Reflections: January 2016

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THE FITNESS ISSUE

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The story of a new Seattlebased men’s athletic apparel

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get lean in 2016 BC trainer Justin Ehling shares his simple but effective program

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stories that inspire

Get motivated by members who took control of their health

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INSIDE

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“This ability to conquer oneself is no doubt the most precious of all things sports bestows.” - Olga Korbut, four-time Olympic gold-medal gymnast

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GET LEAN IN 2016

BC trainer Justin Ehling shares his simple yet effective program.

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TRANSFORMATION STORIES

Get inspired by members who took control of their health.

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TOTAL DISRUPTION

The story of a new Seattle-based men’s athletic apparel.

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A monthly feature on one of Bellevue Club’s sister clubs.

Tips for adding foam rolling to your health routine.

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Why it’s the perfect time to kick bad food habits to the curb.

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MEET BILL LI, THE BOY WHO LOST 100 POUNDS A young member talks about how he transformed his health and life.

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LETTER

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MANAGEMENT STAFF President S. W. Thurston Club Manager Mark Olson Financial Manager Jeff Ohlstrom Hotel Manager Jerry Stotler Executive Chef Chris Peterson Human Resources Director Donna Gray Communications Director Bonnie Tankovich Membership Director Carissa Ritter Tennis Director Brian Nash Aquatics Director Connor Eden Recreation Director Katie Barth Athletic Services & Spa Director Katie Wallis Fitness Director Sue Matyas Head Swim Coach Nate O’Brien Catering Director Jill Parravano Operations Controller Gina Smith

Fitness ISSUE

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anuary has always been the time of year designated for change.

And in the Fitness Issue, there are many stories about members who made significant improvements to their lives and health.

If you are looking for inspiration to make a change of your own, turn to page 30.

But I hope you will notice Reflections has also made some changes of its own. For example, this month we are introducing a “Trainer of the Month” feature. It highlights Bellevue Club personal trainers as they share some of their favorite and most effective exercises and health tips. This is expert information you can incorporate directly into your regular routine. Justin Ehling is kicking off the series on page 24.

Another big change is that we have designated pages for member photo submissions. Each month, there will be a call for you to share your favorite memories pertaining to the theme of the issue and time of year. You can get more details about this on page 62.

There are many other changes throughout the issue, and as you read, look for the “New Monthly Feature” tagline. But, I want to highlight one more. I am inviting readers to voice their opinion through a new “Letter to the Editor” section. Please note, this is not an open forum for complaints about the Club in general, but rather a way to engage with the Bellevue Club community in a creative way and share your ideas. Letters can be sent to Reflections@bellevueclub.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Lauren Hunsberger, Editor

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Small Change Leads to a Lifetime of Success

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ou may feel bombarded with advertising for weight-loss programs on a daily basis if you watch TV. Many of these programs feature celebrities losing large amounts of weight in a short time. In commercials and even radio breaks, famous people claim that a new program—30/10 Weight Loss, Jenny Craig, Positive Changes—changed their lives.

Yet these programs based on quick results often depend on packaged, processed foods or restrictions that are unhealthy and unrealistic. When I see these programs advertised, I think there might be some truth to it, but how long until you gain all and more of that weight back?

And statistics are grim! By some estimates, more than 80 percent of people who have lost weight regain all of it, or more, after two years. Researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles analyzed 31 long-term diet studies and found that about two-thirds of dieters regained more weight within four or five years than they initially lost.

Gaining weight back has its emotional toll. Many feel failure, which leads to returning to bad habits. More importantly, the extra weight becomes a significant health risk. Studies have linked the gain-lose-gain cycle to potentially life-threatening conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, depression, heart disease and cancer.

Knowing the cards are stacked against you can feel overwhelming. However, you can rest a little easier this resolution season knowing we have a cutting-edge weight-loss program that is far more sustainable. The Club’s Your Body Your Life program gives you the tools to make lifetime changes. Our registered dieticians work with you to come up with healthy, whole-food-based (no processed foods) eating plans. Our trainers and cardio coaches add the element of exercise that is crucial to weight-loss success. Plus, the program is completely customizable and designed with you in mind, whether you travel a lot or have a demanding work schedule. But don’t just take my word for it. For inspiration, read a few member success stories on page 30.

Sue Matyas, Fitness Director

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CONTRIBUTORS

DA R R E N HENDRIX

Darren Hendrix is a f reelance photographer living and working in Seattle. He’s a California transplant by way of San Francisco and Los Angeles. When not working, you can find him camping or sipping on one of the Northwest’s delicious microbrews.

SEE DA R R EN’S WOR K IN “GET LEA N IN 2016” [PAGE 24].

MICHAEL M AT T I

Michael Matti is a Seattle-based travel photographer and social media influencer.

Find him on Instagram @michaelmatti or at michaelmatti.com SEE MICHAEL’S WORK IN “TRANSFORMATION STORIES” [PAGE 30].

