The College Health Plan

Dear Friend,

Our hearts have been heavy in the wake of the flash flood tragedy in Kerrville, TX. It’s moments like these that pull us closer to what really matters.

As a parent, I spend a lot of mental space thinking about my kids and their future. One thing I come back to often: Kaya is just three years away from college.

We’ve started thinking about education plans, but what’s been on my mind even more is what college means—Freedom and Growth.

Freedom to skip class. Stay up all night. Eat junk food. Hang with friends all day.

Honestly? I think that freedom is a necessary part of growing up.

But there’s a catch: Some of those freedoms come with long-term costs. Especially when it comes to health.

Stress is high in college. The balancing act between freedom and responsibility is new. And after years of riding the wave of a fast metabolism and feeling invincible, health can quickly drop to the bottom of the priority list.

For many, weight gain in college isn’t just about the “freshman fifteen.” It can quietly shift their metabolic baseline and kick off years of hormonal and emotional imbalance.

What if we could help before that point?

What if they had a guide, a mentor, or a system to help them understand what’s happening—and how to take care of themselves?

We’ve met a number of college students through our BodyTime screening events. Many of them do care about health. They’re just early in their journey. They need a little context and someone they trust.

Let’s be honest: My own kids probably won’t listen to my health advice—especially when they’re out of the house and free from the “Hasegawa shackles.”

But a health mentor? Maybe.

I’ve been thinking about putting my kids on the BodyTime plan once they’re in college. I’d probably have to incentivize them to use it—kind of like how my parents offered me cold, hard cash for straight A’s freshman year.

I know many of you have kids in or heading to college. Curious to hear what you think.

Am I overthinking this? Or is there something here?

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Thanks,

Mike