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BLOG 196 STARBUCKS
BLOG 196 STARBUCKS
We see them on every
corner and this brand is the face of coffee. But where and when did Starbucks come
into our lives?? What is such a readily, visible part of our day, and a
frequently visited stop, has dominated our communities faster than we could
have imagined. With so many beverages to now choose from, especially during the
holidays, this popular coffee company is hard to resist. The first Starbucks
opened in 1971 just along Pike Place Market in Seattle. Three men, Gordon
Bowker, Zev Siegel, and Jerry Baldwin, signed a partnership and opened their
first shop. This original store transferred locations to another spot still in
Pike Place, and this shop is still in operation today. In 1982, about 10 years
later, Howard Schultz became the company’s marketing director. It was he who
had the idea of opening multiple chains. The three partners rejected this idea.
So Schultz opened his own location and then later purchased Starbucks in 1987.
Within 10 years, by 1992, the company had close to 165 locations. The company
first expanded to the east coast to cities like Chicago and Vancouver. Then in
1996, the company went overseas and opened its first location in Tokyo, Japan. In
1998, the company moved on to the United Kingdom and continued to expand to London,
the Czech Republic, and Argentina. During this same time, Starbucks took over all
of the Seattle Coffee Co. The sky was the limit.
In 2017, the company
was worth about $23 billion. Today, the company has about 28,000 locations. There
are about 291K employees working for this brand. Employees are offered benefits
and the company offers to help pay for higher education. They offer 100%
tuition coverage at Arizona State University. There is paid time off and an
opportunity to have discounted company stock.
Starbucks claims to
have close to 87,000 types of drinks. There are also many types of baked goods
and pre-packaged options. Almost any combination can be made for a drink to
satisfy a customer’s needs. The calories, fat, and sugar are a matter of
personal choice when it comes to which menu items to select. Temptation lures
when the green lady on the sign is staring on the corner at you. The logo comes
from a ship from the classic Moby Dick
by Herman Melville. Decisions, decisions, or don’t go at all. It all depends on
what you put in your cup of Joe.
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BLOG 195 TIME
BLOG 195 TIME
There are 24 hours, 1440 minutes, and 86400 seconds in one
day. That is the same for every single human being. Feelings of being too busy,
pressed for time, and in a rush, are felt my so many of us, more than we would
like them to. Two people with the exact same work schedule might handle their
time very differently. As a trainer, the excuse of time is far too overused.
Here are 10 reasons why time can be either on your team or against you.
1.
Your wake up and bed time. The morning doesn’t
have to be so rushed if you woke up a little earlier. Feelings of exhaustion
can fade when you get to bed at a decent time. Hitting snooze only makes the
adrenaline rush and stress of getting ready quickly pile up.
2.
Lack of organization leads to chaos. Can’t find
you shirt, can’t find your keys, can’t find your phone…. all that search time
is time waisted.
3.
Budgeting your time. Prioritize what must be
done followed by what can be further down on the list. Schedule wiggle room for
traffic and red lights. Plan for what will take more time than others.
4.
Trying to multi task can lead to chaos. The
brain just isn’t ready for that. Plus, you feel overwhelmed and distracted by
so many different agendas.
5.
You want everything to happen fast. Well guess
what, the line at Starbucks doesn’t allow cuts so you just have to wait like
everyone else. Fast means rushed and rushed means stress and frustration.
6.
Procrastination. Cramming too much into too
little time is extremely stressful. Then time is the opponent you are trying to
beat.
7.
You don’t value your time. Being productive when
no one else is watching is important too. Get ahead. Don’t let other people
dictate you being late or you not meeting your priorities. Your time is
valuable.
8.
You have a now or never attitude. Sometimes the
printer just doesn’t work. Sometimes the internet is slow. Don’t get angry,
move on to the next task.
9.
You opt for convenient. Well fast food will quickly
lead to more trips to the doctor. Take time to cook, meal prep, and nourish
your body.
10.
Next time. Not today. But tomorrow keeps passing
by. Time doesn’t stand still. Pretty soon it’s over and you don’t get it back.
Don’t wait. Action defines time.
Can you relate?? This year make every second, minute, and
hour of your day COUNT!!!!
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
BLOG 194 INCONSISTENCY
BLOG 194 INCONSISTENCY
Inconsistency is the difference between attitude and action.
