2 The Voice, For Students, By Students 1 November 17, 2010 | www.fsuvoice.com [ send news tips to the editor; lbrown15@broncos.uncfsu.edu
Watch what you
eat this holiday
Greetings Broncos,
If you’re a little like me, you
look forward to the time between
Thanksgiving and New Year’s
Day. If you’re “kinda” like
me, you look forward to
the food that you can count
on being served, between
Thanksgiving and New
Year’s Day. If you’re a lot
like me (which I pray that
you aren’t for the sake of
your jeans), you gain an
average of between five
and seven pounds between
Thanksgiving and New
Year’s Day.
That is the equivalent
of four inches on your waistline,
two inches on your hips, or a very
flabby goodbye wave. It can add
two to three minutes to your two-
mile run time, or trigger the onset
of diabetes. It can send your blood
pressure soaring or cause your
cholesterol to soar to dangerous
heights, in turn placing you at risk
for coronary heart disease, heart at
tack, or stroke.
Who knew five pounds could be
so lethal?
And it’s the amount the average
American gains every year be
tween, you guessed it, Thanksgiv
ing and New Year’s Day.
This holiday season you don’t
have to be average and fortunately,
you don’t have to sacrifice your
appetite in your quest not to be av
erage. It’s entirely possible to en
joy Turkey, dressing, macaroni and
cheese, and collard greens. Portion
control and staying active is the
key to staying healthy this season.
“Nobody eats a perfect diet 24/7.
We all like to indulge around the
holidays, but it’s important not too
indulge in too much,” says Capt.
Walker of Womack Army Medical
Center. According to www health-
£istie£om the average Thanksgiv
ing plate contains more than 2,000
calories, which is the recommend-
L'ASIA
BROWN
FHOMTHE EDITOR
ed daily caloric consumption for a
healthy adult male. Thanksgiving
dinners are also loaded with sugar,
sodium, cholesterol and saturated
fats.
“Don’t consume more
than one serving of
each dish. That’s when
you begin feeding your
body more than it can
handle. It begins storing
the extra carbohydrates
and sugars as fat be
cause unless you plan to
run five miles the next
morning, you’re prob
ably not going to use
the extra calories.” Take
sample-sized portions
of each dish and ensure there is a
variety of vegetables included in
the meal.
The website also advises against
beginning Thanksgiving dirmer on
an empty stomach.
“Some people don’t eat the en
tire day in preparation for Thanks
giving. Not only are you encourag
ing your body to go into starvation
mode, but the food it will retain is
most likely not sufficient enough to
account for the entire days’ worth
of vitamins and minerals,” says li
censed dietician Barbara Dane.
Staying active is also key to
keeping the metabolism going,
which will help you to avoid those
pounds. “At least 30 minutes of
cardiovascular exercise, three to
five days a week, is recommended.
Strength training is a great option
too. It builds muscle, and muscle
helps the body bum calories during
inactivity.” Says personal trainer
Dillon Parkson.
Instead of a large pile of mash
potatoes, use a table spoon and
limit yourself to three spoonfuls.
Don’t head for the bed right after
your meal. Suggest a family walk
or game of Twister, something to
stay active after consuming so
many calories.
Your waistline will thank you.
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FSU Debate Team makes history
By Camellia Sansberry
Voice Staff Writer
The Fayetteville State University Debate Team had
a few firsts as competitors in their first competition of
the 2010-2011 academic year two weekends ago at
Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA.
The FSU Debaters were the first to compete at the
Junior Varsity level were Kymthia Aviles, Queen Col
bert, Matthew Johnson and Christopher Williams.
Debater Stephen Higley competed in his first de
bate tournament and received a speaker award, an
other first for the FSU Debate Team.
The debate tournament lasted from Friday, Novem
ber S* through Sunday, November 7“', and FSU’s a
few of FSU’s competitors included universities such
as Appalachian State University, The United States
Naval Academy, and Wake Forest University.
The next competition will be at the Appalachian
State University Debate Tournament this weekend,
which is being held in Wmston-Salem in conjunction
with another tournament at Wake Forest University.
THE PITTMAN ADMINISTRATION
Moving on, refusing to rest
.By Courtney “NuNu” Taylor
Voice Staff Writer
Although the fall semester is
ending, the job of the Pittman ad
ministration is not over. Several
events are planned for the rest of
this semester.
- The annual Exam Jam will be
in December. Students can bring
their studies to the cafeteria and
enjoy a sensational breakfast.
Each year it has been a great suc
cess. They are looking for a much
larger outcome this fall.
- The men’s and women’s bas
ketball season is on its way. The
Pittman administration wants to
advocate for several events to
boost the morale of the student
body. They would like your sup
port for not only the male basket
ball team, but also for our Lady
Broncos.
A tragedy has struck our univer
sity with the death of our fellow
Bronco Alexander Dontae Green
on Sunday, Nov. 7. The Pittman
administartion conducted a candle
light vigil. SGA was able to show
to Dontae Green’s family how
Fayetteville State University is in
mourning over his death. They,
however did not want to make this
a sad occassion. The vigil was a
celebration of Green’s life and his
journey at FSU. The Chancel
lor spoke some very encouraging
words and gave his condolences.
The Pittman administration would
like to do a “Word on the Yard,”
to help create social awareness of
violence.
After the work is all said and
done, the Pittman administra
tion would like students to know
that the administration will con
tinue to advocate for the voice of
the students to improve campus
life. “You Speak, We L.I.S.TE.N
(Lead, Inspire, Speak-Out, Teach,
Encourage, and Network).”
From the desk of SGA President
Jermaine Pittman, “Happy Holi
days and a safe trip home! During
-your stay at home, reevaluate your
success and always remember
where your priorities lie, which
is your matriculation through this
prestigious university.”
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