Not in disobedience, rather in opposition to things that are the norm - yet not good for us.
Dr. Marla Friedman spoke for one and half hours and I do believe we could have listened to more. Always the way you want it to end - wanting more. The night was the second meeting of the Big Long Island Million Pound Challenge, orchestrated by Alex Lubarsky of NAVEL Expo. To sum up that time in a short blog would not do justice to the impact she had on the participants.
Divorce from sugar - was repeated over and over. We are a society loaded with sugar and junk food - we are not junk?!!! Dr. Friedman gave reference to a few books - of course the names escape me - "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser may have been one of them! Not carrying a pen and paper does not do well for me!
One of the most positive points that Dr. Friedman made to all of us, is that although we may not have the skills to achieve what we want - at this moment- these skills can be learned.
Another point, well received, is that so many of us eat to fill a void, or emptiness and what we should be doing is embracing it! Afterall there are religions that honor the void or emptiness. "Zen is an approach to religion, arising from Buddhism, that seeks religious enlightenment by meditation in which there is no consciousness of self."
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."
Mahatma Gandhi
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Zwanger Pesiri - Give Back Sundays!!!
You know how we like to keep you informed of anything that comes our way. Debbie found out about this program offered by Zwanger Pesiri (Radiology) for those you may know without health insurance.
http://www.zpgivebacksundays.org/
To be eligible, you must:
1. Have a referral/prescription from a doctor.
2. Live in Nassau or Suffolk County.
3. Not have health insurance
"On April 19, 2009, Zwanger-Pesiri launched a program called Give Back Sundays, which provides radiological services at no charge to disadvantaged and uninsured Long Island residents. With the huge success of Give Back Sundays in 2009, we will be continuing the program into 2010, running all year. Each of our eight offices will be hosting a Give Back Sundays.
Our entire program is staffed by volunteers, including radiologists, technologists, receptionists, etc. In turn, we are encouraging patients to donate their time and effort to other volunteer organizations. The goal is to inspire more people to help each other on Long Island. This project will give the Zwanger Pesiri volunteers a true sense of pride and public service, but more importantly give people the diagnostic imaging studies they need and cannot afford.
The next Give Back Sunday will be on March 21, 2010 at our Merrick location"
"Be the change you wish to see in the world…" Gandhi
http://www.zpgivebacksundays.org/
To be eligible, you must:
1. Have a referral/prescription from a doctor.
2. Live in Nassau or Suffolk County.
3. Not have health insurance
"On April 19, 2009, Zwanger-Pesiri launched a program called Give Back Sundays, which provides radiological services at no charge to disadvantaged and uninsured Long Island residents. With the huge success of Give Back Sundays in 2009, we will be continuing the program into 2010, running all year. Each of our eight offices will be hosting a Give Back Sundays.
Our entire program is staffed by volunteers, including radiologists, technologists, receptionists, etc. In turn, we are encouraging patients to donate their time and effort to other volunteer organizations. The goal is to inspire more people to help each other on Long Island. This project will give the Zwanger Pesiri volunteers a true sense of pride and public service, but more importantly give people the diagnostic imaging studies they need and cannot afford.
The next Give Back Sunday will be on March 21, 2010 at our Merrick location"
"Be the change you wish to see in the world…" Gandhi
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Casino Night Plans.........
Invitations are forthcoming, for now please put on your thinking caps and let us know if you can suggest sponsors for the Casino tables, and/or gifts for the raffles. We can provide a copy of our 501 (c) 3 determination letter and any information you need to present to the prospective donor.
Thank you!!!!
Thursday evening, May 20, 2010 at the Stonebridge Golf and Country Club, Hauppauge, New York
"When he took time to help the man up the mountain, lo, he scaled it himself." Tibetan Proverb
Thank you!!!!
Thursday evening, May 20, 2010 at the Stonebridge Golf and Country Club, Hauppauge, New York
"When he took time to help the man up the mountain, lo, he scaled it himself." Tibetan Proverb
Saturday, March 6, 2010
C. W. Post comes to the aid....................
of Strength for Life!
