As Heard on Your Family Friendly Morning Show 9/13/10-Save Our Sisters/Bowen's Heart/Weekend to Remember

It would be hard not to be impressed by 6 teenagers from Calvary Baptist Church who have decided to help children who are victimized by human trafficking and the sex slave industry.  Kristie, Morgan, Claire, Alaina and Brianna are High School Freshmen who have started a non-profit organization called "Save our Sisters".  Find out how you can partner with these girls and their important ministry here:     http://saveoursisterstoday.com/

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Please pray for Matt Hammitt (Sanctus Real), his wife Sarah and their newborn son, Bowen.  Bowen was born Thursday with a severe heart defect and is having his first heart surgery RIGHT NOW!  Mom and dad will not be able to hold him for several weeks after the surgery.  Stay updated here: http://bowensheart.com/
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Congratulations to Lisa Miller from Winston-Salem!  She and her hubby will enjoy a "Weekend to Remember" presented by Family Life Today at the Sheraton Four Seasons in Greensboro, complements of WBFJ.  You can be a part of this special weekend for married couples, too.  For confrence & registration info, click here.

As Heard on Your Family Friendly Morning Show: Drive Through Food Donations/

Governor's Weekend of Service September 10-12:

Second Harvest Food Bank of NW NC will have a drive through food drive Friday, September 10 from 7am-7pm and Saturday, September 11 from 8am-5pm at its warehouse in Winston-Salem. We’re encouraging the community to bring their donations of non perishable food items to the food bank during those days.

WHEN:
Friday, September 10 7am-7pm
Saturday, September 11 8am-5pm

WHERE:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC
3655 Reed Street (off Hwy 109), Winston-Salem
Phone: 336.784.5770

http://www.hungernwnc.org/index.html

Christie’s Hallmark will have food donation boxes in their stores across Northwest NC during the same weekend. All who donate food in Christie’s Hallmark stores will receive 20% off their entire purchase on the day of their donation.

WHEN:
Friday-Sunday, September 10-12

WHERE:
921 Eastchester Dr.
Oak Hollow Mall
High Point, NC 27262

804 Friendly Center Rd
Greensboro, NC 27408

930-A South Main St
Kernersville, NC 27284

212 Summit Square blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27105

408 S. Stratford RD
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

3320 Silas Creek Parkway
Hanes Mall
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

1911 E Broad St
Statesville, NC 28625

For more information about the Second Harvest Food Bank, visit: http://www.hungernwnc.org/index.html

Labor Day Vacation Work-Out

So, if you are one of "those people" who cannot bear the thought of a long weekend away from the gym, Allen Branch from Fitness One in Kernersville offers this quick and simple workout to sustain you through the long weekend:
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DON'T MISS A WORKOUT!

While you're away...
Going to miss a workout over the labor day weekend? Try this for a quick fat-burner and a great workout. (Adjust for your level)

Cardio Interval
-Walk off 75 paces
-Sprint (your level) the distance...Take 3 deep breaths, Repeat x 10

Strength Interval VIDEO ATTACHED
Need a quick workout over the weekend and don't have equipment ready? Try this series of exercises and watch the video here!
Quick Strength Workout using Items from around your house!
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=TheFitnessonetrainer#p/u/0/FsVeMrHANiI

As Heard on the Family Friendly Morning Show 9/1/10: Funky Shoes/Glaen/Streaming Jars

FUNKY SHOES

Today's "Chick-Fil-A Nugget" question revealed that 6 out of 10 women base their first impression of other women on the shoes they are wearing, which led me to ask, "What in the world is up with these new open-toed boots"?   Here are a few exanples...

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GLAEN

Today we talked to Fred Lybrand, author of Glaen (pronounced "glane") , a novella about friendships, dating, romance and marriage.  The book is a great way to start a conversation with your teen/young adult son or daughter about dating. 

Here's a link to the Glaen website:  http://www.glaen.com/

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STREAMING SHELTER

Jars of Clay have a new album "Shelter" that will be released on October 5th.   You can listen to the whole album free for the next few days here:

http://www.hearitfirst.com/artisthome.aspx?f=artisthome&artist_id=1578

Morning Show Wrap-Up 8/31...Free Breakfast/Matthew West/Jumpstarting a Car

FREE “Drive thru breakfast” - Sunrise UMC in Lewisville
The members of Sunrise UMC will be providing FREE breakfast (no donations accepted) including (coffee, Krispy Kremes, granola bars, juice, and fruit).

