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® Britt Blume “Inward calm cannot be maintained unless physical strength is constantly and intelligently replenished.”
It is said that Buddah uttered these wise words. I don’t know if “The Enlightened One“ was thinking of a particular way to replenish physical strength, but I can tell you Bthat your always-on-it, FLocal Magazine team has a few words of wisdom and great suggestions to help you achieve inward calm and increase your physical strength.
Start off by readingAchieving Peace in Mind and Body in 2018 to learn how to nourish your body and mind through proper nutrition, healthy hygiene products, meditation and physical activity. Making small changes over time can ensure sustainability and long-term health.
Dr. Beth Anlas, D.O gives us her professional advice in Your Body is Your Most Valued Possession. She shows us how we can make small changes to our daily routines to help us stay in the best health. Some of those changes involve nutrition. Ryan Harmon, M.S, R.D, C.S.S.D, L.D, the team nutritionist for the Tampa Bay Rays, gives us an inside look at how she ensures the organization gets the proper nutrition and diet. She also has four tips for FLocal readers to incorporate into our own lives.
Believe me. Despite what you hear and read, there is no magic pill that will give you, your fit dream body, but we do have Tom Gurganus at Burn Fitness Studio. He’s making it all easier by providing us with a 3-step process to help us achieve fitness and health success. Really people, just 3 easy steps!
The best part is that you can look fitness fashionable while youWork Out at Home in Just 30 Minutes. This quick, but effective workout from Yadhira Maldonado of FitLivin shows us how to utilize compound exercises to get great results. FLocal’s own Fashion Editor Michelle Bremer (Runway Translator) shows off fitness clothing from SoHo Cycling while strengthening her core and maintaining the burn.
But wait! There’s more! Before you start getting all crazy with our exercise suggestions, make sure you avoid possible injuries. Dr. Eric Schweitzer provides expert advice to visit Be part of something GREAT. a Physical Therapist (PT) prior to starting an exercise regimen. A PT can see clues of any potential injuries and help you correct issues before they become problematic.
Be something GREAT. Once you’ve fully educated yourself on achieving inward calm and increasing your physical strength, check out the history, positive economic impact and tourism from the Outback Bowl, sponsored by the Outback Steakhouse. Enjoy a Negroni cocktail with the Be part of THIS! recipe from Dean Hurst while you read about this Tampa Bay treasure, sports event. Your body is truly your most valued possession and you only get one. Fall in love with taking care of yourself: Mind, body & spirit.
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PureBarre.indd 1 1/5/18 3:16 PM he Outback Bowl, presented by Outback Steakhouse and hosted at Raymond James T Stadium, has been recognized as a local treasure to the Tampa Bay area for more than 30 years. Dating back to 1986 when the NCAA awarded Tampa with a yearly college football match up, the Hall of Fame Bowl, brought together athletes and fans from all over the country. The Hall of Fame Bowl would be re-named nine years later, when the Tampa-born, Australian-inspired Outback Steakhouse became the title sponsor of the yearly event. From 1995 until now, The Outback Bowl has earned the title of the longest running sponsorship of a college bowl game, and Tampan couldn’t be more poud. Our own Britt Blume - got the chance to speak with Clearwater Mayor, George Cretekos and President of The Outback Bowl, Jim McVay about the positive economic impacts and boost in tourism that can be attributed to the Outback Bowl.
The Outback Bowl ranks as one of the 40 most popular post-season games and has become a New Year’s Day tradition, celebrated by citizens of Tampa Bay and millions of college football fans tuning in from around the world. Bowl President McVay had this to say about the exposure and the positive impact the bowl has had on our region: “The exposure we’re generating for the Tampa Bay Area is exceptional. This game [The Outback Bowl] is by Brandy Schaeffer seen regionally, nationally, and internationally. These impressions going out about Clearwater Beach, beautiful sunny weather, everybody having a ball, this encourages tourism. That’s
4 February 2018 • FLocal Magazine FLocal Magazine • February 2018 5 what The Outback Bowl is all about- economic development, and we’re creating an event that adds to the quality of life of this community.”
While the Bowl’s ratings have remained high, so have the Bowl’s generous contributions to many colleges and universities. Including the 2018 Outback Bowl, the event has contributed more than 142 million dollars to participating teams and their conference members and $1 billion in economic impact for the region. This number is not only due to the [Bowl’s] plethora of dedicated sponsors, also revenue generated around the Bay Area every winter season. When asked if he thinks we will see people returning in the future after their trip to Tampa Bay, Mayor Cretekos told Blume, “Interestingly, when they had the South Carolina band out, they asked how many people had been here before and at least three quarters of the crowd raised their hands up. So, that tells you that they come back, and that, again, helps us all out.”
Beginning with the mid-December team welcoming festivities and ending with the exciting game itself, the Tampa Bay opens its arms and, encourage’s visitors to enjoy the many events and amenities available to them throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater. From pep rallies on the beach to parades through Ybor City, team day at Busch Gardens or a nighttime adventure at Channelside, hundreds of volunteers and full-time staff come together in hopes of providing an amazing and memorable experience for all. When asked who is going to win The Outback Bowl, President McVay proudly stated, “The big winner of The Outback Bowl is the Tampa Bay Area. We’re proud of what this bowl game means. That’s why they call The Outback Bowl a Tampa Bay treasure.” There is no substitute. Visit www.flocalmagazine.com or Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the full interview!