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When she’s not on the road, Haley S haple y writes about travel, health and more from her home in SEE HALEY’S WORK IN “THE

FITTEST CITY IN AMERICA” [PAGE 44].

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GPX WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE The Bellevue Club hosted the first GPX Weight Loss Challenge last fall. And the winners are ...

MEGHAN CARPENITO START WEIGHT: 163.6 pounds START BODY FAT: 28.7 percent END WEIGHT: 150.3 pounds END BODY FAT: 25.7 percent

JUSTIN CARPENITO START WEIGHT: 188.7 pounds START BODY FAT: 24.3 percent END WEIGHT: 164.7 pounds END BODY FAT: 18 percent

The Wellness Department will be launching another GPX Weight Loss Challenge starting January 13. For more information, email fitness@bellevueclub.com.

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ATHLETICS From Judo to handball to boxing, the athletic facilities at NYAC are equipped for members to train in a variety of sports and wellness activities that are rooted in Olympic history. Founded by an Olympian, the NYAC has seen its athletes acquire 248 Olympic medals, 131 of which were gold.

DINING The NYAC is home to the City House, a dining destination that encompasses the Tap Room (a 19th-century pub), Cocktail Lounge and Main Dining Room. With views of Central Park, there is no better place to relax and dine.

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WELLNESS

january 2016

ON A ROLL Bellevue Club yoga instructor and personal trainer Tamara Weiss suggests five things to keep in mind before adding foam rolling to your exercise routine. w r i t t e n b y k at h e r i n e c h a rt e r s

CHOOSE THE RIGHT ROLLER. When selecting a foam roller, pay attention to the density. Too soft and you won’t get an effective massage. Too hard and bruising or tissue damage may occur. Many companies color-code the rollers according to density—white rollers tend to be the softest while darker colors indicate a greater density. Replace dented or damaged rollers immediately.

TARGET THE BODY PART. For best results, rest yourself by

lying or sitting on the foam roller in a position that will permit you to roll three inches in either direction around the target area. Common areas of the body that benefit from rolling include the hip flexors, hamstrings, quads, calves, IT band and upper back. When rolling the back muscles stop at the ribcage, never roll the low back.

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RELEASE THE TENSION. Expect mild discomfort as you release muscle tension by holding challenging positions for 30 seconds to a minute, but do not roll directly on painful areas.

Work the surrounding muscles to release any tension and improve range of motion without further damaging tissue.

ROLL OFTEN. Rolling daily or at least three to five times

per week will improve joint range of motion, especially when done prior to exercise. You can also prevent delayed onset muscle soreness by rolling post-exercise as a cool-down.

Sources: Irene Lewis-McCormick, M.S., C.S.C.S. Foam Roller Workout. ACSM Health & Fitness Summit. March 12-15, 2013. 1-3.

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WELLNESS

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KICKING THE HABIT It is no secret food manufacturers purposefully concoct tantalizing combinations of fat, sugar and salt to keep consumers coming back for more. According to Prevention magazine, these are the top 10 most addictive foods that are destroying your health, and possible your waistline:

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Turn the page to learn about replacements for these addictive foods. ➸ To consult with a BC registered dietitian about food habits you would like to kick, email wellness@bellevueclub.com.

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WELLNESS continued To help you kick your bad eating habits, Bellevue Club registered dietitian Wendy Caamano put together a list of replacements: 1. POTATO CHIPS Rice snacks, soy chips, air-popped popcorn, whole wheat pita chips, plantain chips 2. MAC & CHEESE Broccoli with melted cheese, whole wheat pasta with olive oil and sprinkled cheese, baked potato and cheese, baked corn tortilla and cheese 3. CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH Frozen banana, yogurt or chocolate-covered raisins, dried fruit 4. BUTTERED BREAD Whole wheat English muffin (or bread) with almond butter, yogurt spread or peanut butter 5. ICE CREAM Sorbet, soy ice cream, frozen yogurt, fruit smoothie 6. DELIVERY PIZZA Whole wheat pita pizza with sauce, cheese and tons of vegetables, whole wheat English muffin with sauce and cheese 7. NACHOS Blue corn chips, whole black beans, olives, avocado, green peppers and onion with light cheese sprinkled on top 8. COOKIES Fig Newtons, fresh fruit, nuts (almonds), whole wheat toast with jelly, granola bar 9. CHEESEBURGER Veggie burger, turkey burger, chicken breast on a whole wheat bun, black bean burger 10. FRENCH FRIES Bake your own fries (sweet potato, olive oil, salt, pepper), soy chips, side salad 11. CHICKEN WINGS Morning Star Farms chicken nuggets, chicken breast skewers 12. CANDY Dried cherries, dried cranberries, raisins, fruit leather 13. ALCOHOL Flavored sparkling water, sparkling water with fresh fruit, sparkling water with a splash of wine 14. CHOCOLATE Organic trail mix with one serving of dark chocolate 15. TORTILLA CHIPS WITH SALSA Hummus with vegetables, homemade salsa with baked tortilla chips, baked corn tortilla with chopped tomato, onion and cilantro 22 | january 2016 reflections

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GET LEAN IN 2016 BELLEVUE CLUB PERSONAL TRAINER JUSTIN EHLING SHARES HIS SIMPLE YET HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PROGRAM FOR A LEANER, FITTER, HEALTHIER BODY FOR THE NEW YEAR. ADD THESE SIX EXERCISES INTO YOUR WEIGHT-TRAINING ROUTINE TO BURN FAT AND BUILD MUSCLE. #�.

