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CENTER SPREAD OCTOBER 13, 2005 - Page 7 If You Dare Choice: "Sounds Nasty, but It's Actually Really Good" Recommended by Jon -Pour any flavor of Doritos into a bowl -Add a diced, cooked hotdog -Top with spicy, melted cheese sauce -Mix and crunch ingredients in bowl until chips are "forkable" Battling the Freshman 10, 20, 30 - even 40 has had a happy ending. resumed, pretty much, to his Eating Healthier in Glar CORl SIMPSON Jason Maier, a sopho- previous eating habits. He STAFF WRITER more at McDaniel, was more has, however, refrained from JANE LIBERT It is no secret. We than willing to share his suc- drinking empty calories found STAFF WRITER have all heard the rumors cess story. At the start of foot- in soda, juice, and beer. Now, about the dreaded "Freshman bel! season last year, Jay rather than drinking regular Hot pizza, glistening with grease, baskets of 15." The fear of gaining weighed a muscular 260 juice, he drinks things such as. grilled cheese, burgers and hot dogs wrapped in check- weight the first year in college pounds. Crystal Light and Minute ered wax paper, and desserts piled high on stainless steal haunts most students at one After football, Jay was Maid Light, which have a frac- countertops. All of these are images of the daily cuisine point or another. not working out as often, and tion of the calories than regu- at Englar Dining Hall. Although the featured meals Weight gain depends his weight dropped to just 220 lar juices. He continued to change from day to day, most of these food options don't upon the individual, and as pounds. This is where his exercise and to stay active, he exactly scream "nutrition." So what about the students much as many of us would trouble began, he explained. explained, "the key is exer- who are concerned about the kind of food they con- like to believe, gaining weight Because of the decline in his cise." , happens. Whether it's activity level, Jay gained an "You've gotta sweat sume? Options have been scarce for students on diets, because we are maturing into additional 25 pounds. The and you've gotta breath forcing them to eat the same old thing almost every day. our adult bodies, or because food he was once able to eat heavy," he said in concern to If you look around though, you might get some ideas we are flat out lazy some- and not think twice about exercising. One of the most from some clever students who have come up with cre- times, it happens. gaining weight from was effective forms of exercise he's ative and healthy meals. Kate Moncure, a quickly adding up. found is called Interval Try some of these diet-Glar foods: counselor at McDaniel College "1didn't like the way Training." Interval Training -Lettuce roll-ups: Get any meat, cheese and condiments provides some common rea- I looked or felt," he explained. involves running for 20 to 30 from the sandwich line along with a few pieces of let- sons for students' weight gain. "I was standing there, looking minutes (or more if you're up tuce. Roll contents into leaves of lettuce and enjoy. Also "One reason might be that stu- at myself in the mirror and for it) and during that time, dents are away from home, thought, 'You're a fat bastard, alternating jogging, running, try this with tuna, chicken or egg salad. and are free to eat what they Jay.'" And he decided to make and sprinting. This can be -Taco Salad, hold the chips: The wrap line offers all the want when they want. some changes. done on a treadmill or out- makings for a good taco salad. Cut calories and carbs by Students may also turn to Jay attributed much of doors. requesting no chips. Try with ground beef or chicken. food. when they are stressed, his weight gain to laziness, "I Jay sympathizes for -The stand by the dessert offers delicious salads almost and adjusting to college life. wasnot working out. r gained the students who may be every day. Select what you want from meats, cheeses, For example, if they eat while fat because I wasn't doing intimidated by the idea of veggies and dressings. They will mix it for you. they are up late studying, or if anything." working out in front of other -Try tomato slices piled with tuna, chicken or egg salad. they go out for a late dinner During the summer students. He recognizes that, -Keep an eye out for steamed vegetables on the main with some friends." Jay's activity level skyrocket- "The gym is okay for athJetes, line. Add cheese sauce from the potato/pasta area, or Don't forget about ed, and along with running but doesn't cater well to stu- use margarine and parmesan cheese for flavor. the calories in alcohol. "The three miles three times a week, dents. There's not much stuff, . For nutritional information, go to empty calories in beer," Kate lifting four days a week for and athletic teams usually www.mcdaniel.edu, select For Students, Dining Services, explains, "ones that have no half hour sessions, and land- overtake the equipment." nutritional value, can certain- scaping six days a week for "But don't flatter and Nutrition. This will take you to Sodexho's nutrition- ly add up if a student chooses ten hours a day, he put himself yourself. People aren't going al information website. to drink." on the Atkins Diet and the to be staring at you in the Trying a diet and want to see how you are doing? For a number of stu- weight began to fall off. weight room. It shouldn't be This website also offers a Body Mass Index (BMI) calcu- dents at McDaniel, the story of After about seven an excuse for not going." lator. their battle with weight gain weeks on the Atkins Diet, Jay Raphael's Back Deck a Getaway from Glar a mural with parrots on it proscuitto - were a different a delightful change from the else to complain about. BETH MCLANE behind the bar, tables with and delicious approach to ordinary. Our server was CO-EDITOR beer ads on the umbrellas, and appetizers. The grilled aspara- While they had a lim- patient, knowledgeable and When you step into rope lights. Jack Johnson is gus was accompanied with ited dessert selection (just two gracious - I even saw him Raphael's front dining room, playing in the background. fresh mozzarella, red peppers cakes), the Baileys Espresso light a cigarette for another the tables are set with pristine So what seemed like a and a sweet balsamic vinai- cake we tried was just like it diner. My guest and I each glassware and white table- too-classy joint is, in reality, a grette, and was displayed sounds - decadent. agreed that the ambience was cloths. There are fresh flowers little more fitting to a college beautifully. Our experience at the best feature of the back on the tables, fine art on the student's style. The menu is The cream of crab Raphael's was overwhelming- deck - it felt like a getaway. walls, and it all suddenly the same inside and out, and soup is very nice, with subtle ly positive, though a few prob- While we sat, Jack Johnson, seems very fancy. has a large selection; your ~~~t~ksOfot~:la~~b, gi~:! lems arose. The menu is Jimmy Buffet, U2, Bob Marley, But you are an every- afadvvOe'nittue;opJse~~::s),~aa~~:~~~ Maggie's still has the best in ~~~tlhYavCeOn~tfusseine~foO~et,ls'0~t:Kenny Chesney played in k day McDaniel College stu- e bac ground. dent, used to the plastic trays es, soups and salads, and Westminster. The Main Street that style: the prices are listed If you're of drinking and colored plates of Englar more extensive entrees with a sandwich is incredibly flavor- simply as numbers with noth- age, the back deck seemed llke Dining Hall. How will. you higher p~~: ~f~e list seemed ~~~k:~tf~ie~~~on:I:~~e~~~ ~~D:oni:t~~t~e~ttt~;~k:~~ ~ great bar h to hang out at. react in this upsc~le environ- extensive and interesting, cheese dressing, served in found this to be confusing p~~%ee~oo~ean~r:~Vi:m~~ :~~t? Where is t e conveyor while the starters we sam- panini style. A unique feature Other than the ~lain back deck a~Raphael's ~akes Then the host directs pled- fried zucchini wedges of Raphael's is the choice of view of the dirty dishes in the you forget all about Clar. you to the deck,. and yo,u with ranch dressing, and pasta salad. or fries with your kitchen while passing through breathe a sigh of relief. There s grilled asparagus wrapped in meal, and the pasta salad was to the front, there wasn't much