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October is Energy Awareness Month
[OCT. 16, 2000]
As
you know, winter is just around the corner. With gas prices going
up, the colder months will surely have a bitter bite. Lincoln Junior
Woman’s Club would like to help keep your costs down by giving you
a few energy saving tips. Oct. 15 through 21 is Lincoln Junior Woman’s
Club Week. Each day, an energy awareness tip will be posted.
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Tips to
save energy
Use
screw-in-type compact fluorescent bulbs rather than ordinary
incandescent household bulbs. You'll save between 75 and 80 percent
on energy per socket. Also, compact fluorescent bulbs last 10 to13
times longer and operate cooler than incandescent bulbs.
Remember:
When you permanently leave rooms in your house, turn the lights out
and appliances off, including the television and radio.
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Part
2
Planning for a slimmer, trimmer you
[OCT. 14, 2000] Swimsuit
season is over. Cool weather is fast approaching, and, believe it or
not, the holiday season is only a few months away. As the hours of sunshine decrease and
the degrees dip into the lower double digits, it’s only natural that people
stay inside more and tend to be less active. Coupled with that, as the holidays
approach, they bring a time of gift-giving, helping those in need, spreading
good cheer....and food. Lots of food. It’s important to start watching your
eating habits now and preparing for those calorie-laden times.
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If
you’re planning for a slimmer, trimmer you, experts advise
checking out the facts first.
Most
of the popular diets now are based on the idea that carbohydrates
are bad and many people are insulin-resistant, which causes them to
pack on the pounds when they eat things like sweet potatoes, corn
and pasta. Authors of these diets point out that people eating more
carbohydrates are heavier than before. But people are also eating
more calories, which is the real reason they are gaining weight,
according to the ADA. Besides the low-carb diets, there are always
the over-the-counter liquid meal replacements and very low-calorie
diets that require medical supervision. These aren’t advised for
long-term weight loss, but rather serve a short-term purpose because
they don’t teach lifelong habits.
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Most
diet books make promises they can’t deliver, because their
concepts are based on short-term results. The ADA recommends in its
book "Dieting for Dummies," co-written with Jane Kirby,
R.D., to nix the short-term diets that swear off favorite foods,
focus on denial, promise immediate results, allow no room for
mistakes and ban some foods while emphasizing eating in general.
Instead, people should adopt long-term life goals and concentrate on
making healthier choices; focus on enjoying feeling better,
healthier and more energized; establish flexible, short-term
attainable goals; leave room for indulgences; and encourage variety
while eating healthy and exercising.
It’s
been said before and still remains true — the best way to lose
weight is to pick a sensible eating plan that includes a variety of
foods and is easy to live with, accompanied by daily exercise. The
answer isn’t found in fad diets or a magical powder drink but in a
healthful eating plan and lifestyle.
Olson
said if a person just needs to lose an extra five pounds packed on
during the holidays, then they probably don’t need to see a doctor
before they start dieting. But if a person has been overweight for a
few years and has high blood pressure, for example, then they should
consult their doctor before beginning a weight loss program.
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The
ADA recommends the following steps to lose weight and keep it off:
*Eat
a variety of foods.
*Balance
the food you eat with exercise.
*Choose
a diet with plenty of grains, vegetables and fruits. These foods are
low in fat.
*Choose
a diet low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol. Fat should be 30
percent of your total calories.
*Eat
sugar in moderation. Sugary foods are low in nutrients and have
unnecessary calories.
*Use
salt and sodium in moderation.
*Drink
alcoholic beverages in moderation. They supply calories but few or
no nutrients.
Olson
said she recommends staying away from junk foods that contain
refined sugar and from fat and fried foods. She also recommends
eating smaller amounts of food, spread out during the day, eating in
moderation and eating sensible meals from the basic food groups:
fruit, vegetables and lean meat. Breakfast is important. If a person
cuts out 500 calories a day — the equivalent of two donuts and a
small bag of chips — they can lose one pound a week.
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top of second column in this section]
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10
diet tips
(source:
FadDiet.com)
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Don’t skip
breakfast. Your body’s metabolism rate slows down at
night and doesn’t speed up again until you eat
something. Don’t go more than five hours during the day
without eating, and if you do, eat healthy, low-fat snacks
in between meals.
