25535 179 Careers & Education College Life College Orientation true Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:30:43 -0700 /system/videos/6/35/55/02/25535.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, career, education, college How To Avoid the Freshman 15 http://www.howcast.com/videos/25535-How-To-Avoid-the-Freshman-15 http://www.howcast.com/videos/25535-How-To-Avoid-the-Freshman-15/edit approved 141 1280 720 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=25535"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=25535" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 11 BatSquid_Studios http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/25535/Picture_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 4147 false false false 43753 1 27 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/25535/27.jpg Stock up on instant soups Stock up on instant soups. Sounds weird, but studies show that eating soup before a meal makes people eat fewer overall calories.

]]> 43754 2 35 Tip Don’t skip meals! Skipping one meal invariably leads to overeating at the next.

]]> 43755 3 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/25535/43.jpg Eat air-popped popcorn When everyone else dives into the chips, opt for air-popped popcorn—three cups has only 90 calories. And try shaking on hot sauce instead of salt and butter—you’ll be surprised how tasty it is.

]]> 43756 4 56 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/25535/56.jpg Eat licorice & jelly beans Keep licorice and jelly beans around to satisfy your sweet tooth—they’re fat free. But they’re still chock-full of sugar, so don’t gorge.

]]> 43757 5 67 Tip Make snack-sized portions before you starting eating to prevent yourself from mindlessly munching until you’re stuffed.

]]> 43758 6 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/25535/74.jpg Drink herbal tea Make your coffeehouse favorite an herbal tea instead of your usual double grande almond mocha latte with extra whipped cream.

]]> 43759 7 83 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/25535/83.jpg Exercise Exercise at least a few times a week—anything that gets your heart pumping for 30 minutes or more will do, whether it’s playing ultimate Frisbee or just running late to class.

]]> 43760 8 93 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/25535/93.jpg Blot grease with napkins When the gang gets pizza or fried chicken, blot your pieces with paper napkins. You’ll be amazed at how much grease you can remove—at 14 grams of fat and 120 calories per tablespoon!

]]> 43762 9 114 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/25535/114.jpg Watch your drinking Let’s be honest—the biggest threat to your weight may well come from one thing: beer. A 12 oz. can contains anywhere from 110 to 200 calories, so if you tap the keg more than a few times, it adds up—fast!

]]> 43761 10 114 Tip Bouncing between classes, meetings, work, and parties can make mealtimes erratic. Text yourself to keep track of what you eat and when.

]]> 43763 11 127 Fact According to a 2007 survey by the Journal of American College Health, 59% of college students gained weight during freshman year, averaging a gain of 4.6 pounds.

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