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Trinity United Methodist Church, a kid-friendly pumpkin harvest, offers opportunities for families and friends to come together and enjoy picking out pumpkins. Fun activities are also planned for the children, including bounce houses, featured display sets for taking pictures and much more. The event takes place at 4000 NW 35th Ave., Gainesville, Fla., 32653. All of the money collected by the end of the event benefits Trinity UMC’s mission trip. Members of the mission group practice their services around Gainesville and different parts of the world. All in all, the event is both beneficiary and interactive. Students from the University of Florida enjoy spending time here to gather pumpkins with their loved ones. Children are welcome to dress in costumes and spread the Halloween thrill while playing games and posing for fun pictures.

Hand-painted pumpkin welcomes guests to the annual pumpkin patch at Trinity UMC. (Photo by Francesca Rocca)

Two pumpkins are arranged at the harvest to show the essence of contrasting sizes available at the patch.(Photo by Francesca Rocca)

Valerie Gonzalez situates herself on the haystack at the annual pumpkin patch, at Trinity UMC in Gainesville, Fla., on Oct. 25, 2013. (Photo by Francesca Rocca)

Elizabeth Boss, 6, picks up the pumpkin of her choice after her mother suggests her to get one for their living room. (Photo by Francesca Rocca)

Parents Brenda and Mark Dinnam plan on carving Disney characters into some of the pumpkins for their daughter Samantha. (Photo by Francesca Rocca)

University of Florida couple, Zack Dreer and Emily Syvil visit the patch for the first time together after dating for six months. (Photo by Francesca Rocca)

Pumpkins arranged on a wagon demonstrate the different shapes and sizes one can chose from at Trinity’s UMC. (Photo by Francesca Rocca)

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            Exercising should be an important part of your day. Make time for it. Avoid making excuses for yourself. Just as you organize yourself during the week for studying, calculate an hour of exercise at least 4 times a week. When it comes to exercising, entertain yourself with your favorite music mixes.

This photograph represents two girls who willingly chose to go for a jog outside shortly after downloading their favorite playlist onto their portable music player.

Photo taken by: Francesca Rocca

           So, what is holding you back? If you are stressed release that energy by working out. Whether it is paying a visit to your local gym, or even taking a jog around your campus. Your body and mind will appreciate it.

            Believe it or not, music can truly work wonders. Any music genre, whether it is pop, rap or country can help you push yourself to fulfill the best workout. For instance, one of the things I love to do is to run until the end of a song. I never let myself finish an exercise until the song ends.

            Sometimes it can be hard to pick a good workout song. It all depends on how your day is going, and how you emotionally feel in that particular hour of the day. Let music playlists from iTunes Radio, 8 tracks, and Pandora do all the work! 

            These music sources will ensure you to maximize your exercise to the fullest. You can easily pick playlists according to your mood. Some of these playlists are even created by your very own peers. Play the song that gets your fists pumping, and you’ll be golden.

            Personally, I find that the quicker pace music will enhance my workouts. It keeps me moving, and upbeat in my workouts. If you are working on an exercise that requires agility, pick a song that has a fast beat. A song with a great rhythm can also mentally encourage you to keep up with your workout.

          Ladies, don’t fear! There is a way to build your metabolism without purchasing expensive diet programs. Programs like Weight Watchers, the South Beach diet and Jenny Craig can be pricey. 

            We are in college. Most of us cannot afford that kind of service. Be smart and work your way around the money-eating system. Use the same concepts implemented within these programs, and apply them to your life.

            In a matter of weeks, you will quickly notice a difference. Most people get confused with the concept of losing weight and remaining healthy. So start off by telling yourself that you want to be healthier, and remain that way.

            Doing so will prevent you from committing to harmful and unnecessary measures like starving yourselves, or completely eliminating important food groups. Most of these pricy programs cut fats while lowering the calorie amounts. You can easily practice these same tactics on your own.

            Buying your groceries is the first recommendation I would emphasize on. This will prevent you from relying on the frozen meals, fast food choices and prepaid meals that don’t always offer promising results. Push yourself to buy foods that will leave your shopping cart filled with a rainbow of colors. You are already off to a great start if you see an assortment of color in your meal. 

This a fruit tray represents the assortment of colors you should be getting in your diet on the daily. A greater color variety in your foods will ensure a higher intake of nutrients.

 Photo taken by: Francesca Rocca

            When you buy your groceries, make sure to glance over the nutrition facts. Avoid getting meals that are high in calorie and sodium levels. Frozen foods tend to have more sodium. Try to get more items that are canned. Canned foods are usually less expensive too!

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            Glamour Magazine's online website featured Lauren Conrad as an excellent source for tips on exercising and dieting the quick way. 

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           Speaking on behalf of the majority, girls tend to have a specific role model they look onto when it comes to lifestyle tips. Whether it be celebrities, famous athletes or important political figures, there is always a few we keep top of mind. When it comes to staying fit and healthy we want to be able to get the greatest advice from those we view as the ultimate resource.

            Having such a role model creates a sense of trust that we seem to admire and withold. So, when we discuss our health and fitness amongst others it is very likely we look to the tips of our role models for inspiration.

