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Volume 4, Issue 1

January 2013

Shed Those Holiday Season Pounds Article Provided by Greg Sedbrook Well another year is behind us and if you’re like most of us, you might have added a few extra pounds during the holiday season. There’s no time like the present to keep that New Year’s resolution you just made, to lose those pounds! Here are a few suggestions and tips to shed that weight. Count Calories Losing weight is all about the numbers. Eat fewer calories than you consume on a regular basis and those holiday pounds will be gone before you know it. Ask your Doctor or consult a nutritionist to find out the average number of calories your body needs to maintain its current weight. Since it takes a burn of 3,500 calories to lose 1 lb., subtract 500 from your average daily calorie intake to determine how many calories you can consume every day in order to lose 1 lb. per week. Stick to that calorie count and you'll shed the holiday pounds within a few months. Balance Your Diet Your body works the most efficiently at burning calories when it has the right balance of nutrients and vitamins. The U.S. Department of Agriculture sets a standard balance of food groups, which they present in the all too familiar food pyramid. For adults, that means eating 6 oz. of grains and carbohydrates per day, 2 cups of fruit, 2 1/2 cups of vegetables, 3 cups of dairy and 5 1/2 oz. of meat and beans for protein. Drink Water Overeating is often caused by feeling hungry before meals. Overeating and consuming too many calories will prevent you from getting rid of the extra pounds you picked up during the holidays. To combat this, drink a full glass of water before each meal. Water is calorie-free and will help fill your stomach, making you feel full faster and helping you achieve your weight-loss goal sooner. We also all have a tendency to drink fewer fluids in the Copyright © 2012 Peel, Inc.

colder months because we don’t sweat like we do in the heat of summer. But it is very important to drink even though we may not feel as thirsty. An Apple -- Or Three -- A Day Another way to help you feel fuller on fewer calories per day after the holidays is eating healthier foods that are high in fiber. Apples are a perfect example. Eat a medium apple before each meal. The fiber will help fill your stomach and help you feel fuller longer, preventing overeating later in the day. Find Creative Ways to Burn Calories Getting to the gym or hopping on the treadmill isn't the only way to burn calories after the holidays. All around you are opportunities to burn extra calories; you just have to get creative. Take the stairs every chance you get instead of the elevator or escalator. Park at the far end of the parking lot at the mall or grocery store. Ride your bike to the store or to work where you can. Take walks in the evening instead of lounging in front of the TV. Make a resolution to get moving more often. Until next month; stay safe and keep up that fitness.

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Volunteer with Child Advocates San Antonio

My name is Belinda Cox and I am the Volunteer Recruiting and Training Coordinator here at CASA. If you are interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate like your neighbors, Charles and Abby Hasberry, below is some additional info about volunteering and our trainings. Child Advocates San Antonio is the only nonprofit organization in Bexar County with volunteers sworn-in by a judge to make recommendations to the court in the best interest of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. A CASA volunteer is community member who is a court-appointed, trained and committed adult who stands by these children and watches over their case and advocates for their best interest. Imagine the experience of children who are removed from their parents because the people who should have protected them cannot or will not do so. These children find themselves in a world filled with social workers, lawyers, judges, and courtrooms where life-altering decisions are made on their behalf, while they remain voiceless. A CASA volunteer ensures that these children remain a priority in an overburdened legal and social service system and they may be the only guiding presence involved from beginning to end during a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case. For these children, our volunteers will be the difference between instability and permanence, insecurity and learning to trust, invisibility and being made a priority. As a CASA volunteer advocate we ask a commitment to one specific case for at least a year. On average our volunteers spend about 15 hours per month on their case. During the course of the case, volunteers contact parents/caretakers, family members, medical/ mental health professionals, legal professionals, school officials, CPS representatives, foster care and various other sources to gather information about the child or children. They also build a trusting relationship with the child or children and identify their needs as well as resources to address those needs. A CASA provides these youth a voice in court, advocates for stability, ensures educational and medical needs are met, and optimizes opportunity for personal development and growth. They will prepare reports to the court based on the information they gather and on what they believe is in the best interest of the child. Essentially they will serve as the "eyes and ears" of the court; helping the judge make the most informed decision possible. The opinions of the CASA volunteers and staff members are highly valued in the courtroom and regularly incorporated into the children's service plans. The scheduling of the volunteers

activities is flexible, and they will be paired with a staff professional who supports and guides them every single step of the way. CASA volunteers not only greatly improve the life of a child in need, they will also impact their own life tremendously. Many CASA volunteers often question whose life was most affected by a case, theirs or the child's. Volunteers do not need any special kind of education or experience to serve as a CASA volunteer. We provide all the training and support our volunteers will need to serve as an effective advocate and all training is completed before they work directly with children on a case. The initial training is about 33 hours and is offered at a variety of times throughout the year to include Saturday, evening and daytime trainings to accommodate all schedules.

Happy Holidays

from your Rivermist Board of Directors 2

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2013 NEW VOLUNTEER INFO SESSIONS

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Saturday, February 23, 2013 9:00 am - 10:00 am Thursday April 18, 2013 9:00 am - 10:00 am 2012 - 2013 NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING SCHEDULE

January 8 - 24, 2013 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (three consecutive weeks) February 5 - 21, 2013 Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (three consecutive weeks) And Saturday, February 9: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm March 9, 12, 16, 19 & 23, 2013 Saturdays: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesdays: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm May 7 - 23, 2013 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm (three consecutive weeks)

Charles Hasberry Jr. Debora Estes Rudy Cervera Michael Southworth Bob Brenner

The Beacon Come see what your neighbors are talking about. Join Nextdoor Rivermisthoa, the private website for your neighborhood.

To join, visit: rivermisthoa.nextdoor.com/join Your neighbor, Charles Hasberry, invited you to join.

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Charles (Rivera Cv) writes: "We are coming together online as a community. Join us on Nextdoor. This will help us share crime/safety info as well as help us get to know each other. " To accept your invitation, visit:

rivermisthoa.nextdoor.com/join Your flyer code: XEIGAR

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The Beacon Tis the Season This is the time of year that we all celebrate life, family and the things we hold dear. Whether you recognize Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings day, Ramadan or celebrate nothing at all, we are proud to call you our neighbors. Board President, Charles Hasberry took a night-time tour of Rivermist to capture the Rivermist Holiday Spirit. Please enjoy the following tour of our beloved neighborhood as captured by Charles.

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Here at Spectrum we strive to make the transition to our company as seamless and problem free as possible. This article is just a reminder on the different ways you can pay your homeowner association dues. The most traditional method of coming to our office to pay is available. Our address is 17319 San Pedro, Suite 318, San Antonio, TX 78232. You can also register at www.spectrumam. com and login to pay your dues by e-check or credit card. We accept payment from Mastercard, Discover and American Express. On this site you can also setup recurring payments, view current reports of any ACC requests, Violations, governing documents, upcoming events and other information. For your security, we do not take credit card payments over the phone. If you ever have questions on how to register or how to review something on the website, please feel free to contact us. Our policy is to return all calls and emails the same day. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Regards, Jason M. Green Community Manager Office: 210.494.0659 www.spectrumam.com

(210) 912-4869 or rosshosea@hotmail.com

www.Spectrumam.com Our management website is a treasure trove of information regarding neighborhood policies, community events, community safety and other helpful items. You can pay your assessment fee online and can also sign up to receive email updates/alerts that are sent out by the Board of Directors and site managers. If you need help registering or need to have your password reset, call our site manager, Jason Green at (210) 705-1121. Your Board of Directors

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