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BS_PORSCHE.indd 1 12/6/17 3:08 PM Will we soon see the first mid-major team break through into athletic tackles and tight ends he could find in the Southeast. the college football playoffs, or are Cinderella stories best Among those include 6-foot-5 tight end Chris DeLoach, saved for March Madness? Bishop Moore’s top lineman Eric Seidelman, junior college transfers Josh McMullen and Trevor Elbert, and many more. Finishing 13-0 is an incredible accomplishment that very few football programs get to boast. As a matter of fact, the Knights Though the Knights will be graduating key defensive players Making the were this year’s only unbeaten team in Division 1 football. DE Jamiyus Pittman, DE Tony Guerad, OLB Shaquem Griffin, However, regardless of their thrilling season, the Knights had ILB Shequan Burkett, and CB Mike Hughes, they will be to settle for a trip to the Peach Bowl. diligently looking to fill those gaps in the offseason.
Case for Now we’re not saying that playing in the Peach Bowl isn’t UCF Earning Some Respect impressive, especially for a team that went 0-12 just two seasons ago. But the Knights knew their product was special What’s interesting about UCF’s ability to add big names to this year, they knew they were a force to be reckoned with, their roster is that the program is finally earning some respect the UCF and they set their sights higher than a non-playoff bowl game. in the state of Florida, where top recruits were typically hoarded by the University of Florida or Florida State. With This wasn’t the first time a mid-major football program has the Gators and Seminoles currently struggling to piece been on the outside looking in on a national title game. In the together a good season, UCF has taken this opportunity to Knights, the 2006 Fiesta Bowl, the #8 ranked Boise State Broncos defeated use their #1 ranked offense as a pitch to potential recruits -- #10 ranked Oklahoma in what many college football fans and it’s starting to pay off. consider one of the greatest games of all time. The “way too early” CBS Sports college football rankings Mid-Major Keep in mind, this was an Oklahoma team that featured for next season also showed some love for the Knights, the likes of Adrian Peterson, DeMarco Murray, and Gerald ranking them at #4 behind #3 Oklahoma, #2 Georgia, and McCoy -- to name a few. The Sooners were also the only team #1 Alabama. Hypothetically, if next season were to end with in the country to have three top-25 ranked prospects on their these same rankings, not only would the Knights have a Program roster. At the end of the day, this still wasn’t enough to hold playoff spot, but they’d get their shot at the Crimson Tide. off the high-powered offense of Boise State. Ironically, the Broncos also finished their season at 13-0. What Will it Take for UCF to Secure a Playoff Spot? that Could After the win, Boise State fans were upset that the Broncos were never considered for the national championship. Fast UCF proclaiming themselves as the national champions forward 12 years, and we’re still debating why mid-major was meant to send a message to the college Football Playoff powerhouses like Boise State or UCF haven’t had their shot. Committee. Although that message wasn’t well received this Change Photo Credit: UCF Knights year, the Knights certainly raised some questions about the But winners don’t dwell in the past, so it’s time to look selection process in the coming years. By Devin Pickell forward to next season to see if the Knights have a real shot at making some noise. Members from the CFP Committee claimed that College although the Knights’ season was impressive, their hile folks in Tuscaloosa soak in yet another national title for What to Expect from the 2018-2019 strength of schedule simply was not. Perhaps their beloved Crimson Tide, programs throughout the country UCF’s emphatic victory over Auburn could W UCF Knights give them a boost for next season? Maybe the Football are already prepping to dethrone college football’s king of the past One of the toughest realizations of any college sports program Knights will have the chance to play a non- decade. No team has been more vocal about a matchup with Alabama is knowing that at some point, its players are going to have conference game or two against teams from to move on. Fortunately for the Knights, they’ll be retaining Power Five conferences? than the University of Central Florida (UCF) Knights, a team that just nearly all of their offensive tools for the upcoming season One thing is for sure, the only way the capped off its most impressive season in program history with a Peach thanks to a young roster. Knights can truly legitimize their 13-0 Bowl win over #10 ranked Auburn. Bringing even more good news for the Knights, standout season in the eyes of the CFP Committee quarterback McKenzie Milton is happy to return to UCF for is to come out swinging next season. There’s no doubt that the Southeastern Conference face-off between Alabama and another season regardless of Scott Frost leaving the program To expect the Knights to put up these Georgia was one for the ages, but the playoff committee’s controversial selection to pursue a head coaching job at Nebraska. Milton finished numbers again may be asking a lot, but process certainly left some teams feeling snubbed. The Knights were one of eighth in this year’s Heisman voting, posting 3,795 passing they have to assert their dominance from those teams -- and quite honestly, we don’t blame them. Below, we’ll recap the yards, 497 rushing yards, and a total of 42 touchdowns. the first snap. They have to show the nation Knights’ historic season, see how they stack up against teams from Power Five that this season wasn’t a fluke, and that their conferences, and break down what it will take for the Knights to land a playoff UCF is looking to bolster its offensive line in an effort to program is here to cause some trouble for spot next season. provide even more protection for Milton next season. Coach big-market teams. Now that the Knights have Josh Heupel has attracted some of the biggest-bodied, most the tools to do it, do you believe they can?