DEADLIFT

With shins to the loaded barbell and feet approximately hip width apart, squeeze your glute muscles to encourage a neutral position in your pelvis. Hinge forward at the hip. Using an overhand grip, grab the bar, pull your chest tall and activate the upper back.

Screw your feet into the ground, raise your hips and push your knees back until you feel tension in your hamstrings. Keep the bar close to your body as you squeeze your glutes and bring your hips through to the standing position. Do not lean back at the top of the movement. Return to the starting position by hinging forward at the hips, pushing your glutes back and slowly lowering the bar to the ground. Maintain a braced neutral spine throughout the movement. > Suggested: Four sets of 10 to 15 repetitions (reps)

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With your feet approximately hip width, start with dumbbells to your shoulders and elbows forward. Keep your chest and elbows up as you lower into a squat.

Squat to a depth at which you can maintain good posture in the spine and keep your knees in line with your feet. Drive your elbows up as you press out of the squat.

When you reach the top of your squat, use momentum to transition into an overhead press. Finish with arms fully extended, palms facing forward or inward. Lower the weights to the starting position and repeat, eventually stringing reps together in a continuous loop. > Suggested: Four sets of 10 to 15 reps

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Stand over the kettlebell with your feet about hip width. Pull your shoulders back and down. Squat and grip the kettlebell, and load your glutes and hamstrings. Initiate the swing by softening your knees and gliding your hips back. Swing the kettlebell as far back as possible without losing your posture. Drive your hips forward, firing the glutes and swinging the kettlebell to a position parallel to ground. Let the kettlebell swing back into position as you push your hips back to repeat the process. > Suggested: Four sets of 10 to 15 reps

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Set the flywheel resistance to a level where you can maintain a smooth, fluid motion. Take a wrapped overhand grip on the handle and start with your arms extended, chin vertical, shoulders back and hips loaded. Initiate the drive by extending your knees. Push all the way through, leaning back slightly at the end of the movement and pull the handle to your sternum. After a brief pause, extend your arms forward to clear your knees and return to the starting position by bending your knees and sliding forward. Repeat the cycle in a smooth and consistent manner. As you become comfortable with the technique, build up to more rapid, powerful strokes. > Suggested reps: Warm up with 500 meters. Three sets of 500 meters with one-minute rests in between sets.

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Pick up the ropes and take an athletic stance. Adjust resistance by moving closer (harder) or farther (easier) from the anchor point. Each battle rope exercise is slightly different.

Experiment with a variety of movements to train more muscles and burn fat. There are limitless combinations, including waves, crossovers, slams, jumps, burpees, etc.

Whatever you chose, execute with an active core. > Suggested reps: Start by trying six intervals with 30 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest.

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CORE

The above exercises all involve the core, but here are a few recommendations for sculpting your ideal midsection: • Commit to training your core every time you hit the gym.

• Vary movements to train all the muscles.

• Use weighted exercises at lower reps to build size and shape.

• Alternate with non-weighted exercises at higher reps for toning and tightening. > Get started with these classics: sit-ups, crunches, leg lifts, planks, v-ups, rotations, Supermans and bird dogs.

*A note about weights: All exercises should be performed with light weights at first. Slowly progress as technique is mastered.

➸ For more information or to sign up for personal training, email fitness@bellevueclub.com

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EAT TO LOSE With a firm belief that nutrition is crucial to losing weight (or maintaining a healthy weight), Justin shares his top five favorite foods thought to aid in the fat-burning process: • Lean meats and fish • Almonds and other nuts • Eggs • Spinach and other leafy greens • Berries

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TRANSFORMATION

STORIES IT IS A FAMILIAR STORY: LONG HOURS AT WORK PLUS A BUSY FAMILY LIFE PLUS TRAVEL AND OTHER STRESSORS EQUALS WEIGHT GAIN. MANY AMERICANS FIND THEMSELVES IN THIS BOAT, FRUSTRATED, FEELING SICK AND NOT KNOWING A WAY OUT. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE STORIES OF TWO BELLEVUE CLUB MEMBERS WHO FIGURED OUT HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY BALANCE THEIR MANY OBLIGATIONS WITH THEIR DESIRES TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR HEALTH. EACH MEMBER WENT THROUGH THE CLUB’S SIX-WEEK YOUR BODY YOUR LIFE PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES PERSONAL TRAINING AND NUTRITION GUIDANCE, AND THE RESULTS AND EXPERIENCES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. w r i t t e n b y l au r e n h u n s be rge r p ho t o gr a p h y b y m ic h a e l m at t i

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WELLNESS FEATURE NAME:

Jack Ryder AGE: 51 PROFESSION:

Chief Financial Officer, Microsoft North America

REFLECTIONS MAGAZINE: What was

your state of health when you signed up for Your Body Your Life?

