When Good Foods Go Bad.....
Scary…I received this email from a client…be careful of foods that apparently seem “healthy”…restaurants have a way of making them bad.
California Turkey Wrap
Sliced turkey breast with avocado, applewood-smoked bacon, mixed field greens, tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts and provolone cheese. Wrapped in a tomato tortilla with tomato vinaigrette and served with a side of pasta salad.
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Portion
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1504!!!!
Total Fat 96.47 g !!!!!
Total Carb. 89.79 g!!!!
Protein 69.77 g!!!
Fiber 10.13 g
That is more calories than I am supposed to eat in the entire DAY!!!! Now, Friday is generally my “free day” (which means I give myself a break so I can enjoy a martini at happy hour – but I don’t think I’m going to be THAT free! Can you IMAGINE???? 96+ grams of fat in one sandwich???? I decided to get the Chicken Penne Light Portion, which, including the side salad is STILL 502 calories and 27 gm of fat/ 23 g. of protein…but what the hell, it’s FridayJ (by the way, that is with no salad dressing…how can a side salad w/ no salad dressing have 12 gm of fat?)
A Little Quiz...Can You Answer Correctly?
In 1974 a freelance copywriter named Martin Conroy wrote what is widely regarded as the most successful single piece of advertising in the history of the world.
It was a simple two-page letter called “Two Young Men” that was the control piece mailed to generate subscriptions to the Wall Street Journal for almost a quarter century.
In that time it was responsible for over $1 BILLION in sales (with a ‘B’).
The letter is about two men who went to the same college, had similar grades and were both personable fellows. They were very much alike, and both went on to work at the same company.
25 years later, one of the men was a manager of a small department within that company. The other man was the company’s president.
After telling this story, the letter then asks, “What made the difference in their lives?”
The letter goes on to make the case that the difference lies in what each person knows, and how they make use of that knowledge, then transitions into how WSJ is that fountain of knowledge.
It’s a great story that clearly resonates with a lot of people. And it sold WSJ subscriptions like crazy.
Certainly, it’s easy to agree with Conroy’s argument about knowledge and its application.
But there is something that happens even before the acquisition and application of knowledge.
And that ‘something’ is truly what separates the have’s from the have-not’s, the middle managers from the company presidents, the average fitness go’ers from those who achieve significant results.
This quiz is about that ‘something.’
More clues…
Socrates
Socrates was one of the world’s most influential thinkers and philosophers. He was Plato’s teacher back in the fifth century and the originator of what is now called the “Socratic method” of inquiry and critical thinking in pursuit of solutions and truth.
I took a philosophy class in college, scraping by with ‘C’. Held zero interest for me…then. Now I find it fascinating.
That may be because I don’t think of it as philosophy, but as thoughtfulness, inquisitiveness and introspection. What, and how we think about the world, our place in it, and ourselves.
As Socrates said, “an unexamined life is not worth living.”
The sad reality is that most people rarely take the time to think about WHO they are and WHY they are the way they are, do what they do, say what they say.
Instead they just react…salivating at the sound of the bell much like Pavlov’s dogs.
There are definitely times when thinking too much just gets in the way. It can actually interfere with performance, or stop you from even trying to perform.
But even that is worthy of thought, isn’t it? (You can really go deep with this stuff.)
OK, let’s get to my question for you…my little quiz.
And there is only one correct answer.
Let’s see if you can get it right. Everyone who does will be entered into a drawing to win a VERY valuable prize. I promise the winner will not be disappointed. And really, you win just by participating, because this gets you thinking analytically – and that’s a good thing.
Here’s the question…
All other things being equal (just like the two young men in Conroy’s letter), what is it that separates the “have’s” from the “have not’s”…
…at the most fundamental level?
It is truly the ultimate success secret.
Now, it’s not a character trait, like self-discipline, determination or perseverance, for example.
It’s not your values or your principles, although they play a role.
It could be considered a “behavior” – but it’s NOT something you physically do.
It occurs only in your mind.
So it’s NOT “action” – or “intelligent action” – or “informed action” – or “massive action.” All of which are often referred to as the ultimate success secret.
The answer I’m looking for…PRECEDES action.
It’s what happens before any action can occur.
That’s why I say it is what separates the have’s from the have-not’s at the most FUNDAMENTAL level.
The answer is just one word, and using either the noun or verb is acceptable.
OK, that’s enough clues. Go ahead and post your answer in the comments section to the right of the post, just click on the date and then scroll down to the bottom of this message. Write as much or as little as you feel is necessary – but correct answers MUST include either the noun or verb form of the word. We’ll announce the winner, and the killer prize, early next week.
Noodle it through – unless it’s nose-on-your-face obvious to you already.
Have fun and good luck.
