If you're like most people (or most college students, to be more exact), your mornings probably go something like this: you set at least five alarms, roll out of bed after multiple snoozes, and head to class wi...
Some people call me crazy. We've all said it before: "I just wish there were more hours in the day." Between classes, work, internships, food, sleep, daily hygiene, relationships, and me-time, i...
Rice is such a staple. You can eat it with everything from sushi to burritos, curry to stir fry. Basically, it's tasty, cheap, and ultra versatile. But between brown, white, wild, and black, there are so m...
After a year of working on my own fitness, I made a breakthrough. Rather than spending hours on the treadmill or stairmaster (hating my life), I could spend thirty minutes to an hour in the weight room and...
These 5 things are so simple you might even wonder why I'm listing them. The reason is exactly that. They're so simple that people often overlook them and prioritize trips to the beach, movie dates with friend...
Going away to college was the scariest and most amazing thing I’ve ever done. Originally from Los Angeles, I packed my bags and not-yet-broken-in snow boots and headed to Madison, Wisconsin for my four-year adv...
Let's talk cardio. Are you a cardio junkie? Do you crave a good sweat and the sought-after "runners high"? Do you love the feeling of being soaked in sweat and out of breath? Or are you more of an "str...
College students are competitive. We vie for good grades, the same internships, leadership positions in extracurricular activities, and sometimes - just for the fun of it - for the title of Hardest Wo...
They say your attitude determines your direction... My name is Casey Douglas, and I’m a self-proclaimed "fan" of fitness. But I haven’t always been. As a child, I was far more into chocolate Hostess cak...
My name is Danielle, and I want you to know that my fitness journey is still in progress. I have been a dancer since I was very young, but I became interested in fitness my freshman year of high school....
Though Valentine's Day is gone, that does not mean love has to stop. Seeking love does not have to mean getting into a relationship. Instead, try cultivating self love. That's right. Fall in love with your...
For people with allergies or those who follow specific diets, traveling can sometimes be stressful. Especially with long itineraries, you might not always know what kind of food can be available. Airp...
One part student, one part personal trainer. I dread when people ask me what I do for a living, because I never know what to say. "I'm a dietetics student at Boston University." "I'm a personal trainer...
Okay, okay I know what you're thinking. How the heck could exercise ever be related to meditation? The two are polar opposites. Hear me out for a second... When you're working out, for the most par...
If you enjoy a nice Friday evening happy hour as much as I do, but don't want to sacrifice your health goals this article is for you. Not that the act of "happy hour-ing" is necessarily a health-improving...
We live in a society where food is often used as reward, celebration, and comfort. Killer workouts are followed by decadent brunches, birthdays must include fabulous desserts, and breakups are cushioned by pint...
Happy Valentine's Day #fitufam! Remember the days of giving out vday cards to all your classmates? Well, we're bringing it back. We put together 7 punny Valentine's Day cards for you to give your fit and health...
Every now and then, I look in the mirror and hate what I see. I have these bad body image days that can just make me feel like Debbie Downer. Trust me, I'm a natural when it comes to picking out my flaws -- not...
What is body shaming? Where do we see it? Why does it happen? 81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat. Of the American elementary school girls who read magazines, 69% say that the...
It is supposed to be an exciting time in one's life when they graduate from college, but what they don't teach you is what life will be like post grad. I recently graduated from Mississippi State Univer...
Although the holidays have passed, we all know that stylish workout clothes can make it feel like Christmas year round. A fit lifestyle often comes with an growing love for workout clothes, and i...
My name is Ellen, and I'm almost a Diet Coke addict. I say "almost" because I don't take addiction lightly, but I show some of those signs, though not all of them. Examples? I think just about ev...
Behold, a phone case that basically makes the gains for you. Ok, maybe not exactly. But, the Selfie-Z Magnetic Smart Phone Case has shown up all over social media and people everywhere are transforming the way...
Growing up, Valentine's day meant one thing: candy. You would craft the most wonderful box you could think of. You would arrive at school and set out your box proudly, waiting for the time you could hand out...
February is American Heart Healthy Month. Is it a coincidence that it's the month with Valentine's Day? I think not. Over half of college students/young adults have at least one coronary heart disease ris...
Before I started yoga, I was always going a million miles a minute. I constantly looked ahead to the future, which took away from enjoying the present moment and made me tense and anxious... pret...