JACK RYDER: For context, I work at Microsoft. So I’m one of those guys who work too much and travel too much. We had lived here for many years, then we moved to Europe in 2008. To Paris. And through the combination of too much travel, too much work, good French desserts and red wine, I managed to gain a bunch of weight.

RM: How much weight?

JR: I gained 40 pounds over five or six

years. By the time we got back here and settled in, I hit a new high—or low—depending on how you measure it. And I knew I needed to get things in order. So that was the beginning.

RM: Did you have problems with energy

or other health problems?

JR: The typical things. Low energy levels, drinking too much coffee to make up for it, four or five cups during the day, especially during the afternoon to get the energy back up.

My sleep quality went down, blood pressure went up. I wasn’t on medication, but I just felt lousy. I was in good shape for a long time before kids. And then there was a slow degradation over time. I got to the point where I realized things were spinning too far out of control and I needed to get it back in order. In the past, I’ve been in other programs, abstinence-based programs. And I would lose weight all in one shot and then gain it back.

RM: What didn’t work?

JR: They made me realize abstinence-

based programs wouldn’t really work for me. I needed something more sustainable. So it was a good time, back settling into Bellevue, a good wake-up call with the kids and wanting to be around to watch them grow up.

RM: How was the weight affecting

your job?

JR: Two things I noticed: my energy

level would drop, and then a lot of times, if I was tired, I would get frustrated. And there you can get in trouble if you’re not careful; you’re not your best self if you’re tired and irritable.

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RM: What was your schedule like?

JR: The usual. No different than many of the mem-

bers. I worked long hours, then you want to be present for your family, then go back online at night, too many hours. I was taking care of people at work, taking care of family, but not carving out time for myself. It was a good time to go ahead and do that.

RM: When did you begin the program?

JR: It was probably February of last year. I was so

aggravated to be in this place again. Not the Club, my state of health. I needed to do something significant to bend the weight curve in the other way.

RM: What appealed to you most about the program?

JR: When I met with the nutritionist, Wendy Caama-

no, she said, “We need to meet you where you are.” So the expectation wasn’t that we were going to do some radical, 100 percent change in eating patterns. It

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wasn’t a total life overhaul, with no more caffeine and no more red wine. At that point, life is not worth living. I wanted something sustainable, something I could do after the program ended. I had no huge expectations that in six or 12 weeks I’d lose 50 pounds and life would be better again, but I wanted it to be on the right trajectory again. I wanted to use the program to refocus myself.

RM: What was the most surprising thing you learned

about nutrition?

JR: I had been overseas for a while, and you get used

to relatively small portions. Then I came back to the U.S. and the portions are huge, so you eat it. It’s unconscious, the way I was eating. So I focused on portion control first. The second thing was avoiding giant mistakes. Some people drink too much; I like ice cream. So I took away some of the big mistakes and started eating more rational.

It’s having the motivation to take care of yourself, lead a healthy life, be in decent shape, participate.

The last thing I want is to be the 60-year-old guy who has a heart attack.

RM: What’s the most positive thing

you realized when changing your eating habits?

JR: It was relatively simple to adopt new eating patterns because there was nothing outrageous. It wasn’t like: stop everything you’re doing and eat nothing but kale and quinoa. I could have a normal breakfast, lunch and dinner. I needed to be careful about portion control and other things, but just being conscious of what was going into my mouth was an important part of it. It turned out to be relatively straightforward.

RM: And the whole family was on board?

JR: My family, we’re very lucky. My wife

is a great cook, and she always cooks very healthy food. For me, I would just eat twice as much of it. And avoiding bowl after bowl of ice cream at the end.

It’s very helpful the structure you get from a nutritionist. I work in finance.

I’m a logical human being; I like charts and graphs and checklists. Having a tracking mechanism, having something I could see when it was going well and when it wasn’t going well was helpful to me as to when to moderate behavior.

RM: And how was the physical part?

JR: I played all the typical sports when

I was young. I ran track, played rugby for Syracuse University, played in an old-man hockey league for years and years. We also were in Colorado for a few years, so we’d hike and run and all that stuff. As I got older, work responsibility increased and time outside started to decrease. In Europe there’s less access to the outdoors, and there’s not the whole gym culture there. So the ability to exercise was more limited.

RM: How hard was it to jump back in?

