1. Wake up well before your first class so you have time to eat a healthy breakfast - this way you will start off your day right and will not feel the urge to indulge in processed food snacks in order to stave off hunger.
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2. Save your money and cook at home, or make a large amount of food and freeze it for later. This way you will always have quick and convenient food.
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3. Keep track of how often you are going out to eat, and where you are going. The money - and the calories - add up quickly.
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4. Get a membership at the UMD gym and work out frequently.
5. Form a mental map of the healthy eating establishments on campus. A few to be aware of are:
The Maryland Food Co-op - Downstairs in the basement of Stamp student Union, this is a vegan- friendly organic eating establishment with good food and prices. It's motto is "Food for people, not for profit"
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Salad Works: Upstairs in the Student Union food court, this restaurant offers many types of affordable healthy food options.
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Moby Dick House of Kabob: In the food court next to Salad Works, this restaurant has mostly healthy options with lots of vegetables and well rounded meals.
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Sweet Greens: This fast and convenient restaurant is located on route one in front of The View apartment building. This place offers great salads and more!
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Recipes:
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Countless healthy and easy recipes can be found online on various sites dedicated to healthy and easy cooking. One useful website is linked below. I recommend the tomato spinach shrimp pasta!
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