<p>Turns out gaining 15 pounds during your freshman year is actually a myth, BUT freshmen are still particularly vulnerable to weight gain. Interested to hear what you guys think of this…and these apps!</p>
<p>What are some things freshmen should AVOID to NOT gain weight?</p>
<p>[4</a> apps to help you avoid the ‘Freshman 15’ | USA TODAY College](<a href=“USA Today Educate - Teacher & Student Resources & Guides”>USA Today Educate - Teacher & Student Resources & Guides)</p>
<p>it is a myth but, here is how to avoid the myth? logic is missing !</p>
<p>If you’re gonna be drinking, exercise. Beer puts on a lot of calories especially if you’re big or have a high tolerance, because it takes more to get you drunk. </p>
<p>If not, then exercise is still good but honestly just watching what you eat is probably effective enough. Snack on healthy foods.</p>
<p>^^ Yes. The drinking thing is a big one. My suitemate gained 35 pounds binge-drinking her way through freshman year.</p>
<p>Since when does physical fitness require apps?</p>
<p>IT is a myth lol I lost 15 pounds just from all of the walking on campus lol</p>
<p>It’s a myth that freshmen gain 15 pounds, but it’s not a myth that they still do gain a few pounds, as stated in the article.</p>
<p>It doesn’t, but nowadays when everyone is basically attached to their smartphones 24/7, people may find it easier to integrate their smartphones into exercising. They help to track fitness, after all.</p>