THANKSGIVING CAN HURT US!

After a long semester at school, few students can wait until Thanksgiving break when they can return home for a few much needed days of rest and comfort. Thanksgiving is the perfect holiday for college students because it gives them four days to do nothing but sit around watching sports and eating....A LOT! It's true, the mindset of most people at the holidays is that over-eating and stuffing our faces is alright because it's a special occasion. Not to mention the fact that eating is a social activity, and many of us tend to overeat in large gatherings because we do it unconsciously.

Anyways, a recent study came out that stated that the average college student gains an average of 2 pounds over thanksgiving break. The number may not seem like much, but if you consider the fact that the weight gain is accumulated after only 3 days then it becomes a problem of much concern for overall health. Another concern comes from the fact that while consuming all the extra holiday calories and treats, students aren't moving much, not even getting the little activity they usually do when walking to and from classes.

The article in many ways served as a warning to many college students. While it's understandable that the pressure to please doting relatives and the yearning for home cooking is high, it's important not to let yourself go during the holidays. No one is saying to hit the gym and go on a crash diet but be sensible. If your eating that extra piece of cake, get up and move a bit!