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Thursday, July 31, 2003
Curvy and beautiful
Getting in shape and learning to love your body is part of Curve’s fitness goal
By Kristin McNulty
THE BATTALION
Tammy Teel pays for the
Student Recreation Center with
her fees, but prefers to go to
Curves fitness center for
women.
"I wanted an exercise pro
gram that was very structured so
I would know what 1 was going
to do every time I came in,” said
Teel, a senior community health
major. “I needed something easy
to do but effective.”
For decades, women have
been pressured to have perfect
bodies. They have tried numer
ous health clubs and diets to
find the right balance between
Marilyn Monroe and Britney
Spears. But this time, ladies, it
is OK to have Curves.
Curves fitness center is the
latest workout trend among
women, and it is the fastest
growing franchise of any kind,
according to a 2003 survey by
Entrepreneur Magazine.
The editor of Entrepreneur
magazine said women around
the world are discovering that
Curves is 30-minute Titness,
common-sense weight loss,
and all the support they need to
reach their goals.
Curves is a women-only
gym that believes in a 30-
minute workout consisting of
hydraulic weight lifting mixed
with cardio training.
According to Becca Stelzer,
a senior community health
major and a Curves employee,
Curves understands a woman’s
busy schedule, especially that
of a full-time student.
“Thirty minutes is quick
enough for a woman to fit into
her day, but long enough to get
an intense workout,” Steltzer
said.
While the majority of
Curves members are between.
30 and 55 years old, Texas
A&M students are using
Curves as a replacement for the
Student Recreation Center.
SHARON AESCHBACH • THE BATTALION
Stacey Shrank, member of Curves, participates in the 30-minute circuit
training exercise Wednesday afternoon.
“At (Curves) I don’t have to
worry about a crowd, having to
wait for machines or feeling
uncomfortable with all of the
guys around me,” Teel said.
Steltzer said approximately
50 of its members are A&M
students.
“Students choose Curves
because parking isn’t a prob
lem, and it allows them to work
out as hard as they want,” she
said.
At other gyms, there is usu
ally a high price for members to
have a personal trainer. When a
woman joins Curves she gets
all the free help she needs from
any of the employees.
This assistance includes
getting weighed and measured
every month, which is recorded
on the member’s personal
chart, and demonstrations on
the machines. Before a mem
ber joins, she is given a free,
week-long membership with
all the perks.
Women also find other
advantages at Curves com
pared to larger gyms.
“I find it very encouraging
every time I workout because
of the friendly, intimate envi
ronment; everyone is so
encouraging,” Teel said.
Members can also go to any
of the Curves in the United
States to workout. A travel
pass is required from the mem
ber’s home gym to do so at no
extra cost.
Teel said she enjoys being
able to go home to Houston
and continue her workout at a
Curves there.
Regardless of age. race or
appearance, women are in the
same boat when it comes to
their body image. They all
want to look good and feel
good.
Teel said she believes
Curves provides a place where
women can come together
based on this bond and leave
with high self-esteem and con
fidence about their bodies.
Eating healthy doesn’t have to end once a student enters college
By Heather McPherson
KRT CAMPUS
ORLANDO, Fla. - Ah, college.
Independence, adventure and - egads!
- no one to cook you dinner.
Welcome to grown-up world. So
you conquered the admissions process,
but what about supper?
1 Students headed for college campus
es this fall are no doubt packing clothes
and gathering school supplies. But
what about fuel for the body and brain?
And what about the many appliances
that can transfonn a package of ramen
noodles into something edible?
Let’s start our lesson in campus cui
sine with the nonperishables. From for
bidden George Foreman Grills to per-
mittable microwaves, there are enough
campus housing rules to make a can of
Easy Cheese implode.
Campus Web sites (search under
“housing”) list a lot of culinary do’s
anddon’ts for incoming students. With
a few variations, the lists are similar.
The common theme on the “don’t
bring” lists are appliances with exposed
or open heat coils, such as those found
in toasters or toaster ovens. However,
many campuses allow the use of these
items in designated community
kitchens. Open flames, such as those
found on portable butane grills, camp
stoves or hibachis are no-nos, as well.
Parents and students may be sur
prised to learn that George Foreman
grills, which are at the head of the class
in nationwide sales, made the “don’t
bring” list at many campuses.
“The (George Foreman) appliances
throw off so much steam,” explains
Joseph Paulick, assistant director of
resident life at the University of Central
Florida. “And - for the safety of the
students - the fire systems are much
more sensitive these days. (The grills)
could set off the sprinkler systems.
Also, they collect a lot of grease and
most people at this age don’t know how
to properly dispose of it.”
Add in the potential conflict with
aromas emitted from seasoned foods in
the grills, says Paulick, and it just does
n’t make the grade for housing options.
Microwaves, coffee makers, hot
pots and other appliances with closed
heating elements, however, are wel
come at most campuses.
In general, most campuses require
that actual cooking be done in designat
ed areas. But late-night noshers are in
luck: The prevalence of modern zap
cooking and ready-to-heat foods has
encouraged some institutes of higher
learning to make allowances for dorm-
room microwaves. Maximum wattages
vary from 700 to 1,500, so check before
you pack.
Cooking utensils, cutlery, plates are
the responsibility of the student. Think
sturdy, lightweight and unbreakable.
And don’t forget the dishwashing liq
uid. Your home has a dishwasher, your
dorm room does not.
What’s the kitchen lesson most stu
dents will need remedial help with?
