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The Best Story I
Have Ever Heard
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I’m a pretty tough guy. Well, maybe not, but at least I look tough.
Well, maybe not. In any event, when I
heard this story at my gym in North Hollywood, it took every ounce of
testosterone in my exceptionally masculine body to not cry like a baby. I was told the story by one of my trainers,
Brandon, who
worked part time at Universal Studios in Southern
California as Captain America. This was probably best story I had heard in
my life, and now I will tell it to you and do my best to do it justice.
As I said Brandon
worked as Captain America
at Universal Studios. Along with other
characters like Spiderman and Wolverine they would cruise the park in
superhero style ATV’s and greet and take pictures with the park patrons. Captain America is not quite as popular as
some of the other characters, as he has not been immortalized in blockbuster
movies featuring his character. None
the less people are still always glad to see a superhero and love to take
pictures with them. So a couple of
years back, while cruising the park, a kid wearing a Captain America cap
caught Brandon’s eye. It was a rarity
to see anyone wearing Captain America gear so Brandon had the team pullover
so he could spend some time with the young fan. The boy’s name was JC. He was around 8 or 9 years old, and in a
wheelchair. Brandon
took the time to talk to JC (in character of course) and JC could not have
been more thrilled. Turns out Captain America
was his biggest hero, and meeting him was probably one of the biggest events
of his young life. Brandon
stayed with him for quite a while, and also spent some time talking with JC’s
mother. JC’s mom was extremely
thankful to have so much attention paid to her son, and she eventually shared
that JC was terminally ill, and the doctors said he only had about 9 months
left to live. That was obviously tough
to hear, and even tougher to share. Brandon felt touched by the little boy’s
story. He stayed and had is picture taken, signed his autograph, played with
him and let JC hold his shield until they finally said their good-byes.
Brandon
must have thought that was the last he would see of JC. Over a year later, Brandon
was once again working as Captain America,
and who should catch his eye but JC. Brandon
immediately went to greet him. The boy
and mother alike were amazed that Captain America remembered them. He said how could he forget his biggest
fan? They once again spent time together and did the picture and autograph
thing. Brandon
again got the chance to talk to JC’s mom.
She asked “Do you remember that when we last saw you JC only had 9
months to live?” “Yeah,” Brandon
replied, “but that was over a year ago.” The mother’s response was, “JC
believes it is because you let him hold your shield.”
“…because you let him hold your shield.” The power of that statement did not escape
him. His kind act enabled a young boy
to believe he had the power to continue to live. That was the last time Captain America
and JC crossed paths. We of course hope for the best.
How strong is belief? What could you achieve if you
believe in yourself? How far could you
go? How much better could your life be if you had a fraction of JC’s
strength? You tell me.
Joshua Carter
The Body Transformation Expert
Carter Fitness Training
http://carterfitness.com
818-337-6175
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How To Make 2007 Your Year to Get into Shape
Here we
are, already two weeks into the New Year. You know I have to ask...how is that fitness resolution
coming along?
If the pounds haven't budged yet, don't panic. I have some words of
wisdom for you to live by this year - words that will aide in getting you to
your fitness goal.
Shoot for dropping a
pound a week.
Now, this may not seem like that much, but if you did this consistently
for the rest of the year it would result in 50 lbs lost. This may be extreme
for you, but the good news is that once you achieve your idea body
maintenance is a breeze. How great would it be to begin 2008 with a brand new
body?
This all sound well and good, but how do you go about the business of
shedding that pound each week? I
am here to tell you that it doesn't have to be allusive, mysterious or
frustrating. In fact, with a little calculation, you can
consistently drop one pound a week until you reach your goal.
All it takes are small changes in your daily lifestyle. Let's break the
process down...
How to shed a pound a
week: Burn 3500 cal. more than normal.
It's that simple! No fancy pills or powders necessary, just a progression of
calories exerted without an increase in calories consumed. Try the following
three steps:
1. Record your normal
weekly exercise - look at everything from walking to
participating in sports to exercising in the gym. This is your starting
point. You need to burn an additional 3500 calories on top of your normal
weekly exercise.
If you don't currently exercise, then this step is really easy for you, a
simple blank page will do.
2. Record your normal
weekly food intake - this may be hard to do honestly, but
remember that you are only cheating yourself by not recording everything.
Calculate the total number of calories that you eat in an average day.
In your quest for dropping inches you shouldn't exceed your normal daily
caloric intake - you should, rather, work at slowly decreasing that number.
Remember, we are going for a 3500 calorie deficit each week - this can be
done by a combination of increased calorie exertion (exercise) as well as a
decrease in calories consumed (eating less).
3. Chart the
difference - now that you know your starting point for both
calorie exertion and calorie intake it is time to turn the tables in your
favor. Take every opportunity to exert more calories by increasing your
physical activity, and to decrease your calorie consumption by eating fewer
calories and by making healthier selections.
Record your progress in a notebook and refer back to it often. You will be
surprised how encouraging it is to see the positive changes that you are
taking in your life written down on paper.
If you burn up 500
calories a day you will drop a pound in a week.
Here are some practical ways to lose calories:
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If
you normally...
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Do
this instead...
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Drink
a morning Mocha
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Drink
green tea or black coffee (200 calories lost)
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Enjoy
a candy bar between meals
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Enjoysome
almonds (180 calories lost)
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Sit
during your entire lunch break
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Walk
briskly for 30 minutes (150 calories lost)
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Watch
T.V. for two hours
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Do
jumping jacks during commercials (120 calories lost)
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Remember that I am available to help you reach your fitness goals for 2007.
If you are looking for new and exciting ways to tone, firm and tighten your
physique then don't hesitate to come see me today. I look forward to helping
you make 2007 your fittest year ever!
Don't
be discouraged by friends or family who do not support you in your journey
towards a healthier, slimmer lifestyle. Quite often people find it
intimidating and even frightening when someone important in their life begins
to make life altering changes. Keep your chin up and keep smiling! Who knows,
you may be able to improve their life and convert them to a healthier
lifestyle!
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