So Debbie, what have you gotten me into now? As I arrived at her house for a day of "no kids" (except Jack - who was asleep) she presented me with an article about "Leap for Life." "LI Attorney Leaps for American Cancer Society" - Rick Collins raised more than $13,500 for ACS.
Debbie us so excited about this attorney, author of the "Alpha Male Challenge" (hmmmm), bodybuilder and defender of steroid use (what???), lecturer, magazine columnist - yada yada yada. I allowed her to go on, took the article to read and we went to work on the wellness weekend.
So, shame on me - let us not be judgemental! We met with Rick Collins today, what Debbie was able to extract from reading his web site, his bio etc, I was presented with in person. A gentleman, articulate as any I have heard, passionate about health, fitness and nutrition and willing to spend an hour or more of his time with Strength for Life.
His opening statement (isn't that like a lawyer) was how an individual is in control of what they eat and what they do! Especially during disease (dis-ease) that uncontrollable aspect that presents itself - we do have control of some aspects of our life. Evelyn Knapp (the reason for Strength for Life) said that exercise gave her a sense of control in an uncontrollable situation.
Debbie ran to buy the book - sold out in Border's, Commack. I have not read the book, I am interested in reading the book now after meeting Rick. I have looked through the table of contents - no quiche in there but there is cilantro! There are wonderful recipes for food and there is a full recipe for fitness! There is information that I recognize GAS - not as in flatulence - as in the General Adaptation Syndrome - our body's reaction to stress. The excerpts are inviting - you will want to run out (like Debbie) and buy this book. It covers it all diet, exercise and ATTITUDE!
Thank you, Rick Collins! We are gaining altitude for the Strength for Life Leap!
Please take the time and visit Rick's web site - I could not begin to add his credentials to this blog. www.rickcollins.com - see the link
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Dental Screening!
We have been given an invitation from Dr. Peritore of Plainview to share a day of dental wellness to cancer patients/survivors.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the office of Dr. Peritore is committed to a month of observance to increase awareness about the necessity for proper oral health care for cancer patients/survivors.
"On Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 we are opening our Plainview Office, and on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 our Brooklyn Office to volunteer our time to educate, evaluate and treat these patients with an examination, cleaning, and oral cancer screening at no cost, because we care…"
Please call our Plainview office today to set up your appointment at
(516) 822-9585
Frank V. Peritore, D.D.S.
“As attentive to you as we are to your smile”
100 Manetto Hill Rd., Suite 304 • Plainview, NY 11803
Phone (516) 822-9585 • Fax (516) 822-9598
___________
397 Graham Avenue • Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone (718) 349-2011 • Fax (718) 349-8713
www.drperitoredds.com
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the office of Dr. Peritore is committed to a month of observance to increase awareness about the necessity for proper oral health care for cancer patients/survivors.
"On Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 we are opening our Plainview Office, and on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 our Brooklyn Office to volunteer our time to educate, evaluate and treat these patients with an examination, cleaning, and oral cancer screening at no cost, because we care…"
Please call our Plainview office today to set up your appointment at
(516) 822-9585
Frank V. Peritore, D.D.S.
“As attentive to you as we are to your smile”
100 Manetto Hill Rd., Suite 304 • Plainview, NY 11803
Phone (516) 822-9585 • Fax (516) 822-9598
___________
397 Graham Avenue • Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone (718) 349-2011 • Fax (718) 349-8713
www.drperitoredds.com
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Cedar Beach Triathlon
This is the third annual Cedar Beach Triathlon in Miller Place, New York and there were three athletes donning our Strength for Life uniforms. Jess Swanson, our Iron Man pictured on the website placed second in her age group - Go Girl! Michele Fernandez and Denise Chapman joined Maggie Fields in a relay this year and they had a great time - both in enjoyment and finishing time. Michele, Denise and Maggie are all from PTI Smithtown.
Our first experience at Cedar Beach, and the first annual triathlon, was to show our support for Denise who participated then. In January 2007 Denise was a client at Personal Training Institute working very hard. Both Michele and I trained Denise and shortly after January 1st, I asked her for her fitness goal for the year. Perplexed, she shared that she never really thought of one. After consideration, she said she wanted to compete in a triathlon. In May 2007, she participated in a rookie tri, the swim was in a pool and the distances were short. She completed it and looked for other opportunities. Denise started training and finished the Cedar Beach Triathlon in October 2007 at 2:11. That year the Cedar Beach Triathlon was a 3/4 mile swim; 17 mile bike and 5K run. What an outstanding accomplishment, and we were very proud.
I suppose the moral of this story is that one simple question started a chain of events, and successes.
