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Explore intramural sports.

In a hurry?
In a Hurry?

Short on time? Here are some moves you can squeeze in between class, while on the phone, and so forth:

• Ab workout: Lie down on your back, and bend your knees so your feet are off the ground. Put your hands behind your head. Slowly, focusing on your abs, crunch so your head and shoulders are off the ground and your knees are brought to your chest. Return to start.
• Calf workout: Stand with feet together, toes pointing out. Rise up on your tippy toes, and then slowly go back down.

Check out this video for some quick toning moves. 

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Intramural sports are awesome for making new friends and enjoying some friendly competition. Most schools offer a variety of sports, from basketball to dodgeball.

Because intramurals are not varsity sports, they’re easy to sign up for and tons of fun. Grab a few friends and make a team!

Exercise outdoors.

Going to a small college? Jogging or bikingGreen Biking

Swipe and ride

Washington State University has a green bike program—you simply swipe your student ID card, grab a bike, and ride to your destination. When you’re done, you can return it to any green bike rack.

They’re all over campus and it’s a great way to stay in shape and go places a lot faster!

Close around campus is a great way to explore what’s going on and to keep in shape, while getting around the fact that there may not be any workout facilities.

Plus, it’s cheaper than joining a gym.

What's on my plate? Not this...
This!

Walk on by the ice-cream dispenser and head for the bar...the salad bar!

You can get real creative with salads and feel so good while eating them.
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Eat this, not that

It can be hard to make good decisions about what to eat, especially in college. With temptations everywhere, it’s hard to sort out what foods are beneficial and which ones could be potentially harmful to your waistline.

Here are some tips on how to eat healthy (and save money!):

Learn to eat nutritious food.

Choose My Plate provides a back-to-basics look at what and how much you should be eating. Click on the “Get a personalized plan” link on the right and find out what the best meal plan is for you.

For an 18-year-old who gets 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a week, here are the daily dietary recommendations:

Female: Eat 8 ounces of grains, 4 cups of vegetables, 2.5 cups of fruit, 3 cups of dairy, and 7 ounces of protein every day. Aim for 7 teaspoons of healthy oils daily.

Male: Eat 10 ounces of grains, 3 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruit, 3 cups of dairy, and 6.5 ounces of protein every day. Aim for 11 teaspoons of healthy oils daily.

These numbers are based on heights and weights that I made up. Visit the site to find out how much of each food group you need based on your height and weight.

Now, let's talk about breakfast...