Professor James Freeley 's "Social Entrepreneurship" class at Post has adopted our cause for a class project! We have a team of six brilliant students working in various ways to help us. At our initial meeting on Thursday evening - they had a plethora of ideas, and contacts to go with these ideas! YES!
Debbie and I would like to thank Jess K. for introducing Strength for Life to the class and Prof. Freeley.
I promise to keep you updated - and give all the credit for the success to this team.
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
~ Edith Wharton
Professor James Freeley 's "Social Entrepreneurship" class at Post has adopted our cause for a class project! We have a team of six brilliant students working in various ways to help us. At our initial meeting on Thursday evening - they had a plethora of ideas, and contacts to go with these ideas! YES!
Debbie and I would like to thank Jess K. for introducing Strength for Life to the class and Prof. Freeley.
I promise to keep you updated - and give all the credit for the success to this team.
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
~ Edith Wharton
Friday, March 5, 2010
Thursday, March 11
NAVEL Expo at Personal Training Institute, 50 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale, at 8 pm presents:
Marla Friedman, Ph.D., CN has the unusual and extremely valuable distinction of being both a psychologist as well as a certified clinical nutritionist. Her perspective looks at both the root of behavior as well as the practical steps towards high quality food choice. With over 30 years in clinical practice, she has made a tremendous impact in the lives of those wanting to reach their healthy goal weight.
Please join us and bring a friend!
NAVEL and the Big Long Island Million Pound Challenge want you to learn from the best of our Long Island Medical Professionals.
Marla Friedman, Ph.D., CN has the unusual and extremely valuable distinction of being both a psychologist as well as a certified clinical nutritionist. Her perspective looks at both the root of behavior as well as the practical steps towards high quality food choice. With over 30 years in clinical practice, she has made a tremendous impact in the lives of those wanting to reach their healthy goal weight.
Please join us and bring a friend!
NAVEL and the Big Long Island Million Pound Challenge want you to learn from the best of our Long Island Medical Professionals.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Thought for the Day.......
You have the opportunity to be a powerful influence on the lives of other people, no matter your position in life.
~ V.J. Smith
~ V.J. Smith
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Big Long Island Million Pound Challenge
.... is officially off the ground! The very first meeting held at Personal Training Institute, Greenvale last night with guest speaker Dr. Richard Linchitz.
Dr. Linchitz, noted for the "Six Pillars of Vibrant Health" gave a truly motivating talk about wellness. If we focus on wellness, not the pounds on the scale, everything falls into place.
The Six Pillars of Vibrant Health:
A Hunter/Gatherer Diet
Exercise
Stress Management
Detoxification
Supplements
Bio Identical Hormones
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the a hunter/gatherer diet - there is a book "The Paleo Diet" by Loren Cordain and their blog at http://thepaleodiet.blogspot.com/ for more information.
http://linchitzwellness.com
The plan for the weeks to come are to host guest speakers, covering all aspects of optimal wellness, on Thursday evenings at Personal Training Institute,
50 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale.
Thank you Alex Lubarsky for orchestrating this outstanding event!
"A habit cannot be tossed out the window; it must be coaxed down the stairs a step at a time." Mark Twain
Dr. Linchitz, noted for the "Six Pillars of Vibrant Health" gave a truly motivating talk about wellness. If we focus on wellness, not the pounds on the scale, everything falls into place.
The Six Pillars of Vibrant Health:
A Hunter/Gatherer Diet
Exercise
Stress Management
Detoxification
Supplements
Bio Identical Hormones
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the a hunter/gatherer diet - there is a book "The Paleo Diet" by Loren Cordain and their blog at http://thepaleodiet.blogspot.com/ for more information.
http://linchitzwellness.com
The plan for the weeks to come are to host guest speakers, covering all aspects of optimal wellness, on Thursday evenings at Personal Training Institute,
50 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale.
Thank you Alex Lubarsky for orchestrating this outstanding event!
"A habit cannot be tossed out the window; it must be coaxed down the stairs a step at a time." Mark Twain
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