Sergeant Tony's Blog

Birds of a feather flock together.

Like attracts like.

What you sow, you reap.

What you put out you get back.

What comes around goes around.

You’ve heard these things before.

A few months ago there was a stir caused by the publication of a book called The Secret. Queen Oprah Winfry put her royal seal upon it, devoting an entire show to it, and the book flew off the shelves. (Whenever Her Royal Highness endorses anything it instantly becomes successful. Without Oprah, Bob Greene would be an unknown personal trainer working with pampered Chicago housewives. How ’bout someone inviting Oprah to visit USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP?! I promise not to move to Chicago when she tries to lure me away!)

The Secret, as it turns out, is sort of a reapplication of a teaching found in Christ’s Sermon on the Mount, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.”

It’s not far from “what you reap, you sow.”

In fact, the principle is one of those teachings theologians call common grace or common wisdom. A tenet that you’ll find across the ages and across religious dogmas.

The Secret says that finding success is a matter of focusing your time, energy, and efforts on what you want. The Law of Attraction says that you will attract to yourself what you manifest in your self.

Now, without any psycho-babble, let me tell you how your Drill Instructor translates it all: Winners attract winners, positive people attract positive people; successful people do what successful people do, positive people do what positive people do.

Here’s the secret: IT’S NOT A SECRET!

Toss the losers and the “Negative Nellies” and surround yourself with winners and positive people!

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WHITEWATER RAFTING!
NEW DEADLINE!! — FRIDAY, JULY 20
NEW DEADLINE!! … FRIDAY, JULY 20
NEW DEADLINE!! –> FRIDAY, JULY 20

On August 11th you could be a part of the mighty BOOT CAMP FLOAT going down the famous Ocoee River, near Chattanooga! This is part of our BOOT CAMP ANNIVERSARY MONTH CELEBRATION!

Boot Camper’s friends and family are also welcome. Minimum age is 12 years old by August 11. The cost is less than $100 per person for the all day rafting. The price includes all gear, equipment, lunch, and the river guide. Learn more by going to www.ocoee-outdoors.com

Sign up is going on NOW! I’ve got other details for anyone interested in travel and accommodations!

The NEW deadline for signing up is this FRIDAY! A $50 non-refundable deposit will be needed to secure your spot on the river! If you want to go, but won’t be able to pay the deposit until next week, let me know and I’ll add your name(s) to the roster!

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Do your knees ever ache?

Mine do.

I take glucosamine supplements.

You can find different formulas at places like Walgreens and GNC. I use those made by Shaklee. If you’re interested to know more about the Shaklee formula, go here to read more: http://shaklee.net/tonyludlow/main.

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PAYING THE PIED PIPER — UPDATE!!
Back in the day you could only pay for Boot Camp with cash or check. You still can!! I enjoy taking your “love notes” and telling you thank you, face to face.

NOW YOU CAN ALSO PAY ONLINE!

Just go to the website (www.usmcfitnessbootcamp.com) and click on the banner at the top right of the homepage. You can pay by credit card, PayPal account, or bank transfer. It’s simple and easier than mountain climbers!

By the way, if you pay with cash, may I ask you to put said cash in an envelope with your name and the months that you’re paying for on the outside of the envelope.

If you pay by check, you’re also asked to write on the check, in the memo section, the months you’re paying for. This way both of us know what’s what.

Thanks everyone!

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NEXT TRIATHLON TRAINING BEGINS ON SATURDAY, JULY 28
Saturday morning, July 28 at 0800. We’ll meet in the parking lot of the Pizza Hut located at Austin Peay and Singleton Parkway (Covington Pike). The Pizza Hut is just behind the Walgreens west of Methodist North Hospital. Bring your bike and helmet, along with your running shoes!

This training will be in preparation for the CATS Sprint Triathlon in Conway, Ark on September 16. Cost for the training is $75 per person.
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1385296

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TONY, DO I OWE YOU MONEY?
You can check your reenlistment status as of Wednesday morning, July 11, 2007 on the blog: www.usmcfitnessbootcamp.com/blog/

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HATS & VISORS
Headsweats hats are IN! $25.

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THE 0645 CLASS HAS RETURNED FOR THE SUMMER!!!
The 0645, 0830, and 5:45 PM classes follow a Monday/Wednesday/Friday “WEIGHT DAY,” and Tu/Thu “CARDIO DAY” workout schedule.

The 0830 class will continue for July!

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“‘Can’t’ never did do nuthin’!”
— Marine Drill Instructor, Sergeant Mike Parker

To your continued good health and fitness!!

Sergeant Tony

Sergeant Major Tony Ludlow
USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP, Commanding
4888 Southern Cove
Memphis, TN 38117
901-644-0145
www.usmcfitnessbootcamp.com
http://shaklee.net/tonyludlow/main