THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
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SHAPE UP
Former student enters HERLIFE fitness competition
AMELIA ARVESEN
aarvesen@kansan.com
when Natalie Hays was a freshman, she was tempted, like most students, by novelty food options like slices of pizza smothered in cream cheese and stuffed chicken cheddar wraps. As a result, she gained the notorious "Freshman 15."
She didn't think she would pack on the pounds, but dorm food, the stress of a new school, classes and parties distracted her from a healthy lifestyle. After one year at the University, Hays decided to return home to Overland Park to continue school at Johnson County Community College. To get back on track, she hit the gym and planned a disciplined diet.
"Goals don't happen in a blink of an eye, you need to have the patience and the confidence knowing that you CAN DO IT!!!" Hays wrote as her Facebook status on Sept. 13.
Now a junior at ICCC, Hays has managed to shed over 20 pounds, lose six percent of her body fat and regain her confidence. She is working to motivate other ladies to not give up on their bodies.
competition motivation to work out, but the magazine strives to empower women in all aspects of their lives.
Currently, the magazine's Facebook page displays photos of approximately 40 women, including Hays, who are competing for twelve spots to train with different Title Boxing Clubs. The contestants will be chosen next month based on the highest number of photo likes. After eight weeks of training, the woman who loses the most body fat will be the featured cover girl.
"We need to be comfortable in our own skin," she said.
In addition, Hays entered HER-LIFE Magazine's fitness competition earlier this month for the chance to be on the cover of the January issue. Not only is the
NATALIE HAYS Fitness competitor
"Why not enter if you have a
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good chance of winning?" said Hays. "But even if I don't win, it's OK."
"[A magazine competition] is interesting because it's just a different way of showing others how hard you've worked and how you're happy with yourself," said Maken-
So far, the number of likes on the photos ranges from nine to 654, and Hays lies in between at 156. Voting ends Oct. 1.
As if maintaining a strict fitness schedule doesn't keep her busy enough, Hays will grace the stage as a Miss Kansas USA pageant contestant in December. As a proud Jayhawk, her title is "Miss Rock Chalk USA."
zie Koehn, a sophomore studying human biology. "It's wanting to display that success so that others might be encouraged to take the same step in a positive direction."
Hays has been competing in pageants since 2004 but realized she needed to make changes when she compared her Miss Kansas Teen USA pageant pictures from her senior year in high school to those taken her freshman year at Kansas in 2011.
Natalie Hays, a former University student, is competing for a chance to be featured on the cover of HERUFE Magazine. She has been in pageants since 2004.
After checking out a few different fitness programs, she took a new approach in March and began working with Derek McQuinn, an independent trainer at Excel Wellness Studio in Overland Park.
"We train five hours a week but ultimately, she's the one who puts in all the work," said McQuinn.
McQuinn said he hopes she achieves her goals, but believes that whether she wins competitions or not, her true life story will help other girls understand that there are healthy ways to lose weight.
"I'm just myself," Hays said. "I don't want to be somebody else."
Even though she is content with her decision to move home, Hays
said she misses the University. A people person at heart, Hays will apply to Kamsas' nursing program after JCCC to further achieve her goal to help other people.
"Apparently, if you work out the night before a test or exam, it helps
you relax," Hays said. "I'll have to do some more research about that."
— Edited by Emma McElhaney
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Lawrence Public Library celebrates banned books
The books that are featured were either banned by institutions or challenged by people or groups.
Residents can get copies of the trading cards at the Lawrence Public Library, 700 New Hampshire St., or the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St., until Saturday.
Jeni Daley, Lawrence Public Library media coordinator, said the library is participating with the American Library Association's national Banned Book Week from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28.
The Lawrence Public Library is encouraging Douglas County residents to read books that have been banned or challenged by people or organizations.
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"We encourage people to come in and check out a banned book and grab their trading cards," Daley said. Daley said most public libraries in the country participate with the national book week, and the purpose is to celebrate intellectual freedom.
The library called for residents to send in artwork depicting a banned book. The artwork has the chance to be featured in the Lawrence Arts Center and turned into trading cards. Daley said the library received 99 art submissions, which was a large increase from last year's 35 submissions.
"They are just trying to spread awareness that people should choose what they want to read instead of being censored," said Daley of the American Library Association.
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- An 18-year-old female was arrested yesterday on the 300 block of Industrial Lane on suspicion of violating condition of parole. A $3,000 bond was paid.
- A 41-year-old male was arrested Monday on the 2300 block of Alabama Street on suspicion of domestic battery. No bond was posted.
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- A 35-year-old male was arrested Monday on the 1700 block of Maple Street on suspicion of criminal restraint, criminal trespassing, intimidating a witness or victim, domestic battery and criminal damage to property. A $1,500 bond was paid.
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