Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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Since you can’t have your cake and eat it too . . . you learn to do without and tighten up! Over and over again the dilemna was faced by every student: the desire to reach the goal of self-actualization. to be a fit. well-rounded individual included improving physical health and appearance Suddenly, the standards of society influenced our own; as our whole nation became more health and fitness conscious. so did our campus. Eating right, getting plenty of exercise and maintaining these rituals were all part of the new fitness kick And all of these things contributed to rounding out our self-concept while trimming down our excess pounds From Richard Simmons to Jane Fonda's workout, a new craze invaded the living rooms and dorms exercise From the traditional sit-up. to the tootsie-role, these exercise albums had work-outs for all areas of the body Yet. when looking around, one could notice more than )ust regular exercise routines being done, some preferred to )og around the campus or down George Street Still others found the discipline of an instructed dance class or regular work-outs at the spa help them reach their goals No matter what form of exercise. Dan-cercize, aerobics, jogging, or weight-training, students were either doing it or wishing they did Although exercise wa a large aspect of this fad. the dreadful, even painful diet was a second one If your goal was shedding those unwanted pounds, you might have tried the Scatsdale or Beverly Hills diet, but most people found it easier and cheaper to simply starve themselves Results come quicker that way. and it wasn't expensive. was one student's comment Still we all were faced with the temptations of a midnight stromboli and chocolate eclairs Eventually, dreams of fudge brownies and french fries hounded us in our dreams In turn, a fiercely growling stomach argued with us In the morning We realized a dash to the refrigerator would silence the noise but it could also lead to danger And. so with some unknown force (visions of bikini-clad Florida Spring Breakers), the grapefruit and black cof fee was reluctantly whipped out Instead of the eclair and hot chocolate. Feeling proud, diet under control, and armed with a tab for lunch, the day began. It was smooth sailing, at least until passing the Facing thr mirror with determination. a siudenl dancer practices ihe ballot exercise tendu. Instructor Julie Tticuboid observes. — Photo by Darrin Mann tempting bake sale in the SMC lobby How could someone resist donating to a good cause in exchange for a chunk of glorious brownie? CM course, the easiest thing to have done would have been to break down and buy the sinfully sweet goodie, then end up discouraged and toss the idea of ever being thin right out of mind But determination persisted, and a hasty push through the mob of savoring savages was the sensible decision, saving some unwanted calories and money And what were the rewards of all this seemingly endless torture, resulting often in less weight and more spending money? New clothes, a record, or an evening out gave the tangible incentive needed to keep up the hard work, and persistent will power Feeling good, and looking good brought each person closer to reaching his ultimate potential Susan Selbel 18 Diet Fitness

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Work becomes play for Tom Powell, who enjoys himself as he helps oul on ihe award-winning Phi Sigma Pi floal. — Photo by Darrin Mann Moving from the sidewalks of George Si. lo the Biemesder-fer lawn, the crowds refresh themselves at the Cider Pour before the afternoon's football game. — Photo by Trade Went Wrapping-up the big week-end. Guardian Angel's lead singer. Paul Zografakis. performs at the Venture Coffee Mouse Monday evening. — Photo by Trade Wene Posing at the end of the finale, the dancers smile with feelings of satisfaction at the audience after the performance of “Chorus Line. — Photo by Trade Wcnr Homecoming 17

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Conscious of improving hi , health and fitness. David Coyle works out at the Lancaster Health Club. Many students found the health club a convenient get away to unwind after a hectic day of classes. — Photo by Debbie Dutchrr The graceful performance of a charge at the barre seems to leave this student suspended in air. Students discovered that classes such as ballet, offered through the Continuing Education Department, were beneficial to both their fitness and their pocketbooks Photo by Darrin Mann The popular cartoon character Garfield displays the look of dismay felt by most students when dieting. — Photo by April Arnold Diet Fitness 19