The document outlines the program for International No Fat Talk Week hosted by the Hilltopper Peer Health Education program, including ordering supplies, a marketing campaign featuring positive body image affirmations around campus, a community art project where students can write positive messages on mirrors, and the distribution of wristbands promoting positive body image.

1. Hilltopper Peer Health Education
Program Portfolio
Alex Cantu
The Hilltopper Peer Health Education program,
housed within the St. Edward’s University Health &
Counseling Center, is composed of a team of students
dedicated to fostering wellness within the campus
community. We provide educational resources and
preventative interventions to positively impact
psychological and physical wellbeing, empower
individuals to make healthy decisions, and promote
students’ personal adjustment and growth. Halloween Alcohol
Safety Program
Home for the Holidays DUI Simulator Peer Education Retreat Stress Management Interactive
Voices Against Violence Program Beat the Winter Blues
Peer Health Education, First Floor LBJ Hall, 3001 South Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78745

2. Sample Handout from
Beat the Winter Blues
Tabletop program used to inform
students about seasonal affective
disorder
February 3, 2010

3. Hilltopper
Peer Health Education
Tips for a Healthy and Happy Holiday
Below are some common Holiday challenges with some possible solutions.
“The Holidays are so STRESSFUL!”
Don’t stress out trying to set the absolute perfect table or buy the best gift. Remember the holidays
are supposed to be about and focus on spending time with those you love.
“I’m always sick during the Holidays.”
Continue your usual flu prevention routine:
Wash your hands properly
Cover your cough and avoid touching your face
Avoid close contact with sick people
“I always gain a few during the Holidays.”
Continue your healthy eating habits.
Do not worry about cutting foods out, focus on portion control
Eat more vegetables and less sweets
Drink plenty of healthy fluids
Don’t forget your winter exercise either!
Get friends together for ultimate Frisbee or a game of touch football
Take walks and catch up with family and friends
“I’m so sick of the Holidays, I need a break!”
Turn down the Christmas music and get some rest. Take a break; Christmas will be there when you
decide to come back.
“I need to go out and party more because I see old friends”
Offer to do activities that you does not require drinking, such as, playing Rock Band as a
group, going to see a movie or concert, or grabbing some warm hot chocolate.
Drink responsibly
Use a designated driver
Call 311 to find a ride
“My Parents drive me NUTS!”
Your parents think you are going to spend all your time with them. Have an open line of
communication that lets them know what your break time plans are. Include them in an
activity once in a while.
Lots of conflicts start when your parents want you to follow the same house rules from
high school. Have a talk with them at the start of the break to try and solve this conflict
before it starts.
“New Years always bums me out”
Leave this year behind you! Pick your head up and get ready to face next year with a fresh start.

4. Sample Handout from
National Eating
Disorder Awareness
Week
Marketing Campaign that raised
awareness for eating disorders
February 20 – 26, 2010

5. Hilltopper
Peer Health Education
Do I have a problem with eating?
Eating disorders are a serious epidemic on college campuses. Anywhere from 5% to 20% of college aged
women report they have problems with eating disorders and up to 7% of college aged men have issues with
eating as well. Below are some warming signs that you or a friend might have an eating disorder:
 Significant and quick weight loss with no medical explanation
 Constant preoccupation with counting calories or checking your weight
 Isolating oneself from situations where food is present
 Reduction of food intake from denial of hunger
 Excessive exercising without regard to being weak and tired
 Intense fear of gaining weight
 Not feeling like you have control over how much food you eat
 Continuing to eat even after feeling full followed by feelings of guilt, shame, or self-hatred
 Fasting after eating a large amount of food
 Using exercise as a punishment for eating
 Vomiting or using laxatives after a meal
 Depressing thoughts after eating
If you have a friend that may have an eating disorder, it is important for you to go out and research the topic
further and find the best way to confront them about it. You could be saving their life.
If you think you may have an eating disorder, you should seek help from a health professional. A good
starting point is to visit the Health & Counseling Center for a confidential and safe environment. The sooner
you seek help, the easier the recovery.
Resources:
Hilltopper Health Quest – http://hilltopperhealthquest.com (Use your SEU email to log on)
Health & Counseling Center: 448.8538 or 448.8686
Campus Ministry: 448.8499
National Eating Disorders Association: 800.931.2237 or http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

6. Sample Handouts from
Staying Healthy on
the Hilltop
Tabletop program that promoted
making healthy choices while in
college
March 24, 2010