One of the many perks of being a college student is the opportunity to study abroad. Whether you want to practice another language, take some cool classes, or use it as an opportunity to travel, going abroad is...
The goal: Be a person who gets up before 7am, goes for a run, and proceeds to conquer the day. The reality: When your 7am alarm goes off, you hit snooze. Ten minutes later, another snooze. An hour later, ...
The very beginning of my interest in fitness and nutrition came from the same place as so many others: I remember wanting a skinny body, and I would have done anything to achieve that. Of course I went...
No one likes the feeling of being chilled to the bone. But who doesn't like being snuggled in a blanket in front of the fire? There are pros and cons to every season. So. Let's talk about winter. Pros: O...
“Sometimes, even I get bored with picking things up and putting them down.” -Eileen, weightlifting enthusiast Every once in a while, I look at a treadmill and think, wouldn’t it be fun to try runn...
The weather outside is frightful, but this hot chocolate is soooo delightful. Winter is in full swing, and you're probably starting to feel the affects of the cold weather. Freezing fingers and toes, ru...
You walk up to the gym and are ready to crush your workout. Sometimes, things go a little differently; we've all gone through it before. Here's how it all goes down. How you think you look when you walk...
Think you're a foodie? I'm sorry, but I most likely have you beat. Living in Boston, there is always a hot new restaurant, festival or event, plus a seemingly limitless quantity of classics like Mike’s Pastry, ...
Every year do you find yourself losing motivation or not following through with your New Year's resolution? Well, this is a new year and you have made new resolutions, so here are a few tips to make s...
Let's talk for a minute about my one true love: food! Alright, now that I've got your attention, let's get serious. What even is meal prepping? Quite simply, it's exactly what it sounds like: ...
Cambridge is definitely a biking campus. I mean, you could get around solely on foot (or using the public bus, if you so wish), but it's bound to be a real struggle. Activities happen all over the place, lectur...
New Year’s is a celebration of a new beginning, a clean slate. These days, January 1st is seemingly synonymous with the idea of a “New Me.” With all the hustle and bustle of the next 365 days and th...
Every resolution needs a bit of #fitspiration. New year, new you, new resolutions...we all know the drill. But in case you haven't heard, only 8% of people who make new years resolutions actually stick to them...
Let me tell you a story about a girl. This girl was just beginning her life as a student, a dancer, and as a developing human being plagued by the pressure of society's impossible beauty standards. S...
Get excited. Get cookin. With 2016 coming to a close, we reflect on the wonderful era of zoodles, cauliflower rice, sushi-ritos, and rolled ice cream. Fortunately, 2017 holds plenty of new food trend...
Yes winter is coming. It is often said that this is " The Most Wonderful Time of the Year", why not make it the most wonderful time of the year to exercise? It might sound crazy, but recent research has pr...
Raise your hand if you thoroughly enjoyed a Christmas cookie...or twelve...recently. 🙋 Raise your hand if getting back on track with healthy eating and consistent exercise is at the tip-top of...
8 days of Hanukkah means 8 presents! Here are some gift ideas that fitness lovers need to have. Or you can just give these presents to yourself, too. A "To Me From Me" is always a good gift to g...
Most of us have become all too familiar with processed foods, but how much do we really know about what's in them? In order to make processed foods both palatable and long-lasting, companies put these foods&n...
We've all been there: you glance at your calendar, realize you have a holiday party tomorrow, and you're totally gift-less. You love your friends, but you're crazy busy and sometimes forget to plan ah...
Anyone who's gone way overboard at Christmas dinner (who hasn't?) knows that overeating can wreak havoc on the digestive system. As glorious as enjoying a homemade feast can be, holiday indulgences can leave ma...
The end of the semester is approaching, and so are due dates and exam dates. Sure, you could stop writing that paper and sleep an extra hour, or you could procrastinate and pull an all-nighter. Winter...
Before I start, I must admit: I celebrate Christmas and therefore, may have a slightly bias towards Christian traditions. It’s the holidays, everyone! And if you’re anything like me then it is one ...
You've seen it before. "Cacao nibs boost energy and burn fat!" (But how does consuming food/calories burn calories?) "Tiger nuts have amazing weight loss benefits!" (It may claim that these can ...
