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Show Your Health ta PAGE B4 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005 Helping a friend who might have an eating disorder Dear Wellness Education, I think that my girlfriend may have an eating disorder. She is always talking about how she is "fat" and stuff. She always seems to "just fiave eaten" when I suggest grabbing a bite. I'm nervous to confront her about it because I'm not sure how she will react. How can I help her? Do you have any tips for me? Sincerely, Confused Boyfriend Dear Confused: If you are worried about your girlfriend's eating behaviors or attitudes, it is important to express your concerns in a loving and supportive way. It is also necessary to discuss your worries early on, rather than waiting until your friend has endured many of the damaging physical and emotional effects of eating disorders. In a private and relaxed setting, talk to your girlfriend in a calm and caring way about the specific things you have seen or felt that have caused you to worry. * Set a time to talk. Set aside a time for a private, respectful meeting with your concerned about you because you refuse friend to discuss your concerns openly and to eat breakfast or lunch." * Avoid giving simple solutions. For exhonestly in a caring, supportive way. * Communicate your concerns. Share ample, "If you'd just stop, then everything your memories of specific times when you would be fine!" felt concerned about your friend's eating * Express your continued support. Reor exercise behaviors. Explain that you mind your friend that you care and want think these things may indicate that there your friend to be healthy and happy. could be a problem that needs professional After talking with your friend, if you are attention. still concerned with their health and safety, * Ask your friend to explore these con- find a trusted adult or medical professional cerns with a counselor, doctor, nutrition- to talk to. (Visit Student Health Services ist, or other health professional who is in SC 221 or call 863-8876 to make an appointment with a therapist and/or call knowledgeable about eating issues. * Avoid conflicts or a battle of the wills Debbie at 863-7012 for information on an with your friend. If your friend refuses to on-campus Eating Disorders group). This acknowledge that there is a problem, or is probably a challenging time for both of any reason for you to be concerned, restate you. It could be helpful for you, as well as your feelings and the reasons for them and your friend, to discuss your concerns and leave yourself open and available as a sup- seek assistance and support from a professional. portive listener. For more information on health/well* Avoid placing shame, blame, or guilt on your friend regarding their actions or atti- ness topics contact Wellness Education tudes. Do not use accusatory "you" state- in SC 221. If you have a question you ments like, "You just need to eat." Instead, would like to ask, e-mail Amy Grubbs at use "I" statements. For example: "I'm grubbsam@uvsc.edu Get in shape without missing your favorite shows The average American watches around four Couch Squat hours of television a day. Four hours a day How many should I do?: Do 15 reps. adds up to 28 hours a week, which pretty How do I do it?: Stand with feet shoulder much equals a part time job. If you are one of width apart in front of your couch. Contract these average Americans, odds are you also abs, and keeping chest lifted bend knees and complain that you don't have time to work squat until buttocks just touch the seat, arms out. Well, guess what? You do! extended in front of you for balance. Pause. You don't have to give up "The Simpson's" Return to start. Do 15 reps. or the "OC," just put those commercial breaks What muscles are worked?: thighs and butt to good use and squeeze in a little muscle toning. The average half hour television program 2nd Commercial: has eight minutes of commercials. So, alUpper body though you probably won't be ready to comCouch Push-Up pete in a marathon or a bikini contest, you How many should I do?: 12-15 reps. will at the very least prevent your muscles How do I do it?: Stand facing couch cushfrom the atrophy generally associated with ions and assume a push-up position, placing your primetime habit. If you keep at it three your hands on edge of sofa, slightly more times a week, results should show themselves than shoulder length apart, (a). Keeping abs in six weeks. contracted and back and neck straight, slowly The following is a recommended regimen for the average half hour TV program. If your show is an hour long, just double each exercise sequence. Now go enjoy the health benefits of watching TV! lower your torso until your elbows are bent at a 90 degree angle and in line with shoulders, body forming one straight line from head to heels, (b). Push back up to starting position and be careful not to lock your elbows. What muscles are worked?: chest, shoulders, triceps, biceps, spine extensors, and abs The Pledge Curl How many should I do?: 15 reps How do I do it?: Stand with knees soft, arms at sides, holding a dumbbell or water bottle in each hand. Keeping shoulders back, bend right elbow and slowly lift weight across chest to left, palm in (as though pledging allegiance). Lower weight to start. Repeat on left. This equals on rep. Repeat for 15 reps. What muscles are worked?: biceps Kickback with Twist: How many should 1 do?: 15 reps. Opening Credits/Theme Song Limber up those muscles by jogging in place and gently circling you arms. 1st Commercial: Lower body Leg Lifts How many should I do?: 15 reps per leg. How do I do it?: (A). Stand with your feet hip width apart, hands on your hips. Bend both knees slightly and shift most of your weight onto your left leg. (B). Keeping your knee slightly