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o often we look for gifts or grand gestures to express our love, when in reality all we Sneed to do is just that - express our love. Try this 28-day love challenge to find ways to show those you love just how important they are to you. Day 1 - ChallengeDay 6 - Choose joy Emphasize good points Decide today that you will have joy. Not happiness-happiness is Choose to focus on finding the positive in others and highlighting based on happenings. Joy is born internally. When you choose joy it those things today. Find a reason to give an encouraging word to as remains, regardless of your surroundings. many people as possible in reference to at least one thing they do. Day 2 - Day 7 - Be thankful Don’t complain Express your thanks to someone for something they have done for Decide that, no matter what happens in this day, you are not going you. It can be tempting to take for granted those who support you and to complain. There may be things that will take place beyond your are always there for you. control, but choose to be complaint free anyway! Day 3 - Day 8 - Honor a wish Pray for someone who is sick Today, find a way to honor the wish of a friend, family, co-worker or It’s okay if you don’t currently pray or if the idea scares you, there better yet, a complete stranger and make that wish come true without is no particular way that you have to do it. Do what is comfortable them ever knowing it was you who helped. for you. Day 4 - Day 9 - Don’t argue Pay it forward FLocal Magazine, it’s your lifestyle. Despite what happens today or what may be done to you, decide not Choose to bless someone with a meal or a snack. It’s simple: to argue. Choose to be silent and listen. You may just learn that there 1. Pull into the drive-thru, place your order, and then pay for the is more than one way to reach your goal. person behind you. Digital & Print [email protected] Day 5 - 2. Leave a $5 gift card for the next person in line. Listen without interruptions 3. Bring a co-worker lunch or a snack and place it at their desk. This is for all of us “sentence finishers.” Just listen. Listen actively and do not interrupt. Show others that you care about them by listening to 4. Order lunch for someone and have it delivered to him or her. what they are saying instead of thinking about your response. Change the life of someone else forever with just one small gesture of kindness.
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RevUp_HouseAd.indd 1 2/1/18 5:28 PM Day 10 - Day 19 - Help a non-profit organization Seek understanding Choose a non-profit agency in your area; there are so many from Make today the day that you seek understanding in a situation. So Your Body is Your which you can choose. Give a monetary gift online, donate items, often we dismiss others because we don’t understand them. Don’t volunteer your time for the day or become a long-term volunteer, or dismiss; seek understanding instead. do all of these things. Day 20 - Day 11 - Become a mentor Make a sacrifice Choose someone to mentor. No matter your occupation or life Today, I ask you to sacrifice yourself and be there in the moment for experiences, you have a wealth of knowledge inside of you; don’t let it someone you love. Not only will you impress them, you’ll validate go to waste. Most Valued them, and show them that your love is not superficial. Day 21 - Day 12 - Show appreciation Speak without accusing Consider the person and find a way, whether big or small, to let the Remember to use soft words when speaking to others. A kind word person you care about know that you appreciate them! drives away wrath. Day 22 - Day 13 - Forgotten promises Forgive without punishing So, to whom have you made a promise that you have not yet fulfilled? PossessionBy Dr. Beth Anlas D.O. I ask you to forgive without punishing. It doesn’t mean that you are It doesn’t matter if it was unintentional. Fix it today! Go and fulfill that letting them off the hook. It doesn’t mean that you are telling them they promise. “ are right. It just means that you are choosing love over punishment; ’m not going to work-out today”, I said to myself as I Day 23 - nothing more and nothing less. It is love that leads to change - love is got paged for another admission from the Emergency the change agent. Be thoughtful I Open the door. Carry a bag for someone. Load the groceries of an Room. As I make my way down to the patient’s room I Day 14 - older person who you see is struggling to make the walk back to Write a letter/email to someone you haven’t spoken to their car. Be sure to ask and be careful not to startle others as you can feel the pull of my tired sore back, and I think, “Yup in a long time approach them. definitely not going to work out.” I walked into the room It doesn’t matter what they’ve done or even what you may have done to cause the separation. It doesn’t matter if it’s a family member(s) or Day 24 - and in front of me is a male, mid-50s, with a history of old friend(s). It’s time to bridge the gap. Be kind: having or showing a friendly, generous, or considerate nature. uncontrolled diabetes. He’s here because of a diabetic Day 15 - What more needs to be said. Except, that you should also be kind to Serve another yourself. foot ulcer that is now infected to the bone. He tells me Take the time to show someone you love that you do indeed love him that he has not been taking care of his body for the or her (by serving them). This can look like many different things. It Day 25 - can be as simple as bringing someone their meal at dinnertime, or Encourage someone past 10 years, not taking his medications, nor eating Leave a note or send a text to someone you know, whether you think walking their dirty dishes to the sink and cleaning them. It can be they need it or not; or leave an encouraging word with a complete properly, and not routinely seeing his physician. I break opening the door for someone or taking on a task so that they do not stranger, like the cashier or a young person. have to perform it today. Search for ways to serve. the news that his leg cannot be saved at this point, and Day 26 - Day 16 - Speak life a small tear begins to roll down his face, knowing that Put someone else first Today, speak life to someone. Choose to speak words to them that this could have been prevented. Later that evening It can be as simple as allowing someone to go ahead of you in the line at will revolutionize the way they think and cause them to run full speed the grocery store. Or it can be as big as choosing to go somewhere you ahead towards their dreams! when I got home, I decided that I should probably get don’t really want to be, just because the one you love wants to be there. on my exercise bike. Day 27 - Day 17 - Be love Perform a service for your neighbor Choose to be love. Not just merely show it for one day or for one month. Cut your neighbors grass. Take their trash receptacles to the corner for Choose to be the face of love on this earth every day of your life. trash pick-up or bring them in from the curb. Take their paper from the curb to their door. Day 28 - Challenge accepted Day 18 - Challenge someone else to take this 28-day love challenge! Perhaps Be patient you didn’t do everything in the challenge; perhaps your schedule Not everyone does everything at the same speed, on the same level, may not have permitted some of these things; perhaps you forgot, or or in the same way. That’s the beauty of life; we’re all different. So, it simply wasn’t applicable. In any case, find a way to continue this celebrate someone else’s differences today by being patient with them “challenge”. Because really - love is needed everyday of the year, and as they are being the person they were created to be. love is just a way of life and how we should always treat one another.
