[pri-T]

I actually had the Freshman -15 ... though I think I lost closer to 5 or 10 lbs at the most. I grew up eating Chinese food at home, so I wasn't that used to what they served in the cafeteria. Plus, it wasn't the most appetizing food. I ate a lot of salad and soups, so I think my eating habits were healthier back in freshman year than now simply because I didn't really feel like eating a lot. Snacking was also a big thing to look out for. I am a stress eater and we had a 24/7 convenience shop open so I would snack a lot while studying late.

I actually think I gained more weight after moving off campus and relying on instant foods. Must hit the gym more!

[maly&ahpulee]

myth or not, it only happens to those who don't take care of themselves as they should. i ate a lot of bad food and gained the freshman 30, no exaggeration. it's also important to surround yourself around good influences and stay guarded b/c it's so easy to lose track.

[RussianButterfly]

If you live in the dorms,
chances are that the Freshman 15 will happen to you.

[laris]

i lived in the dorms and no freshman 15 happened to me ._.

[iitzjesss]

it's not a myth watch what you eat and work out

[ssica]

yeaaa.... ermm it happened to me.... still trying to lose it before my junior year

[ickboo]

no. depends on each individual. i lost weight during my freshman year cause parking was ridiculously far and my classes were so far apart! i lost 5 lbs from taking the stairs all day long and walking up and down hills.

[kameechan]

It really depends on the person's eating habits, life style and genetics. If a person eats right, or at least physically active, they may not gain weight. If a person is genetically skinny (true for my friend who ate all the junk she wanted and not gain a single lb, even after her pregnancy... super jealous), then they may not gain much or at all either. For me, unfortunately "fat" runs in my family, so once I moved away, cheap food was all I could afford and working out never really happened because I never had the time with studying, projects and all. Between high school and the end of college, I did gain about 20 lbs but i'm working that off now that college is over.

[brian032]

Depends on the person. Due to my high metabolism, I actually eat 4-5 meals a day to gain weight. Even with all that food I still haven't seen an extra pound latch onto my body. (And I did check my body checked for worms.)

[elaynurr]

its true. i didnt gain weight freshman year. i gained it all sophomore year. it sucks.

[creepo]

i'm practically done with my first year in college, finals next week =] and throughout the whole year, my weight has been a crazy roller coaster ride. i'm one of those people who tend to eat ALOT when i stress out. so i'd balloon up and then i'd diet to shrink and then i'd go up and down all over again. in total, i've lost only 6 lbs since i the first day of school. i'm 106 lbs right now.

so yeah i think gaining weight, especially from stress + other factors in college, is most likely to happen... unless you can really control your eating.

[sixth.]

i didn't realise it, but i gained about 10kg since being in uni (my weight has been fluctuating over the years)
it was mainly to do with living away from my parents, long hours, and all those late night maccas runs...

[cncissweet]

i think it does happen but at my uni everyone looks slim regardless of fastfood/icecream/donuts we all eat lol
more so than in high school actually

[Ayame-chan]

Hell yeah it's true for me lol. I just finished my freshmen year and yeah I gained weight. This is what happens when I start to eat between every class lol.

[emceej]

this also happens in high school too. at least that's what i think. i entered high school last year pretty average...and i gained about 15-20 pounds after freshman year. D: it's horrible since i my high school is in downtown and it's literally surrounded by fast food chains D: aigoooo.

but definitely not a myth. since my cousin gained so much right after her freshman year in college XD

[amity]

It happened to me and some ppl I know.

For me, it was because my dorm room was above a big cafeteria. There were huge selections to choose from (fried chicken, fries, steak, pizza, cookies, cake, smoothies...etc). Basically there was TONS of unhealthy choices and it was so easy because you get these pre-paid "money points" on your uni ID card! So I ate there almost everyday. I never think about what I because I naturally have a high metabolism but my body couldn't metabolize fried chicken and steak everyday I guess! Also I didn't have a car my freshmen year so I walked to class, which made me really hungry when I get back to my dorm. That plus extremely high calorie foods do not mix...couldn't burn off enough calories with just walking I guess!

I also think I stress eat! Usually at home I eat til I'm like 80% full and I stop naturally cuz I get tired of eating (lol), but at college I ate even though I'm full >_<;; Plus you have a lot of freedom and your friends will invite you to eat out all the time! I did... now I'm 10 lbs heavier and still trying to loose it! FYI... Losing weight is tough. I give props to everyone who can endure it.

[mrskimjinho]

Not true for everybody.
I actually weigh less than I did in high school and I'm gonna be a college junior in the Fall. I think it's because at home, my mom prepares huge meals at least four times a day with very filling "snacks" in between meals. Sooo much food. But at school, I eat when I'm hungry and with MUCH smaller portions throughout the day. It really makes a difference. That and I have access to the gyms at school. In the end, it's what you make of your time at college that determines whether or not you will gain the extra pounds.

[jenghuynh]

yeah i have a cousin and she went , and she gained 30. cause you get free food, plus stress and cramming.

[remmy]

It wasnt true for me. I basically ate whatever I want whenever I want and only way two pounds more than I did when I left for college. My boyfriend however gained almost 20 pounds his freshman year xD It depends a lot on how fast your metabolism naturally works. If its slow, watching your diet and exercising regularly helps a lot.

[binjoo]

At my school, it varied greatly.
There were lots of people who gained ~15lbs, but there was also a number of people who lost ~15lbs.

Unfortunately, I was in the latter group (I went from 103lbs to 92lbs o_o). Luckily, I'm home, so I'm going to try to get everything back.