The Healthy College Life

We got a facelift!

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:34:20 -0600

No more bright green. Now we’re all blue (: I’m going to be working on updating the page over the next few weeks to hopefully make it better than ever!

fitmencook: Grilled Lemon Pepper Shrimp & Tomatillo with...

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 14:15:32 -0500

fitmencook:

Grilled Lemon Pepper Shrimp & Tomatillo with asparagus

Recipe: Season shrimp with Mrs . Dash Lemon Pepper, cumin & cilantro and grill in 1 tsp coconut oil.

Approx macros: 33g protein, 8g carbs, 7g fat (from coconut oil)

beachchair-palmtree: DORM ROOM FOOD HAUL I went FUCKING HARD...

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 13:50:25 -0500

beachchair-palmtree:

DORM ROOM FOOD HAUL

I went ~~FUCKING HARD IN THE PAINT ON HEALTHY FOODS~~ to Kroger and Trader Joe’s this morning because I FINALLY got a mini fridge in my dorm room. I stocked up on all of my faves:

Chobani

TJ’s Chocolate Yogurt

Jello Sugar Free Mousse Cups

Low Fat Cottage Cheese

TJ’s Spinach Pies

Cilantro/Jalapeno Hummus

Broccoli

Blueberries

Frozen Peas

Snap Peas

Baby Carrots

Honeycrisp Apples

Bananas

V8 Fusion (CAFFEINE MUTHAFUCKAS)

Kashi Go Lean Crunch

Chai Tea

Peach Tea

Truvia

Lemongrass & Chili Thai Soups

OatFit Oatmeal

Natural Peanut Butter

back-to-school-challenge: Have you fallen off the wagon this...

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:56:32 -0500

back-to-school-challenge:

Have you fallen off the wagon this summer and need a push to get going? Maybe you’re doing an awesome job, but you’re losing your steam? Or maybe you’re just starting out with your weight loss/fitness journey. Whatever your goals are, if you need some support in your last few weeks before school starts, this is it!

Join the Back-To-School Challenge to find a support group that will push you and keep you on track.

There will be weekly and daily challenges centered around being healthy and positive! There will not be provided workouts or meal plans but there is a requirement of getting some kind of exercise 5 days a week! You get points for exercise and doing challenges.

I realize everyone goes back to school at different times but this challenge will run for 30 days. I would like to start sometime this week or early next week so sign up today!

Send a message to my ask with your name, email address, and URL of your fitblr (or primary blog if you don’t have a fitblr). I will respond with the password to the group blog! (I need your email to add you to the group page, so make sure it’s the email you use for tumblr!)

Everyone is welcome!

I created a challenge to help keep myself motivated. Check it out! :)

Sorry for being MIA all summer!

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:55:22 -0500

I got a job and ended up having NO time. But don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about THCL! I will definitely be updating a LOT more when the school year starts. I will try to update before then as well! Don’t give up on THCL :)

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Thu, 07 Jun 2012 20:16:39 -0500

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Thu, 31 May 2012 10:38:13 -0500

blogilates: FOOD PORN: This is what I had for bfast today! Eggs...

Thu, 31 May 2012 10:37:14 -0500

blogilates:

FOOD PORN: This is what I had for bfast today! Eggs in bell peppers! Mmmm…

(via Flower Power Eggs – Bell Pepper Ring Molds for Sunny Side Up Eggs! « Apron Strings)

Sorry for the food spam, guys! I'm trying to get more recipes on the page! (:

Tue, 29 May 2012 16:08:45 -0500

sweatsalty: PRO TIP: 15 CALORIE Frozen Whipped Cream Bites! If...

Tue, 29 May 2012 16:08:20 -0500

sweatsalty:

PRO TIP:

15 CALORIE Frozen Whipped Cream Bites!

If you LOVE ice cream like I do, you will absolutely love these 15 calorie treats.
A cup of ice cream can have over 330 calories, while the whole can of whipped cream has about 290!

Buy lightly sweetened whipped cream in a can (look at the ingredients to see if it’s truly just cream)

Make little swirls on a baking sheet, and pop in the freezer for at least 2 hours.