12 February 2018 • FLocal Magazine FLocal Magazine • February 2018 13 Being an internal medicine physician, grants me the privilege of Sleep. Take it from me, sleep deprivation taking care of a plethora of patients; some at their best hour as well kills. Sleep deprivation has been linked to as others at their darkest hour. I cannot begin to count the times that obesity, hypertension, depression, dementia… I went from my office providing preventative care for one patient to the list goes on. Take a good hard look at both the hospital delivering bad news to another patient. Sure, there are the quantity and quality of your sleep patterns. many things in medicine that are, in my opinion, not preventable; Better sleeping habits can make a world of however, more often than not, a patient’s chronic, deadly, and life- difference to not only your life but the others altering conditions could have been avoided. With this in mind, there around you as well. are a few techniques that can help patients stay in the best health that I preach to them everyday. (If at this point you are thinking that you Be happy! Have you ever been in a are too far-gone down the wrong path, keep in mind that one of the store where the cashier was so happy it #HowDoYouLIVE greatest things about the human body is its ability to change.) instantaneously put a smile on your face? There are increasingly more studies proving that people with an upbeat, positive attitude Eat like your life depended on it… live longer and healthier lives. Try to cut because it does! We truly become out the negativity around you, and most what we eat. I personally don’t promote any importantly, change the way that you react to particular diet, trust me, I have tried them all. it. Keeping yourself emotionally well is key to What makes me feel the best both mentally optimal health. and physically is when my diet consists of an abundance of vegetables, zero sugars, and Lastly, see your doctor. I’m not just sustainably raised and sourced proteins. I have saying this because I am a doctor, I promise. a handful of patients who have completely There have been countless times that I have reversed their diabetes, high blood pressure, found things on a routine annual physical and and high cholesterol by changing their diets. that discovery ended up saving that particular patient’s life. Also, listen to your instincts. If Move. It’s as simple as that. Try to create an something doesn’t look or feel “quite right” on environment where you live and work that or in your body, then go and see your doctor. makes you move as much as possible. Our body performs optimally with 20-30 minutes Even though there have been tremendous advances in the medical of continuous cardiovascular activity several field in the past few years, none of it can compare to the benefits days per week. This does not mean you need that you will have if you take proper care of your body. You only get to be training for a marathon at all times, as it one body for your entire life and it deserves the care and respect you could be as simple as a walk around the block would give your most valued possession. a few times. Dr. Beth Anlas D.O is a no- nonsense internal medicine physician practicing in the Largo/Clearwater area.
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LiveWaterSports.indd 1 2/1/18 12:19 PM Deodorant is not any better than toothpaste. Deodorant also contains propylene glycol, as well as aluminum, which is another dangerous ingredient. Aluminum clogs your pores and prevents you from perspiring. However, perspiring is a major part of body temperature regulation and a method by which toxins can be removed from your body, so it’s actually important to perspire.
These toxic ingredients do not mean you should stop brushing your teeth or to discontinue using deodorant. It is possible to smell delightful without ingesting toxic chemicals. Making your own hygiene products guarantees all of the good and none of the bad.
There are simple ways to make your own toothpaste and deodorant that include only ingredients that are safe, and even beneficial for your body. This is one area where the vast pool of information online and within your community can be beneficial. There are many resources dedicated to educating readers on how to make his or her own hygiene necessities. Meditation Careful consideration to what we let into our bodies is a pivotal step towards whole body and mind peace, love, and happiness. Another piece of the puzzle requires participation in activities essential to physical and mental growth.
