Oh, the infamous freshman 15. High school graduates hope that it’s just an urban myth, and their weight will stay exactly as-is, but unfortunately it is all too real. Anyone who has stepped inside a college cafeteria will tell you that there are many not-so-healthy food choices that can lead to weight gain.
The good news is you can avoid the freshman 15 by making healthy food choices – snacking on fruit instead of potato chips, replacing mac-n-cheese with a salad, and swapping out a fast food burger with grilled chicken and fresh veggies. But have no fear, you can still indulge in the occasional slice of pizza!
Working out regularly will also make a huge difference.
To give you a hand, here is a music playlist of the best workout songs that will motivate you to burn off those calories.
Whether you are running, lifting weights, or just having a spontaneous dance party in your dorm room, these songs are guaranteed to give you the energy boost you need!
1. Bruno Mars — “Treasure”
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2. Taylor Swift — “Bad Blood”
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3. Imagine Dragons — “I Bet My Life”
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4. Beyoncé — “Run The World (Girls)”
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5. Pharrell Williams — “Happy”
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6. Maroon 5 — “Sugar”
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7. Meghan Trainor — “All About That Bass”
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8. Zedd (ft. Selena Gomez) — “I Want You To Know”
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9. Katy Perry — “Roar”
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10. Ariana Grande (ft. Jessie J & Nicki Minaj) — “Bang Bang”
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There’s no question that music improves our performance during exercise. To take it to the next level, check out our high-res Walkman, and find your favorite songs.