Today, I met an triathlete at the race who could not compete due to some present health issues. This woman has had breast cancer and is interested in supporting Strength for Life after hearing about who we are, what we do, and more importantly that every dollar raised is used for the program.
In addition, a gentlemen approached Jess Swanson and asked about her uniform, she told him about Strength for Life and he was very interested as a cancer survivor and doctor. The opportunities are out there, thank you for putting us in their way!
"Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises." Demosthenes
Postscript
Congratulations Justin for completing the Chicago Marathon in 3:45; a 8:35 minute pace. Justin is the franchise co-owner of the Personal Training Institute in Smithtown running his first full marathon. Justin raised money for the Lupus Foundation, next time maybe he will share the wealth with Strength for Life.
Our first experience at Cedar Beach, and the first annual triathlon, was to show our support for Denise who participated then. In January 2007 Denise was a client at Personal Training Institute working very hard. Both Michele and I trained Denise and shortly after January 1st, I asked her for her fitness goal for the year. Perplexed, she shared that she never really thought of one. After consideration, she said she wanted to compete in a triathlon. In May 2007, she participated in a rookie tri, the swim was in a pool and the distances were short. She completed it and looked for other opportunities. Denise started training and finished the Cedar Beach Triathlon in October 2007 at 2:11. That year the Cedar Beach Triathlon was a 3/4 mile swim; 17 mile bike and 5K run. What an outstanding accomplishment, and we were very proud.
I suppose the moral of this story is that one simple question started a chain of events, and successes.
Today, I met an triathlete at the race who could not compete due to some present health issues. This woman has had breast cancer and is interested in supporting Strength for Life after hearing about who we are, what we do, and more importantly that every dollar raised is used for the program.
In addition, a gentlemen approached Jess Swanson and asked about her uniform, she told him about Strength for Life and he was very interested as a cancer survivor and doctor. The opportunities are out there, thank you for putting us in their way!
"Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises." Demosthenes
Postscript
Congratulations Justin for completing the Chicago Marathon in 3:45; a 8:35 minute pace. Justin is the franchise co-owner of the Personal Training Institute in Smithtown running his first full marathon. Justin raised money for the Lupus Foundation, next time maybe he will share the wealth with Strength for Life.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Amityville Acupuncture & SPOHNC
If you did not read the previous blog on SPOHNC, please do so. Tonight we met with the Syosset group and we were well received by all. Men, 6 - 8 of them willing to attend our classes - be still my heart - a first! This group was as wonderful and welcoming as the Stony Brook support group. Kudos for SPOHNC.
And to make the evening better, we met the founder Nancy Leupold who shared ideas and gave us some hints to success. Thank you, Nancy for you kindness and sage advice.
From Amityville Acupuncture -
please read the following bio of Erin Hume taken from http://www.amityvilleacupuncture.com/
A native of Copiague, New York, Erin moved to San Diego, California where she graduated with a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Chinese Herbology from the renowned Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Having studied with some of the most respected faculty in the country, she also received clinical training at the prestigious Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.
From San Diego, she relocated when her husband, a Naval officer, was stationed in Nashville, Tennessee. Erin opened and operated a very successful practice in Nashville, where she treated professional athletes such as the NFL Tennessee Titans and NHL Nashville Predators.
Now, back on Long Island Erin looks forward to bringing all of her knowledge and skills in wholistic medicine to Amityville. She continues to work with many professional athletes including the NFL New York Jets. She also is a professor at The New York College of Health Professions teaching acupuncture and massage.
At Amityville Acupuncture & Wellness, the aim is to treat the root imbalance, or causative factor, not simply the symptom. Erin is committed to treating her patients with the utmost care and concern. Amityville Acupuncture & Wellness offers a full granular pharmacy to provide patients not only the best care, but custom herbal formulas.
Erin was kind enough to invite Debbie and I to speak at her Breast Cancer meeting which she holds the second Thursday of each month. Again the entire staff was warm and welcoming - as was this location. Please give the website your attention - Erin has so much to offer and so many ways to help any condition you may suffer from.
So Thursday, October 8th was a very productive day for Strength for Life - we made many contacts, met many wonderful people and succeeded in spreading the word.
A postscript - this morning I awoke and was thinking about this blog I did in a hurry late last night. My thought was that the title "staff" at Amityville Acupuncture did not suit the feelings I encountered - it was more like "family". Well tonight (a day later) in a conversation with Debbie about Erin and her team - lo and behold it is her family - her mother and grandmother were a part of that warm embracing feeling at the center. One more reason for you to visit Amityville Acupuncture, not everyone was biological family - but you would never know.
And to make the evening better, we met the founder Nancy Leupold who shared ideas and gave us some hints to success. Thank you, Nancy for you kindness and sage advice.