Peace In Mind and Body One place to start is by beginning a meditation practice that works for AchievingBy Simone Hunt 2018 you. It is all right if you have not yet developed a meditation practice. There are many reputable resources online and in print that can guide in you through the entire meditation process. YouTube is a great place to start, as there are many guided meditations from which you can choose. Meditating for just a few minutes a day improves mental and physical health. It strengthens your immune system, increases happiness, and reduces stress. There are meditation groups in many communities that can build authentic connections with new people, and can help hold you accountable to your meditation practice.
chieving peace, love, and happiness is no easy A simple way to start a new healthy eating habit is by adding chia task in today’s fast-paced world. With so much seeds or hemp seeds to food and smoothies. Chia seeds are full of Physical activity stimulus surrounding us all the time, it can be magic. They are high in fiber, protein, calcium, Omega-3s, and you A difficult to achieve peace in mind and body. The only need a small serving of chia seeds to reap all the noted benefits. Get moving! Aside from the surface-level physical benefits of constant stream of information can be overwhelming. By taking a Hemp seeds are resources for essential fatty acids (Omega-3s and exercise, it also helps brain cells last longer, it improves cognitive step back and being selective about the information you review, it is Omega-6s), fiber, protein, and vitamins A, C, and E. Putting these skills, and promotes production of healthy brain chemicals. Physical totally possible to choose knowledge that enhances self-love, grows seeds in smoothies, granola, or yogurt is a great way to move forward activities such as yoga and pilates are both meditative and engaging. spirituality, and improves health habits. with body and brain health. By expending the energy on healthy exercise, we can move towards greater feelings of self-love, confidence, and peace-of-mind.
Peace, love, and happiness are still realistic goals that are completely Food Hygiene products possible to reach. Making small changes over time will ensure Nourishing your mind begins with nourishing your body. By Another way to let go of the weight of unhealthy intake is by making sustainability and long-term health. mindfully eating healthy foods, our brain is supplied with the your own hygiene supplies. Take typical toothpaste and deodorant nutrients it needs to function at its very best. About ninety-five out of your grocery cart. Toothpaste actually contains a number of percent of serotonin is produced in the gastrointestinal tract, so by ingredients that are toxic for our bodies. Propylene glycol is used in eating healthy foods and promoting “good” bacteria production, our airplane maintenance. You also ingest it when you brush your teeth. mind-state will improve. Toothpaste also has artificial sugar (Aspartame), which can cause heart palpitations, hearing loss, and migraines.
16 February 2018 • FLocal Magazine FLocal Magazine • February 2018 17 “Best food we’ve seen in over ten years of baseball.” – TampaRocco Baldelli Rays NEW YEAR
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bold and deserving statement made by Rocco Baldelli, of the to work towards her Ph.D in nutrition and genetics. Between her studies and lab work, Harmon also ran the Weight Management ATampa Bay Rays, to describe the organization’s Coordinator of Program in the Athletics Department at UF, where she was able to combine the education she was gaining with her passion of athletics. Nutritional Sciences, Ryan Harmon, in her first year with the Bay Area This experience helped to spark a light in Harmon that would help NEW YOU guide her into her chosen career path. Having already compiled an ball club. FLocal Magazine was thrilled to send a few of our FLocal elite resume, a highly recognized and highly competitive internship Locals to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida to sit down with the at the Mayo Clinic was her next stop on her train to success. “It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done,” she tells our Locals about the highly regarded and highly decorated dietician. experience. “It’s a highly regarded program. They expect perfection.” Harmon reminisced about her time at the Mayo Clinic, “During the Harmon’s love for health and nutrition started as a young girl. internship there comes a time where you have to choose the path you “Nutrition was always a part of my life,” she recalls from her Bar want to take. I told my director I wanted to be in the field of sports Harbor, Maine upbringing. “It was important in our household.” The dietetics. She told me that I’d never do it because it is too hard and too influence she received from her parents’ own interest in nutrition competitive. So, of course that made me want it even more.” shaped her choice of extracurricular activity. Harmon’s athletic career began early, with a special interest in soccer and tennis, and Harmon proved that to be true by completing her internship and continued into her years as an undergraduate at the University of entering the next chapter of her story by joining the team at the IMG Maine. What she didn’t know then was how far her love of the game Academy in Bradenton, Florida. During her time at the Academy, would take her. “I never thought sports dietitian, I always thought Harmon got the chance to work with a plethora of athletes stemming medical school.” from all different backgrounds: NFL, NBA, MLB, PGA, LPGA, WTA and ATP. She also ran the nutrition program for the 2013 and 2014 Harmon’s years as an undergraduate student would allow her to NFL Combine Prep, where she was able to work with over 40 future dive into the world of pre-med, along with psychology, in hopes of NFL stars. In 2013, Harmon began nutrition consulting for players someday reaching her then-set goal of medical school. From the in both the MLB and MiLB, and in 2017, earned the position of University of Maine, she moved onto the University of Florida (UF) Coordinator of Nutritional Sciences for the Tampa Bay Rays.
