can be a source of stress and emotional eating if youre having difficulty get help from a teaching assistant or other professional before turning to unhealthy eating habits 8 avoid bringing snacks into the library even if youre allowed unconscious eating doesnt only occur when were watching television munching on jellybeans or chips while studying for hours in the library can lead to major weight gain especially if it becomes a daily habit go for a walk and grab a cup of coffee or tea if you need a break from the books 9 dont aspire to be the beer pong champ beer wine and other cocktails can pack on the pounds aside from being potentially dangerous even light beers have about 100 calories each if you chose to drink limit yourself to no more than two alcoholic beverages per party and drink a glass of water or seltzer in between beverages 10 dont go into overdrive at the tailgate with lots of burgers hot dogs and beer at a football tailgate its easy to leave the stadium with a pound or two more than you came in with add another pound for the chips and dips carry snacks with you and when you get to the game take only a taste of the foods you really like 11 never go hungry on a date going hungry on a date can be problematic especially if the night starts out with drinks try eating a small snack like a lowfat greek yogurt or a small handful of almonds and raisins before your date to avoid drops in blood sugar youll be less likely to overeat and youll be better able to concentrate on your company 12 dont live in a single if you tend to eat more when youre alone if living solo means eating alone and overdoing it on chips and cookies then its best to request a roommate who can help distract you from engaging in unhealthy food splurges plus when you share meals with friends you are more likely to focus on the conversation instead of the food 13 dont leave for class without eating breakfast skipping meals especially breakfast can lead to overeating later in the day get your day off to a good start with a bowl of highfiber cereal and lowfat milk or a slice of whole wheat toast with melted cheese or peanut butter and a banana 14 take a nutrition class some schools offer an introductory nutrition class which can teach you the basics of nutrition food and weight management and the difference between a healthy diet and a diet fad you can also pick up a few lowfat cookbooks to learn what a healthy meal looks like 15 get your zzzzs research shows that getting an adequate amount of sleep is key to maintaining a healthy weight when we are sleep deprived we experience hormonal changes that increase appetite aim for eight hours of sleep per night and try sticking to a