I drink a green smoothie everyday. I make it with green tea, a handful of spinach, celery, tomato, broccoli, strawberries, kiwi, and an apple. It’s a great way to get in your daily veggies and fruit and it keeps you full! IYAMHEALTHY

(+47 rating, 67 votes) Healthy!Not Healthy!

To increase my fiber, I started mixing [uncooked] brown rice with a variety of dried beans. I soak of cup of the mix overnight and then pressure cook it. I use a 1/2 cup as a meal serving size, which is about 300-400 cals, 40-50g carbs, 10-15+g fiber, and 15-20+g protein. The slow carbs give me steady energy and the high fiber keeps me fuller longer, so I’m eating less. I like to saran wrap serving sizes and freeze it. They reheat quickly in the microwave for a quick meal. IYAMHEALTHY

(+26 rating, 42 votes) Healthy!Not Healthy!

LESS IS MORE! You hear it all the time. “I work out 5 days a week and I’m not losing weight!” My wife and I just started a weight loss workout that we found on a body building forum. We only do weight lifting 3 times a week, a day break in between, with a two day break after the last work out day. We have never lost so much weight, and looked so toned! The rest days are essential–your body needs to not only rest the muscles, but that’s when they grow bigger and stronger. IYAMHEALTHY

(+54 rating, 60 votes) Healthy!Not Healthy!

In an effort to lose my freshman 15, I’ve taken weight training as one of my classes and replaced all sugary drinks with water and milk. In just two weeks, I’ve already seen improvement in my skin and body. IYAMHEALTHY

(+47 rating, 53 votes) Healthy!Not Healthy!

I got myself a crockpot. Getting meals ready while holding down a hectic college schedule is nearly impossible sometimes. Now on days that I’m home most the day, I throw some healthy soup/chili recipe in the crockpot while I do homework and clean the house (I’m afraid to leave the house for long while it’s running because it’s fairly old). The crockpot is huge, so it makes enough for me and my boyfriend to have dinner, and leftovers all the next day. Far better than fast food! IYAMHEALTHY

(+57 rating, 61 votes) Healthy!Not Healthy!