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Show 1 i 4 Features The Sampler, Mar. 28, 1985 . Many Women Suffer from PMS Fat? Me? by Ruth A.Mecham ' Millions of women suffer from a biochemical illness r Tesfis called Pre-menstru- al the Federal Women's by Major Jim Emerson, Office of the Surgeon General Did someone say you're . Me! , about 145 calories, all of which are from sugar. The soft person who has a two-ca- n drink a day habit takes in 290 calories a day just from the designed to help identify those individuals who are they've noticed that you're over the weight tables but not "overly fat". These indivi-- , duals will not be placed the weight control program. However, those folks who are overly fat will be placed on the weight control program. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So try one of the quick "fat" diagnosing tests and see how fat you are. -- school? It doesn't take much of a change in your lifestyle to result in a gradual weight gain. Just half a pound a month, makes a big difference over a couple of years. You don't need a doctor or dietician to determine if "fat" is starting to creep up on you. Any one of the following tests could help you identify if you are headed down "fat alley". The mirror test is a great method to get right to the heart of the matter. Stand nude in front of a mirror and look yourself over. If you look fat, you probably are. Folds and flaps and love handles around the waist are sure signs that you are losing the bulge battle. ' The belt test is a little less subjective. Wrap a belt around the bottom of your rib cage, then try to slip it down past your waist without making the belt bigger. If it slips down, congratulations - you passed! If it doesn't it is probably time to consider losing full-leng- well-muscl- es 9, Fat? "Ha!" you say. Or maybe bigger than you used to be. Perhaps your clothes are getting a little tight. Do you wear the same size you did when you finished high failure to adjust their eating or activity patterns as they get older. Over a period of several years small changes can make a big difference. An average 12 ounce can of regular soft drink provides, indivicases the dual will weigh more and ac- - tually have less fat. The recently revised Army The Army Regulation 600-Control Weight Program, is fat? sugar in the soda. Every twelve days, that is the calor- ic equivalent of one pound or 30 pounds a year. a Imagine! A habit. By reducing year sugar the number of soft drinks consumed, a individual can easily reduce the number of calories taken in. Another common drink where sugar is consumed is in iced tea or coffee. Drinking sweetened tea and coffee is a 30-pou- Well! Have you diagnosed yourself as having a fat prob- lem? Where did it come from? Most people woul say it unlearned. If going "cold turkey" drinking plain tea or coffee is unacceptable to you, then reduce the amount of sugar in !Mf. Drink it with one teaspoon of sugar instead of two. Examine your diet to reduce high fat foods, particularly those foods to which you may add fat or those that are cooked in fat like French fries, doughnuts, chips and fried chicken. Most of us probably would not be willing to give up fried chicken; however, by reducing the number of times each year we eat fried chicken we can reduce extra fat calories. Instead of having fried chicken, substitute barbecued, baked or stewed chicken. Reducing your intake of foodds containing both large: amounts of fat and sugar is an excellent way to reduce total caloric Intake. Cakes, pies, pastries and cookies are the foods that are usually high in fat and sugar. Changing your habits does not mean eliminating sweets th . weight. "Pinch an inch is another common fat assessment test. Grab a fat fold at your waist . or have a a friend grab one on your back; right over; your. . shoulder blade. If the pinch ia l u more than one inch thick, there is definitely an excess nd learned habit that can be : ; ' 1 of fat Another test is the ruler test. Lie down on your back and place a ruler on your stomach with one end resting on your sternum (between your ribs) and the other on your abdomen. If the abdominal end is higher than the sternum end, the diag- i you have excess body fat. However, the most commonly used method is a weight , and height table. These tables are a useful tool for quickly and easily screening individuals who may be overly fat. However, there are some problem areas in relying soletables. H; ly on height-weigOur bodies are made up primarily of bone, water, muscle, and fat.. All four of these have weight and will register on a scale. People who are heavily muscled will register more weight than an average individual. In some and fats entirely. It does mean putting them in their -- proper place by saving them for special occasions. This may mean having fresh fruit for dessert or a snack more comes from overeating. For almost every single one of us, our accumulation of excess body fat comes from eating too many calories (too much food) in relation to the amount