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When asked about her work with the Rays, she tells FLocal her main We like to incorporate finger foods and things you can grab, eat, and job is to, “lower the risk of injury and increase productive recovery go. The players all have their own eating habits, eating times and, of time.” This, she believes, “starts with the food you are putting into course, superstitions.” your body.” Harmon stands behind the efficacy of quality. “I don’t force any specific diet onto a player. I am here to advise, make “Post-game is very different from pre-game. The emphasis of pre- recommendations and provide the highest quality of food I can.” game is light finger foods that boost performance; post-game we’ll do The nutritionist also strives to create positive habit changes among more of a sit down meal with greater variety. We’ll also switch up the the team and staff. “Whenever I am sitting down with a player or theme so that the flavor is completely different from pre-game (Asian staff member and we have been talking for a while without drinking pre-game vs. Italian post-game). We’ll switch up the meats, vegetables, water, I’ll point it out. They will usually say something like, ‘You know and carbohydrates. If we’re going to incorporate white pastas and rice, you’re right, I need to go grab a drink.’ ” She says it is simple mindset this is the time to do it since technically this is a recovery meal for changes that will all equal up to a healthier athlete. “Training your the players. We pull back on food high in saturated fats and sugars, mind to remember to drink water is a huge one, especially living and especially if the players have a big post-game day. A meal high in playing where we do,” Harmon tells us. “It’s those small conscientious saturated fats and sugar is linked with lighter, less restorative sleep. I choices. For example, Red Bull or coffee? I would say go for the coffee. will be more lenient with them on post-game meals if the next day is Take it a step further and drink a cup of matcha tea. You are getting an off day,” Harmon laughs. your caffeine, along with the health benefits of the tea. I introduced it While not all of us are high performance athletes, Harmon leaves us to the guys this year and they loved it.” with a few tips and tricks that anyone can implement: A lot goes into feeding a major league team. When asked about the typical diet of an MLB player Harmon says, “The way we work here Firstly, train your mind to keep your body hydrated. is extremely individualized. Calorie intake, protein and carbohydrate She tells us, “The reason staying hydrated is such a great intake all depend on the player. You have to factor in individual goals, tip is because being dehydrated can cause fatigue, decrease the position of the player - a pitcher’s diet will look different than concentration, reaction time and performance. For people trying a catcher’s diet. We also have to take special considerations when to watch their weight, being dehydrated can actually cause food dealing with an injured player.” Although Harmon is an army of one, cravings as our body misinterprets thirst for hunger.” her job requires her to work closely with the coaches, trainers, and other members of the Rays team. “There is a lot that goes on behind Secondly, opt for grass-fed meat, as it will have a higher the scenes that allows us to provide the players with what they need nutritional value. to perform their best,” she adds. One of the biggest behind-the- scenes acts is preparing pre-game and post-game meals for a full Thirdly, stay away from foods high in saturated fats, clubhouse. “I usually let the team chef pick the menu. I give him especially at dinner, as this may cause sleep disruption. recommendations and guidelines and from that he is able to whip up delicious meals the whole team will love,” says Harmon. When asked And lastly, do your own research. “My heart goes out to what a typical MLB pre-game meal looks like she tells us, “We love to the people who aren’t educated in nutrition. Nutrition and diet, give the players options, it will always involve two to three grass-fed it changes all the time. I am researching all the time. I read four lean meats, two to three green vegetables, either grilled or sautéed journal articles yesterday. Never settle on something you’ve read in oil (we love avocado oil - coconut is good too), and two to three only once and, when you come across a new article, my advice performance carbs, such as sweet potatoes, quinoa or brown rice. is to pick it apart. Look at who wrote it. Look at who funded the studies. Connect your own dots and do your own research.” 17389 US 19 North 7006 S. Tamiami Trail 3340 Placida Road 235 Windward Passage (727) 530-1815 (941) 702-5132 (941) 698-1444 (727) 443-2466 20 February 2018 • FLocal Magazine { } chieving fitness and health success is a step-by-step Burn Fitness Studio process... one that doesn’t happen overnight — 301 West Bay Drive Unit 6 How to Make This Year’s Largo, FL 33770 but DOES happen. www.theburnfit.com 727-385-1108 AIn my profession as a trainer, coach, and studio owner, I have seen a number of individuals on a wide variety of differing paths toward wellness — individuals of various fitness experiences, financial means, and even physical impairments. However, Health Resolution a no matter the unique differences, the fitness and health paths that ARE successful are quite similar and easy to replicate through the design of the proper approach or Plan of Action.
For the first step in that Plan of Action, I recommend you 1 define exactly what being “healthy” means to YOU. Not a magazine, not your neighbor, not even your significant other. So.... Then... What IS healthy to you? Is it in reaching your fitness goals physically? Attaining nutritional balance? Mental clarity? Spiritual connectivity? Or, is it a combination of these things? Achieving these cornerstones of your health is the principle behind your TOTAL wellness — the very ideal that you strive to achieve, and the key to a balanced life. They are the key to living better, longer.
The second step in your total wellness journey requires 2 understanding exactly what you need to DO to achieve those goals.
In order to reach your goals, will you need to burn fat? Build muscle? Increase your cardiovascular health? Rehabilitate an injury? Design goals for an event? Stretch a little further? Attain enlightenment? Once your idea of wellness is defined and you understand what it takes to reach your goal, then the next step is to design small, achievable goals and to set benchmarks for your accomplishments.
