Don't Let the Weekend Become Your Weak End

For many college students, the weekend is a fun and exciting occasion that makes getting through the week so much easier. Unfortunately, on the weekend your food patterns probably don't stay the same. You eat more and drink more, it's a fact and you know it. So it's time to get this under control...But how?

First of all I recommend trying to create some sort of flexible eating schedule for the weekend. Plan on eating at the same times or around the same times as you normally do on weekdays. It will help to reduce overeating or underrating.

Second, try to wake up at a decent hour in the morning. You don't need to sleep till noon, it's unnecessary. Try to wake up around the time you normally wake up, I usually wake up an hour later than normal, which gives me the feeling of sleeping in, without actually oversleeping.

It is also important that you continue to eat healthy. While the weekend is a good time to enjoy a splurge of some sort, you should not splurge all weekend, and treat it as a free for all. If you are going to some sort of event or party, allow yourself a small treat, but don't go crazy. It's best to eat healthy all day so if an occasion arises where unhealthy food is involved, you can indulge a little without feeling bad about it. Just remember that everything is okay in moderation, so have one cookie, but restrain yourself before grabbing another one. This same theory applies for drinks, whether your going to a party or you are having a girls night in, remember to drink in moderation, because anything and everything is bad if you have too much, and this is especially the case for alcohol and sugar.

Lastly, remember to exercise. The weekends are the best time to get out and exercise. Take the weekend and make it your time to go on adventures. For me, the weekends are the perfect time for tranquil trail walks and riverside runs. Go out and explore your exercise options. If you have a busy weekend just try to find a time where you can fit in some simple cardio or an ab workout.

I know it may be difficult, but try to set yourself up for a successful weekend. Plan out what you're going to eat, when you're going to eat, when you are going to exercise, and how long you are going to eat, ahead of time. This will allow for you to continue to live a healthy life on the weekends.