P.S. If you’re not sure of the answer, think this through BEFORE reading others’ comments – it’s a great mental exercise. Then, if you’re still not sure…you can cheat a bit
Weekly Challenge Results!
This week was a tough one…there’s a lot of sore shoulders out there but for a few of you those sore shoulders will turn into boasts of greatness as you have earned your bragging rights. This weeks challenge was dumbbell lateral holds (hold 5lb dumbbells parallel to the ground as long as you can)…and the winners are:
For the ladies:
1. Julie “Where Did You Come From?” Boyd - 3:27:47
2. Kelli “Dang it Julie!” Smith - 2:41:87
3. Theresa “I like the Pain” Ferrari - 2:00:59
For the men:
1. Ron “I’m Da Man” Noel - 3:21:03
2. Scott “As Long As I Beat Russ” Moore - 3:04:25
3. Patrick “I Won the Plank Challenge and That’s All That Matters” DeWitt - 2:57:55
Congratulations to our winners…bragging rights are yours, enjoy!
This weeks challenge: BOSU Balance….good luck.
Arte in Olde Towne
It took a lot of hard work and getting people involved but it is here…what is it? “IT” is Arte in Olde Towne.
For those of you who don’t know, CORE Fitness has a location in the historic neighborhood of Olde Towne East which is located along Parsons Ave. (the good side) and stretches from Broad St. to Main St. For quite some time I, along with several other businesses in the Olde Towne East Business District have been trying to put a monthly art event together to drive people to Olde Towne East and see what it has to offer. At one point we called it the Olde Towne East Gallery Hop…you can guess who didn’t like that!
We are proud to announce this new event will take place the third Saturday of each month on Parsons Ave. from Oak St. to Town St. Many businesses will be open and featuring local artists. Cobenick Studios, which is across the street from CORE, will be hosting several artists as well as a LIVE art exhibit…yes, I said LIVE…models will be inside the studio and you get to move them, pose them, take pictures with them (the possibilities are limitless!). There will also be food catered by Taste of the Best and live music from Seiren Stone.
Yours truly has the art of Peggy Mintun (click here) this month and we would love for all of you to come to Olde Towne and see what the businesses here have to offer. Come for the art, stay for excitement!
Arte in Olde Towne is tonight from 7pm-1am…and don’t let the rain hold you back. Our doors are all open to welcome you to see what many local artists work very hard to do!
Read what was written in The Other Paper click here
Hope to see you there!
-The CORE Team
New Mom? Here’s How to Work Out Again
Making fitness a priority helps mothers shed their “baby fat” — and get back in shape.
Are you a new mom who wants to get in shape after having a baby? Each month we put your questions about fitness to top exercise and motivational experts — and this month, finance professional and new mom Myra Bartalos, 38, sought tips on getting back into the swing of workouts…
Q: I was very fit before I had my daughter. I did yoga at least three times a week and cardio at least twice a week. Now my daughter is a year old, and I can’t even find the time to put on my workout clothes. I keep meaning to get back into yoga, but work, baby, and husband seem to always come first. I have a stressful job in the finance industry, so working out is important to my peace of mind as well as my physical health.
A: Don’t quit before you start. Women often put themselves at the bottom of the list, especially first-time moms. But you want to be fit, and you want your old workout routine and old body back yesterday.
In other words, even if you can carve out only five minutes during the day, set aside those five minutes and do something active. But don’t just wait for five minutes to show up — schedule it into your day like you do everything else. Five minutes is five minutes, and it all counts. Sometimes it can turn into 10, and then maybe into 15 if the baby goes down for a nap at the right time. The key is knowing you don’t have to do it all right away.
Postpartum Fitness — in Baby Steps
Start with one thing at a time, and your exercise routine will get back to where it was before. You have to be a little selfish. Commit to yourself, just a small amount of time at first, and see what happens. So, what should you do with those five minutes?
Strike a pose. Get a Mommy Me-type yoga video (designed for babies who are not yet crawling) and hit the mat together. If you can, find a moms and kids yoga class nearby, and make that part of your special time together.
Bust a move. Turn on your favorite music and dance around the house. No holds barred — do the crazy moves you’d never try in front of friends. Just keep your heart rate up.
Take a walk. If it’s too cold, take the baby to the mall. Even if you’re not walking as fast as you would by yourself, you’re instilling a model of fitness for your child at a young age.
Go for the goal. Even a year after having a baby, your body composition is still changing, so wanting to look just like you did pre-pregnancy may not be realistic right away. Instead, set achievable goals: finish a short race, master a new yoga pose, or whittle an inch off your waist. Plan on a reward when you reach your milestone — treat yourself to a stylish new pair of pants or a grown-up night out. Then set a new goal.
Trade off. Get your hubby to watch the baby while you work out. Then do the same for him.
