You’ll be great in two thousand eight?!?? — Weekly Newsletter
“It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved
us into action and discipline that enabled us to follow through.”
— Zig Ziglar: American author, salesperson, and motivational speaker
This is a good thing to think about … but an even better thing to apply.
The three keys to success: Character, Commitment, and Discipline.
Of course Zig isn’t the first to put these attributes together. The core values of the Marine Corps (you KNEW this was coming) are Honor, Courage, and Commitment.
All of these things are similar in nature.
They’re words.
Just words.
Honor, Courage, Commitment … Character, Discipline, Loyalty … Heroism, Valor, Determination.
Those words were painted on the walls, the stanchions, and common areas of the barracks I lived in as a Marine recruit. I had hardly even known such words existed before that.
They’re words.
Just words.
The point at which you put words into action is the point at which you take your life to a new level, a new place.
This new year can be a year of greatness and accomplishment. Greatness and accomplishment defined by you, your definition of what it means to be successful.
Have you written, or are you writing, goals and resolutions for this new year? Do it now, if you haven’t. I’ll give you a deadline of Sunday night, January 6 at midnight.
Include the key areas of life in your goals and resolutions: health, fitness, faith, career, family, finances, service.
1. Put it in writing.
2. Make it specific and measurable.
3. Give yourself deadlines.
4. Set intermediary goals.
5. Make it realistic.
If you’d like to read more about goals and resolutions, go to the blog where I’ve expanded on those keys and added a 6th and final key that will ensure success! http://usmcfitnessbootcamp.com/blog/
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HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
Final weigh in is tomorrow, Thursday, January 3!
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BOOT CAMP SWEATSHIRTS
The black, hooded, and embroidered BOOT CAMP sweatshirts are IN! Women’s sizes in small and medium, and unisex sweatshirts from S to XXL! Get yours ASAP! $35 each or two for $65! (Some of you caught my little math quiz last week!) If you’d like to buy one during the holiday break, just email me or give me a call. 901-644-0145.
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BOOT CAMP GIFT CERTIFICATES
I’ve still got them! They make a GREAT NEW YEARS present for that friend or family member!
As you know, the first month of USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP is $180. Then it’s $75 per month after that. BUT a Boot Camp gift certificate that YOU purchase costs YOU only $75 to give to your friends or family members! The certificate you buy takes care of their first month’s fee. That’s over $100 savings for their first month! ALMOST 60% OFF!! Such a deal!
Only members of USMC Fitness Boot Camp can purchase these gift certificates at this savings.
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BEING GREAT IN TWO THOUSAND EIGHT!
Our first workout for the new year is TOMORROW! Thursday, January 3!! It looks to be “cool” tomorrow, so be sure to dress appropriately. In other words, LAYER!
The 0530, 0830, and 5:45 PM classes will ALL resume on the 3rd. We will do hybrid workouts on both Thursday and Friday of that week. Don’t know what a hybrid workout is, just come and find out! Wear your running shoes and bring your weights!
LISTEN UP 0830 CLASS MEMBERS: Unless otherwise countermanded, the Tuesday/Thursday cardio classes are canceled until April 2008. HOWEVER, we WILL meet on Thursday, January 3 for a hybrid workout.
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HALF MARATHON TRAINING TO BEGIN!
On Saturday morning, January 26, we’ll begin our Spring Time Half Marathon Training at 8 AM! Many of you will be training for the Nashville Half, others of you are opting for the Louisville Half, and still others of you will have different races to compete in.
Cost for the three month training is only $75 for active duty Boot Campers and $100 for “friends of Boot Camp.” All are welcome! More details to follow!
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WHY ARE OUTDOOR WORKOUTS GOOD FOR YOU IN THE WINTER?
Q: Tony, why must we work out outside? You’d make more money and you’d have more recruits and you’d make more money and you’d have more recruits (see a theme?) if we worked out inside! So …how ’bout it?
A: Here are the five benefits of cold weather workouts!
1. Strengthens the immune system!
2. Naturally increases the body’s production of saratonin, a natural calming chemical in your body.
3. Increased calorie burn!
4. Runny noses keep the cooties from taking up residence inside your schnozz and making you sick.
5. Bragging rights! You get to tell your sissy “indoor” friends how tough you are!
* If I moved us inside, my Marine Corps buddies, including my Marine Corps son, would abuse me, harass me, and laugh at me. Plus, in shame, I’d have to remove the “USMC” from our name and replace it with USAF. hahahaha
What should you wear? Layers. Layer your clothes so that you can adjust your body temperature as you get warmed up.
One more thing to remember about our outdoor winter workouts: hydrate! Because we’re not hot and sweaty, like in the summer, we often don’t drink enough water in the winter time. So hydrate y’all!
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“In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.”
~ Proverbs 16:19
“The only thing that scares me is a succession of ordinary days.”
Make your days extraordinary!
To your good health and fitness for 2008!
Tony
Sergeant Major Tony Ludlow
USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP, Commanding
4888 Southern Cove
Memphis, TN 38117
901-644-0145
www.usmcfitnessbootcamp.com
www.shaklee.net/tonyludlow/main
