Food mnemonic because we all love these :)

Eat less CRAP
C- carbonated drinks
R- refined sugar
A- artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and colors
P- processed foods

and eat more FOODS
F- fruits and veggies
O- organic lean meats
O- omega fatty acids
D- drink water
S- snack often (on healthy foods)

Burning Calories

So many people think that they need to spend hours on a treadmill or run miles and miles to burn off those  unwanted calories... wait for it... TRUTH you just need to MOVE. Not constantly, but any little bit helps. Here is a new idea, stretch during a study break or do a WALL SIT instead of sitting in a chair while studying.
Coming to medical school I thought that I would have the time to continue training every day and now I sometimes only have time once or twice a week. But in truth, exercise burns off those unwanted calories consumed while I study and snack (a habit I really need to break). Exercise also helps your focus. If you are worn out and tired of studying, you feel like you have looked at the same thing 100 times, take a break and go outside. Get some vitamin D and MOVE YOUR FEET. Even if you can't go very far, you can get your body moving. Jumping jacks and pretending to jump rope are great activities to do while in the GL rooms (even if people think you're crazy).

The more you move, the more efficient your metabolism will become over time.

Below is an article that gives suggestions to burn an extra 200 calories. If done 2x a week every week that is 20,800 extra calories burned or 6 pounds in a year.

http://www.active.com/fitness/Articles/5-Ways-to-Burn-an-Extra-200-Calories.htm?cmp=17-1-2349


Happy Reading!

Go enjoy the Florida sunshine this weekend (wear SPF) and move your feet!

Lauren

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Any nutrition questions, feel free to ask!

We will try to update frequently with tips, answers to questions, and local events in the Tampa Bay area.

Enjoy!
Lauren Bland and Michelle Rosario, USF Wellness Council Co-Chairs