Workout 4 A Cause Charity Event - August 14th

Most of us saw the news and or read the story in the Daily Local News over the past month about a local man, Kevin Mengel Jr., who was killed by his wife and her boyfriend.

Many of us also know that this young man’s father is Kevin Mengel Sr. - owner of FastSigns in Exton. Kevin Mengel Sr. is a member and strong supporter of our On Tap Network, he is also a long-time member of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce, former Chairman of the Board and a good friend to all.

Great Valley Adventure Boot Camp will be holding a Special Saturday Boot Camp in the West Chester Area on August 14th at 9am. All proceeds will go directly to the "Kevin Mengle Jr. Children's Trust.

The donation for each attendee is $5 or more, to help the children through this difficult time and have a significant impact on their future.

 Please Help Us Make this event Successful.

When: Saturday August 14th 9:00AM

Where: West Goshen Community Park, West Chester

What to Bring: Exercise Mat, Water, and a Towel

Please Note: Each Participant will be asked to complete a brief medical history and release in advance of attending camp to be sure we are aware of any conditions for which you will need modification of exercises.

Register or make a Donation at http://www.Workout4ACause.com

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So here we go, here is another person's story, why would anyone care?  I may not be famous but I have a story just like you have a story to tell.  I just turned 40 and realized that my life has only just begun. Yes I am a Personal Trainer and an Adventure Boot Camp owner, but I am still a person that has a story that I believe needs to be told....
I would like to invite you on my journey or my story of getting healthy.  Have I arrived today? Not at all... am I closer than I was a year ago, yes I believe I am.  Is this another story about a person who loses weight, runs a marathon, completes a triathlon, overcomes some major health crisis, or tragedy?  Well it could be if you choose to read and follow my own journey for the next year... See I have started a journey and I am inviting you to come along for the ride.  For years I have tried to connect with that one part of myself that I lost due to my own life experiences.  I am seeking peace in my own world of self turmoil.  I have been afraid to embrace that one side of myself that I felt has failed me... my spiritual side...As I embark on this new stage of my journey, I am putting my story out on a limb that hopefully you may connect or relate to your own journey.  So join me on this journey of spiritual self discovery and pay attention to my posts... give me your comments and your own stories that may relate. Believe me it can be very therapeutic to connect with others who have experienced life in a similar way...

Did you know the "average American can gain 9lbs during the holidays and never lose it?

Have you ever sat down to a meal whether you are home or out and stressed over what you were going to eat?  The whole time you were eating you focus on what foods are "good" and "bad" and forget to taste your food? You mentally check out of eating and compartmentalize your foods into the "forbidden" and "allowable" foods?  Did you ever eat, then forget what you just ate and suddenly become hungry again?
The holidays have the ability to bring your relationship with food to the forefront.
Let's take a leap on the wild side and say that eating what you want during this time of year is not a bad thing.  If your holiday pleasure comes from eating those family favorites then take this time to embrace that pleasure you get from those foods.  Those foods do not make you gain weight, it is the amount of time you take to eat and the quantity of those "forbidden" foods, that assist in your weight gain. 
If you are setting yourself up to stress about the consumption of these foods, your stress level can affect your appetite and your metabolism.  If you are thinking about what you are eating in a negative way rather than experiencing the actual intake of the food, your body will not realize it has consumed those wonderful foods and still crave those foods.  In other words, you need to pay attention to what you are eating.
Mindlessly doing anything can be bad, especially driving, however eating mindlessly can also be detrimental to your wasteline.  So, try not to text while you drive or eat while you drive.  Don't be part of the American population that runs from experience to experience looking for a solution, gratification or results in less than 10 seconds.  Help yourself this holiday season and balance your life. Relish those wonderful treats you crave all year long, take the time to taste every bite and fill your soul with the wonderful memories you should experience with your friends and family.