7. Hilltopper
Peer Health Education
Eating Healthy on a College Meal Plan
 Eat a good breakfast. Studies show that skipping breakfast detracts from your concentration
in class. When there isn’t time to sit down and enjoy your morning meal, grab a bagel, piece
of fruit, and some juice. Most of these items can be easily stored in your dorm room or
bough on the way to campus.
 The dinning services offer many different options, so avoid finding your favorite item and
eating it every time, alternate with healthier choices.
 Buy healthy snacks from Outtakes or the coffee shop so if hunger strikes during a late night
study session, you won’t be tempted by the vending machines. Things like fresh or dried
fruit, pretzels, unbuttered popcorn, rice cakes, or crackers will satisfy your late night hunger.
If you have a refrigerator, think about vegetables with low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese dip.
 Eat plenty of foods that are rich in calcium. Students in their early twenties need to build up
stores of calcium in their bodies to prevent osteoporosis in later life. If you don’t like milk,
try to include ample amounts of low-fat yogurt, low-fat cheese, and green leafy vegetables in
your diet.
 Avoid buying foods with a lot sugar. The pastry case in Hunt Hall looks great, but don’t visit
it that often. Make it a reward for an accomplishment and it will taste even better.
 The salad bars can be either your best friend or worse enemy. The fruits and vegetables are
always a good choice, but your choice of dressing really does matter. Creamy dressings are
high in calories and may even exceed those of a burger in fries.
 What you drink really does matter. Don’t always get soda when you get a fountain drink.
Instead, get in the habit of drinking a lot of water, this will keep you hydrated and healthy.
For more information on cultivating a healthy lifestyle, visit HilltopperHealthQuest.com

8. Hilltopper
Peer Health Education
Running for Life
Tips to Start Running in College
Set goals – Decide early on what your goals are, whether
it is to get faster or just to be healthier. Remember to
keep your goals reasonable. It helps to write your goals
down and put it somewhere you can see every day.
Make a plan – Set aside a time and place for you to run
and make it a routine. Make it a time that fits with your
life and a time that you can stick with. Remember it is
the days you really don’t want to run, that you really
should run.
Use the F-I-T model – Think about frequency, intensity, and time when you are planning
your workouts for the week. You want to try and run 1 to 3 miles a day, 3 to 5 days a week,
and comfortable pace.
Buy proper shoes – It may seem like a big expense,
but proper running shoes are made specifically for your
body type, arch, and body mechanics. Running in old or
improper shoes can give you annoying injuries that will
prevent you from meeting your goals.
Don’t be afraid to walk – Starting your running
program is not about putting on a lot of miles on your legs.
Depending on your current fitness level, you want to
integrate some walking into your program. If you are just
starting out try to walk a lap around the track, run a lap, then
walk again. This method can be used for your entire
workout. As weeks and months pass, eliminate the walking.
Research is an important part of running – Running will begin to part of your lifestyle, so like
anything else you need to research the topic to constantly learn new things to improve your
running.

9. Program Outline from
International No Fat
Talk Week
Program that included a community
art project to promote positive body
image
October 18 – 23, 2010

10. Hilltopper
Peer Health Education
No Fat Talk
Project Manager: Alex Cantu Additional Staff: Krista Heiden
Date/Time: 10/21/09 – 10:45-1:00 Location (& rain plan): Ragsdale Lawn
(Ragsdale Lobby)
Other Campus Organization(s) Involved: None
Reservations:
Physical Plant: Two tables and four chairs were ordered on
10/13/09. I requested they send Lee Land the confirmation
email.
Location: We actually are set to be on Ragsdale Plaza, which is
next to the water fountain, however, I’m going to take the
liberty to move us the two locations pictured to the right.
Wristband Give-A-Way:
Order from 24hourwristbands.com 10/2/09. For a total of $248 with the added cost of shipping.
Quantity Number of Styles Price
1000 One Style of Wristbands $180
Marketing Campaign:
Guerrilla Marketing:
The ad campaign will focus positive affirmations by posting personal mirrors around campus with some
sort of affirmation written on it. When a student looks in the mirror they will see themselves with a
positive affirmation. In addition, I think it would be great to write down affirmations on the sidewalks
with chalk. Everything must be approved by student life.
Social Networking Marketing:
Updates were sent to Krista on 10/34 to be posted at her convenience and when she feels it
makes sense based on other things going on up on Facebook. I don’t want to take away time
from the Red Flag Campaign, but I would just like a day for International No Fat Talk.
Update will be posted by Alex. This will be the same message posted on Facebook.

11. Student E-News
International No Fat Talk Day
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? You should see the real
you, someone you are comfortable with, and someone that you think is
awesome! Body image is the way you see yourself based on your self-
observation. Not having a positive image can lead to eating disorders and
other issues. So it's important to be comfortable with yourself, even when
media and society leads you to believe otherwise.
Your Hilltopper Peer Educators will be promoting positive body image on
International No Fat Talk Day on October 21st starting at 10:45AM on
Ragsdale Lawn. We will be having a community art project that we want
all Hilltoppers to take part in. Come write positive ideas and thoughts on
mirrors that will be displayed later in the week! We will also be giving out
FREE Believe in Yourself wristbands to remind you everyday that you can
achieve anything with a positive attitude.
Community Art Project:
During the actual event on 10/21, we will have four full length mirrors that people can write something
on with sharpies. Immediately following the event, they can be attached to the slab in front of the
Health & Counseling Center until Friday afternoon.
Handouts:
Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa in Males
Body Image
Enhancing Male Body Image
What Should I Say? Tips for talking to a friend
Binge Eating Disorder
Eating Disorder Statistics
Bulimia Nervosa
(8 handouts for 2 brochure racks)
Projected Budget:
Item Price
Full-Length Mirrors from Lowes (4 x $9.97 + tax) $43.37
Personal Mirrors from Dollar Tree (8 x $1 +tax) $8.70
Wristbands from LogoBrands.com (500, one style) $180.00
Total $232.07