Sergeant Tony's Blog

I used to be a super-hero. I possessed a super power. It’s true.

I didn’t have a cool suit with a cape or anything. And quite frankly, my powers were a little limited. Let me tell you about those super powers and how I used them for evil. (I didn’t say that I was a good guy with super powers. I was more villain than good guy.)

From the time I was about 6 years old until I was about 12 I had super-conducting-quantum-physics-like-hearing. Unfortunately it was selective hearing. For example, I seldom heard the teacher when she assigned homework. I was practically deaf when my mother would tell me to come in from playing. (Do kids still go outside to play?) And it was impossible for me to hear my dad tell me to clean up my room.

But I could hear the ice cream man when he was miles away! My super hearing was far superior to that of my friends in the neighborhood. I could hear the ice cream man leaving the ice cream plant over in the next county! Heck, I could hear him leave his house!!

I was the neighborhood early warning system. If I was outside I would be able to give everyone plenty of time to go beg for popsicle money from their parents before the ice cream man arrived in our neighborhood.

This made me a hero to my friends. But a “bad influence” according to their cheap-no-fun-stick-in-the-mud-parents.

Anyway, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Even now! Right!?? I mean, WHO doesn’t like ice cream? Especially in summertime!

I get asked a lot of questions about nutrition and weight loss. I rather think the people who ask me these questions already know the answer. I doubt that we suffer in this country for lack of knowledge about those subjects. We just lack the self discipline.

“So, Tony … do YOU eat ice cream?”

“Yes, I do!”

I don’t eat ice cream everyday. Maybe not even once a week. Probably once a month maybe … unless I’m out with friends who are “bad influences.” (You know who you are, you Disney geeks! Love ya, mean it!) I was also lead astray by someone who often tempted me with “Skinny Cows!” (They’re pretty yummy!)

I drink a beer or two now and again. I eat chocolate on occasion! I really like pizza at Old Venice! (You’re welcome Stacey Crenshaw!) I love me some Huey burgers too. And D’bos has the best hot wings in Memphis, but Hooter’s has better … scenery! And Gibson’s Donuts, Muddy’s Bake Shop, Rick’s Cookie Corner, Ben & Jerry’s, and Baskin Robbins are ALL the Devil … and waaaaaay too close to my house … and I go to all of them … on occasion.

On occasion.

In moderation.

“Avoid extremes,” my grandfather told me. “All things in moderation … including moderation,” he added.

I give myself permission to eat all of those things. And THAT takes away the power of those “forbidden fruits” to make me freak out and binge.

Eat sensibly.
Make good choices.
Make healthy choices.
Read labels.
Eat smaller portions.
Indulge yourself occasionally.
Never forget that weight loss is a simple math equation. Calories consumed verses calories used.

It ain’t rocket surgery!

OK, I gotta go … I hear the ice cream man!

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WEEKEND WARRIORS

The following Boot Campers cranked it up a notch last weekend! Congratulations guys!!!

Harbor Town 5K
Anna Haug
Angela Haug
John Winford
Holly Spraker

CATS Sprint Triathlon in Conway, AR
David Caffey

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THESE ECONOMIC TIMES

Today’s Big Three are:

1. Dr. Amy Moffatt (Boot Camper!!!) MobileVet Memphis — bringing the clinic to you! A fully equipped clinic on wheels for wellness care, routine surgeries, dentistry, bloodwork and more. She has been practicing veterinary medicine in Memphis since 2002 and went mobile in November 2008. Evening and weekend appointments available. $10 off your first trip fee if you mention Boot Camp! 901-569-3683
www.mobilevetmemphis.com

2. Will Levy (Boot Camper) Oak Hall — Special Promotion: Buy one, get the second at half price SALE! Call Will or go into the store and let him help you get something awesome for spring! 6150 Poplar Ave # 146
Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 761-3580

3. Art Johnson (Boot Camper — on leave) — Savvy Spirit – personalized, high quality, but simple brochure-style web site design. http://www.savvyspirit.com/abj/

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YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Many of you have seen Teri Trotter — in treatment for breast cancer — AT BOOT CAMP!!! She and Brad were at the evening class on Monday night. She’s doing great! Her camo do rag was a very nice touch! You rock Teri!! And you too … a little bit, Brad!

Tawnette Baker had heart surgery this morning. I got a text message from her husband, Don, just a bit ago and he said that the surgery went well!! Hang in there T-Bone!

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0645 CLASS CALLED TO DUTY!

This is a Monday, Wednesday, Friday class and will follow the same routine as the 0830 class!

The 0830 is currently on hiatus for the summer.

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SUMMER SCHOOL SPECIAL

Have a student who’d like to join USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP for the summer? Special discounted program for summer student recruits! Email me for details!

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MOUNT FUJI

Next Thursday! The third and fourth Thursday, June 18 and June 25 at 0530! Meet at the U of M in front of the parking garage on Zach Curlin!

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Tomorrow, do better.

To your continued good health and fitness!

Tony

Sergeant Major Tony Ludlow
USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP, Commanding
4888 Southern Ave
Memphis, TN 38117
901-644-0145

www.usmcfitnessbootcamp.com

www.shaklee.net/tonyludlow/main