Navigating the dining hall!!

     Now that I have been at college for almost a year, I feel pretty confident in knowing how to wisely choose my foods.
     When you first step in to your dining hall, I bet you'll probably be in shock by the amount of food there is. There's a huge variety to choose from. You've got your pizzas, classic burgers and fries, some ethic food, and the coolest thing you'll ever see: the salad and fruit bar ( props to you if you saw what I did there). When I first moved into the residence halls, I didn't know how to pick through all these foods... THERE WAS TOO MANY OPTIONS. Let's not even bring up the desserts...
     So what I always start with is a great bowl of green greatness, my awesome salad. I make sure that I head straight there. I start with some spring mix with baby spinach. Then I add my toppings: cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and if I feel a little crazy some wonton strips. I drizzle jsut a little bit of olive oil for some healthy fats. OH and the mushrooms. Can't forget about those awesome little guys. I usually like to add to my salad as well. Yey now I got my first plate down so let's continue and look at what else our dining hall is serving.
     I make sure I get any of the steamed veggies that are serving and if I'm lucky they'll have quinoa or cous-cous which I always load up on. For protein I'll usually have the grilled chicken/fish/vegetarian option or beans.
     So that is pretty much my way of surviving the many temptations in the dining hall. My school usually posts the menu so I can choose and pick where I want to eat that serves the best food. Personally I try to stick to this menu when I eat at school because the veggies help me stay focused and keep my mind clear. Hopefully this helps any of you!
    Have a greaaaat day! :))
             -Sammmmmi

Get to know me!

20 Things you might not know about me...

     As it is a new year (well a month into the new year), I have decided that I want to get back into blogging again. It gave me purpose during summer before starting college. I love writing in my journal and reading different blogs. So I felt like it was time for me again to get back into blogging! I started this new blog "The Healthy College Girl" so you can follow me as I navigate my way through 4 years of university. I have so many different topics in mind that I want to write about, but I figured it was best if we started off with a fun tag so you can get to know me better! So lets get started!

Question 1: How tall are you?

Hmmm.. I would say I am somewhere between 5'3 to 5'4! My doctor isn't even sure how tall I am. 

Question 2: Do you have a hidden talent? If so, what?

I don't know if I would describe this as a talent but I love to cook healthy dishes! That is all I did during summer was try new recipes to make! Plus I love  exercising and running!

Question 3: What’s your biggest blog-related pet peeve?

Well since I just started blogging, I don't really have one yet! 

Question 4: What’s your biggest non-blog related pet peeve?

My biggest non-bblog pet peeve is when people call me "Ms. Innocent" or say that I'm quiet. It always makes me feel like I have to rebel and tell them why don't you get to know me then instead of making assumptions.

Question 5: What’s your favorite song?

Well my favorite SONGS at the moment are from Taylor Swift's new album! I absolutely love Style and Wildest Dream! And although I don't want to see the movie, I've been loving Love me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding!

Question 6: What’s your favorite Etsy shop that isn’t yours?

I don't use Etsy that much but my favorite stores would have to be H&M, Pacsun, and Forever 21!

Question 7: What’s your favorite way to spend your free time when you’re alone?

I absolutely love to just go on Pinterest and repin quotes and exercises! Also I love just writing in my journal and getting comfortable watching a cheesy chick-flick. 

Question 8: What’s your favorite junk food?

I go by YOLO meals (thanks Cassey from Blogilates) but I absolutely love anything Chocolate! Like I love pizookies from BJs!

Question 9: Do you have a pet or pets? If so, what kind and what are their names?

I have 3 dogs, Sally Mae, Rocky, and Duke! Sally and Duke are chihuahuas and Rocky is a mix between a chihuahua and a pomeranian!

Question 10: What are your number one favorite nonfiction and fiction books?

My favorite fiction book would have to be Something Borrowed and for nonfiction books I really enjoyed Never Have I Ever by Katie Heaney! 

Question 11: What’s your favorite beauty product?

My favorite beauty product would have to be my tarte amazonian clay eye liners!

Question 12: When were you last embarrassed? What happened?

The last time I was embarrassed was when my friend saved only two seats in the lecture hall, but another girl joined us and I was left not knowing where to sit so I squatted down in the middle of the lecture hall that was filled with about 400 people. Most painful memory ever....And it was just last quarter.

Question 13: If you could only drink one beverage (besides water) for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Oooo hands down it would have to be peppermint mocha from Starbucks!

Question 14: What’s your favorite movie?

Ahh my favorite movie would have to be Mean Girls or Guardians of the Galaxy!

Question 15: What were you in high school: prom queen, nerd, cheerleader, jock, valedictorian, band geek, loner, artist, prep?

I started out in High School as a loner but then I found my group of friends that I absolutely still love to this day! I guess you could say I was a nerdy athlete theater person!

Question 16: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?

Hands down Brighton or London, England! Those are absolute dream places to live in!

Question 17: PC or Mac?

Of course a Mac!

Question 18: Last romantic gesture from a crush, date, boy/girlfriend, spouse?

When he got my frozen yogurt, but then we didn't end up working out but hey I still got free food :)

Question 19: Favorite celebrity?

I'm going to have to go with Emma Watson because all her films are amazing!

Question 20: What blogger do you secretly want be best friends with?

Ahhh Cassey from blogilates.com and also Julia from http://www.lord-still-loves-me.com

 definitely two of my favorite bloggers! 

Well hopefully you got to know me a bit better! I'll see you in my next blog post! 

Sami