<p>I lost 10-15lbs. I went to the gym a few times a week for 30min or so, but nothing major at all. I think I lost weight due to a few things:</p>
<p>1) I walked everywhere. The only time I would take the bus is if I needed to go the off-campus Math Emporium, or if it was raining/crummy weather. And trust me, when you need to do a 10min walk in 5min, and you have to hustle, you burn calories really quickly.
2) I ate less junk food. At home, there was always a supply of food. At college, it was the few things I had around the room (Goldfish, pretzels, applesauce) or go to the dining hall. Often, I would be too lazy to go to the dining hall (for once, being lazy makes you lose weight!), or when I would go, I would get something to go so i was limited to whatever I bought. Also, I drank juice instead of soda more, which cut out calories.
3) Al a carte/smaller portions/more meals. It’s the way to eat, not go to the all-you-can eat all the time. Or just get smaller portions. If you start to eat smaller meals, more frequently, your stomach will actually shrink after awhile (it takes a few weeks, not overnight). Then, your body gets used to functioning off fewer calories after each sitting. Then you cut out the frequency of eating. Eventually, you’re eating 3 smaller meals+snack instead of 3 huge meals, and so you can eat less at meals and thus take in fewer calories over the course of the day and yet you’re hungry less often.
4) Avoid drinking a ton of beer. Plain and simple. I know so many girls/boys that blew up in college because of drinking. And drinking, then puking doesn’t solve the issue. Try to drink lite beer if you’re going to drink it, and remember to keep up the exercise.</p>
<p>If you’re smart about what you eat, and exercise a bit (30min/5 times a week, but remember, walking to class counts), and don’t eat a ton of junk food, definitely don’t eat late night food/fast food frequently, or drink a ton of heavy caloried-drinks, you should be fine. People naturally put weight on in college, especially girls. 5lbs is reasonable. Anything more is bad habits. Don’t go overboard and starve yourself, or your metabolism will decrease and you’ll gain weight more, and don’t be one of those people who spend 24/7 at the gym. Just take care of yourself…</p>