of calories we burn nosis is clear - belly bulge. All the above techniques are methods to determine if Our accumulation of fat means that over the past years we have gradually increased the amount of food we eat every day or we have reduced our daily activity so that we burn fewer calories, or both. t Most of us do not realize V this is occurring since it is a very gradual change. It sort of creeps up on us, just like - often. the fat. . The common trait of people who have gained fat is .. ' Patti Cannon, fre- quent eat snacks while reading, playing cards or watching television. Hunger is not present just the habit and Pro- co-found- er of the National PMS Society, and director of the Salt Lake clinic was the guest speaker. Cannon, a PMS sufferer, de- scribed the emotional and physical changes that take place in a woman suffering from PMS. Cannon estimates 20,000 women along the Wasatch Front are afflicted with PMS, many without even realizing their symptoms are linked to their menstrual cycles. The physical symptoms that may be experienced range from mild to severe. Physical symptoms can in- PATTI CANNON speaks to o omwd of about 70 people about the troubles of PMS and the help that is available. Only a physician can diagnose PMS, but a pre-screeni- ng or self test can help determine if a person should seek professional help. "This is a very real prob- clude abdominal bloating, breast tenderness, acne, lem for women," says Cannon, "and women should not be afraid of seeking help." headaches, fatigue, swollen hands and feet, cravings for sweets or salty foods and a host of other problems. The emotional or behavioral problems which may be experienced are just as The Utah PMS 'Center in Salt Lake is a medical clinic which provides a diagnostic and treatment program for women suffering from PMS. It is staffed with medical personnel, reproductive endocrinologist, social worker, psychologist and together d they offer a program to help women deal with this problem. "If you suspect you have PMS," advises Cannon, varied. These include depression, anxiety, anger, panic, tension, paranoia, loneliness and more. Reachers claim that 40 percent of all women have multi-facete- PMS and of these, 10 per- cent of these women suffer seriously enough to require medical treatment. - Due to the increase of inner office theft the following information is provided to assist you in putting a stop to th is activity; Upon first notice of any break-in- , or suspected forced entry, notify the Military Police desk sergeant at 2933, or Ditto Security Office at 5161. Do not attempt to ' ascertain what items were taken or enter the premise? for this will only hamper the investigation. Do not allow anyone but official Military Police or Security Police to enter the premises. stray animals running lose and unattended. - On April 23, the PMI Office took 21 juveniles from Dugway on a tour of the Decker Lake Juvenile Detention Facility. It is hoped this, will have a positive effect on the behavior of some of our ryounger citizens. The center of the parking area in front of Building 5330 is considered to be a fire zone and vehicles parked there will be issued Provost Marshal statistics an Armed Force Traffic citation. housing area has the most Summer time is nearing, the weather is right for rid show for the 2nd Qtr of FY 84, that the west side of the BEAUTIFUL ao oa roYfin n caloric intake by becoming more conscious of the availability of food and eating Full Color tify these habits take the steps necessary to correct them either by substituting another activity for eating, or a food that is lower in fat or 3 : 'I .V ae ao ae ao. ao i 5 .;WJ-':- . 1 Us . According to Cannon, most women with PMS will benefit from these lifestyle changes. Also start a calen- dar to monitor your sympin determining a proper toms. This will help a doctor diagnosis.' syndrome Pre-menstru- al is a serious illness. With the ongoing research help available. there is ing around post with that motorcyele of yours. DPG Regulation 19-- 1 requires that all drivers of motorcycle type vehicles wear protective eye equipment and helmets. ' With the Warmer weather, MP patrols are reporting that juveniles' toys are being left outside the quarters during the hours of darkness. Secure these items or lose them. ' Your life is more important than singing your favorite song with the radio while driving. So buckle-u- p and pay attention to the road. mm Instant Poloroid n a 0 EJ O n oa 8 With The EASTER BUNNY opportunities. Once you iden- sugar. day. - Avoid sugar, sweets and alcohol. - Exercise daily. - Get enough sleep. iSSSOBOBOBOBOoeaoaoaoaoooooaoaeaoaoaoasaoaoaeaooeaoaeca available food. You can reduce your total . There are a number, of thdeal ings they can do to helpseekuntil with the problem ing medical attention." These suggestions include: Restrict the intake of and salt carbohydrates. - Eat six small meals a Something Serious from the dog house Excess calories are often available. 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