ENERGY FITNESS by josh October Newsletter

ENERGY FITNESS by josh October Newsletter

Happy Fall Friends! I hope everyone’s fall is off to a FIT start. September was a very busy month for me. Check out my blog @ www.energyfitnessbyjosh.blogspot.com for pictures of the events. Also, pick up a copy of this month’s Nashville Lifestyles Magazine and check out the fitness project we did on the downtown high rise condominium’s fitness facilities. Thanks Stacie Standifer and Nashville Lifestyles Magazine for including me in this project! I was also featured on NBC Affiliate, Channel 4 News, discussing ideas for staying fit in the fall and promoting my DVD signing. Check out the clips @ www.wsmv.com/moreatmidday.
Hopefully, everyone received the flyer about “The NO EXCUSES to a Healthier You Campaign!” Please, pass this along to anyone you know that may be interested; display in your business, church, etc.; or just help me spread the word to Middle Tennesseans. Let’s help make NashVegas a healthier and more-fit community!
A special thanks to everyone who came out and supported me at my DVD signing at Borders. You all helped make the event extra special. Also, a BIG thanks to Borders in Franklin, TN for hosting the event. If you haven’t purchased your “NO EXCUSES!!!” DVD, you can @ Borders or online @ www.energyfitnessbyjosh.com. COMMIT 2 BE FIT and purchase your copy TODAY!

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A colleague forwarded this article to me from the Wall Street Journal. I found it very interesting! As you read this article, think of ways that we can promote a healthy and realistic body image to young children in a positive manner.