“Taking out the garbage,” says
UCF’s Paulick with a laugh. “I’m seri
ous. We get calls from parents com
plaining about bugs and odors, and it’s
most often linked to food in their chil
dren’s trash cans.”
OK, the rented trailer is packed with
all your college gear, but once you get
to campus, a grocery shopping trip is
your first challenge.
“In our grab-it-and-go society, hav
ing access to healthful foods in a dorm
room may mean that your son or
daughter grabs breakfast before that
early-morning class,” says registered
dietitian Susan Mitchell.
“This way they’re not so hungry
later and are less likely to eat the door
off the refrigerator and end up eating
any fat-laden fast food in sight,” says
Mitchell, who is the author of “Eat to
Stay Young” (Kensington, 2000) and
co-author of “I’d Kill for a Cookie”
(Plume, 1998).
“Go shopping with your child,” says
Joan Zeckler, Albertson’s supermarkets
registered dietitian for Florida. “It will
help get your child started in the right
direction of good eating habits, and it’s
a great time to share tips on buying the
best foods for their buck.
“Focus on great carbs - whole grain
bread, whole wheat cereal, oatmeal,
whole wheat pasta and brown rice and
fruits and veggies. ... Convenience
foods work well too if you balance the
day. Round out frozen meals and add a
side salad with a low-fat dressing and a
glass of skim or 1 percent milk.”
Both experts say that the infamous
“freshman 15,” can be avoided if stu
dents follow a healthful meal plan.
Here are a few tips for college-
bound students from Mitchell and
Zeckler:
-Make sure to start the day with
breakfast for increased energy and con
centration and less grazing throughout
the day.
-Set apart studying and snacking.
Snack in the dorm kitchen, not in your
room with books.
-Stay active - join a recreational
team, walk around campus or go to the
gym.
-Take the time to eat three to five
small balanced meals. Try to avoid eat
ing on the way to class.
Adventist
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Seventh Day Adventist
1218 Ettle St., Bryan (corner of Coutter)
775-4362
Pastor Bill Davis
Saturday 8:15am- Spanish Worship
English - 11:00 am
Sabbath School - 9:45 am
www.bryansdachurch.com
‘Baptist
Parkway Baptist Church
1501 Southwest Pkwy
(979) 693-4701
Sunday Worship 8:15 10:45 & 6PM
Sunday School 9:30 AM
Wednesday: Meal 5:30PM
College Bible Study Wed. 6:30PM
www.pbccs.org
First Baptist Church
UNIVERSITY MINISTRY
2300 Welsh Ave. • College Station
SUNDAY:
8:30 & 10:55-Worship Services
9:45-Bible Study
6:00 p.m.-Graduates and
Professionals Bible Study
WEDNESDAY:
6:00 p.m.-Summer Book Club
Ty Cope, University Minister
'Y®fbccoilegestation.com * 764-1353
St. Mary’s
Catholic Center
603 Church Avenue in Northgate
(979)846-5717
www.aaaiecatholic.ora
Pastoral Team
Rev. Michael J. Sis, Pastor
Rev. Keith Koehl, Associate Pastor
- Campus Ministers -
Deacon Bill Scott, Deacon David Reed,
Martha Tonn, Jullie Mendonca
Dawn Rouen, Roel Garza
Daily Masses
Mon.-Fri.: 5:30 p.m. in the Church
Weekend Masses
Sat: 2:00 p.m. (Korean),
5:30 p.m. (English), 7:00 p.m. (Spanish)
Sun.: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 7:00 p.m.
Confessions
Wed. 8:30-9:30 p.m., Sat. 4:00-5:15 p.m.
or by appointment.
Christian
First Christian Church
900 South Ennis, Bryan
823-5451
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.
Robert D. Chandler, Minister
A&M Church of Christ
1901 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy.
(979)693-0400
Sunday Assemblies:
8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.,
College Bible Class 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Night: 5:45 p.m.
Mid-Week 8:30 p.m.
Aggies for Christ
Call for on-campus pick-up info
www.aggiesforchrist.org
‘EpiscopaC
St. Thomas Episcopal
906 George Bush Dr. • College Station, TX
696-1726
Services - 8:00 (Rite 1)
10:00 (Family Service Rite II)
Next door to Canterbury House,
the Episopal Student Center
Methodist
A&M United Methodist
417 University Dr. (in Northgate) • 846-8731
Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45, 10:50
College Sunday School: 9:30,10:45
Sr. Pastor Dr. Jerry Neff
www.am-umc.org
cxjmmunityCHURCH
SUNDAYS:
Prayer Service @10 a.m.
Worship @ 11 a.m.
Now Meeting in Northgate
College Main & Church St.
at the
Baptist Student Ministry
(BSM) building
Small Groups
This Summer: Tues. Nights
"Don't Just GOto Church!"
www.COmCHURCH.corn
260-1163
(Pentecostal
Cornerstone Church
• On Campus College Bible Study held weekly
• Sunday Service at 3:00pm
Meets at College Station Conference Center
(George Bush Drive)
485-8744
T r Victory "
United Pentecostal Church
Sunday 2:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
1808 - H Brothers
(behind the C.S. Wal-Mart)
764-4180
(Presbyterian
Covenant Presbyterian Church
220 Rock Prairie Road (979) 694-7700
Rev. Sam W. Steele - Pastor
Sunday Service: 8:30 & 11 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Students Welcome
www.covenantpresbyterian.org
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1 Helping Aggies grow in faith
K Worship 10:00 a.m.
B Church School 9:00
■ Fellowship on the Patio 11 a.m.
r 1100 Carter Creek Parkway
www. f pcbryan. org