From Amityville Acupuncture -
please read the following bio of Erin Hume taken from http://www.amityvilleacupuncture.com/
A native of Copiague, New York, Erin moved to San Diego, California where she graduated with a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Chinese Herbology from the renowned Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Having studied with some of the most respected faculty in the country, she also received clinical training at the prestigious Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.
From San Diego, she relocated when her husband, a Naval officer, was stationed in Nashville, Tennessee. Erin opened and operated a very successful practice in Nashville, where she treated professional athletes such as the NFL Tennessee Titans and NHL Nashville Predators.
Now, back on Long Island Erin looks forward to bringing all of her knowledge and skills in wholistic medicine to Amityville. She continues to work with many professional athletes including the NFL New York Jets. She also is a professor at The New York College of Health Professions teaching acupuncture and massage.
At Amityville Acupuncture & Wellness, the aim is to treat the root imbalance, or causative factor, not simply the symptom. Erin is committed to treating her patients with the utmost care and concern. Amityville Acupuncture & Wellness offers a full granular pharmacy to provide patients not only the best care, but custom herbal formulas.
Erin was kind enough to invite Debbie and I to speak at her Breast Cancer meeting which she holds the second Thursday of each month. Again the entire staff was warm and welcoming - as was this location. Please give the website your attention - Erin has so much to offer and so many ways to help any condition you may suffer from.
So Thursday, October 8th was a very productive day for Strength for Life - we made many contacts, met many wonderful people and succeeded in spreading the word.
A postscript - this morning I awoke and was thinking about this blog I did in a hurry late last night. My thought was that the title "staff" at Amityville Acupuncture did not suit the feelings I encountered - it was more like "family". Well tonight (a day later) in a conversation with Debbie about Erin and her team - lo and behold it is her family - her mother and grandmother were a part of that warm embracing feeling at the center. One more reason for you to visit Amityville Acupuncture, not everyone was biological family - but you would never know.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Navel Expo?
We have our fingers crossed for the opportunity to be involved in the Navel Expo. Personal Training Institute will be an exhibitor and Jess Swanson (Director of Education) will be a speaker on November 1, 2009, at the Huntington Hilton.
Alex Lubarsky is considering allowing Strength for Life to be represented at the Navel Expo to meet and greet many powerful wellness/fitness practitioners. The doors could fly open with this opportunity since, historically, everyone believes we are on the right track.
"Believe and it shall be yours." We so believe!
Alex Lubarsky is considering allowing Strength for Life to be represented at the Navel Expo to meet and greet many powerful wellness/fitness practitioners. The doors could fly open with this opportunity since, historically, everyone believes we are on the right track.
"Believe and it shall be yours." We so believe!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Street Fairs, Chain Letters...Word of Mouth
The idea is to spread the word. Please do not ever send me a chain letter and tell me to forward it to my friends .... I wouldn't have any if I forwarded all those chain letters - (some with very good intentions). If I chose to leave them unopened for the time that I had available, they would stress me that they were unopened. If I take the moment when they are received, I wouldn't have another available moment.
My idea is to talk to others, share your thoughts. It is amazing that when you open up your heart so many things are opened up to you. When you choose to read this blog, or any other - it is when you have a moment and are inclined to share it with us. A simple mention, by you, at the right time and to the right person could open doors that we have been trying to breakdown. I have said that we feel "shameless" at times, but shameless for a cause which takes the shame out of the equation.
Just keep us in mind and you may be the person who changes the course in an instant. I try to remember that "in an instant, life could change" just as easily for the better than worse.
If we live by the law of attraction - it will be for the better.
My idea is to talk to others, share your thoughts. It is amazing that when you open up your heart so many things are opened up to you. When you choose to read this blog, or any other - it is when you have a moment and are inclined to share it with us. A simple mention, by you, at the right time and to the right person could open doors that we have been trying to breakdown. I have said that we feel "shameless" at times, but shameless for a cause which takes the shame out of the equation.
Just keep us in mind and you may be the person who changes the course in an instant. I try to remember that "in an instant, life could change" just as easily for the better than worse.
If we live by the law of attraction - it will be for the better.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Runes - anyone?
Are you thinking "oh my God" she's lost it! Trust me, I have not lost it. Few people today have heard of the word "Runes", followers of J. J Tolkien might. It is an ancient alphabetical script, with each letter possessing a meaningful name as well as a signifying sound. Runes were employed for legal documents, for writing poetry, for inscriptions and divination, yet never evolved as a spoken language.