I piped these into cupcake papers which made them take up less space.

Every time you get an ice cream craving pop one of these in your mouth!

Sidenote: you DON’T need a baking sheet or even cupcake papers! I just put them on a paper plate and it worked fine!

makemesweatx: Blender-Free Strawberry Banana Sorbet 1 medium...

Tue, 29 May 2012 16:05:30 -0500

makemesweatx:

Blender-Free Strawberry Banana Sorbet

1 medium Banana

4 medium Strawberries

While still in peel, lightly roll banana on counter top to soften it up. Cut one end of banana off and carefully squeeze contents into a plastic sandwich bag. Cut up 4 strawberries, removing leaves, and place in bag. Close bag and squish contents until contents are mixed to your liking. Cut corner off of bag and squeeze into a freezer-safe container (I like to use a rinsed out small Chobani yogurt cup). Cover with saran wrap and a rubber band. Put in freezer and wait for contents to firm. Enjoy.

Nutritional Content: (<1g fat, 32.5g carbs, 1.75g protein, ~128 calories)

Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake (can be gluten free!)

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:28:55 -0500

Recipe submitted by healthy-skinny-me!

I got this recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie who posts only vegan desserts and I absolutely LOVE IT, even though I’m not vegan. It’s so easy and quick to make, perfect for college! And it can easily be gluten free, too!

Makes: a pretty big single serving dessert.

Nutrition info:
Calories: 205 with oil (140 without)
Fat: 12g with oil (2g without)
Carbs: 30g
Fiber: 6.5g
Protein: 5.5g

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp cocoa powder
3 tablespoons spelt flour (or white, or even peanut flour)
1/8 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar (or evaporated cane juice)
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 stevia packet (or 1 tablespoon more sugar)
2-3 tsp coconut oil or vegetable oil (Edit: many commenters have said it still tastes good if you sub applesauce or mashed banana. But I can’t personally vouch for the results if you make that substitution.)
3 tablespoons milk of choice (I used almond milk)
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions:

Combine dry ingredients and mix very, very well.
Add liquid, stir, then transfer to a little dish, ramekin, or even a coffee mug.
Microwave 30-40 seconds. If you don’t want to eat it straight out of the dish, be sure to spray your dish first (and then wait for it to cool before trying to remove it).

i have a tip. whenever you get the midnight munchies or feel like a light snack, grab some pita and a spoonful of hummus. It's filling, tasty, and less than 200 calories! For the lunch/dinner version, fill the pita with hummus, whatever veggies you want, and enjoy! All that is less than 500 calories, which is around the amount you should consume per meal.

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:57:00 -0500

Here’s a tip from a follower! (: I will be sure to also include this in a future post! Anon, message me if you want me to credit you somewhere!

Finally finished the page about the Freshman 15! (:

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:20:00 -0500

Tip #1: Don't Skip Breakfast!

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:01:00 -0500

Sorry for the dash spam as I try to figure out the best way to post my photos, guys!

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:57:39 -0500

this is such a good idea ;) The first day of college my RA had told us that the freshman 15 was a myth, at least at our school. It's just too hilly and watching to class everyday counteracts against the eating. Boy oh boy was that wrong! instead I gained about 30 pounds before I got home for winter break. I immediately starting eating wiser and actually visited our state of the art gym. so far, i've lost close to 45lbs over the last 4 months!

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:57:12 -0500

That is totally awesome!! (: Congrats on your progress!!

Super-easy dorm breakfast, or a healthy snack!

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:31:00 -0500

Super-easy dorm breakfast, or a healthy snack!

Hey, welcome to the healthy college life! (:

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:47:35 -0500

I’m just getting started with this tumblr, so bear with me as some of the pages are quite empty! I’m working on adding new stuff every day, little by little! (:

CALLING ALL COLLEGE HEALTHY/WEIGHT LOSS BLOGS!

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:42:32 -0500

I just made this tumblr and my goal is to help people get healthy/stay healthy as they go through college!

I would love your input on the blog! Submissions are open for anything you want to contribute! If there’s anything you’d like to add to any of the pages on my blog (or even if you want to add an entire page!) use the submission form to send me your information!