bent, raise your right leg out to the side, about 6 inches. Return to start. Repeat with left leg. What muscles are worked?: outer thighs, butt Front Lunge How many should I do?: 10 reps per side. How do I do it?: Stand, (holding weights or water bottles if desired). Bend elbows to 90 degrees with palms facing each other. Step forward into lunge with left leg. Return to start. Do 10 reps. Switch legs. What muscles are worked?: thighs and butt How do I do it?: (a), stand with feet shoulder width apart. Knees bent slightly, a weight or water bottle in each hand. Lean forward until torso is parallel to floor, head aligned with spine. Hold bent elbows near sides with knuckles pointing down. (b). Press both weights up and back, rotating palms up. Hold, then lower to start. Complete 15 reps. Wliat muscles are worked?: triceps 3rd Commercial: Abs Oblique Crunch How many should I do?: 12-15 reps How do I do it?: Lie face up with heels on a chair (so calves are parallel to ground). Place hands behind head, fingers unclasped. (a) Exhale as you lift your head, neck, shoulder blades of ground; at top of lift, rotate right shoulder toward left knee, keeping hips square and on the ground, (b) Untwist, then lower to starting position. Repeat, this time on the opposite side. This completes one rep. Do 12-15 reps. What muscles are worked?: obliques Butterfly Crunch How many should I do?: 15 reps. How do I do it?: Lie down and place the soles of your feet together. Hold the ends of a weight or water bottle over chest. Slowly lift shoulder blades off floor; pause and lower to start. Repeat 9 more times. What muscles are worked?: abs Side Bend How many should I do?: 10 reps per side How do I do it?: Stand with left hand holding a weight (palm facing outer thigh), right hand resting on ear, elbow pointing right. Drop left arm down leg, bending torso to left. Hold for one count; return to center. Bend to right side, lowering right elbow toward right hip; hold for one count. Return to start. What muscles are worked?: obliques Closing Credits: Do a few simple stretches to wind down and you're done. A few weeks will make a big difference! Product Evaluation: Do Z-CoiL shoes actually work? Windy Hanks Managing Editor What makes a good athletic shoe? Cushioning? Support? Flexibility? Stability? Dozens of shoe companies with millions in advertising budgets can make finding the best running shoe or the best comfort shoe seem unattainable. The makers of Z-coil believe they found it. In the mid 1980s, Al Gallegos, a shoe store owner and , avid runner, had developed the usual injuries associated v.with running: heel spurs, plan"r tar faciitis (mid-foot pain), ;"; knee problems and back pain. ';v After narrowing the cause of &'his problems to the jarring of his foot against the ground when running, Al tried to find a "shock absorber" to relieve the impact. Finding that a Built-in Oithotic nally had a functional running shoe. 2-CoiL provides the wearer with rigid support through a built-in orthotic. The orthotic is 3/4 the shoe's length, extending from the heel to the metatarsal heads. It provides rigid support by creating a better fit and cradling the foot's curve for equal pressure distribution. It also prevents the plan- . tar ligament from detaching from the heel bone, the sole cause of heel spurs and the source of most heel pain. Extra Forefoot Cushioning Z-CoiLs provide a much greater shock reduction and better pressure distribution when compared :.-N. to conventional shoes. The product features over 3/4 inch of extra forefoot cushioning that provides protection against fractured metatarsal bones and gives the shoes more resilience and superior longevity. Spring Suspension System The steel Z-CoiL spring in the heel provides a shock absorber to the whole skeletal frame. The best running shoes can only provide 1/2 an inch of cushioning, the Z-CoiL provides over an inch of cushioning and when compressed reduces to about 1/4 inch high. There is also a 50% energy return when decompressed. coil would help (and give energy in return), he made his own pair of shoes by having the local butcher cut out of • '•••i;f- Flex Line In addition, Z-CoiL footwear has a Flex Line feature thai causes your foot to bend in one area - the ball of the foot. Z-CoiLs assist this natural flexing point with a permanent flex line. his soles so springs could be glued in. When friends with similar symptoms started asking for a pair of their own, f, thoughts of manufacturing them himself started to formulate. By 1997, after many laughed at his design, Al fi- So, do they work? The reports say yes. Anne Fairchild, owner of "Spring Fever Footwear" in Provo, had started selling ZCoiLs when her mother had a severe case of plantar faciitis. "She had already gone to the doctor before to take care of the problem, but it had taken several months to repair," Fairchild said. "When I heard about the Z-CoiL shoes, I told my mother to go in and try them on. Within days she could walk easily and within the month, the pain in her feet was gone." According to many Z-CoiL users, there are multiple benefits to wearing these shoes. Mid-foot pain is eliminated, back pain is reduced, knee joints are cushioned, and overall energy is higher at the end of the day. People who could no longer run (and barely walk) now run daily with no pain. Even those with fibromyalgia have reported positive results. Marcus Flinders, a UVSC student majoring in Philosophy, was suffering from plantar faciitis due to playing sports and got a pair of ZCoils four months ago. "I love to cook and found that my back hurt from standing in the kitchen for three to four hours," Flinders said, "now my back doesn't hurt as much and I have more energy afterwards." Brent Wells, an employee of Wonder Bread Bakery in Salt Lake City has arthritic "Coils" com:' on page B5 1N. |