How To Avoid The Freshers’ Fifteen

So, you’ve got the grades, survived Freshers’ Week and now you’re in charge of feeding yourself. Gulp.

Cue the endless pot noodles and crisps, and before you know it the American phenomenon of the infamous Freshers’ Fifteen has hit you and you can’t quite do up your jeans anymore! Plus, vanity aside, you just don’t have the funds to buy yourself a whole new wardrobe.

Never fear! We at The Tab are here with some top tips on how to avoid going home to squeals of “my, haven’t you… grown!”

1) You’re already helping yourself by being at Exeter University. One word: hills.

You’ll probably burn off last nights kebab tackling hills like this

2) Ditch the fatty alcohol. Alcohol itself is pretty calorific, but try to stick to clear spirits instead of sugary cocktails or beer and cider. (Better for avoiding hangovers too!)

Get drunk NOT fat

3) Get involved with the sports side of University! Join a team, use the gym, BodySoc classes…whatever it is, get moving!

Take advantage of the new gym facilities

4) Don’t confuse eating cheaply with eating junk food! Frozen fruit and veg aren’t expensive and they’re a lot better for your waistline than those value oven chips.

Oh if only this were true

5) Everything in moderation. It’s not the end of the world if you end up with a takeaway at the end of the night, just don’t do it every night!