January 2019 Newsletter

January Video Tip Clip:  What it Honestly Takes.

Everybody always has a goal when they go to the gym.  If they didn’t have one, they wouldn’t go!  This is never truer than during the the first several weeks of each year.  Yet for all our ambition, 80% of us quit by February…year, after year, after year!  Why?  Because we don’t truly commit ourselves to doing what it takes…what it honestly takes…to achieve our goals!  So what does it actually take to succeed?  Let me tell you…

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Where Does Your Buck Stop?

CNN recently published an opinion piece by Arnold Schwarzenegger.  The 71 year old bodybuilder/actor/governor wrote about how much our knowledge and understanding of training and nutrition have evolved since he won his first Mr. Olympia trophy 50 years ago.  He also observed that despite the advancements in exercise science, improved understanding of nutrition, access to gyms, quality of equipment, wearable technology, and societal acceptance of all these things…we’re fatter than ever!

Arnold went on to claim that “The current health and wellness industry is failing us.”  There certainly are plenty of examples where supplement companies have promised magic pills, and fitness trends have come and gone…yet year after year, we keep having to loosen our belts another notch.  But as I’ve grown older (and hopefully wiser), I’ve come to embrace President Harry Truman’s emphatic “The buck stops here.” approach.  

70% of us are overweight or obese.  80% of us will quit our resolutions by February.  These statistics are abysmal!  Will you pass the buck and wallow is self-pity, or will you take ownership of your own personal decisions and empower yourself to look, feel, and live your life the way you desire?  If you don’t take care of yourself now, you won’t be able to take care of your loved ones in the future.  On the other hand, if you eat fruits, vegetables and lean meats…if you hit your treadmill, pump some iron, and generally take better care of yourself…those you care about will see you.  They’ll learn from you.  They’ll emulate you!

So I’ll ask again:  Where does YOUR buck stop?

Yours in health,


Robert Kennedy
President & CEO
 

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Protein-Packed Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (63 grams) all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 2 large eggs (50 grams per egg)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup (245 grams) 2% fat Greek yogurt

  • 1/3 cup (50 grams) fresh blueberries (for garnish)

Directions

Add dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder and salt) to a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients (eggs, vanilla extract and Greek yogurt) until well mixed.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir together until well combined.

Spray your pan or griddle with cooking spray and place onto stove on medium-low heat. Use a 1/4 cup to portion out pancakes that are about 4 inches in diameter.

Cook pancakes until the bottom side is brown (about 3-4 minutes), then flip the pancakes. You’ll notice that these pancakes won’t bubble up like traditional pancakes. Leave extra room in the pan because the pancakes may splatter when you flip them.

After flipping the pancake, cook until the other side is brown (about 2-3 minutes). Repeat with remaining batter.

Top pancakes with blueberries, and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 4 (4” pancakes)

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 297; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 196mg; Sodium: 676mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 20g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 146mg; Iron: 12%; Vitamin A: 6%; Vitamin C: 8%; Calcium: 21%

Energizing Tips (optional)

  • Serve with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter for more calories, fat and protein. (Per serving: Calories: 402; Total Fat: 17g; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 24g)

  • Serve with 2 tablespoons maple syrup for more calories and sweetness. (Per serving: Calories: 401; Total Fat: 8g; Carbohydrate: 62g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 33g; Protein: 20g)

  • Serve with 1 ripe medium banana for more calories and natural sweetness. (Per serving: Calories: 402; Total Fat: 8g; Carbohydrate: 62g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 23g; Protein: 21g 

This recipe courtesy of:  MyFitnessPal

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Jen Maher