A New, Healthy, College Lifestyle- Delaney Engel Final Story

 

Despite various lifestyle changes, taking various medications and vitamins are an essential part of keeping Sophia healthy to get through her busy days in College Park. 12/5/2020

Sophia created an Instagram account related to her healthy lifestyle where she posts a wide variety of workouts, meals, and motivation to inspire others to be the best version of themselves. Follow her at @stepupwithsoph. 12/5/2020

Sophia posting her delicious stir fry recipe on her account @stepupwithsoph. 12/5/2020

When life is hectic, strong organizational skills are essential! One way Sophia managers her busy life as a pre-med student is with a detailed planner. 12/5/2020

Chef Sophia adding in a ginger cube to her healthy and delicious stir fry recipe. 12/5/2020

Not only is it important to be organized for academic, it is important to plan out your days to make sure you accomplish everything you plan to. Sophia creates weekly spreadsheets corresponding to the Peloton app to help plan out her workouts. 12/5/2020

A little reminder that there is so much to be happy about even when being a college student with a chronic illness can be challenging. 12/5/2020

Sophia looking through her personalized cookbook that meets all her dietary needs such as FODMAPS. 12/5/2020

A stocked fridge is always pleasing, especially when finding the time to go grocery shopping can often be a challenge. 12/5/2020

Having her own personal workout equipment is one way Sophia makes fitting physical activity into her busy schedule so easy. With weights and a mat in her apartment, makes for no excuses not to workout. 12/7/2020

Sophia doing a Peloton App upper body strength workout with Ben Alldis in her apartment living room in between a busy day of classes and homework. 12/7/2020

In addition to weights, planks were also a part of the Peloton App upper body strength workout with Ben Alldis. 12/7/2020

With most classes being online, Sophia enjoys opportunities to get outside and go for walks. This helps her to destress, leave her apartment and enjoy some time with friends in the day. 12/7/2020

The Paint Branch Trail is one of Sophia's favorite places to walk with friends. It is very conveniently located as it backs to University of Maryland's campus. 12/7/2020

When Sophia's days are busy with limited time for cooking her own meals, two of her go-to places around campus are Starbucks and Sweetgreen. Her favorite drink order is on her cup! 12/7/2020

At Sweetgreen, Sophia's favorite salad option is to make her own with the wide variety of topping options they have to offer! 12/7/2020