Top Five Tips to Avoiding the Freshman 15
Take cues from trainer Jeanette Jenkins to beat the bulge!
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Fitness First - Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins, who sculpts the bodies of Tia Mowry and Kelly Rowland, has a few tips to keep your jeans from going up a size this semester. (Photo: Jeanette Jenkins)
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Get Movin'\r - Check out your dorm's gym or try using some of your elective credits on an exercise class. "Three things that you must absolutely have in your regimen are cardio, resistance training and flexibility work," recommends Jenkins. She pointed us toward yoga, which will soothe a weary mind and give you resistance and flexibility training, along with circuit training, which will generate some serious energy.\r\r(Photo: Fernando Leon/BET/PictureGroup)
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Go Green\r - Stay away from carb-loaded cafeteria treats. Most colleges are notorious for offering a buffet of sugary and salty starches. Instead, make sure the bulk of what you eat is green. "I give all of my clients this supplement called Macro Greens. And it's 5-7 servings of green vegetables. Just drop it in some water and drink it down," says Jenkins. This is an easy fix for students on-the-go. \r\r(Photo: Fernando Leon/BET/PictureGroup)
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Snack Smart\r - Pack snacks before heading to class and identify healthy places to eat on campus. Coordinate your schedule to include meal stops. “Don’t wait until you go out into the world to decide what you’re going to eat. [You] lose every time!” the trainer warns. \r\r(Photo: Fernando Leon/BET/PictureGroup)
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Stick to a Plan\r - Follow Jenkins' 80/20 rule to still have a little fun and indulge at those weekend parties. "80% of the time (Mon-Fri) you should be working out and eating healthy, and 20% of the time you should do whatever you feel like doing. If you stay on your workout schedule and you accept that working out is part of your everyday life, you'll have that 20% leeway." \r\r(Photo: Fernando Leon/BET/PictureGroup)
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Get Started\r - Take advantage of free campus health facilities and routinely get health screenings. Jenkins says students should “take measurements of your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.” Knowing your health status will encourage you to either get or stay in shape.\r\r(Photo: Jeanette Jenkins)
