Weldon E Howitt High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Farmingdale, NY)

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A good figure is every girl’s dream. Exercising together takes away from the monotony and makes it more fun for Christine Crowley. Kelly Mohan and Suzanne Flood to get in shape What lies at the end of the road? Phil Varca finds good physical health the rewarding result of running. Food And Diet 29

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NOT SO EASY GO!! not safe either. Each one had its offi- cial candy seller, begging everyone to donate to that worthy cause. Of course there was always that lunch period when hunger stricken victims finally broke down and resorted to eat- ing—Cafeteria Food! For those fortunate students who had their own transportation, lunch was a cultural experience, including everything from pizza to Chinese food. McDonalds gives me 60% more meat than Farmingdale High School,” ex- claimed Denise King, senior. As the day drew to a close, the soda machine became the next target. Stu- dents fumbled with books and coats, trying to find just enough change for that direly needed soda, even if it meant missing the bus home. Arriving home after a hard day’s work, students immediately invaded the fridge and sat down to watch soaps.” The system seemed unbeatable, but some methods have been devised to master it. The Diet—sometimes con- sidered a four letter word—has be- come the challenge of the Eighties, calling for a survival of the fattest. The means of accomplishing this feat have been extensive, ranging from magic diet pills to the devastating diet plans devised by Scarsdale, Atkins, a close friend or perhaps even themselves. Others, not as interested in dieting, have substituted physical fitness. I'd rather run to stay fit than stop eating,” explained Elyse DeMayo, senior. For those unfortunate people who had a difficult time accomplishing such feats on their own, society has pro- duced brave souls who have success- fully conquered the system and have seen it as their life’s mission to save those suffering from the battle of the bulge. They are determined to over- come the system whether it be by Weight Watchers' phone calls discour- aging members from eating, or watch- ing the spirited and energetic Richard Simmons persuading everyone to “Liveit”. And so continues the never-ending battle to free the world from that spare tire. Will power, will power, will power! I WILL have a candy bar! And my diet starts tomorrow. The Universal Gym is a popular way of building The moment of truth is never easy to face, up muscles. Some find it so important to work Revealing only part of the reality makes it less out that they spend even free periods lifting difficult to bear. weights. 28 Food And Diet

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