When: Each morning this week Monday – Friday (August 30th through September 3rd)
Time: 6:30am to 8:30am.
Location: Sunrise UMC - church parking lot
                Sunrise United Methodist Church
                1111 Lewisville - Clemmons Road (near 421)
Phone: 712-8000
Details: www.sunrise-umc.org/SunriseCalendar/view_entry.php?id=642&date=20100830

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Matthew West has a new CD coming out on October 5th called "The Story of Your Life".  Matthew asked his fans to send in their stories which he then turned into songs for the CD.  Here's his website for more info and upcoming tour dates. http://matthewwest.com/
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Today's Chick-Fil-A nugget question revealed that 60% of people do not know how to Jump Start A Car properly.  Here's a website that explains the right way. 
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/new-cars/news/2006/how-to-jump-start-a-car-906/overview/0609_how-to-jump-start-a-car_ov.htm

And...a video:

So You Think You Don't Have Time to Work Out

Thanks to Allen Branch from Fitness One in Kernersville for providing this "excuse busting" illustration of how we really do have time to fit exercise into our lives.  According to Allen, you can get and stay fit in as little as 4 hours per week.  Check out the chart below to see how you can find fitness time in your weekly schedule.

Item                                Time Required             Remaining Hours

Hours in Week                  24 x 7 = 168                         168

Sleep                                    8 x 7 = 56                        112

Work                                   9 x 5 = 45                          67

Commuting                          2 x 5 = 10                          57

Preparing Meals                    1 x 7 = 7                           50

Housework                           1 x 7 = 7                           43

Showering/Dressing/              1 x 7 = 7                          36
Personal Care

TV/Computer/                      2 x 7 = 14                         22
”Screen Time”

Church/Religious/                  1 x 7 = 7                           15
Volunteer Activites

Kids After School Activites    2 x 5 = 10                          5

See!  After everything else, you still have 5 hours left...plenty of time to fit in exercise!

Morning Show Wrap Up 8/27--Kisses for Kate/Insurance Planning/Whoopie Pie

Kisses for Kate:

In August 2008, three-year old Kate Thornton was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.

Shortly after Kate’s leukemia diagnosis, loving friends and family recognized that the Thornton family was in need of a larger home. The family of 7 shares a 3-bedroom, 1200-square foot house. Kate does not have a bedroom of her own to come home to and recuperate from treatments. When home, she sleeps on the couch. In addition, the home was not easily accessible for Kate with her adaptive equipment.  

On August 23, 2010, The Thornton family received the devastating news that Kate is in need of hospice care. There is no more treatment that the doctors believe will save Kate’s life. It is time to take her home and keep her comfortable. After two years of fighting, the family must change their course to cherishing these last weeks with their precious daughter/sister. We are acting in faith, knowing that what God called us to do, obtain a home for this family, will be completed. PLEASE help us give this family a new home… Kate is running out of time.

To help, visit http://www.kisses4kate.org/

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Are You Properly Insured?

Thanks to CPA Keith Hiatt from Breslow Starling in Greensboro for talking with us today about the importance of being properly insured.  If you need more info, feel free to conatct Keith by email or phone.  Here is his information:

Keith S. Hiatt

Breslow Starling Frost Warner Boger Hiatt, PLLC
PO Box 10345
Greensboro, NC 27404
Phone: (336)292-6872
Fax: (336)292-6885
Keith.Hiatt@breslowstarling.com
http://www.breslowstarling.com/
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Check out this video of Sidewalk Prophets eating the "Whoopie Pie of Death"
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/video/video.php?v=543305000823

Get Your Metabolic Motor Running

Think a "slow metabolism" is hindering your weight loss?  Read these tips from Allen Branch of Fitness One Training in Kernersville:

Understanding your Metabolism

When it comes to understanding fat loss, too many people are missing the forest for the trees. They are approaching their fat loss programs all wrong, and stagnating as a result. A big thanks goes to the mainstream media and "The Big Box" gyms for all of the really poor advice on ”cardio” being best for fat loss, long distance marathon runs on a treadmill or the endless cardio sessions on an ellyptical or exercise bike. More on that in a minute.

Assuming your goal is fat loss, then metabolic optimization should be our primary focus. Some of you might be shocked by my use of big words in that last sentence, so let me explain.

Your metabolic rate, or "metabolism" is the rate at which you burn calories in a given day. From a fat loss perspective, the more calories we expend per day, the better. So your training should be focused on precisely that – burning more calories per 24 hours – not just burning more calories during a workout. Far too many people I see in average gyms look the absolute same after months of “cardio” training as the day the walked in the door. In fact, we all might know those people who have been "members" of a Box gym for a long time, and their loks have never changed at all. In years.