JR: I worked with Jessica Hintz for

strength and Nancy Black for cardio. For me, I knew that if I went too hard and too fast I’d hurt myself. My goal was to not do anything stupid right off the bat, which is always a challenge for me. I didn’t look at it as a six-week or 12-week program. I looked at it as the next phase of my life. So I started to go three times a week, building up an aerobic base. I love the step mill. I love that machine, maybe it’s growing up Catholic and the need for penance or something. I’m working on getting my endurance back, and the strength training has always been fun for me.

RM: Which came back more easily?

JR: Neither. It’s still not back. But it’s a

lot better than it was. It’s remarkable how quickly you can get out of shape.

Having been so active for many years, I figured it would be relatively straightforward to get it back. I forgot that I was 50 years old and it takes a hell of a lot longer now. It’s been a slog to get back to where you don’t feel everything jiggling around. I’m getting there.

RM: What’s been the most positive

thing about getting active again?

JR: It’s fun to come to the gym and work out in the morning and then hit the office at 7:30 or 8:00 a.m. full of energy.

I’m down to two or three cups of coffee a day, not five or six, and the 8:00 a.m. meeting is not the grind it used to be. I come in and am excited for it. The team is not quite where I am sometimes.

RM: So your team has noticed a difference?

JR: Yeah. At first the clothes start to fit

a little better, the wardrobe improves.

You feel better, more like yourself. After three or four weeks of better eating and

exercise, you feel this fog lift. And you start thinking better, you’re in a better mood, people notice.

RM: Your family noticed?

JR: Yeah, they noticed and we are spend-

ing more time outside again, especially summertime, a lot of hiking. We have a very enthusiastic one-year-old golden retriever, who likes to go on long hikes in the woods. Now I don’t feel like I’m going to have a stroke 20 minutes in. I don’t feel like I’m going to die. It was very frustrating. I was not some sort of super athlete, but I’ve walked up fourteeners and run half marathons, and not being able to hike up four miles was aggravating, so now getting that back opens up a whole part of your life that you didn’t realize you missed. It’s fun.

RM: What’s your ultimate goal?

JR: Two hundred [pounds] is a good

weight. That had crept up to 255 before I started the program. Last check I was at 240, down 15. My goal is to take it off in 15 pound-chunks. Just keep it on the right glide path without going backward.

RM: Does that help when you take it in

small goals?

JR: For me, it puts more responsibility

on me to make consistent, intelligent choices. Knowing that it’s not a program, it’s an approach to living life.

I can’t say I don’t have enough information; the Club has armed me with information. What I’ve found is for me it was lack of time or mostly lack of willpower. It’s having the motivation to take care of yourself, lead a healthy life, be in decent shape, participate. The last thing I want is to be the 60-year-old guy who has a heart attack.

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RM: What was your biggest weakness?

JW: For me, it was the snack food; that

don’t feel like I need to focus on getting myself energized. I feel a more regular energy. And I’m carrying 30 pounds less weight, so I’m not as fatigued going through the day. In terms of food as a source of fuel, I wasn’t eating the stuff that robs you of energy. It was just the volume. And also too, the combination of what I was eating.

RM: What about your energy levels and

RM: What about other health concerns?

JW: Not really. Well, I did have slightly

got to me. Cheese and crackers, nuts, stuff that on the surface is not bad for you, but when you’re consuming it in large volumes, that’s where it wasn’t good. It wasn’t sweets, candy or desserts. It wasn’t chips, but more cheese and crackers right before a meal.

productivity?

JW: Overall, for me energy was a mindset. I always found ways to get myself energized and pumped up. But what I found since is that I know better.

After going through the program, I

high cholesterol, and the doctors wanted to prescribe medication. That was not something I was interested in. I told myself, I’d rather fix the root issues than use medications to cover it.

RM: Was that your turning point?

JW: No. Long story short, my turning point

was when I heard someone I thought was a friend talking about how big I was. That said to me I must be bigger than I think I am.

Truth be told, that’s what spurred it.

RM: Why did you choose the YBYL program?

JW: I looked at BC’s YBYL program and the

Pro Club’s program, but neither at the time seemed to fit into my schedule. The way they were described sounded almost like a jail. I was mentally stuck. I felt like I wanted to do something different, but didn’t know how. I didn’t think I could realistically do these programs, and I didn’t want to waste my money or my family’s money. Then the situation with my friend came up, and I came back to Tricia and said, “Can we make it a little less strict to work with my schedule?”

RM: What was your typical schedule like?

JW: I’m a business leader, right, so I travel 10

to 12 days a month. And I’m not in an environment always behind a desk or next to a cafeteria. I have offices all over and spend a lot of time with customers. As a result, food is usually something business-related or it’s something I’m grabbing on the go.

RM: So you needed something flexible?

JW: I needed to be able to give [Fitness

Coordinator] Tricia [Betenson] dates, and for it not to be the same schedule every week. The day Tricia said we can be flexible, the skies opened up, and I said OK, this is possible. And so that’s how it came to be.

RM: What were your immediate goals?

JW: I knew I needed to lose weight. I knew I

had high cholesterol. I knew I didn’t feel good when I looked in the mirror. I also knew I run a large organization and people look at me as their leader.