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Brush and floss
your teeth immediately after eating a meal so your mouth
is clean and eating more is less appealing.
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Chew gum
instead of nibbling food.
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Eat your meal
slowly at the table or an appealing place, instead of in
front of the television. Drink at least two glasses of
water during your meal to feel fuller and eat less.
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Weight in
pounds multiplied by 15 will equal the number of calories
per day you need to consume to maintain that weight.
Example: 500 calories less a day will result in
approximately a one-pound weight loss per week. Keep a
daily diary of calorie intake.
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Keep healthy
foods like fruit or vegetables on hand. Eat only if
hungry.
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Keep a dairy of
your eating habits and feelings. Document everything
before you eat it and describe how you feel as you
progress in your weight loss.
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Soups are a
great meal and are filling, tasty and healthy, but watch
the sodium content. Even low-sodium brands have more than
most other types of meals.
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Don’t starve
yourself or skip meals, because your body’s starvation
defenses will kick in and lower your metabolism.
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Don’t make
the mistake of thinking that because you are eating low
fat/low calorie foods you can eat all you want. Calories
still add up and must be burned off regardless of what
kind of food you eat. Balance is key.
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"It
doesn’t have to be low-protein, because protein will fill you
up," and low-fat cheese, lean meat and skim milk are good
choices, she said.
Another
key to successful weight loss is keeping a written food diary and
making note of everything you put in your mouth. She said many of
her patients who say they have tried every diet under the sun start
eating 500 less calories a day, getting daily exercise and keeping a
food diary, and they usually lose weight.
[Penny
Zimmerman-Wills]
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Part
1
Planning for a slimmer, trimmer you
[OCT. 13, 2000] Swimsuit
season is over. Cool weather is fast approaching, and, believe it or
not, the holiday season is only a few months away.
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As
the hours of sunshine decrease and the degrees dip into the lower
double digits, it’s only natural that people stay inside more and
tend to be less active. Coupled with that, as the holidays approach,
they bring a time of gift-giving, helping those in need, spreading
good cheer....and food. Lots of food.
First
the traditional Thanksgiving meal brings noodles and dressing and
pecan pie. Then come Christmas celebrations, school gatherings,
office parties and family dinners with tables heavy with crab dip,
meatballs, cheese trays, and more cookies and pies. Just when you
thought it was safe to go back in the kitchen, New Year’s Eve
parties lie ahead, which means champagne toasts and calorie-laden
tidbits to snack on while ringing in the new year.
Even
though all that seems so far away, it’s important to start
watching your eating habits now and preparing for those
calorie-laden times.
More
than 50 percent of citizens in the United States are overweight and
are eating seven percent more calories than they did 20 years ago.
To combat the problem, they spend more than $30 billion every year
to lose weight, according to the American Dietetic Association
(ADA). But many times the diet plans and gimmicks don’t work.
"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is," said
Amy Olson, registered dietitian and certified diabetics educator at
SIU School of Medicine.
There
is certainly no lack of information on the subject. Everywhere you
look there are testimonials, statistics and advice from nutritional
experts to entertainers touting their own version of how to lose
weight. There’s the cabbage soup diet....the low-carbohydrates
diet...the three-day diet...the SlimFast diet...the Scarsdale diet
— the options are endless.
Many
of the most popular diets making the rounds today are based on the
Atkins diet, which preaches a low-carbohydrate regime. Other
versions include the Carb Addict’s diet, which limits carb
consumption by eating them less frequently and more quickly; the
Suzanne Somers diet, which advises not to eat fats with carbs and to
eat fruit alone; the Zone, which touts a low-carbohydrate
consumption balanced with the right amount of protein and fat; and
the Combo Diet, which allows eating proteins and starchy carbs
together to keep the food from being stored as fat.
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These
fat-embracing, low-carb diets are a resurgence of the craze started
in the ’70s by the Scarsdale and Dr. Atkins’ diets and are
topping the bestseller lists and being discussed on the talk show
circuits. They allow you to eat all the steak you want but not with
a baked potato on the side. You can go through the drive-through at
your favorite fast food hangout and order the cheeseburger; just
throw out the bun. Eat all the ribs and pot roast you want, just not
pasta or rice. It’s hard to argue with a diet that lets you have
bacon and eggs for breakfast, a bacon cheeseburger and salad for
lunch, and a porterhouse steak for dinner. What’s not to like?
