As college students, the bills can add up. Whether it be that $6-coffee or the need for a new jacket because apparently Arizona really can get cold, money is tight. One way to save some of that hard earned cash is to find affordable meal options that fill you up and provide lots of nutrients.
While there are many different ways to do this, here are some recipes to start you off!
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Last week we covered why diets don’t work. You may be wondering, “Hmmmm, well if I’m not dieting, then how should I be eating, exactly?” We’ve got 5 tips for you!
Non-Diet approaches honor both health and well being rather than just focusing on the numbers. They discourage restriction and support listening to your body’s hunger and fullness cues instead of depriving yourself. A few non-diet approaches worth exploring are
An invitation to shrink inches, slim down, or bulk up is around every corner. Diet culture, you sneaky devil. You stare us in the face every direction we turn – TV, movies, magazines, social media, billboards, even our friends and family.
Everyone is hungry for the “miracle” product that will melt the fat away. Like literally hungry. Most weight loss plans involve restricting certain foods, calorie counting, or just ignoring hunger, or trying to trick the brain into believing it’s… Read more
Now I know that this can be a sensitive subject for a lot of us, but that’s why we’ve got to keep talking about it.
I have been insecure about my body for most of my life and I do believe that my insecurities have had a negative impact on my mental health.
I’ll go first. I want to be more muscular. My metabolism really is winning right now. There – I said… Read more
Do you sometimes feel like you just need to take a quick time-out from your day or situation? EXCEPT… you’re in the middle of class, or you’re in the middle of an intense study group, or you’re staring at a test!
Maybe you need to get a handle on your emotions, like right now. A quick meditation or mindfulness exercise to focus your attention on the here… Read more
Midterm stress is the worst. So much to do and we’re only half way. It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Stress affects everything – motivation, sleep, eating habits, social life, and your body image – just to name a few. This is why it is so important to know how to manage your stress.
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