5 – Stress: We all react differently to stress and this may be the first time in your life that you experience school deadlines, relationship issues, living alone, living with friends, negotiating for yourself and all at the same time. You’ll be tested in many ways during this period of your life. You may use food, or the lack thereof, as a crutch to get you through a tough period. But there are lots of support systems set up to help students on campus. Find out what’s available before you need help so you’ll know where to go when you do, instead of binging on a giant bag of potato chips.
6 – Takeout food: It’s easy, cheap and convenient, and it can do you in! Try cooking for yourself instead. Stock pasta, cans of tomatoes and tuna, fruits and vegetables, and convenience items, such as frozen peas or chopped vegetables, so that pizza is the exception for dinner, not the rule. Check out Canadian Living Online for quick and easy Make it Tonight recipes perfect for first-time cooks.
Managing healthy eating at this time in your life, sets you on the right track to make good decisions down the line. Surrounding yourself with peers who have similar food values as it will make it easier to stick to good choices. And, when you make a mistake (and you will) don’t beat yourself up, just put it behind you and move on!
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