent workout and the best part is that it doesn't feel tedious like a regular workout because you're enjoying yourself.

These activities don't have to be at a competitive level by any means. Simply join an intramural team, or round up a group of friends! I play hockey during the winter, and though I'm not particularly good at it, I find myself completely exhausted after a game. Also, most sports develop more aspects of your overall fitness such as hand-eye coordination, balance and functional strength in comparison to isolation workouts or simply running on a elliptical machine.

[ferreinm]

Originally Posted by Jellybeanz

I know that this is going to sound terribly cliché, but if you have trouble finding motivation to maintain a regular workout routine, find a sport or activity that you enjoy (especially if you're like me and can't stand running/jogging)! Whether it's volleyball, ultimate frisbee, swimming or hockey, you're pretty much guaranteed to get a decent workout and the best part is that it doesn't feel tedious like a regular workout because you're enjoying yourself.

These activities don't have to be at a competitive level by any means. Simply join an intramural team, or round up a group of friends! I play hockey during the winter, and though I'm not particularly good at it, I find myself completely exhausted after a game. Also, most sports develop more aspects of your overall fitness such as hand-eye coordination, balance and functional strength in comparison to isolation workouts or simply running on a elliptical machine.

Also, you're more likely to have varied workouts if you do a bunch of different fitness classes or sports which tricks the muscles and gets them to work harder. If you just end up going to the gym and doing the elliptical eventually the body gets used to the routine and doesn't use up as much energy and you'll lose less weight.

[Fight0]

Asics over Nike anyday.