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THE COURIER Monday November 7 2011
lifestylefeatures
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Walking in a workout wonderland Shorthand NU-Think Nonie Heal
Who?
The NU-think society
I’m sorry, who..?
Well that’s what I thought; who indeed? NU-think promotes ‘science as the best way of understanding the world around us.’ At the end of last summer there was a variety of established religious groups, but none which took a secular approach. NU-think was the answer.
But not to their prayers I take it…
Science and reason are endorsed as the best tools for both comprehending and questioning what people believe in - from alternative medicines to the big faith questions. That doesn’t mean that the religious aren’t allowed or aren’t involvedthey are just sceptical about other issues.
Sounds like a whole lot of controversy if you ask me.
Perhaps it is- but then again, perhaps that’s the point. There’s a broad intake of students (“there’s not a typical member” a point con�irmed by various ‘sly’ glances around the debate, amid consumption of the chocolate crispy cake handed out on arrival - a sure winner for the less intellectually curious…) and topics discussed. “But our society is ready to weather any storms we may encounter.”
Epic. So what went down when you attended? (Aside from cruising your way through the entirety of the free food)
A really interesting talk about ownership of the body and the ethics of using cell tissues in research. Religion values the body even after someone has passed away, but where do others stand?
Luiza Stefanova investigates how to shed those pesky pounds this winter
When you’re bored of all the regular exercises at the gym, when you’re fed up of all the unpleasant healthy recipes in style magazines – it’s time to cheer up, think more creatively and boost your con�idence! It’s possible to have fun while losing weight- meet the �ive alternative rules of how to stay FIT in winter time!
It’s a fact that pole dancing burns as many as 250 calories every hour- an equivalent of a good gym session. You not only train your bottom but do a lot for your stomach and leg muscles and the twirling and swinging will improve your �lexibility and posture. After a few sessions of this it will certainly improve your con�idence, give you a great laugh and maybe even start up a new hobby.
Put the Heels ON, babes!
It’s time to put your favourite and elegant heels on but not just for the nights out. It is not too comfy, I agree, but be a bit brave and take the challenge. Find out a reasonable height for you (don’t overdo it with 10 inches high as you’ll suffer the pain) and walk to school, hang around with friends and go shopping. Many �itness instructors and researches claim that wearing heels daily really tones your bum. Sounds cheesy, doesn’t it? It will accentuate your features and the idea that ‘the taller you appear, the more ignorant people are of your weight’, works!
Flirting
Don’t sacri�ice your emotions and curves by starving! It never helps! Enjoy yourself and don’t let the cold weather halt your nights out, friends’ visits or walks to the shops. If the perfect guy has not appeared, keep on searching for him. Put the heels and seductive dresses on and show your best out�it at the closest cafe and shopping centre. Flirting always raises your positive mood and seductiveness.
Get in love
Holidays!
When you’re in love you start losing weight straight away. It’s the time when you release a lot of happy hormones which enormously improve your metabolism. Scientists have also proved that feeling pleased and optimistic works great for your body tone, self-esteem and outlook. There’s no such thing as the need for a bar of chocolate or a piece of strawberry cheesecake to make you smile. The butter�lies in your stomach, the pressure and anticipation for your date, is what keeps you energetic and alive. Illustration: Jennifer Dodsworth
You tell me.
Wintertime gives great opportunities to visit foreign countries, explore different cultures and meet new people. De�initely don’t stay home searching the web for good cake recipes or watching �ilms with muf�ins and hot chocolate! You should be out, walking, having fun and choosing gifts for your friends. It’s a great way to stay away from the gym, be excited and live healthily! So, don’t store up the fat in the hostile winter weather! Be active and release your happy hormones. You can always look fabulous without making much effort!
Ask Aunty Angela After a fun-filled weekend of far too many sweet treats, Aunty Angela hangs up her catwoman outfit for another year and is here again to offer her worldly advice
I couldn’t; there are many different opinions - as proven in society at large and in this, smaller one. Having broadened their horizons to a skeptics’ society “we also deal with all manner of supernatural and fantastical claims” as well.
Skeptics? This sounds eternal - I thought they doubted everything…
No - not at all. “It’s the application of reason to any and all ideas.” These people are looking for reliable evidence, not disregarding it. Plus the society (48 members at the last count) has variety - quizzes and day trips as well as a themed social are all on the cards.
Help! I just can’t say no. Whenever anyone asks me to do anything I just have to say yes. So I’m stressed all the time and feel like such a push over - what should I do?
Actually, the society goes one better. Not only did some of the members meet Professor Richard Dawkins (the evolutionary biologist and atheist proponent) he also gave the society his approval. More ‘high pro�ile’ events are scheduled too - but for now, “you’ll just have to wait and see by keeping a keen eye on our Facebook page”.
Well, I think you’re just going to have to man up and say no every now and then. People will start to push you around and take you for granted if you’re not careful. I’m not saying stop all together, no one wants to be friends with someone selfish, but it’s better to be that reliable friend they can always turn to than the person who is used and then dropped when the situation is sorted.
Radical. Anticipating the in�lux of inebriated Einsteins already…
Pole Dancing
My boyfriend is always smoking weed and I don’t know what to do. I am fairly easy-going and don’t want to be the killjoy girlfriend telling him not to smoke in front of all his friends. I just think it’s a horrible habit but don’t know how to approach the subject without causing a row. Well �irst and foremost you will not be a killjoy. I couldn’t stand it if my boyfriend was smoking weed all the time. It smells! I think you should say that you don’t like it, but don’t try and stop it altogether because then he will think you are trying to control him, and we all know how men have to feel like they are calling all the shots. He has to make this decision on his own, and if he doesn’t then my advice is get out of there - you don’t want to be with someone who might have a problem. Harsh but true, I’m afraid.
Whenever I have sex with my girlfriend she always makes a noise like a cat at the moment of climax. It’s ruining the whole experience for me but I don’t want to hurt her feelings or make her embarrassed by telling her. Help! The problem with this is how fragile it is. I don’t think you will ever be able to tell her without embarrassing her because it’s a moment of complete loss of control and you’re telling her that you are turned off by something she can’t really help. If it really is that distracting then you will have to tell her, but you must be gentle. Don’t be harsh or point it out as it being negative in any way, but maybe ask if she notices herself doing it? That way you could make it funny or endearing without embarrassing her.
If you have any issues you need help with, email Aunty Angela at c2.lifestyle@ ncl.ac.uk