RM: What were the first days and weeks on the

program like?

JW: I honestly thought the first few weeks were

going to be hell. I was going in with that mindset. And then I met Wendy [Caamano], my nutrition coach, who by the way is spectacular.

I learned so much about food, nutrition, and food combinations. I tried things I’ve never tried before, and now I really like them. I was a high school athlete and played a little bit of college sports, but I never learned how to eat.

So here I am at 43 years old, and it was the first time I was eating the right foods.

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RM: What was the most surprising thing you learned?

JW: There are a lot more food options that exist that you can put into a healthy lifestyle. In my frame of reference, healthy foods were so much more limiting than it truly is. Some foods—oatmeal, eggs—I learned those are things you should be eating. So it changed many misperceptions of foods that I enjoy as well.

RM: How did the fitness portion of the

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JW: My cardio coach is Annelise [Digiacomo], and on the strength side I worked with Justin Ehling. I thought I had a pretty good working knowledge of the gym, but the sessions really exposed the versatility of the equipment, versatility of muscle groups, how to build a base. So basically, prior to that I might have come to the gym for a run. So I’d get on the treadmill and get to five minutes and seven minutes and peter out. Annelise said, “We’ve got to build a base, slowly ramp you up, keep you from getting injured.” With Justin, I spent a lot of time with different pieces of equipment. He taught me a lot about routines that I can use when I’m traveling and staying at hotels.

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I was a high school athlete and played a little bit of college sports, but I never learned how to eat. So here I am at 43 years old, and it was the first time I was eating the right foods.

RM: What was the most surprising thing

you learned about the physical side?

JW: The most surprising first thing I learned is I’ve got a long way to go, truth be told. And what I really learned through this is I feel better when I get a workout in, and I need to make it a priority. For me, the workout was what I needed to prioritize. Weaving the food in actually wasn’t that hard because I found I actually like a lot of the options.

RM: What helped you prioritize it?

JW: For me it was about understanding

that I don’t need to spend a lot of time in the gym, but I need a frequency of at least three to five times a week and make it an efficient 35 to 40 minutes, plus a little bit of time for stretching. I don’t need hours upon hours at a gym, but I need to make it a priority. That’s the biggest thing. It’s not always been easy. The last 36 hours is a great example. I was going nonstop, so I didn’t get any exercise in at all.

RM: How do you deal with the stress and

guilt of knowing you missed the workouts?

JW: For me, I don’t set expectations that every day at 5:30 a.m. I’m going to go work out, because it’s not realistic. I’m going to fit it into my calendar like I would other appointments and activities. I have to manage my calendar. My life is not routine; it’s not realistic. But the good thing is I just have to find three or four 45-minute time slots in a week. When I started to think about it that way, it wasn’t so overwhelming.

RM: How much weight have you lost?

JW: I’m down 31 pounds. I’d like to get

down another 30 pounds. If I do that, I’d be perfectly happy and content. I’ll be down below the weight I was when I got married.

RM: What have you enjoyed the most about

the transition?

JW: I’ll have a whole new wardrobe

[laughs]. I think I’m most proud of how I

feel better. I do. Second, I am more confident in myself in achieving something important to me. For example, during the program I created a goal to ride in the 100-mile MS bike ride, and I completed it. I’m making a lot of great improvement, but it’s a journey and I’m continuing with training and nutrition. I like the accountability.

RM: Was accountability a big part for you?

JW: Yeah, I’m pretty good at keeping

myself accountable, but at the same time I still learn something new every time I meet with the team. And I will say the empathy and care I’ve seen is inspiring.

RM: Has your family seen a difference?

JW: I have two kids, 10 and 12, and a wife.

My wife is very proud of me, and my kids have been spectacular through it. We recently ran the UW Dog Dash and Jingle Bell as a family. The family’s been very encouraging and supportive.

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When describing his budding athletic apparel company, SODO, founder Mark Nelson most often uses the adjective “disruptive.” It’s not a word often associated with luxury clothing lines sold at outlets such as Nordstrom and REI, but he uses it with distinct purpose and repetition. that’s because for Nelson it’s much more than a word; it’s a strategy—to disrupt everything about the current athletic apparel business model. It is built right into the company’s philosophy, and he says it captures the main thrust of what he and his team have been trying to do since late 2013 when they launched the Seattlebased company.

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For example, SODO has pledged to not sponsor professional athletes.

“Sponsoring athletes has lost its authenticity, and I think people see through it now,” Nelson says. “We made a decision we were never going to pay an athlete to wear our gear. We will give them product to try, but we’re not going to write a check. If you think about it, it’s cooler if you’re not paying them and they are still wearing it. It’s more disruptive.”

It’s a defiant stance because it bucks the idea that companies should pay athletes to wear their gear, a longtime practice of nearly all large athletic apparel operations including Nike, Adidas and Under Armour, which Nelson hopes to compete against. “It was a hard decision because I love sports and athletes, and I grew up on Nike,” he says, adding that when he was growing up, Nike paying athletes was progressive.