Girls and Dieting, Then and Now
By JEFFREY ZASLOW

One day in January 1986, fourth-grade girls at Marie Murphy School in Wilmette, Ill., were called down to the principal's office.
A stranger was waiting there to ask each girl a question: "Are you on a diet?"
Most of the girls said they were.
"I just want to be skinny so no one will tease me," explained Sara Totonchi.
"Boys expect girls to be perfect and beautiful," said Rozi Bhimani. "And skinny."
I was the questioner that day. As a young Wall Street Journal reporter, I had gone to a handful of Chicago-area schools to ask 100 fourth-grade girls about their dieting habits. Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco were about to release a study showing 80% of fourth-grade girls were dieting, and I wanted to determine: Was this a California oddity, or had America's obsession with slimness reached the 60-pound weight class?
My reporting ended up mirroring the study's results. More than half of the 9-year-old girls I surveyed said they were dieting, and 75%—even the skinniest ones—said they weighed too much. I also spoke to fourth-grade boys and learned what the girls were up against. "Fat girls aren't like regular girls," one boy told me. "They aren't attractive."
The front-page story helped spark discussions about America's worship of thinness and its impact on children. It raised the question: Would these girls be burdened by the dieting culture as they grew into women?
Those girls I interviewed are 32 and 33 years old now, and when I got back in touch with some of them last week, they said that they and their peers have never escaped society's obsession with body image. While none of them descended into eating disorders, some told stories of damaging diets and serious self-esteem issues regarding their weight.
They felt—and recent studies make clear—that the weight-focused pressures on young girls today are even stronger. In the now-quaint era of 1986, the girls had told me about drinking Diet Cokes and watching Jane Fonda exercise videos. Ms. Totonchi had read a teen novel about a girl with an eating disorder.
But today's fourth-grade girls are barraged by media images of thinness. They can cruise the Internet visiting "Pro-Ana" (pro-anorexia) Web sites and can view thousands of "thinspiration" videos on YouTube celebrating emaciated young women.
"Models look like popsicle sticks," Suzanne Reisman told me in fourth grade. Today, she amends her observation: "Now they look like toothpicks."
In fourth grade, Christy Gouletas told me thin models "are sexy, so boys like them." Today, she is a middle-school teacher in Wheeling, Ill. On lunch duty each day, she notices 10 girls who eat nothing. "We make them take a few bites," she says, "but they fight me on it. They say, 'I'm not hungry,' and I tell them, 'You've been here since 8 a.m. Of course you're hungry!' "
"The influences are worse now," says one researcher, Kerry Cave, a clinical nurse leader at Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart, Fla. Earlier this year, in the Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, she chronicled the latest research on "the influences of disordered eating in prepubescent children." Among the findings: A preoccupation with body image is now showing up in children as young as age five, and it can be exacerbated by our culture's increased awareness of obesity, which leaves many non-overweight kids stressed about their bodies. This dieting by children can stunt growth and brain development.
Incidences of bulimia have tripled since the 1980s and anorexia incidences have also risen, according to studies collected by the National Eating Disorders Association. Parental fixations on weight, children's urges toward perfectionism, family conflicts, and a $40 billion-a-year dieting industry can all lead girls to disorders. But studies also show that self-starvation in girls can be triggered by media images, including Internet sites promoting anorexia and bulimia as lifestyle choices. Among the pitch lines used on these sites: "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels." On one recent "Pro-Ana" blog, a woman suggested a 30-hour group fast and received 64 responses such as "I can't wait to do this fast with you. Thirty hours food-free sounds like heaven" and "I'm with you. Down to the bones."
Researchers have seen a marked increase in children's concerns about thinness in just the past few years. Between 2000 and 2006, the percentage of girls who believe that they must be thin to be popular rose to 60% from 48%, according to Harris Interactive surveys of 1,059 girls conducted for the advocacy group Girls Inc.
Compared with the fourth graders of 1986, girls today see body images in ads "that are even further from reality. Retouching is rampant," says Claire Mysko, author of "You're Amazing," a book encouraging self-esteem in girls. She worries that childhood obesity-prevention efforts can make girls obsessive about weight. While these programs are important vehicles to fight a growing problem, "we have to be really careful how we are implementing nutrition and body imaging," she says.
Those fourth graders of 1986, now all grown up, offer heartfelt reflections on all of these issues.
Ms. Totonchi is public-policy director at the Southern Center for Human Rights in Atlanta. In fourth grade she told me she wanted to be thin so no one would tease her. "What I said that day is still very true," she says. Today, she watches her weight "so I can be successful in a world that puts great emphasis on how a person looks."
She vows to do so through healthy eating. As an adult, she once experimented with a low-carb diet and says she still has high blood pressure as a result. "It did so much damage to me," she says. "It was a lesson to me not to follow fads."
Ms. Reisman, now a writer and blogger in New York, says she was an emotional eater as an adolescent, "turning to food for comfort." She got heavier in college, but she now watches what she eats and weighs a healthy 125 pounds. She is concerned about the heightened pressures on girls today to be thin and sexy. She knows of 9-year-olds asking their mothers to buy them thong underwear. "That's horrifying to me," she says.
Ms. Gouletas, the teacher, says she was "always a fat kid" and is now 40 pounds overweight. Even though she eats healthy food and exercises five days a week, it's hard for her to shed pounds.
As a fourth grader, Krista Koranda recognized that some people can't help being overweight. "We don't make fun of fat girls," she said. Not all her male classmates were as empathetic. One boy in her class responded that if someone can't help being fat, "then you shouldn't make fun of them. But girls in the fourth grade can help it."
Now a public-relations consultant in Boulder, Colo., Ms. Koranda Torvik (her married name) says she appreciates it when ad campaigns today use plus-size models. "That's encouraging," she says, even though such ads are the exception.
In fourth grade in 1986, Ms. Bhimani says, she and her friends admired teen celebrities such as Molly Ringwald, "girls who were skinny but healthy." Now, the actresses on teen TV shows such as the resurrected "90210" are being called "alarmingly thin" in media reports. "They look so unhealthy," says Ms. Bhimani, an attorney for the Federal Trade Commission in Chicago. "And it's a skinny that's unattainable for most people."
Ms. Bhimani became heavy in college and later took off 40 pounds through exercise and portion control. When she reread my 1986 Journal article, she found some of the boys' comments "appalling." She thought about her 3-year-old son. In six years, he'll be in fourth grade.
"I hope I am able to instill values in my little guy that help him see past weight," she says. "The pressure to stay thin comes from many different sources in society, and I just hope my son isn't one of those sources."
Write to Jeffrey Zaslow at jeffrey.zaslow@wsj.com


Recipe of the Month:
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
www.apexfitness.com

2 Tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup sliced papaya
1 cup sliced mango
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch strips

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix thyme, red pepper, salt and allspice and rub into chicken breasts. Spray a glass-baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in baking pan and bake covered for 30 minutes. Turn chicken; add other ingredients around the chicken and bake uncovered another 20-30 minutes.

