Lloyd Shisler
Staff Writer

Food and fitness are everywhere, telling us what we should eat and how we should look. The media advertises food that is delicious and unhealthy. Magazines and pictures advertise how someone should look in our society.

Kim Field is a teacher here at Pierce College. She has been well educated in the field of health and fitness.

She is teaching three current classes that will be on the subject of health and fitness. This three-part series provides classes to teach you the do’s and don’ts when it comes to health and fitness.

All three series are centered around individual awareness.

The classes will also be covering image and disorder issues. Classes will begin on, May 2, 2013. Second class will be on, May 16 2013. The final class is on, May 18, 2013.

There will be a lot of topics that hit upon the struggles of many people. These are topics such as; eating disorders and how anorexia and bulimia can destroy someone’s body and mind.

How we see ourselves as individuals will be addressed. This information coincides with how guys influence women and how women influence men. It also covers how the media impacts and influences someone with fashion.

Stereotypes are other issues that will be addressed. The second class will be addressing international students and visitors.  They will explain how being away from home can affect someone.

Culture shock is a huge thing to overcome when initially coming to a new country, and it’s difficult trying to learn and understand the culture around you.

On May 16, 2013, there are going to be guest speakers talking about nutrition. These speakers will talk about supplementations such as hydroxycut, protein shakes, vitamins, and more.

The classes will talk about your energy balance and when your body burns more then it intakes.

Field had this to say to Pierce students; “It’s not about being perfect, it’s about progress. It’s about being comfortable when you’re uncomfortable. “

There is a western disease that has hit Americans. There is always a struggle with image, peer pressure, media, weight and many other things.

Even if you feel like you know how to stay healthy, there is always something more you can learn.

There is a lot of information that is being shared in these classes.

So if you’re seeking the knowledge to further expand your mind and body, then come out to the classes at the HEC building in room 302. Classes will be held at noon.

There are many reasons and ways to improve yourself. However, there are certain aspects of a body that are universal to many people and yourself.

Remember to take care of your self mentally and physically, because your body and mind are what take you through life.