Fall Program Guide

Fall 2011 PROGRAM GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

 

Fall I September 12 – October 26

Member Registration August 30

Non-Member Registration September 5

New Programs to Register for:

Girls Night Out - Friday, October 15th

Cycle Cinema - Friday, October 7th

Pedal 'n' Picnic - Sunday September 11th

Safe Sitter - Fall I session

Italian Sausage and Veggie Pasta

Ingredients
2 ounces uncooked whole wheat pasta
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1 precooked Italian-style chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Make It
Cook pasta according to package directions. Heat spaghetti sauce, sausage, garlic, and vegetables for about 12 minutes, until veggies are tender. Top pasta with sauce mixture and sprinkle with cheese.


Recipe provided by:
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/easy-healthy-pasta-recipes/?page=2

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Try the Y

Free in September!

Celebrate Try the Y in September at your local northeast Indiana YMCA! As the nation’s leading nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the YMCA knows that for communities to succeed, everyone must be given the chance to be healthy, confident, connected and secure. That’s why we want you to Try the Y for FREE during the month of September.

Our friendly staff looks forward to your arrival at participating YMCAs throughout northeastern Indiana! Stop in and “Try the Y”! Swim, walk, run, shoot hoops — gain a wider circle of friends and a sense of belonging, all for free for one week in September. This is your opportunity to learn about what your local Y has to offer. With locations throughout northeastern Indiana, there is a Y near you.

Stop into any participating YMCA and let them know you want to Try the Y! Receive a free one-week membership for you and your family – at no cost or obligation. Discover what thousands of men, women and children across northeast Indiana are experiencing as part of the Y community. We want to meet you! There is something for everyone at the Y. Join our community!

Participating northeast Indiana Y associations:

Associations	Locations	Phone Number
Cole Family YMCA	Kendallville	(260) 347-9622
Kosciusko Community YMCA	Warsaw North Webster	(574) 269-9622 (574) 834-5600
Parkview Huntington YMCA	Huntington	(260) 359-9622
Wabash County YMCA	Wabash	(260) 563-9622
YMCA of DeKalb County	Auburn	(260) 925-9622
YMCA of Steuben County	Angola	(260) 668-3607
YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne	Fort Wayne Bluffton Columbia City	(260) 422-6488 (260) 565-9622 (260) 244-9622

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Nutrition Tips for College Students

Many college students gain weight during their freshman year in college.  The weight gain results from several changes in lifestyle habits that take place during the first year.  The unlimited, around the clock, unhealthy food choices; excessive alcohol intake; inconsistent meal schedules; emotional eating; lack of exercise can cause the gain of unwanted pounds.  Listed below are healthy tips that may help you adjust to college while avoiding weight gain. 

Eat Regular Meals

• Eat a small meal every 3-5 hours. 
• Eat breakfast within an hour after waking up: 
  • Pick up a piece of fruit or a bagel from the cafeteria at dinner for breakfast the next morning. 
  • Eat breakfast on the way to class. 
  • Breakfast can include any type of food such as one slice of leftover pizza, sandwich, fruit, or a cereal bar. 
• Avoid snacking throughout the day if you tend to overeat at night. 

Make Healthy Meal Choices 

• Wait until you have finished your meal before deciding on dessert; skip it if you feel full 
• Include at least one serving of fruit and one serving of vegetables at lunch and dinner. 
• Choose the healthiest meal options available. 
  • Request salad dressing, sauces, and gravy on the side 
  • Choose the plain meal options (baked chicken instead of a casserole dish). 
  • Request 1/2 sized meal portions. 
  • Limit breaded and fried foods. 
  • Ask if they have plain steamed vegetables available. 
  • Limit cream soups and creamy sauces. 

article provided by:

http://www.bucknell.edu/

5 Easy Lunch for Kid Ideas

 

By Sherrie Le Masurier

When it comes to kid-friendly lunches some of the best lunches are the ones kids can make themselves. We have an easy lunch for kid rule in our house. At least once a week our children aged 11 and 13 make their own lunches.
Over the years, their list of easy lunch for kid favorites has grown to include some really good food selections. Today both children can whip up their lunches at lightening speed and the best part aside from the ease of assembly is that they’re packing something they enjoy.

So in honor of my children and their easy lunch for kid homemade recipes, here are some of their favorites.

Sandwich Roll Ups

Mini Subs

Homemade Lunchables

Cold Dogs

Lunchtime Leftovers

An easy lunch for kid idea is as close as your kitchen cupboard. Be creative and suggest some new food combinations, you may be surprised how well they go over!

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http://www.school-lunch-ideas.com/

Little Lifestyle/Diet Tweaks

9 Fast Fixes For Instant Energy - TODAY Health - TODAY.com

Having a low-energy day? Sometimes the problem is lack of sleep, but even if you’re well rested,certain diet or exercise habits or other lifestyle choices can bring on a slump. And surprisingly little things like the size of your Starbucks order or how you decorate your office can hurt or help your energy levels. Make some of these tweaks to recharge your batteries and power through your day.

Have bran for breakfast

Order a small latte–and sip it slowly

Eat more often

Gulp some water

Steep a cup of tea

Copy your kid’s lunch

Take a 10-minute walk

Cue up your iPod

Plop a plant in your office


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9 fast fixes for instant energy