Its meaning is associated with instability, self-contradiction, irregular, and
unpredictable. Consistency is the desired behavior. An inconsistent person is a
sometimes person. For example, sometimes this person offers quality service and
effort at their job, while sometimes they call out absent and show up to work
late. Being inconsistent is not being reliable or dependable. A bar tender
might serve the same drink to you and your friend that placed an order, but the
two drinks taste very different. The lines are blurred when it comes to
expectation. Therefore, when it comes to one’s fitness journey, inconsistency marks
many people’s association with working out and eating healthy. Can you relate??
It is a common trend to be consistent for a duration, but
then to become inconsistent once a few mishaps occur. There becomes a start and
stop pattern of behavior. As a trainer, my hope is that more often then not,
you make your workouts, eat right, and keep this lifestyle as regular as
possible. But then the human element comes into play…. holidays, travel,
parties, relationships, parenting, and emotion. Somehow priorities shift, food
becomes comforting, and the fitness journey takes a back seat with the
intention of the only being temporary. But how long is temporary?? These bouts
of temporary accumulate. The roller coaster continues, and I’m left wondering
when the road will be straight and smooth again.
It’s interesting that taking care of one’s health can become
inconsistent. Other aspects of life do not allow this such as parenting, your
performance at work, or being a good partner/spouse. When we are inconsistent
in these areas, we assume that we are affecting other people so we can’t slack.
The truth is that poor health does affect other people around us too. Not being
able to hold your grandchild, not being able to stand for long periods of time,
feeling sluggish…. all of that does go noticed. Sometimes only when the cost of
poor health hits does reality set in.
How would you label your fitness journey?? Would you
consider yourself consistent?? This is an important chat to have with yourself
especially with the onset of new year. Have you ever graded yourself?? What
letter grade would you earn. Inconsistency doesn’t equate to results. Be
consistent in your efforts and your body will thank you. When your body thanks
you, your mood, energy, relationships, heart, and mind, will thank you too. So
be a regular at the studio and Steve Nash and I will help you reach your goals.
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BLOG 193 BARS
BLOG 193 BARS
The food world was struck by convenience when shelves became
stocked with bars of all types. They’re an easy snack, treat, or addition to
the day. The options include granola, candy, and protein. Some are more
nutritionally packed than others. Cheap, easy, and for on-the go, bars seem to
be the answer to the day’s food choice selection.
Granola
Granola is considered a breakfast food and contains a
mixture of oats, nuts, and different sweeteners like honey or sugar. Some
variations contain dried fruit. The typical bar ranges from 100 to 200
calories, 20 or more grams of carbohydrates, 8 or more grams of sugar, and are
usually low in protein. Most are moderate in fat and do contain some amounts of
vitamins and minerals. Although they are not entirely considered empty
calories, they typically don’t contain much that is beneficial to the body.
Children love them and adults find them in the vending machine. Be weary of
added sugar and carbohydrate content.
Candy Bars
They’re everywhere, especially when you check out at the
store. The U.S. market contains over 80 different brands. From Hershey’s to
Kit-Kat to dark or white chocolate, there’s an option for every taste bud.
Loaded with calories, fat, carbs, and sugar, candy bars are a sometimes treat.
Most have the intention of eating half and saving the rest for later, but that
is a true test of will-power. Holidays and Halloween are the candy market’s
golden time. Rotten teeth and a little extra on the waistline are the side
effects. Children are rewarded with candy and can’t wait for a taste. It’s the
addiction of sugar that the candy bar market has reeled us in on.
Protein Bars
Now even sold at gas stations. There are incredible brands
packed with nutritional quality and there are others that equate to just the
same as eating a candy bar. Protein bars usually have 20 or more grams of
protein, and vary in sugar, carbohydrate, and fiber content. Selection depends
upon purpose of consumption. The best source of protein comes from whole foods.
Always look for sugar, fat, and carbohydrate content to ensure you aren’t just
having a candy bar with protein. Some are even used as meal replacements.
We live in a grab-and-go eating while I’m driving or in
between meetings type of world. A bar gets the job done under these
circumstances. There are a lot better whole food choices to be made. When a
granola, candy, or protein bar becomes the answer to the groweling stomach’s
troubles, be sure to make the best choices. Your waistline and heart will thank
you. After all, the perfect bar would just be too good to be true, so always
read the fine lines and know what you are putting into your body.
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