If they were to follow some basic principles, all that could change.

Big Moves – Big Results
To increase your metabolism working out with resistance is a must. Where the weight comes from is less important. For instance I can create a routine that would set your metabolism on fire using just your bodyweight and nothing else. (But working out with weights, dumbells, kettlebells, resistance bands, TRX Suspension ect. like we do at Fitness One is just fun.)

One critical piece of information we must remember is the more muscle you carry on your frame, the higher your metabolism. (Side Note: this does NOT mean you need to or could possibly look like the Hulk ) You should want to stimulate as much of that muscle as you can. This is because muscle is metabolically active, and it requires energy to exist. So the goal when working out should be to cause as big a "metabolic disruption" as possible. The more muscle you stimulate, the bigger the disruption and thus the bigger the metabolic increase.

For example a session of 10 sets of deadlifts would cause a greater metabolic shift then a session of 10 sets of bicep curls. Deadlfits use almost your entire body, while curls only use the bicep muscle (give or take). The net effect will be increased calorie utilization over the long term as the metabolic increase from resistance sessions can last 48 hours. In a class at Fitness One for example, you see moves like the dumbbell curl squat and press, which is a compound move utilizing the entire body in a set.

From a metabolic perspective, the bigger the move the better off you are. This is critical especially since most of us are under a time cruch and need to get the biggest bang for our buck time wise. Our new "Minute to win it" circuits help with that as well.

Munch a Bunch
Eating regularly increases your metabolism, while skipping meals actually lowers it. Eating multiple times per day is an easy way to keep your metabolism humming along. For example, you will increase you metabolism more if you consume your daily allotment of calories over 5 meals than you would if it were only on 1 or 2 meals. Here's food for thought: Sumo wrestlers only eat one meal per day.

Do Not Drop Calories Too Low
Your body is extremely smart, or exceptionally stupid depending on how you look at it. Your body probably does not know that you would like to drop a few pounds. If it did, it would not create so many road blocks making that endeavor so difficult. As you drop your calories, your body responds by lowering the rate at which your body uses those calories. It is a survival mechanism preventing you from starving to death.

Let's say your metabolic maintenance level is 3000 cals, and you drop your intake to 1500 cals in a effort to drop some weight. Your body will soon respond by lowering your maintenance level to meet the new lower calorie intake level. Now what do you do? Drop your calories again?

While calorie restriction is a key move, it does not mean starve. Most times we are consuming 2-3x what we need, so we attempt to adjust your calories to get them in check, not starve you to death..

The better way is to not drastically drop your calories and take some of the other measures in this article to make certain your metabolic rate stays nice and high.

Do Not Over-Do Cardio
We have had it beaten in to our heads that cardio is the be all and end all of fat loss. I am here to tell you it is NOT. The people I refereed to earlier in the article, that look the same as the day they walked in my gym- they are the ones who come in and do nothing but extended cardio work. The fancy lines of cardio equipment at the big box do look spiffy – but they aren’t doing much for your fat loss in most instances.

Here's my beef with cardio- it does NOTHING to increase metabolism- get that? NOTHING.

It's only saving grace is that is burns calories while you are performing it – but big deal really, so does brushing your teeth. How many calories you expend during a workout session (whether it be a cardio or weight session) is almost irrelevant. What matters is how many calories it expends in the long run.

When you complete a traditional cardio session you are done burning calories the second you step off the treadmill. This is not the case with resistance training. You continue to burn calories as a result of the workout for days and days (no joke).

Intervals to the Rescue
So what do you do instead of traditional cardio? Interval training. Interval training simulates the same metabolic response as a weight training session, and revs up the metabolic rate.

What is interval training? In it’s most basic form it is big moves (squats, burprees, sit ups push ups etc.), with very short rest. So something like…

Squats for 45 seconds Rest 15seconds Push Ups for 45 seconds Rest for 15 seconds etc…

It is hard and gasses you out fast. The good news is it doesn’t take very long (4-10 minutes in some cases) and as previously stated it can increase your metabolism for up to 48 hours. Our 6 step circuit system we use at Fitness One takes it even farther, giving you 45 min-1 hour of interval training AND your cardio, burning calories now, and calories later.