“Nike was a kind of disruptive brand for its time. What they did early on with Bo Jackson and other athletes. That’s what stuck. That’s how Nike made its name, by taking chances and being out on the edge a little bit,” Nelson says. “That’s what we want to do, but in a new way.”

So far, the strategy seems to be working.

A quick search of social media reveals an all-star roster of professional athletes, including many superstar Seahawks and Sounders, donning SODO gear.

Nelson is quick to point out that maintaining relationships with these athletes is integral to the success of SODO. The company relies heavily on feedback from athletes to perfect its product. “We have a new line called Prodigy that’s been tested and requested by professional athletes.

It’s cool. They’ve told us what works,” Nelson says.

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But the endorsement policy isn’t the only thing decisively rebellious about the brand. Nelson and his co-founders, sister Julie Stevenson, Laura Hosford and childhood friend Lars Haneberg, all Seattle natives, agreed on a much different approach to manufacturing.

“Our product development is very streamlined. I don’t like to say fast fashion, because the connotation is cheap, but it is fast fashion,” Nelson says. “When we first got into the research, the product development cycle for Nike, Adidas and Under Armour was typically 12 to 16 months, which is crazy, right? For a shirt.

“Our big idea was to get the process down to eight to 10 weeks from the initial idea to final product,” Nelson says. “With that speed, we’re going to be able to make the process transparent, which will be really cool.

People will be able to go to the website and see what we’re developing in real time.”

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They’ve also developed another manufacturing concept: the SODO lab. “It’s a hybrid retail and office space with a 3-D virtual design studio where people can come down, think of an idea, design it on virtual design programs, and then our facility will have it back in 10 to 14 days,” Nelson says. There are numerous other tech-driven ideas about manufacturing, retail sales and e-commerce, but Nelson says they are still closely guarding the details for a few more months. “Stay tuned,” he says.

“It is really about the fabrics. There are a lot of brands doing technical fabrics now, a lot of people doing anti-odor now. We’re using technical fabrics, but we also make sure they feel great. That great hand-feel; that’s where we felt our opportunity was,” Nelson says. “We’ve got seamless gear, body mapping and other technologies to make the ultimate luxury gear.”

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TAKE A TRIP TO THE FITTEST CITY IN AMERICA WASHINGTON, D.C., AWAITS WITH PLENTY OF ACTIVE PURSUITS

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The nation’s fittest city just happens to be the nation’s capital, according to the American Fitness Index. There are lots of pedestrian-friendly opportunities, but if you want to take your fit travel beyond walking, here’s a guide to getting your sweat on when visiting the other Washington.

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PUT THE PEDAL TO THE METAL

Looking to ride in short increments of less than 30 minutes? Capital Bikeshare has stations all over town for you to grab and go. A 24-hour pass costs $28. For something more structured, take a tour with Bike and Roll, which also offers rentals if you want to do your own thing (a cool self-guided option is biking to Mount Vernon). Get a good overview of the city with the Capital Sites Bike Tour, which pedals past the Capitol Building, Supreme Court, Smithsonian Institution, World War II Memorial, Washington Monument, and more in about eight miles. A night version is available for a different perspective.

GET FLEXIBLE

Combine two fitness activities with Yoga Hikes DC, which pairs the cardio of hiking with the strength building of yoga. Each session is about 90 minutes long, with three 15-minute stops for yoga. Mix it up indoors at Sculpt DC on F Street, a yoga and cycling studio that also offers barre, yogalates, and other creative classes. For a more traditional yoga experience, Yoga Del Sol is set in a beautiful brick building in Georgetown.

LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES

With 2.5 miles of sidewalks, the National Mall provides a running route you won’t experience anywhere else (it’s not every day you jog past the Lincoln Memorial). More history awaits along the towpath of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, where you can take a break from running with a mule-drawn boat ride. Also starting in Georgetown, the Capital Crescent Trail follows the abandoned railbed of the 11-mile Georgetown Branch of the B&O Railroad, stretching to Bethesda. If you really want to get some miles in, start training for the Marine Corps Marathon, this year on Oct. 30. Nicknamed the People’s Marathon, it’s the fourth largest in the country. (Can you beat Oprah? She finished in 4:29 on her 40th birthday.)

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THE FITTEST CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES For the second year in a row, Washington, D.C., came out on top in the rankings— provided by the American Fitness Index from the American College of Sports Medicine—of the country’s fittest cities.

The rankings look at factors such as preventive behaviors for health, levels of chronic disease conditions, and environmental and community resources and policies that support physical activity.

