: About Me

The Freshman 15 seems like an inevitability in modern North-American Universities. The reasons for weight-gain seem obvious enough but are often very difficult to avoid. A dangerous mix of new surroundings, loss of a social network, college dining options, and more intense schoolwork create a perfect storm for weight gain.A study done at Cornell University states that most students gain on average four pounds during their first 3 months in school. Many times higher than the average 17-18 year old. Almost all college freshman unless they live at home are faced with new surroundings. There a...