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column in this section]
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10
red flags that signal bad nutrition advice
(source:
Dieting for Dummies, by Jane Kirby, R.D. and the American
Dietetic Association)
How
do you know if the nutrition advice you read about or see
advertised is reliable? Any combination of these 10 signals should
send up a red flag:
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Recommendations
that promise a quick fix.
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Danger warnings
from a single product or regimen.
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Claims that
sound too good to be true.
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Simplistic
conclusions drawn from a complex study.
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Recommendations
based on a single study.
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Dramatic
statements that are refuted by reputable scientific
organizations.
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Lists of good
and bad foods.
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Recommendations
made to help sell a product.
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Recommendations
based on studies published without peer review.
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Recommendations
from studies that ignore differences among individuals or
groups.
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"It’s
not a balanced nutritious, healthy diet," Olson said. "I
wouldn’t recommend it for a lifestyle diet. It’s a fad that has
come and gone over the years. For many people, weight loss is
difficult but weight maintenance is really difficult," so any
kind of fad diet is going to be hard to maintain for life. "It’s
not a healthy way to lose weight. If you follow it, you will
probably lose weight, which will be mostly water," but the
pounds will come back when you start eating normally again.
Olson
isn’t alone; many nutritional and medical experts aren’t jumping
on the fat bandwagon quite so fast — disapproving of the fad diets’
high levels of protein and fat and lack of fiber. Despite their
popularity and testimonials from everyone from Oprah to Suzanne who
praise their results, experts warn that these diets aren’t heaven
on earth. Risks include an increased chance of heart disease from
eating more high-protein foods, which are also high in fat.
The
ADA, which is a professional organization representing the nation’s
licensed nutritionists and dietitians, claims that the Atkins diet
and similar diets trigger short-term weight loss through ketosis,
which occurs when the body lacks a sufficient supply of
carbohydrates, a primary source of energy. So after losing water
weight, you will eventually lose muscle mass. The diets also largely
dismiss fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which are proven to be
healthy.
So
if you’re planning for a slimmer, trimmer you, experts advise
checking out the facts first.
(To
be continued)
[Penny
Zimmerman-Wills]
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here for Part 2]
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Animals
for adoption
These animals and
more are available to good homes from the Logan County Animal
Control at 1515 N. Kickapoo, phone 735-3232.
Fees for animal
adoption: dogs, $60/male, $65/female; cats, $35/male, $44/female.
The fees include neutering and spaying.
Logan County Animal
Control's hours of operation:
Sunday – closed
Monday –
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday –
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday –
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday –
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday –
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday –
closed
Warden: Sheila Farmer
Assistant: Michelle Mote
In-house veterinarian: Dr. Lester Thompson
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DOGS
Big to
little, most these dogs will make wonderful lifelong companions when
you take them home and provide solid, steady training, grooming and
general care. Get educated about what you choose. If you give them
the time and care they need, you will be rewarded with much more
than you gave them. They are entertaining, fun, comforting, and will
lift you up for days on end.
Be prepared to take the necessary time when you bring home a
puppy, kitten, dog, cat or any other pet, and you will be blessed.
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[This white and tan mix dog is very good-natured. He
is about 2 years old and needs a good home.]
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[This affectionate puppy is about 1 year old, a
brindle-colored mix, and would make a good family pet.]
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[There are only four of these Lab-mix puppies left.
They are about 8 weeks old. The mother’s owner could not keep all
of them. Will you open your home to one or more of these puppies?]
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[Claudia is a 2-year-old sheltie mix. She is sweet
and well-suited to a home with children.]
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1.
I'll bring out your
playful side!
2.
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3.
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4.
We'll look out for each other.
5.
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I'll keep you
right on schedule.
7.
I'll love you
with all my heart.
8.
We'll have a
tail-waggin' good time!
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We'll snuggle
on a quiet evening.
10.
We'll be
best friends always.
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CATS
Many of the same cats are still available, with a few new
ones added. The gorgeous white cat with two different color eyes is
looking very dejected. His master died and there's no one to take
him. There are a number of other fine cats there too!
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[Please adopt one or both of these playful yellow and
white kittens. They were born about four months ago on a farm.]
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