Makes 4 Servings
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and 7 ounces fr


Nutrients per serving:
Calories 196
Total Fat 2 grams
Saturated Fat 0 grams
Protein 28 grams
Carbohydrate 16 grams
Cholesterol 68 milligrams
Sodium 347 milligrams
Fiber 3 grams
Calcium 0 milligrams
Iron 0 milligrams


Shout Outs:
• To all the girls competing in the Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA pageants this weekend in Clarksville—Good Luck and Have Fun! Kristen and Stormi, Congratulations on a successful year! It was an honor to work with you both.
• Congratulations Letitia Carpenter, Mrs. Tennessee America, on being named a top 10 finalist @ the Mrs. America pageant.
• Thanks to Kristen Motil, 2009 Miss Tennessee USA, for making an appearance @ my DVD signing @ Borders.
• Special thanks to Maria Montgomery, Miss Kentucky USA, and Jefra Bland, Miss Kentucky Teen USA, for making an appearance @ my booth @ the Cow Days Festival in Greensburg, KY.
• Thanks Ben Laurro and Pure Publicity for all your help and support with these projects!
• To anyone celebrating a birthday, anniversary, special event, etc.—Congratulations and Best Wishes!!!
• To everyone, thanks for being ENERGY FIT and FABULOUS!!! And please make sure to spread the word about “The NO EXCUSES to a Healthier You Campaign!” : )

Quote of the Month:
I don't care about being big and strong, I just want to look good naked!
~Anonymous

Until next time—Happy Halloween!!!


COMMIT 2 BE FIT,
Josh Rogers
B.S., Exercise Science; NASM, C.P.T.
ENERGY FITNESS by josh
www.energyfitnessbyjosh.com
energyfitbyjosh@yahoo.com
615.336.5403

"NO EXCUSES!!!" DVD Signing Event

On Saturday, September 26th I partnered with Borders in Franklin, TN for my "NO EXCUSES!!!" DVD Signing. Thanks to all my family, friends, clients, and supporters who showed up for the event. It was a very memorable day and I truly felt like a celebrity--watch out Hollywood, LOL! A special thanks to Borders, Kristen Motil-2009 Miss Tennessee USA, and Pure Publicity for all your help with the event. Posted are a few pics from the event. By the way, if you haven't purchased your "NO EXCUSES!!!" DVD you can do so @ Borders or online @ www.energyfitnessbyjosh.com. Commit 2 Be FIT and purchase your copy TODAY!!! Peace Out...

Why I LOVE My Job!!!

I always love to get inspirational letters, quotes, cards, etc. from clients. And when I read those kind words it always brings a BIG smile to my face and reminds me of why I love what I wake up and do everyday. Whether it be losing weight, changing someone's eating habits, helping them get in swimsuit competition shape, feeling better about themselves, reaching a long term goal, fighting an illness, and the list goes on and on--it is all these reasons why I love my job and strive to lead by example. My clients are not only "clients," but true friends. I treasure each and every relationship that I build with my clientelle. They are all unique and special in their own ways.
Today I received an email from a sweet, young female client of mine. Her name is Brittany Sharpe. Brittany came to me about six months ago to begin preparing for a state pageant. After the initial consultation, I designed her fitness plan and she began her fitness journey. I met with Brittany once a month for the past six months. In those six months, I guided and watched Brittany tackle her goals and become her personal best. At our last meeting, I measured her progress and the results were very rewarding. However, what was more rewarding to me was not how great Brittany looked, but how her thought process on health and fitness had changed and made a postive impact on her outlook on life. What went from preparing for a beauty pageant turned into a lifestyle change. Below is an essay she wrote for her college English composition class. I got cold chills as I read the draft, as I was once again reminded of how my career can impact an individual.

