How to Lose the Freshman 15

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Every college student dreads those three little words. Here's how to lose the weight without losing your social life.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Iron will
Textbooks
Moderation
Alarm clock

Warning: While this video is awesome, it didn't go to medical school. Always consult your doctor for actual medical advice.

Step 1: Eat smarter

When it comes to your pizza intake, you're going to have to take drastic action: No pepperoni for breakfast, get veggies on at least one slice a day, and nothing — not even breadsticks — after 2 a.m.

Step 2: Hit the books

Remember the beginning of the semester, when you bought all those big, heavy textbooks? It's time to finally put them to use — doing curls and overhead presses.

Tip: Forget lightweight Shakespeare plays — go for some power lifting with Econ and O-Chem.

Step 3: Plan limited meals

That unlimited meal plan you have isn't really a command to eat till you vomit. Try limiting yourself to one entree per meal.

Step 4: Break up

Breaking up with your high-school sweetheart? That's nothing compared to ending your relationship with the dining hall's soft-serve ice cream machine. Be gentle, but firm.

Tip: Avoid the cafeteria entirely for a couple weeks after your split. It'll be easier for both of you.

Step 5: Don't do laundry

Doing laundry is, obviously, the very worst thing about college. So put it off. For as long as possible. Carrying that enormous laundry bag to your car — to drive it home for someone else to do — will provide an excellent workout.

Step 6: Get moving

Ditch the video-game console and get a job as the college mascot or streak through the quad. Whatever you do in your free time, keep that bod moving.

Step 7: Dash for class

Every night, set your alarm for just five minutes before class. Think of all the calories you'll burn while running in sheer panic.

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[olchevyman]

@Linktehhero For Sure not something you want to try on finals week...lol

[ohgoodjoy]

You lost me at "iron will."

[Laura12378]

I watched this at 4am while eating pizza. :)

[Jayy11Nicole]

So true! :(

[CatsAttack73]

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[millypie360]

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[CatsAttack73]

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[millypie360]

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