The top 10 metropolitan areas were Washington/Arlington/Alexandria Minneapolis/St. Paul/Bloomington San Diego/Carlsbad San Francisco/Oakland Sacramento/Roseville/Arden-Arcade Denver/Aurora/Lakewood Portland/Vancouver/Hillsboro Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue Boston/Cambridge/Newton San Jose/Sunnyvale/Santa Clara

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ON THE WATER

Right in Georgetown, the Key Bridge Boathouse offers canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards to rent for floating down the Potomac River. There are also a variety of classes, including SUP Fitness, Sunrise Yoga on the Dock, and Kayak Immersion. Farther down the river, take it up a notch with Potomac Paddlesports, which leads four-hour guided whitewater rafting trips down the Class II/III section of Mather Gorge.

HIT THE GYM

Bellevue Club membership entitles you to guest privileges at clubs all over the country and world, including the Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C. The fitness facilities feature cardiovascular machines, free weights, and resistance machines, along with squash and racquetball courts.

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“I WANTED TO DO THIS FOR MY HEALTH,” LI SAYS. “I DON’T WORK OUT FOR ANYBODY ELSE BUT MYSELF. I DON’T REALLY WORK OUT TO LOOK GOOD; I JUST WANT TO BE HEALTHY.”

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It all started in March of 2015 when Li, at the encouragement of his mother, signed up for personal training with Bellevue Club trainer Cameron Court. At the time, the Bellevue native who stands at six feet four inches, weighed 297 pounds. He says a lifestyle that included a poor diet and a lot of screen time contributed to his weight.

“Me and my mom were discussing it, and she pointed out how worried she was, and that made me worried. I didn’t realize I was becoming fat. I wasn’t weighing myself. I ate whatever I wanted,” Li says. “My dad passed away last year; he was really overweight. He drank, he smoked and ate a lot of terrible things. I never wanted to become like him.”

And just like that, changing the trajectory of his life suddenly became hugely important, and health became his top priority.

“I wanted to do this for my health,” Li says.

“I don’t work out for anybody else but myself. I don’t really work out to look good; I just want to be healthy.”

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So, Li went to work with Court training six times a week.

“In the beginning, there was a lot of mixed exercises— cardio, heavy weightlifting, strength, a little bit of everything,” Li says. “Then during the summer, we did a big cardio push. I built up to where I was doing cardio every day; I would run to the Club, which is about a mile away, work out and do more cardio, then run home.”

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“The first couple weeks, it was a little bit of a struggle.

There wasn’t a ton of progress,” Court says. “He was still getting used to stuff, exercises and equipment. But once he started to get it, he started losing three pounds a week.

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He dropped every week. That’s incredible.”

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“One of the main turning points (I was still eating lunch from school) was making my own food and bringing it to school every day,” Li says, who credits much of his success to the support his mother shows him. “My mom, she helps me a lot, and I’m really thankful for what she’s done.”

Court, who specializes in training young athletes, says that with a generation plagued with childhood obesity and more access to screens, technology and processed foods, having a supportive family can be a crucial factor.

“The hardest part is that parents and kids have to be on the same page,” Court says.

“The kid has to want it, and the parents really have to get to a point that they are encouraging and want the same thing.”

Li says he learned many things throughout the process, mostly about how to take care of his body and health. But the piece of advice he wants to share with other people who might be considering making a similar goal is more about getting started. “I think the most important thing is realizing you have a problem,” Li says.

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BRAIN TRAINING january 2016

Working out your brain is just as important as working out your biceps, so consider this your monthly dose of cognitive strength training.

ACROSS 1. Grimalkin, for one 4. Barbed spear 8. Gallivants 12. “Yecch!”

13. Neighborhood 14. Dark doings 15. King supporter 17. Riviera city 18. Medical advice, often 19. ___ and abetted 20. Confined, with “up” 23. Spine-tingling 25. Be of help to 27. Dreamer’s activity, for short 28. Bikini component 31. Annul officially 33. Excusable 35. “Before,” in literature 36. Mercury or Mars, e.g.

38. Novelist Ephron 39. Rocker Bob 41. Brooding sorts 42. Candle lighter 45. Expert in futures?

47. On the sheltered side 48. Causes confusion 52. Friable soil 53. Fertilizer ingredient 54. It’s bottled in Cannes 55. Amazon zappers 56. Catches on 57. “I’m impressed!”

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DOWN 1. Hostile mutt 2. Way back when 3. Lord’s Prayer pronoun 4. Severe blow 5. Greet the dawn 6. “Addams Family” uncle 7. Dietitian’s concern 8. Aladdin’s friend 9. Hungry for more 10. Backgammon need 11. Alaskan transport

16. Bandsman Shaw 19. Used a scope 20. Remove, as a rind 21. “Did you ___?!”

22. Scruff 24. Accelerate sharply 26. Bar order 28. Ill humor 29. Picnic hamperer 30. Wistful word 32. Captain’s chronicle 34. India’s first P.M.

37. It’s often burning 39. Comes across as 40. Adjust the alarm 42. A fisherman may bring one home 43. Lotion additive 44. Toll 46. Timeline divisions 48. Went underground?

49. Baseball throw 50. ___ kwan do 51. Seek damages, say

* For answers, please visit bcreflections.com.