The number one thing to do is DON'T BE a QUITTER. I struggle with those people, who come to us searching what they need only to find it, and then let the laziness of the American lifestyle drag them away. Then, they fall prey to the claim of a miracle supplement or even worse a "body wrap" to help them lose weight. It is not only disappointing, but sad. If we can't save them, chances are they will stay the way they are for life. For LIFE. I do my best to stop this from happening, but I cannot force them to do what I, their doctors, the latest research, their families and their friends know that they need to do. Get in shape.

All it takes is to make a move and show up at Fitness One. We WILL do the rest. you just have to follow advice and be consistent. Missed it for the summer? No worries. Check out the newest Fitness Schedule and get back in action. Need help, just ask!

Allen Branch CPT, SCS, NASM-PES
Fitness One Training Systems
Official North Carolina Representative
Israeli Krav International
Master Trainer
American Martial Arts Systems
1209 Suite 7 Shields Road
Kernersville NC 27284
336-655-4558
http://www.myfitnessone.com/
http://www.ikrav.com/
Trainer@myfitnessone.com
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Learn more about the $50,000 "Big Box Gym" relief fund-This means free training for everyone who wants to get out of the big box gym or start a new Fitness Routine that works! Contact me to find out how!

"It's time to put a fitness expert in your corner."

Graduate, It Pays.

• 30% of 9th graders in WS/FC Schools will not graduate.
• About 800 high school students drop out every year.
• A dropout earns 32% less than a high school graduate.
• A dropout is only qualified for 12% of available jobs.
• A dropout is 3.5 times more likely to be in jail or prison than a graduate; 80% of prisoners are high school dropouts.
• A dropout is more likely to be in poor health, on public assistance and the single parent of a future dropout.

We must do better. Graduate. It pays. partners believe that the entire community can, and must, help our students succeed. We invite you to join us.

Click here to find out how we plan to prevent the next 800 dropouts.

Let's make a difference, one student at a time.

Mission Mile

The Winston-Salem Rescue Mission will host the first ever Mission Mile Road Race on Saturday, July 31, at 8:00 AM. This exciting event will be a fun and healthy activity for the entire family. Texas Pete and Warco Enterprises are the major sponsors of this unique event whose course will travel through the heart of the beautiful Arts District area of downtown Winston-Salem.

The morning will feature three separate races based on level of skill- beginner, intermediate, and elite. There will be goody bags that include an official race t-shirt, custom water bottle and much more given to each participant. A live DJ, food, beverages, prizes, and awards will all be a part of the festivities as well. The race course will be monitored by the W-S Police Department, and the race event itself will be under the professional management of Off 'n Running of Greensboro.

This is a family-friendly event that will help generate funds for resident services and the Rescue Mission's Back-to-School Backpack Program which helps under-privileged children in our community.

Race registration is available at http://www.active.com/running/winstonsalem-nc/mission-mile-sponsored-by-texas-pete-2010

Also...bring any combination of the following school supply items to be entered in the door prize drawings:
-# 2 Pencils
-Colored Pencils
-Pencil Boxes
-Glue Sticks
-Elmers Glue
-Packs of Notebook Paper
-Composition Books

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Thanks to Tim Hanauer for coming in to share some tips on keeping our yards and gardens alive during these swletering dog days! Here's a link to his website. make sure you check out the "monthly tips" section for month-by-month advice.

Earth Graphics: Home Landscape Design and Landscape Garden Designs

Help Hatian Orphans

This is the orphanage that Meredith Andrews spoke about this morning on the Family Friendly Morning Show:

http://restorehaiti.blogspot.com/

Extreme Auction!

The Creasey Family of Lexington (Extreme Makeover:Home Edition) is auctioning off all of their former things, furniture, etc. At Brick Alley auctions on Green street in High Point tonight at 6:30. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society!!"

http://www.auctionzip.com/Listings/906298.html

A Chilling Account of the Bombings in Uganda

http://foundationonrock.blogspot.com/2010/07/july-11th-kampala-bombing.html

I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me

As one reads through the pages of both the Old and New Testaments, it becomes clear that God has a special place in His heart for 3 specific groups of people: widows, orphans and aliens (foreigners/strangers).  Here are just a few verses to illustrate this point:

"I was a stranger and you welcomed me."
Matthew 25:35

"God it is who sees justice done for the orphan and the widow, who loves the stranger and gives him food and clothing. Love the stranger then, for you were once strangers in Egypt."
Deuteronomy 10:18-20

(Talking about widows)..."She must be a woman known for her good works - whether she has brought up her children, been hospitable to strangers and washed the feet of God's holy people..."
1 Timothy 5:10

