The Freshmen 15

So as the myth goes, one (especially women) generally gains anywhere between 10-15 pounds during their freshman year in college.  Well, I went to community college first, and didn't gain anything there.  So I just assumed that it was mainly aimed at University Students.  Except now that I am at a University, I am clearly not understanding the phenomenon.  With the amount of hills and stairs around (and most campuses have them), how does one put on the weight?  I know it happens, I have seen it happen...I just don't get how it happens.  I thought, is it the junk food?  No, I eat junk food and I didn't gain.  Is it the alcohol?  No, because I know people that do not drink that have gained more than the requisite 15 pounds!!  Perhaps it is the ritual of stress eating.  Another concept that I don't get (myself being a stress faster).

I will tell you one thing I have discovered, that quite frankly might be my undoing.  There is a place called Panera on my way to school and they have this breakfast item called a Cinnamon Chip Scone.  Oh goodness it is tasty.  I had never had a scone before and do believe that it might become an addiction.  In order to prevent that, I am only allowing myself one trip to Panera a week.  Today was it for this week, which is probably why I am so happy!!