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Keeping fit through the holidays likely requires careful planning Sfrom HAVE on page 18 For best resulta, altemnate booze witb non-alcobolie drinks, such as juice or water, said Ms Hasselfeldt. Wben is comtes ta holiday cooking, the chef is in charge. So tumn high fat treats irisa tasty low fat ones by reducing sugar and using Iow fat creama, cream-cheeses and miIL A ton of fat calories are lurking in salad dressings, so keep the greens healthy by sticking ta low-fat topping. And when attending a pot Iuck party, be sure ta bring a healtbful option, sucb as a veggie or fruit plate, ta offset the rich goodies an display. Partying aIl nigbt long cari lead ta some seriaus wee bout munchies. But the metab- olism slows in the evening, meaning late night nashing isn't a good idea. If midnight snacking is necessary, make the portions both smaîl and low in fat. Keeping acsivity levels up is another way ta enjoy the halidays witbout can'ying reminders of them around the waistline irisa the new year. When basting a party, make dancing part of the evening's fun. And sehedule outdoor activities sucb as ice skating and tobogganing into family dinners. Sbaking up the usual exercise routines cari be a lfun way to stay active thmough the holidays. For example, indoor exercisers cari ski, skate, snow-shoe or toboggan over Christmas, while outdoor exercisers cari venture in for swimming, weight training or cardio classes, explained Ms Hasselfeldt. 'Take advantage of community resources," she said, such as the free fami- ly skates offered at one of Milton's two arenas from 1:30 to, 2:45 p.m. December 23 and January 6. Free family skates are also available from 10:30 a.m. until noon January 2 and 4. The ice time ix donated by the Town, and the admission cost by Tim Hortons. And a kids' day camp is also offered by the Town December 27 ta January 5, witb the exception of New Year's Day. For more information on free skates, day camps and extra holiday swims, caîl the Milton Leisure Centre or Town Hall. Keeping fit tbrougb the holidays cari take careful planning wben shopping, par- ties and family gatberings al] vie for time. So keep exercise aims realistie. "Set your goals, small, little goals, but assainable,' said Ms Hasselfeldt. "Decide ta walk at least twice a week for 20 min- utes." Even someone who usually exercises between tbree and six times a week cari go down to one or two times a week witb lit- tic impact for a short whi le. "You'd have to not be working out al for a couple of weeks to notice a differ- ence," said Ms Hasselleldi. "But il someone goes down to just one or two limes a week, il wori't take tberu as long to recover." 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F(f U i 1 The Canadian Champion, Tueaday, Decambar 19, 2000 -19 Let's talk about ail relationships Throughout aur livea, we will play ea h a role in a large Healt number of rela- tioNotessI Often when weN te hear the word relationships we thn frelationahips of a sexual nature. In fact, what we should really be thinking of is the relationship we have with everyone froro frienda to parents to teachera to brothera or siaters to girlfriends or boyfrienda. In ail of thse above, itas important you are the beat you cari be. You have the right to live in a world free from dangers or harm. You must remember you are a special person and you need to believe in yourself. You need to learri commu- nication and decision-making and problem-solving skilit. Remember, work toward being the best you cari be. Next, once you are the best you cari be, it's important to hang out with a really special 'them'. This means the people you choose to bang out with must neyer make you feel unsafe by putting you down or hurting you. They sbould always treat you witb respect and support and kindness and listen to, your point of view even if they don't agree with it. Remember, they need toi treat you with respect. So when considering a relationship with someone, any healtby relationship should have the fo.lkrwing: " Respect " Honesty " Earned trust " You should feel you cari share your opinion, and let them share theirs " Each jierson should feel good about himself or herseif " You can do things together and apart " Open communication - sharing and li$tening by both parties " Equality " Regular acts of kindness, csring and support " Feeling safe - physically, sexually and emotionally " Respecting each osher's differences.it values, beliefs and cultures AIl relationships are a lot of work and take constant effort toi make sure that both people in the relationship are happy. If a relationship doesn't feel good most of the time rusybe we need.to take the opportunity to talk about the relation- ship with someone who can give us support in making food decisions about that relationship. Keep in touch with family and friends and seek support if you have any questions. Health Notes is prepared by staff of the Halton Regiorr Health Department. It's coming Up to that time of year again. Open your heurts & give generously to the Salvatioôn Army Christmas Bureau Fund. The Canadian Champion office is now accepting donations at 191 MAIN ST., MILTON 'Make this Christmas special for someone 0 nt (tzwai (eMaipton Aduit Cuts Aduit Cuts l d Ut Permi JOOO>t<FF î$1.00wF $ .OOFF OFF~i? Indde weidoan and llUNldy. 1 n atcidad n an d hildîdy. triaddes eidea n ifdrly. boid lshnMhàalaetttliy