 "Continue to love each other like brothers, and remember always to welcome strangers, for by doing this, some people have entertained angels without knowing it."
Hebrews 13:1-2

There is an organization called World Relief that works globally and locally to assist this group of people that God has asked us to love and support.  They need volunteers right here in the Triad to help refugees who have moved intp the area.  Check out this website for more information about how you can get involved: http://worldrelief.org/Page.aspx?pid=1808

Gettin' fit with Allen

Allen Branch from Fitness One came in today fired up about getting men in shape.  He's got lots of programs for men, including his Monday and Wednesday evening men's-only class.  Here's a link for more info http://www.myfitnessone.com/Homepage.html .  You can also email Allen: trainer@myfitnessone.com

Guatemala Trip

I'll be in Guatemala from June 25th - July 3rd on a mission trip with Caroline's Promise.  I cannot wait to see the ways that God is going to use our team to be His hands and feet among his children in Guatemala!  If you'd like updates about the trip, visit the Caroline's Promise blog: www.carolinespromise.blogspot.com

Please pray for our team: for health, good weather, safety and, most of all, that God is glorified in everything we do.  Also, please pray for our families who are back at home.  I know that my husband, kids and mother would definitely appreciate your prayers.

Thanks!

Life and Faith Tour

Imagine rockin' out at a concert with some of your favorite Christian music artists, like: Mercy Me, Diamond Rio, Aaron Shust, David Crowder Band, Natalie Grant, Israel Houghton, Point of Grace and Meredith Andrews. Now, imagine also meeting some top-selling authors at this event, including Karen Kingsbury.


Don't stop there though, now picture yourself laughing along with a line-up of hysterical Christian comedians including Jeff Allen! "But, what about the kids?" your imagination asks. Not to worry, this colossal event also has a huge kid's area with inflatable rides, play areas and entertainment from the Veggie Tales!

This event is not just a figment of your imagination....it is the REAL DEAL and it's coming to North Carolina this summer And, you can help your favorite local charity by attending this awesome day of fun for the family. Here are the details:

The Life and Faith Tour
Rockingham Speedway
July 10, 2010 Gates Open at 10AM!

ADULT TICKETS:

$47.50 - UNTIL JULY 1ST, 2010$57.50 - AFTER JULY 1ST, 2010 $65.00 - AT THE GATE DAY OF SHOW IF AVAILABLE

YOUTH TICKETS (AGES 7 TO 12):
$20 - IN ADVANCE $30 - AT THE GATE DAY OF SHOW IF AVAILABLE

CHILDREN TICKETS (AGES 6 AND UNDER): FREE

***IMPORTANT! When you purchase your tickets for the show make sure to select your favorite local charity to a portion of the proceeds!***

For more information or to buy your tickets, visit: http://www.lifeandfaithtour.com/rockingham-christian-concerts.php

Matt Hammitt/Sanctus Real "Lead Me"

This week on the Family Friendly Morning Show, we had a really powerful conversation with Matt Hammitt, Sanctus Real's lead singer.  He spoke about the real-life story behind the band's new single, "Lead Me".  If you missed it, here is a video of Matt and his wife, Sarah telling the story :  http://sanctusreal.com/

Also, you can keep up with Sarah's pregnancy and the health of the baby boy they are expecting here:  http://bowensheart.com/

Loving the Summer Freebies!

BASEBALL
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/events/kraft_landing_2010.jsp

KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets

KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets: Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free from KRAFT Singles with purchase. Bring your package wrapper to a Winston-Salem Dash game on Tuesdays for a steal of a deal! Visit kraftsingles.com for more info! Exclusions apply.


BOWLING
http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/
Kids 15 and under get two free games of bowling per day with this program. Parents also have the opportunity to buy a family pass at a greatly reduced rate so you can join in the fun too! Many of the lanes also have kids meal deals as well. Read the website thoroughly to find a lane near you and for all of the details about the program.


MOVIES
http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx
“REG’s Free Family Film Festival is Now Showing!

We have planned a fun-filled summer of select movies for kids and parents. Regal has proudly offered this free summer fun since 1991. Oh, did we mention that it’s FREE!

Selected G or PG movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theatre capacity.

The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer. Tickets for our 2010 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at select theatres’ box office on the day of the show.”

KIDS EAT FREE OR CHEAP:
Check out this comprehensive list from Piedmont Parent:
http://www.piedmontparent.com/directories/restaurants.php?did=22