Your college years are notoriously your most unhealthy years.

Binge drinking, sleep deprivation, late night greasy foods, hours sitting to study…they all add up.

When I left for college, I knew I wanted to stay healthy. And my dedication to fitness was something I recommitted to at the end of every summer as I headed back to school.

The truth is: the choices you make in college will set the tone for years to come.

While you may be young and “bounce back” quicker, these first years on your own are when your habits set in.

“Pretty much everything has a bill or an admittance fee, and your frugal self ain’t got the funds for that.”

Step 1: Go to a field of sunflowers.

Step 2: Walk around arm-in-arm.

Result: Your weekend is now epic.

If only life was that simple…

But in all seriousness, sometimes it’s hard to come up with fun things to do with friends for free! While it’s fun to try new restaurants and go to concerts or events, saving money can get pretty difficult when you’re doing that all the time.

“No more time-consuming planning – you’ve got everything you need in this book!”

Cookbooks should make a regular appearance in your kitchen. Since they’re chock-full of different recipes, they keep cooking fresh and delicious.

There’s nothing less motivating than opening your fridge to prepare a meal you’ve had a thousand times and really don’t want to eat.

Especially if you’re trying to eat healthy!

Healthy eating can be absolutely wonderful. When you have a great recipe in front of you, you’re able to make dishes with tons of variety and natural flavor. Your healthy eating should be full of spices, herbs, vegetables whose names you can’t pronounce, and foods you’ve never tried before. It’s what keeps it fun and exciting!

But of course, you need the right recipes!