While the fitness goals are specific to you — the actual benchmark 3 process is universal. Creating a journal in which to document your nutritional and fitness efforts is the key to proper benchmarking on your path to reaching you goals! I highly recommend taking a photo of yourself in a bathing suit or underwear (you don’t have to show anyone — this is just for yourself) every eight weeks to help you comprehend the results. And when you reach those benchmarks, reward yourself!
Follow this simple plan of action: 1) understand your goals, 2) understand how to quantify your goals; and 3) set benchmarks and reward yourself for reaching those goals. This plan will help you transform yourself into exactly the level of fitness or wellness to which you are aspiring!
And remember, ANY plan — no matter the type, requires commitment and dedication. That’s the fun of it. That’s the uniqueness of striving for a goal and attaining it, designing a challenge and overcoming it. There is no magic pill, there is no shortcut. What there is, is a process that WILL transform your body, mind and total health; and in the course of challenging yourself and achieving success, will not only define your body and mind, but also YOU as a person. By Tom Gurganus SUCCESS!! Make today yours! Let’s own it! 22 February 2018 • FLocal Magazine FLocal Magazine • February 2018 23 Work Out at Bicep Curl to Lunge Combo Maintain the burn and elevated heart rate with a bicep curl to lunge combo. This movement will surely take you out of your comfort zone. Stagger your legs into a lunge position, keeping the legs hip width apart for stabilization. As you lunge your back knee towards the floor, bring your forearms towards your shoulders to complete a bicep curl. Extend the back leg as you come up to a standing position with arms extended by your hips to complete one rep. Not only will your heart rate stay in the fat burning zone, but this is also a great way to strengthen your stabilizing muscles while Hino Justme 30 Minutesby Yadhira Maldonado of FitLivin creating sleeker, leaner arms. Do you want to exercise, but are just too pressed for time? Incorporating compound exercises into any fitness routine can help you achieve great results while maximizing your time. Combining movements that work more than one muscle group at a time while challenging your stability is also a great way to integrate cardio into a strength training routine. “Spiderman” Plank The “Spiderman” plank is another favorite because it gives the heart an opportunity to slow down just enough to continue working through the rest of the circuit. Make your way into a plank position, and then reach your knee towards your elbow. Return to the start position and repeat on the Dumbbell “Thruster” other side to complete one rep. This variation of the plank targets the transverse abdominis, obliques, lower back, and Take your cardio to a new level with the dumbbell “Thruster”. This shoulders, and is definitely one heck of a stability exercise. exercise combines a squat with a shoulder press and is a good full body workout. Hold 5-10 pound dumbbells at shoulder height, squat to 90 degrees, then use your hips and legs to ‘thrust’ or stand straight up as your arms reach for the ceiling. Return the arms to the start position for one full rep. This movement will surely get your heart rate up while strengthening legs, glutes, core, and upper body.
24 February 2018 • FLocal Magazine FLocal Magazine • February 2018 25 A PERFECT PAIR
“Flutter Kick” Strengthening the core is just as important as building it. We spend too Perfect Pairings much time chasing 6-pack abs with crunches and sit-ups, but working the transverse abdominis (the wall the “6-pack” sits on) will protrude the ‘abs’ forward, revealing that strong sleek trunk you’ve worked so hard to get. The for Couples on the GoBy Dean Hurst “Flutter Kick” is a great way to accomplish just that. Lay face up with your hands tucked under your hips for lumbar support. Start with your legs at a 45 degrees angle and flutter kick your legs (like you kick your legs Why is pairing important? Beer when swimming) about 6 inches apart until they reach the floor Similar to romantic couplings, food and drink pairings can be fickle Craft beer has made these pairings as intriguing as they are (but don’t let them touch the floor), then bring them back and temperamental. Make the perfect match and you’ve found complicated. The long list of styles and never-ending experimentation up again. bliss. Miss the mark and you’re fumbling to make a connection. has made the category very challenging for most people. Staying with Experiment a little. Think of it as dating without the social the classics is safe for most of us. Tall, cold ale posted up next to a awkwardness or uncomfortable silence. Exercise caution, but at the delicious burger has few rivals. Stouts and barbecue are surefire bets end of the day you should feel free to drink what you want and eat to warm the bones on a cold day. Kölsch by the pool is perfection. what you want. Life can be complicated enough. Cocktails A simple rule for all. Cocktails are best enjoyed as occasions unto themselves. They can be “Complement” and “contrast” are two good rules of thumb with paired with food, but let’s not complicate this one. A Negroni before pairings. Complementary flavors are often a safe bet, but be careful - dinner to stir the appetite? Yes, please. A margarita at sunset by the rich and creamy cheese with rich and sweet wine can be monotonous water? Every chance. A Manhattan to close out the day? Done! after the first few hits. This is why I generally prefer contrasting flavors when possible, searching for a balance between fat and acid or something as simple as hot and cold. Suggested program routine for these exercises: Wine Just add cheese! It would take you two lifetimes to indulge in all the possibilities here. Some might not quite work, Do each exercise for 45 seconds and rest for 15 seconds before but in the end, you’re drinking wine and eating cheese so moving on to the next exercise. Repeat the circuit 4 times resting life is pretty great. When selecting combinations, keep in 30-60 