HEALTH NUT
Harvey’s gym has become my second home in over a year. I have devoted each and every morning to my strenuous routine. I believe in staying consistent, no matter if it’s a diet or simple cardio work out. Becoming consistent has been the only drive of my determination. Except for yesterday when my expectation of staying consistent was given a back seat to my temptation.
It’s eleven-thirty at night; my mind is exclusively fastened on food. I know, better than to eat this late but I want to lay down the rulebook, forget about being consistent, and make my rules. Walking through the door the aroma of carbohydrates filled the dinning area. While scanning the menu, the waitress asked me in a polite manner
“Hun, What would you like to drink?”
Second-guessing myself, a marvelous idea sprung into my head “ I’ll take water.” Convincing myself that water would help out in the calorie department. Within minutes she was back with the glass of ice water.
“ So have you decided?”
“Well, I would like your homemade hand-tossed pizza.”
“Alright, be out in a bit.”
As she disappeared, my conscious began to work on me. I wanted her to come back so I could change my order to a veggie burger instead. The time passed by so quickly, she rushes out with the hot pan, which carried my homemade hand-tossed pizza.
“Enjoy!”
Ha enjoy? I’m going to savor every last bite. This pizza has layer upon layer of classic American cheese. The Italian pepperoni’s sizzled with intense flavor. With each slice that I devoured I never once thought, “Wow this one slice is 350 calories.” As I slowly stopped shoving the carbohydrate infested pizza into my mouth. I felt disgusted with myself for cheating on my Health Nut diet. She arrived at my table with the ticket in hand and said, “Well, how was it?”
“It filled me up!”
“Would you like any dessert?”
“Oh no I’m good thanks.” I handed her a twenty, she scurried off to get my change. Sitting there waiting on my change I sensed each and every carbohydrate is attaching itself to my fatty tissue. “ Eww, I feel gross.” The waitress brings the change and wishes me a safe trip home. Getting into my car, I drive off and veer onto the main road. Waiting at the red light, I glance at my back seat and notice all of my gym attire. Without hesitation, I whip into the turning lane, and head downtown.
Its one in the morning and the chilled air is creeping up and down my legs as I enter my secret six digit code. Swinging the door open I try not to drop my iPod and water. The machines are taking a power nap, but attentively waiting for the first person to being a fitness workout. I step onto the elliptical and awaken it from its deep slumber. Within the first ten minutes I feel the sweet beading up at my hairline. Watching the number of calories accumulate on the screen. I have only burned sixty-five calories in twenty minutes. This is ridiculous , I knew better than to eat that late. I have failed my most important rule, stay consistent, and don’t give in to temptation. In order to burn all the pizza slices off, I will need to stay on the cardio machines for the next three hours.
As time slowly passed by I began to become agitated with myself. I have consumed over fifteen hundred calories. I have been so faithful to my diet until an hour ago. The rest of my strenuous workout the image of the homemade hand-tossed pizza tormented my mind and body. Wishing, I could have gone back in time to change my order. I realized the past is the past and the only way to make it right is move on toward the future and continue staying consistent.

Thanks Brittany for sharing this with me and keeping me motivated to continue what I love to do for a living!!! Staying consistent is key to developing healthy eating habits; however, it is okay to enjoy the occasional splurge, even if it is a piece of greasy pizza! And FYI--her grandmother, Hellen, makes a carrot cake that will make you "slap your mamma," as we say in Kentucky! And it was well worth the splurge, LOL!

Cow Days 2009---Greensburg, KY

On September 18th and 19th I traveled to my hometown of Greensburg, KY for the annual Cow Days Festival. It was great to see and catch up with old friends and hang out with my family. I could not imagine a better place to grow up than Greensburg, KY! It reminds me of Justin Moore's new hit song, Small Town USA--I sure miss those days!!! A special thanks to my family, Chuck, Maria Montgomery--2009 Miss Kentucky USA, and Jefra Bland--2009 Miss Kentucky Teen USA, for their help this weekend. Enjoy the pics!

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