Will You Gain the Freshman 15?

By: Bri O.
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Will You Gain the Freshman 15?
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About This Quiz

The first year of college is notorious for weight gain, poor sleeping habits, and stressful workloads. Will you be able to fend off the "freshman 15?" Play on to find out!
About how fast is your metabolism?
Fast
Slow
Average
I have no idea.
How often do you cook?
Daily
Rarely
Weekly
2-4 times a week
What do you normally eat for breakfast?
Cereal
Bagel
Eggs
I don't usually eat breakfast.

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When's the last time you ate fast food?
Within the past few days.
Within the last 2 months.
Within the last year.
I don't eat fast food.
How would you rate your self-control/discipline?
I have no self-control
My self-control is lacking when it comes to certain things.
I have average self-control.
I'm in total control over myself.
How often do you eat out?
Once a week.
A few times per week.
Maybe once a month.
I rarely eat out.

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How many servings of fruits and veggies do you eat per day?
The recommended amount.
Less than the recommended amount.
More than the recommended amount.
It's depends on the day. It's not very consistent.
Do you have any dietary restrictions?
No.
Yes, for medical reasons.
Yes, as a personal choice.
I have a sensitive stomach, so I have to watch what I eat.
What's your favorite go-to snack?
Candy/cookies
Chips
Fruit
Nuts

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How do you prefer to consume caffeine?
Coffee/Tea
Soda
Pills
I don't consume caffeine.
Do you have a sweet tooth?
Yes, I have a mouth full of them.
Sure, doesn't everyone?
Sometimes, but it's not very strong.
Not really.
How often do you exercise?
Daily
More than 2 times per week.
Once or twice a week.
I don't exercise often.

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Do you stick to a meal plan?
No, and I don't want to.
I've tried to before, but it's hard to stick with.
Yes.
No, but I'm interested in trying it out.
How many times do you eat per day?
I eat sufficient amounts to satisfy my hunger as needed.
3-4 smallish meals.
I eat about 3 meals and some snacks.
It just depends on the day.
Do/will you live on campus?
No, but I plan to spend a lot of time on campus and in friends' dorm rooms.
No way. I hate dorms.
Yes.
No, I plan to participate in Greek life.

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How often do you study?
Daily.
As needed.
I don't study.
A few times a week.
Do you ever eat out of boredom?
Yes, it's a struggle.
Occasionally, but I try not to.
More than I care to admit, yes.
No, I eat when I'm hungry or to be polite.
How much water do you drink?
Around a gallon a day.
3 or more glasses per day.
I'm not sure, but it's not much.
Less than 3 glasses per day.

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Do you plan on attending dorm, frat, or house parties?
No, that's not my scene.
I don't drink.
I might check a few out.
Yes, I want the full college experience.
How do you plan on fending off the Freshman 15?
By being mindful about my diet and getting enough exercise.
I'm just kinda hoping for the best.
I'll exercise more.
I'll eat healthier.
What's your guilty pleasure?
Carbs
Sweets
Salty goodness
All of the above

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Do you eat red meats?
I don't eat any meat.
No.
Yes.
I try to limit my intake of red meat.
How often do you eat desserts?
Daily
More than three times per week.
Once or twice a week.
A couple of times a month, or less.
When was the last time you were "hangry" (hungry and angry)?
Today
Within the past week.
Within the past few weeks.
I don't get "hangry."

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It's Saturday night on a home football game weekend, what are you doing?
Partying it up! Go team!
If I'm busy enough, I might be working or studying.
Hanging out with a small group of friends.
I don't care about sports, but I'll probably still be at a party or bar.
How many recipes do you know?
Countless.
I know a few solid ones.
I know enough to get by on for a while without repeating any.
I don't know how to cook anything more complex than ramen.
Do you ever indulge in midnight snacks?
All the time.
More often than I should.
I try not to.
No.

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How do you deal with stress?
I'm a bit of a stress eater.
I address it and use healthy coping mechanisms.
I fall apart and eventually get sick.
I don't have much stress.
Will you pull all-night study and homework sessions?
Probably many.
Maybe a few.
Hopefully not.
Absolutely not.
Do you think you'll gain the Freshman 15?
I hope not.
Yeah, probably.
No, I think I should be good.
I don't know. There's a good chance.

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