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Nutrition & Fitness: Costs & resources

Being in college can be overwhelming. And trying to be fit and healthy can sometimes be put on the back burner. Here are a few tips and tricks to staying on top of your health on a budget.  

Visit your local UNLV Food Pantry. 

Tips & Tricks

I'm no nutritionist but here are some things that help me stay healthy and not as hungry throughout my day.

  • Pack your lunch the night before

  • Snack 3-5 times a day; between your larger meals

  • Drink lots of water !!!

Let's Exercise!

Exercising outside or even visiting a nearby recreational center is a great way to stay active for those who don't like working out in a typical gym atmosphere.

There are many benefits associated with exercising outside, aside from physical fitness.

Let's eat!

Let's talk meal prep!

If you enjoy the kitchen and making your own meals, you can visit your local grocery store. Here are a couple of my favorite down below. Save your $$ and stop eating out.  

  1. La Bonita 

  2. 99 cents store

  3. Walmart 

There are a ton of businesses that can do meal prep for you. You can customize your own meals and select the amount of macros that works best for your diet.

How to stay fit on a budget 

  • For UNLV Students: 

    • ​The UNLV wellness center is available to students enrolled in at least 4 credits, tuition/fees cover the cost. For community members/non-students, they can pay $25 a month. 

  • There are also multiple gym options in Las Vegas

    •  LVAC ($24 a month), EOS ($10 a month), & Planet Fitness ($10 a month)

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