            For the most part, we find that 90’s girls quickly turned their attention towards Lauren Conrad. Beginning with her role in Laguna Beach and prominent role in MTV’s, The Hills, several fell in love with the young proactive, fashion designer, blogger and persevering character.

             Through blog posts, magazine features and interviews, Lauren shares her personal insights on simple lifestyle traits that are best suited for the season and occasions. Recently, the moving idol discussed with Glamour Magazine a list of quick fitness tips she practices.

            Lauren emphasizes the importance of setting goals that are both quick and attainable. Some of the points she put a major emphasis on is drinking plenty of water throughout the day. She mentions that organizing an hour into our schedule will grant us the time to spare for a good run, or power-walk.

            If you follow Lauren’s life, you can see that regardless of the busy and dramatic early routine from her acting life on the MTV shows, she still managed to eat well and remained fit. The beaming 27-year-old continues to maintain this healthy motto into her hectic lifestyle of becoming a recent bride-to-be while balancing a progressive, non-stop career.

            So just like Lauren, we college girls have no excuse when it comes to finding the time and energy to maintain a healthy way of life. We too can achieve our fundamental goal.

            There’s a section on Lauren’s blog offering insight on fitness tips. Simple ways to remain healthy are also incorporated onto her page, including comments and plenty of additional resources that online followers share with one another. Lauren teaches us through her recommendations that in order to succeed it is essential to break things down and stick to the plan. 

            However, first things first. Lauren explains that beginning our plan with a focused mindset and reminding ourselves why it is important to stay fit and healthy will lead to great achievements. Relying on our go-to tip advisor, we can see through her shared experiences, that dedication and strength will come a long way if you remain motivated.

           If there is anyone we can thank for our knowledge on health and fitness, it is the ancient civilizations that first walked our native lands. For instance, the early nomads and hunters were required to walk miles and miles in order to find food. They would also have to rely on their own physical health to sustain themselves from the long, cold, winters as they traveled with their clans to a warmer location.

            What food did they find? Gathering savory meats, natural vegetables, and fruitful side items were their main focus. At the time, there was no such thing as fat free, low-cholesterol meals on the plate. The ordinary lifestyle was still very new and prone to changes.

            When religions were becoming a prominent component of cultures, several relied on physical strength as a means of health and well-being. For instance, Confucius followers believed that certain life-threatening diseases came to those who did not practice any form of physical activity. Soon after, several people started to practice Yoga as a means of demonstrating spiritual dedication and strength.

            As we learn through our history books, we recognize that eventually different groups of people come across quarrels and political disagreements. Therefore, military units were formed. With that being said, it is evident that leaders from the early Romans, Barbarians and Indian tribes wanted to win these battles. Consequently, it is understandable that they would only select individuals that were in the best physical condition to enlist in their armies.

            Whether it was knowing how to throw an arrow properly, ride horses or march miles under tough conditions, it was obvious one was expected to be physically able.

            During the Renaissance period, it was understood that physical health would enlarge one’s span of intelligence. It was during this time that people truly started to get involved in athletic practices. Sports games were eventually classified as a formal method to prove one's strength through the mind and bodily capabilities.

           Being a college student is fun, but can be super busy with meetings, classes, work, group organizations and much more. So where’s the time to stay fit and healthy? For my blog, I have decided to focus on health and fitness. My blog will be geared towards college girls between the ages of 19-23 who are striving to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the hectic day-to-day week events.

            In this webpage, I will offer helpful tips for those who are searching for ways to stay motivated while living a healthy and fit lifestyle. Typically, I find that girls struggle more finding the time and techniques to stay in shape while in college.

            Within my blog posts, young girls will be able to find inspiration. There will be tips from twitter feeds, motivational quotes, trending fitness attire and easy ways to prepare fulfilling snacks and meals.

             Growing up in a family with two brothers and being involved in many different sports has obligated me to eat healthy and stay fit. It was essential for me to be fit and eat healthy in order to keep up with the agility and endurance skills that were required of me during my years of playing soccer and practicing gymnastics.

             I plan on posting insightful advice to college students, not necessarily to those who want to lose weight, but to individuals who would like to maintain a toned body and live a clean healthy lifestyle.

             As a college student, I’m sure we can all agree that the fast- paced lifestyle brings a load of stress. At times, it can be hard to squeeze in a workout or even a meal. In our competitive society, one is always rushing out the door, to a group meeting, class, job or interview. 

            I want to provide motivational techniques; recommendations on what brands to wear for fitness; exercises to do both inside and outside of the gym and quick, simple meals that will cleanse your body while sustaining a full stomach. 

The image gives an accurate representation of how quickly your exercise and health results will begin to show.

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             It is common for college students to take a fast turn into fast food restaurants. I want to provide recommendations of healthier alternatives. There are ways you can still treat yourself by choosing the healthier route.

             Late night snacks are always tempting when we find ourselves itching for something sweet or salty during our extensive study sessions in the library. Change things up a little bit. For instance, if you want something sweet, have fruit. However, if you are truly craving the chocolate, shoot for having a small dark chocolate truffle.