College Jolt

Shape U: Get the Facts

Your college years are best spent busy. So where does that leave room for keeping up with your personal fitness? It’s hard work staying healthy with all of the unlimited junk food, parties, and lazy weekends that the college experience provides. That’s why in my series, Shape U, we’re gearing up for a semester of [...]

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Shape U: Eating Healthy in College?

Your college years are best spent busy. So where does that leave room for keeping up with your personal fitness? It’s hard work staying healthy with all of the unlimited junk food, parties, and lazy weekends that the college experience provides. That’s why in my series, Shape U, we’re gearing up for a semester of [...]

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Yes Friends, Calories DO Still Count on Thanksgiving

According to registered dietitian Joy Bauer, the average American consumes 4000 calories in the typical Thanksgiving meal. Not only that, but a recent Texas A&M study found that between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, Americans will consume an extra 619 calories per day. Typically, I hate hearing how many calories are in my food, and my mantra [...]

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Thanksgiving Trivia: Fun Facts You Probably Don’t Know!

So as we all know, Thanksgiving is quickly approaching.  Soon we will be spending quality time with our families while wafting in the smell of turkey dinner and pumpkin pie.  I know, exciting!  Personally, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite Holidays both because of the food (who doesn’t love it?), and also because it means [...]

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Calories Kill: Popular College Foods

Have you ever actually checked how many calories are in the food you consume on a daily basis? What about for each meal? The average college student doesn’t really keep a tally. I’m impressed if you do! Usually, if they are feeling like they consumed a few too many calories – [...]

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