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You be the anchor… 

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I had a great time at the showcase. I can’t believe how many people ended up coming! It was fantastic! I talked to lots of people, and they thought my website was a great idea. One man even took my ‘take away’ card and said he’d email me because they had a position he was looking to fill and he liked me ‘creativity’. Cool! I really enjoyed how enthusiastic everyone was throughout the entire show. Parents, friends family members were all very interested and asking lots of questions.  It felt awesome to get such great feed back and support from everyone. I think the space was absolutely perfect and i felt like it was a great way to show off all of our hard work. We should all feel very honored to be the first class to accomplish and experience this! Good job everyone. :)

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How To Force Yourself To Eat Healthy

How To Force Yourself To Eat Healthy
To have healthy eating habits is a goal that many of us try to work towards, but eventually fail at. For a couch potato, this is probably the toughest goal to accomplish. Here are a few pointers to convince your mind to eat healthy, and to force yourself to do so.

Throw Away Everything Unhealthy
If you have any sort of addicting unhealthy foods tucked away in your house, you will always have the urge to eat them in the back of your head. Get rid of the cause of this urge and get rid of all of the unhealthy foods in your house. You can either give them away to a friend or simply chuck ‘em. If you don’t have access to unhealthy foods, you will be unable to destroy your health.

Stock Up on Healthy Snacks
Replace your junk food with some healthy snacks. If you do get a craving for food, then you have something to eat and you won’t gain 10 pounds just from eating it. There are many healthy snacks out there that taste great and could easily replace junk foods. Here are some examples:

§  Fresh Berries

§  Sliced peaches or pears

§  Dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins

§  Apple chips

§  Dried figs or dates

§  Granola

Track and Count Your Calories
When you know how many calories you’ve consumed, then it will be much easier to see what you need to cut back on. Always look for the nutrition facts on a food label to see what exactly you are taking in. For a runner, lots of carbs, a bit less protein, and very little fat should be a good caloric content. Here are some personal online calorie counters that you can use as a log:

§  My-Calorie-Counter

§  Nutrition Data

§  The Daily Plate

§  Fit Day

§  My Fitness Pal

Use Running as an Excuse
This is one of the benefits of running, that it will give you an excuse to eat healthier. How does it do this? If you have a very unhealthy diet, then you will feel utterly terrible when out on your run. With a healthy diet, however, your running experience will not be nearly as painful. If you want to be a successful runner, you also must be a successful healthy eater.

Get Everyone in Your Household to Eat Healthy
If you are surrounded by healthy eaters, then you yourself will find a much easier time eating healthy. Try announcing to whoever you live with that you want to cut down on all of the junk food. Depending on what kind of people you live with, you may or may not be able to accomplish this task. But, know that if you are successful in getting your family or roommates or whoever to eat healthy with you, then your experience will be much easier.

Stay Away From Restaurants
Restaurants may have some of the most delicious foods, but they also have some of the most unhealthy foods. Just because they aren’t from fast food chains doesn’t mean that these foods aren’t healthy. Save money and your health by eating all your meals at home!

Why Students Should Eat Healthy

Consuming healthy and nutritionally dense foods is especially important when spending much of your time in class and studying. However, most college students may agree that healthy choices aren’t always that easy to find, and many freshmen discover that they quickly begin gaining weight once they enter college. For many students, understanding just why healthy food is key during the college years provides the motivation to seek it out.

Disease Prevention

Eating a well-balanced diet reduces your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and depression. On the other hand, foods that are high in fat, calories, cholesterol and sodium increase your chances of developing these health conditions. If you are able to, cook your own meals so that you can control what ingredients are used. If your only choice is the dining hall, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute recommends asking for fat-free milk and cheese, having egg whites instead of whole eggs, choosing lean meats and filling up on fruits and vegetables without added salt and sugar.

Energy

Eating a poor diet results in lack of energy and sluggishness, conditions that are not conducive to success in college. A diet rich in foods from each of the food groups provides your body with the nutrition it needs to power through class and study sessions. Carbohydrates are your body’s main source of energy and choosing the right ones will give you the most benefit. Whole grains are digested more slowly than refined ones and provide long-lasting energy. B vitamins are another nutrient that works by allowing your body to efficiently use the energy from your food. Whole grains, lean meats, beans, eggs and nuts are good sources of B vitamins.

Weight Management

Healthy foods are typically low in fat and calories and help you maintain a healthy weight. If you have already gained weight in college, diet alterations that move you toward more healthy foods will result in losing any excess pounds. Choose plenty of lean meats and protein, fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy foods and whole grains. These choices will fill you up, but with fewer calories and fat grams than typical dining hall fare, such as pizza and French fries. If you can’t find these healthy options in the cafeteria, consider installing a mini fridge in your dorm room so that you can stock up on essentials for weight loss and maintenance. Combine a healthy meal plan with at least 30 minutes of daily exercise to prevent pounds from creeping on.

Hunger Satisfaction

Choosing the right meals, whether you eat in the dining hall or prepare them yourself, is vital to staying healthy all through your college years. But, don’t overestimate the importance of smart snacks, which fuel your body between meals and help you stay focused in class and when hitting the books. Sound choices include: fruits and vegetables, string cheese, nuts, whole-grain crackers with low-fat cheese, granola bars, popcorn, trail mix and yogurt. Carry healthy snacks with you to class and keep them on hand in your dorm room so you aren’t tempted to grab something unhealthy when hunger strikes.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/356340-why-healthy-food-is-good-for-college-students/#ixzz1fmiwgDIf

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