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WATCH YOUR WEIGHTIN'88

To help you shed those extra pounds all the Arts and Recreation

facilities invite you to 'shape up' by participating in one of the many

courses on offer.

It's never too late to start, so contact your local centre now and take a

positive step toward a fitter, more healthy Lifestyle.

Details available from:
Oasis Tel: 33404 Link Tel: 871212

Wrough ton Tel: 813280 Dorcan Tel: 33763
Milton Road Health Hydro Tel: 693787 Town Hall Studios Tel: 611181
County Ground Complex Tel: 617782

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WATCH YOUR WEIGHT IN '88
by Jeanne Lapsley

Literally 'fed up' with festive food and drink? Well wake up to your provide recreation, and offer the opportunity to meet new people.
weight in '88. As the New Year begins plans for a new look shape The exhilaration and emotional release of participating in sports or
begin to form - especialy with those summer holidays creeping other activities are a boon to good mental, social and physical health.
closer. Pent-up anxieties and frustrations seem to disappear as we concen-
As part of the Borough of Thamesdowns promotion of Lifestyle trate on potting a ball, returning a serve or sinking a putt. Cutting the
you will find a variety of activities at every Arts and Recreation lawn, weeding the garden or taking a brisk walk can be good tonics for
facility designed to help control your weight and improve your health. both mind and body.
Choose from Dance at the Town Hall to Lunchtime Workouts at the But remember, increasing exercise doesn't give you license to also
Link, from Ladies Self Defence at the County Ground to Circle increase your food intake. Keep the diet well-balanced, the calorie
Dancing at Milton Road Health Hydro, from Gym 'n Tonic at the intake the same - or a little less - for the best long-range results.
Oasis to Over 40's Swimming at Wroughton. Instead of sitting around worrying about why you are gaining
By keeping 'energy' intake (food) and 'activity energy output' weight, or cannot lose it, do something about it. With your doctors
(physical activity) in balance you will be effective in controlling your advice, find some type of regular vigorous physical activity you can
weight. This applies to both sexes, and at all ages. Weight depends enjoy.
not only on how many calories are taken in during the day, but also on Make up your mind to begin your programme now, remember
how many are used up in physical activity. advice can be sought from all Arts and Recreation facilities, and stay
Today, few occupations require vigorous physical activity. In fact, with it.
lack of exercise has been cited as the most important cause of It won't be easy, especially at the start, but as you begin to feel
'creeping' obesity found in modern mechanised societies. better, look better and enjoy a new zest for life, you will be rewarded
Although there is more time available for recreation, many of us many times over for your effort.
fail to fill this gap by choosing leisure time activities that give us Remember - Watch your weight in '88 with Lifestyle.
exercise. Even among those who do exercise, their activity is often
neither vigorous nor sustained. PART OF THE BOROUGH OF IIIAMESDOWNS
PROMOTION OF
If we add only 30 minutes per day of moderate exercise to our
normal routine we could loose approximately 25 pounds over a year,
assuming our food intake remains the same. Exercise can be fun,