We are all aware of that dreaded “Freshman 15” that we hear about. Everywhere we go, it’s “Make sure you don’t gain the Freshman 15!” or “Watch out for those all you can eat dining halls- that’s how you gain the Freshman 15!” What people don’t ever tell us, however, is how to stave off this dreaded weight gain. Here are some easy and not-so-brutal ways to still enjoy what you’re eating but keep off the extra pounds: 1. Pay attention to what you’re eating. There are so many times when I think I’m hungry so I’ll just eat and continue doing homework or watching TV, but then I realize that I wasn’t hungry in the first place. Whenever you eat something, try and make that the only thing you do. Close the books or turn off the television and just focus on what you’re eating. We don’t even realize…

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