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Member of the Month: Phil Hempel
There isn't a time I can remember that I wasn't the "Big Guy" of the group; always the tallest and the biggest. Losing weight has been the constant struggle I have known all my adult life. I have tried all the fad diet plans, Weight Watchers, read books on losing weight, would lose 20 pounds then gain 30 back. It is the same situation that a lot of people go through. One year ago this month I made the decision that I would no longer allow myself to keep gaining weight, risk having health problems and leaving my family before my time. Earn the self confidence and self respect that I deserve.
My goal was to lose 100 pounds by July of this year. It wasn't easy starting out. I wanted to make sure that this wasn't a diet but a change in lifestyle. I realized that exercise and eating the right way, were going to be the key to success. There is no magic, instant way of losing weight. Hard work and dedication was the key. I started walking around the block. Then I added a 50lb backpack to my walks. I would get winded and exhausted once around the block, but it got easier and easier everyday. Soon I was walking three miles with the 40 lb backpack on. I was feeling great. A friend of mine was talking about doing the Pewaukee Triathlon, this sounded interesting to me. As I was asking him questions, a co-worker said to me "You're too fat to do a triathlon!" This was just the added motivation I needed. I never used my weight as a crutch, and I accepted his challenge.
Combined with a diet of 1,500 calories, the pounds started coming off -- 5 pounds, 10 pounds, up to 30 pounds then I hit a plateau. I kept up with my routine but couldn't lose the weight. This is when I decided that I needed to step it up a level, and I joined Razor Sharp. I got up every day at 4 am to get to the gym around 5 am. This was my new life.
Everyday that I wasn't on the road for work, I was at the club. I did swimming, treadmill, weight lifting, even a yoga class. This routine helped me lose 50 pounds! So here I am one year from when I started my new life, and 80 pounds lighter. I haven't met my goal of 100 lbs, but I still have until the end of July. I will be pushing myself to lose the last 20 pounds and meet my goal, but I consider the weight I have already lost to be a success. My triathlon is July 11th, and I will finish it.
I am thankful for the Razor staff for making my workouts enjoyable with their positive and motivating attitudes! My advice for everyone striving for weight loss is to make a goal, don't get discouraged, and find ways to keep yourself motivated!!
Phil Hempel
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Greetings!
Hello and welcome to the July issue of the Razor
Sharp Newsletter! We hope everyone had a great 4th of July and you're enjoying all the beautiful weather. We'd like to point out a few events happening in July and August - - be a part of Team Razor Sharp (see article below) and join in the fun with Zumba at the Beach, every Tuesday evening at 6 pm beginning July 13th and every Saturday morning beginning July 31st. Have fun and stay hydrated!
The Razor
Sharp Staff
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| Run with Team Razor Sharp |
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You've seen the pictures, you've seen the shirts and now it's your chance to be a part of the fun! Don't miss out on the last two events of the summer!
Be a a part of "Team Razor Sharp" on Saturday, August 14th at 6:00pm when we participate in the 5K Run/Walk benefitting The Junior League of Racine. Entry forms are available at the front desk and the deadline to register is Monday, August 12th.
The final event of the summer will be The Iron Horse 5K Fun Run/ Walk in Sturtevant on Saturday, August 21st. The race begins at 8:00 am. Entry forms for this race are also available at the front desk and the deadline for registration is Saturday, July 31st.
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| Sports Massages Now Available |
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Sports massage emphasizes prevention and healing of injuries to the muscles and tendons and can be a great benefit before or after a specific athletic event. But you don't have to be an athlete for this technique to be helpful. Anyone with chronic pain, injury or range of motion issues will benefit.
Stop by the front desk or give us a call at 321-0200 today to schedule your massage!
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| Donations Needed for Annual Special Olympics Fundraiser |
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Our 2nd annual silent auction to benefit The Special Olympics of Southeastern Wisconsin is only weeks away! We need your help to make this year's event even more successful than last year's fundraising total of over $4,000!
If you have an item or gift certificate to donate, please bring it into the club at your convenience and give it to either Tenille or Laurie. All donations are greatly appreciated and all the proceeds go directly to this worthy cause. Help us to help others!
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| What's Your Metabolism REALLY Like? |
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Have you ever wanted to know exactly what your metabolism is? Have you always assumed yours was slow? Well, we can tell you! Here at Razor Sharp we can measure your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR). This number represents the amount of calories that your body burns in one day. By knowing this number, you can then tailor your diet and exercise to help you reach your fitness goals.
Do you want to lose weight, gain weight, or just maintain? During the months of July and August, RMR tests are only $50! Don't waste another day trying to guess how many calories you should be eating. Schedule an RMR test with any of our personal trainers or Suzanne Williamson today!
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| Youth Private Swim Lessons Now Available |
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Razor Sharp Fitness is now offering private swim lessons for children ages 6 and older. Lessons will take place on either Saturday or Sunday evenings between 4:00-7:00pm. The cost for a 30-minute private lesson will be $40. Please contact Dan Neumann for more information or to sign up for a lesson today.
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| Fall Basketball League |
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The beginning of the men's fall competitive basketball league is just around the corner! Start thinking about forming your team now. The league is limited to the first 8 teams and it will begin in early September. Also, Razor Sharp is forming an interest list for a recreational basketball league. Please contact Dan Neumann for either the interest list, of for questions or more information about the fall basketball league.
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| Acupuncture for Digestive Problems |
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Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can be very effective in the treatment of digestive problems. It can stop nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea almost instantly, and can also prevent future symptoms by harmonizing the "middle Jiao" (the center of the body including the digestive system and the organs and channels that are responsible for digestion.)
Digestive problems can be acute or chronic conditions. Acupuncture and herbs work very quickly with acute digestive problems like food poisoning, stomach flu, or symptoms that happen suddenly. Herbs can even be purchased that you can have on hand for future problems.
Chronic conditions take longer to treat, but the treatments should provide, at least, some relief right away, and then over time help to fix or at least manage the problem. Chronic problems are problems that have been going on for a long time, and even if you are taking medication or working with your doctor already, Oriental Medicine may be able to help with some of the symptoms or enhance your current results. Oriental Medicine has even proven effective in treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a condition that is usually linked to the emotions and is very hard to treat since the symptoms change back and forth quickly between diarrhea and constipation.
Make your appointment today and give acupuncture a try!
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| Limited Time Only: Free One-Week Trial Membership |
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If you know someone who is thinking about joining, or may be interested in checking out Razor Sharp Fitness, let them know that we are offering a free one-week trial membership so they may try out the club!
Also, don't forget that if they sign up for a 12-month membership and tell us that you referred them to join, YOU get $20 in club money to use towards any product, service, or even towards your monthly dues!
This trial membership offer is for a limited time only, and some restrictions apply. Don't wait! Tell your friends and family today!
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