I have adopted "consulting the oracle" as they call it - to help direct my attention. But let me share, there are times when I need a little direction and you select a Rune (it's a tile with a letter) upside down or reversed - not usually a good sign. Today I selected a rune that is a straight vertical line - can not be reversed - the gist of this rune is "submit and be still, for what you are experiencing is not necessarily the result of your actions or habits, but rather rises from conditions about which you can do nothing. What has been full must empty, what has increased must decrease. To surrender is to display courage and wisdom."
Alright, what do I do with that direction!
I will tell you, there are times that things just take a life of their own. Strength for Life is there right now. Debbie and I have certainly put it out there, but it is being received in abundance. Thank you Lord - I have been reminded to say, we are grateful for the support we are receiving, the interest that has been stirred and the possibilities that are ahead.
It is so "not the norm" that someone approaches us, we feel "shameless" lately, (our new mantra), but Darren Neuberger has been following our path for sometime and has shown an interest in promoting Strength for Life in Canada. Darren Neuberger is a cancer survivor with a background in fitness. Please read his bio from facebook:
Darren Neuberger is a man on a mission. Mr.Neuberger was diagnosed with acute leukemia on August 5, 2003 and after 2 years straight of treatment , which entailed 5 months as an inpatient in the hospital, over 600 chemo treatments, 2 weeks of brain radiation, 1 ALL INCLUSIVE trip to I.C.U. and over 17 units of blood, Darren is coming up 3 years post treatment and still showing no evidence of disease! Mr. Neuberger's speeches are not only motivational, inspiring and positive, he also has a knack for showing a side to cancer that most will not associate to the disease, and that is humor. Darren came face to face with his mortality at the young age of 34 and his passion and mission is to let others know that we can overcome obstacles and when life throws us lemons, we can turn it into wine!!
National, International - the possibilities are endless! Just sit a be quite and allow it to happen - that possibility is very difficult. But we, Strength for Life, have the conviction and the faith to allow it take the course it may - for the moment.
Debbie and I know that what we offer is special to cancer patients and survivors, and we know that what we receive is the greatest gift - seeing the organization grow to help countless others (as Evelyn did). But our joy is meeting each individual and listening to their story and seeing their growth and strength prevail.
Long winded? Sorry - I am sitting, submitting and being still - aren't I.
Thank you for reading our blog - for supporting our cause and for spreading the word! When you, all, have done that work - I can really sit and be still!
I have adopted "consulting the oracle" as they call it - to help direct my attention. But let me share, there are times when I need a little direction and you select a Rune (it's a tile with a letter) upside down or reversed - not usually a good sign. Today I selected a rune that is a straight vertical line - can not be reversed - the gist of this rune is "submit and be still, for what you are experiencing is not necessarily the result of your actions or habits, but rather rises from conditions about which you can do nothing. What has been full must empty, what has increased must decrease. To surrender is to display courage and wisdom."
Alright, what do I do with that direction!
I will tell you, there are times that things just take a life of their own. Strength for Life is there right now. Debbie and I have certainly put it out there, but it is being received in abundance. Thank you Lord - I have been reminded to say, we are grateful for the support we are receiving, the interest that has been stirred and the possibilities that are ahead.
It is so "not the norm" that someone approaches us, we feel "shameless" lately, (our new mantra), but Darren Neuberger has been following our path for sometime and has shown an interest in promoting Strength for Life in Canada. Darren Neuberger is a cancer survivor with a background in fitness. Please read his bio from facebook:
Darren Neuberger is a man on a mission. Mr.Neuberger was diagnosed with acute leukemia on August 5, 2003 and after 2 years straight of treatment , which entailed 5 months as an inpatient in the hospital, over 600 chemo treatments, 2 weeks of brain radiation, 1 ALL INCLUSIVE trip to I.C.U. and over 17 units of blood, Darren is coming up 3 years post treatment and still showing no evidence of disease! Mr. Neuberger's speeches are not only motivational, inspiring and positive, he also has a knack for showing a side to cancer that most will not associate to the disease, and that is humor. Darren came face to face with his mortality at the young age of 34 and his passion and mission is to let others know that we can overcome obstacles and when life throws us lemons, we can turn it into wine!!
National, International - the possibilities are endless! Just sit a be quite and allow it to happen - that possibility is very difficult. But we, Strength for Life, have the conviction and the faith to allow it take the course it may - for the moment.
Debbie and I know that what we offer is special to cancer patients and survivors, and we know that what we receive is the greatest gift - seeing the organization grow to help countless others (as Evelyn did). But our joy is meeting each individual and listening to their story and seeing their growth and strength prevail.
Long winded? Sorry - I am sitting, submitting and being still - aren't I.
Thank you for reading our blog - for supporting our cause and for spreading the word! When you, all, have done that work - I can really sit and be still!
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