seconds between each full set. Total time for the exercises mind the complimentary style. A light cheese is better should be around 16-20 minutes. off with a lighter wine and a really creamy cheese needs acidity to cleanse the palate. Build on that foundation with If you feel unstoppable, then you can end this circuit with a killer the addition of charcuterie, fruits, nuts, jams and honey Thunderbolt or Chair pose! This finisher will leave you feeling for endless fun. The old rule of white wine with fish and accomplished to say the least! Set a Tabata timer (4 minutes|8 red wine with meat is cute, but it’s too simple when you rounds|20 seconds each round|10 seconds rest). Stand with legs consider the variety of culinary palates available today – hips-width apart, knees bent, hips are back without arching, chest mix light with rich and heavy with delicate. This should be is forward, and arms are above the head, in line with the ears. fun, an adventure in a glass, not to be taken too seriously. Hold this position for 20 seconds. The timer will beep to rest for 10 seconds and beep to continue the exercise for 20 seconds. Spirits Repeat 8 times. Like with wine, using some commonsense rules of flavor intensity will get you halfway there. For instance, take vodka Total workout time: Under 30 minutes! and its love affair with pickled vegetables and caviar (light) or My Recipe for the Negroni whisky with chocolate (rich). These are building blocks for the Carve a half an hour out of your day a few times a week and take layering of flavors. Mostly, this is an aged-spirit thing. Beautifully 1oz Gin this challenge to maintain a healthy heart and stay beautiful in rested rum with a round, slightly sweet palate complements a heady 1oz Campari your threads! cigar. Smoky and rich Islay Scotch whisky is absolutely sublime with Styled by Michelle Bremer of Runway Translator 1oz Sweet Vermouth Clothing from SoHo Cycling creamy blue cheeses. Tequila is hopelessly devoted to tacos. But let’s not forget the tried and true, beer and a shot. The boilermaker is the In a mixing glass, combine all of the ingredients. Add ice and Photos by Theresa NeSmith Photography older couple that still has the fire burning. http://theresanesmithphotography.pass.us/choices-flocal/ stir to chill and dilute. Strain mixture into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange peel.
26 February 2018 • FLocal Magazine FLocal Magazine • February 2018 27 Physical Therapy
is Not Just for InjuriesBy Dr. Eric Schwitzer
We play, we age, we play more and get hurt, and we heal. window of time that you could have de-stressed that knee by addressing your hip limitations. But you need a PT to make Then, we age more and that healing thing gets tougher and tougher. this connection. The same principles apply to the spine and W arms. The hip bone is truly connected to the leg bone! R The biggest problem with healing is the time wasted that you could spend having fun and living life. Why waste time healing from PTs are excellent health and lifestyle educators diesa E injuries when, with a fraction of the effort, you can avoid them all PTs recognize the environmental involvement in Bo re together at any age? 2 er m T injury and address how and when to change your m ad Here are three ways a physical therapist (PT) situation to prevent future injury. Besides having the training m e IN can help you steer clear of injury, before it even for this approach, PTs are generally blessed with more time u in happens: with clients compared to other similarly qualified health S the W professionals. We use this time to ask the important questions PTs see clues of a potential injury about what you’re doing that might put you at risk for future 1 injury. For example, a PT would ask a runner about shoe wear, PTs are the definitive weekly mileage and training schedule, all of which have been experts in watching linked to injury. You do not need to have an injury to ask a PT human movement. We what you’re doing right or wrong regarding your exercise, work are trained to see if your or life regimen. joints, muscles and tendons are moving PTs are more specialized than ever before naturally and if they are not, we know The saying should be changed from “there’s an app 3 for that” to “there’s a PT for that.” Ballet dancer? what other body parts are getting Yes, there are specialized PTs for that. Runners? Same. Work stressed because of injury? There are PTs who love and specialize in work injury it. For example, your prevention (ergonomics). Specialization within the profession knee could hurt due brings even more specific knowledge directly related to injury Burn Fitness Studio offers a variety of fitness programs designed to be to your hip being prevention. As PTs do not carry a scalpel or prescribe drugs, we stiff. As the hip focus on prevention and, if an injury does occur, helping the achievable, yet, challenging to every individual regardless of level or would have been body to heal naturally. Find a PT that specializes in “you” and stiff for a long time ask them to check you out. More than likely you’ll get excellent ability. Offering a fitness experience unlike any other by combining a before your knee news, useful education and a few important tips on how to stay finally argues back, in great shape. mix of high intensity strength and conditioning exercises, specifically there was a big It is outdated to think of PTs as whom you go to after you’re injured designed to burn fat and define the body! Our Studio will maximize and after you see a physician. People all over the country are seeing your health with an exciting fitness plan that will have you seeing results from going directly to a PT before the injury arises. Staying Tom Gurganus healthy takes so much less effort compared to after you’ve injured results, achieving your goals, and reaching your peak potential! yourself! Do yourself a favor and go get checked out. You go to your Burn Fitness Studio dentist to prevent cavities; treat the rest of your body the same way. 301 West Bay Drive Unit 6 Largo, Fl 33770 727-385-1108 www.TheBurnFit.com
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