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2013 EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION LUNCHEONThe MCCS Employee Appreciation Luncheon was held on Thursday Dec. 19, with approximately 600 people in attendance for the festivities. A traditional holiday meal from Bruce’s Coyote Kitchen was enjoyed by all. As were the games, which included creating a centerpiece, gift wrapping blindfolded and various guessing games. This year, divisions were also invited to participate in a gingerbread house decorating contest. Thanks to the Directorate for lunch, an extended break and the chance to relax and have some fun with our co-workers.

Bruce's Coyote Kitchen serves up an amazing holiday meal. Semper Fit competes in the blindfolded gift wrapping contest.

Ranna Contreras checks trivia entries for winners. Employees socializing and enjoying lunch.

Jennifer Kimbell, Sharlene Martin and Courtney Chambers from the Communnity Center show off their winning wrapping.

The Marketing department won the centerpiece assembly game.

Blindfolded gift wrapping is as hard as it looks!

MCX Employee Jennifer Rider checks entries of the "Guess the Holiday Scent" game.

F & H employees Candice Coward and Allison Barber with Secret Santa Bob Crosier.

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A BIG thank you to the planning committee – you all did an

amazing job coordinating and working the entire event!

Tasha Arestizabal

Allison BarberMarcie Carter

Ranna ContrerasCandice Coward

Melissa GlastetterCelina LasernaLance LenonDavina Lira

Cynthia LopezTricia Murray

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A mower transformed into Santa's Sleigh.

Exercise bikes become reindeer.

JANUARY ACTIVITIES CALENDARProgram Activity Date & Time Age

Semper Fit830.4092 Bldg. 1588 Winter Basketball League Sign up by Jan. 8, season

starts Jan. 13 MCCS authorized patrons

Lifelong Learning Library830.6875 Bldg. 1528 Science Night Jan. 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m. MCCS authorized school

aged children

All Hands Restaurant (at Officers’ Club)

830.6610 Bldg. 1573Mongolian Barbeque Jan. 22, 5:30 - 8 p.m. All hands

New ParentSupport Program

830.7622 Bldg. 1438Baby Basics Workshop Jan. 9, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. MCCS authorized patrons

Sandy Hill Lanes830.6422 Bldg. 1584 Instructional Bowling Every Monday, 7- 9 p.m. MCCS authorized patrons

Auto Skills Center830.7527 Bldg. 1083

Basic Class: Get to Know Your Vehicle Jan. 11 or 25, 11 a.m. MCCS authorized patrons

Advanced Class: Internal Combustion Engines Jan. 18, 11 a.m. MCCS authorized patrons

Marine Corps Family Team Building

830.3110 Bldg. 1551Basic Anger Management Jan. 30, 4 - 6 p.m. MCCS authorized patrons

Family Advocacy Program830.6245 Bldg. 1438

Couples Communication workshop

1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 9 a.m. - noon MCCS authorized patrons

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FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES CALENDARProgram Activity Date & Time Age

Lifelong Learning Library830.6875 Bldg. 1528 Love is in the Air Feb. 13, 6 -7 p.m. MCCS authorized patrons

All Hands Restaurant (at Officers’ Club)

830.6610 Bldg. 1573Steak Night Every Monday, 5 - 7:30 p.m. All hands

Sandy Hill Lanes830.6422 Bldg. 1584

No Tap Tournament Feb. 6, call for times MCCS authorized patrons

Superbowl Bash Feb. 2, call for times MCCS authorized patrons

New ParentSupport Program

830.7622 Bldg. 1438 Baby Basics Workshop Feb. 6, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. MCCS authorized patrons

Marine Corps Family Team Building

830.3110 Bldg. 1551Five Love Languages Workshop Feb. 12, 5 - 7 p.m. MCCS authorized patrons

Semper Fit830.4092 Bldg. 1588 Intramural Dodgeball League Starts Feb. 3, call for times MCCS authorized patrons

Auto Skills Center830.7527 Bldg. 1083

Basic Class: New and Used Car Inspection Feb. 8 or 22, 11 a.m. MCCS authorized patrons

Advanced Class: Maintanence Feb 15, 20, 11 a.m. MCCS authorized patrons

Counseling Services830.6245 Bldg. 1438 Open Door Counseling Mondays, 5 - 7 p.m. MCCS authorized patrons

FITNESSCalories (and the importance of consuming them)

What is a calorie? In scientific terms it is the amount of energy that it takes to heat one gram of water one degree Celsius. Calories produce energy and it is important to fuel your body with energy producing sources. The most common energy producing source is carbohydrates, followed by fats and protein. Fats have the greatest energy yield but take more time and effort to break down, whereas carbohydrates are easily broken down to produce immediate energy.

Many fad diets promote low caloric intake (also known as hypocaloric diets.) These diets tend to drastically decrease the consumption of all calories. While there is a positive short term affect seen, the long-term affect is negative. There are immediate weight losses usually due to water weight loss, followed by protein weight loss. When the diet term is concluded the dieter tends to see an increase of their weight back to pre-diet standards or higher.

Studies show that low carbohydrate diets, such as Atkins, are successful for postmenopausal women, but hypocaloric diets tend to cause the greatest “yo yo effect.” This is due to a psychological defeatist mentality due to a lack of fullness. Other studies show that low carbohydrate diets, such as the Paleo diet, can be successful if the protein consumption and capsaicin consumption are higher, around 80% of calories, along with a regular calorie consumption level. The protein consumption allows the body to utilize the fat stores and protein stores while maintaining protein balances in the body. The Capsaicin creates a positive mental affect by releasing endorphins and helping to decrease the defeatist or depressed mentality. This allows the dieter to have a positive mental approach while making a permanent lifestyle change. The studies show that a permanent lifestyle change results in the greatest long term positive results of weight loss plans. As always, check with your doctor or registered dietician before beginning any diet plan.

by Danielle Kyle, aTC, CSCS, Semper Fit

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