Fitness with Outlaw Fitcamp

Making Fitness AFA MILY AFFAIR

by Jesse J. Leyva, Owner of Jesse James Fit & Outlaw Fitcamp

We learn by example. The same holds true for fitness. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that more than 80 percent of adults fail to meet guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. At the same time, 80 percent of adolescents do not get enough aerobic physical activity to meet the guidelines for youth. Isn’t it time that we set the example and teach our children about health and fitness by leading the way?

Children naturally look to parents as mentors and role models. That influence helps mold them into who they will be as adults and is a key factor in how they make decisions about life and about fitness. So make fitness a family affair. Get Fit Together. Whether you walk together, bike together, or even dance together, the important fact is that 1) you live an active lifestyle, and 2) you’re doing it together. In the gym, exercise together and encourage one another to go the extra step and to not give up. Remember you, as a parent, are modeling a fit and healthy lifestyle. Also consider a fitness trainer who can tailor a mother/child program specifically to meet each of your personal goals, whether that’s cardio, toning, strength building or weight loss.

That influence helps mold th em into wh o th ey wi ll be as adu lts and is a key fact or in how th ey make decisi ons about life...

Eat Healthy Together. That large order of french fries may taste delicious, but is it really the healthy lifestyle you want for your child? One in five school-aged children is obese according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Make a healthy diet part of your everyday life. Cut out the chips and sodas, and stock the fridge and pantry with healthy snacks like fruit, cheese, nuts, or yogurt. Make going out to eat a special event and try to prepare more meals at home as a family. Not only do you have more control over the ingredients and quality of your food, but meal preparation becomes a family activity.

Take Care of Yourself. As a mother, consider how important your health is to your family. Fitness, specifically weight training, can help protect your bones and prevent osteoporosis-related injuries. With strength training, you’ll gain improved balance and coordination, which helps you keep a steady step and not fall. It is also beneficial in preventing bone loss and building new bone.

Health and fitness can be extremely successful when you do it together as a family. At Jesse James Fit and Outlaw FitCamp, we encourage families to get fit together. We work with clients of all ages and fitness levels to help them reach their personal fitness goals.

972.355.2639 • JesseJamesFit.com | 940.497.6002 • OutlawFitcamp.com

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erinten ent Ga y e Stin on 20 Questions With e D ISD

by Steve Gamel

Dr. Gayle Stinson, a native of Lake Dallas, has been the Lake Dallas ISD

Superintendent since 2007 and was gracious enough to play an old-fashioned game of 20 Questions.

MMG: What do you enjoy most about your job? Dr. Gayle Stinson: I get an insight into what the future holds for all of us - kids are brilliant and talented and driven...all in their own specific ways - and I’m excited about the world they will create for our community, state and nation.

MMG: What is the one thing you wish you could change about your job? Dr. Gayle Stinson: I wish with everything that we, as a society, could figure out a way to remove the social media stress from kids. I see what it does to them and it’s painful.

MMG: You and the school district have had plenty of successes over the years. But if you had to pick one, what would be your greatest accomplishment thus far? Dr. Gayle Stinson: After 28 years in education and being around

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literally thousands of kids, there’s no way to choose the best day or accomplishment. I just feel blessed to have been called to this profession.

MMG: If you couldn’t be a superintendent or work in education, what do you think you would be doing instead? Dr. Gayle Stinson: Never thought about it...I cannot imagine not working with/for kids - our future.

MMG: Some people may not know that you used to be a coach. Tell us about that time in your life and what sport you coached? Dr. Gayle Stinson: I taught and coached at LDHS in the early 90s...Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Softball, basketball and track. Back then, we didn’t specialize... you coached everything.

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been friends for a very long time. What is the most embarrassing thing he’s ever done to you, or you to him? Dr. Gayle Stinson: Yes, we taught and coached together in the early 90s. We try not to embarrass one another - that’s how we’ve stayed friends for so long! He’s one of the most respected athletic directors in the state and obviously is truly committed to the Falcon Family after three decades of service.

MMG: Tell us about your family, and what y’all like to do for fun? Dr. Gayle Stinson: My husband and I went on our first date in 1986, and I knew that day that he was the one. We have three children, two dogs, and a very busy life! When we can find the time, we enjoy getting off the grid, unplugging the technology and refocusing priorities. It’s good for all of us.

MMG: What is your biggest pet peeve? Dr. Gayle Stinson: Any type

of negativity...I try my best to live life with the glass half full. I’m an optimist.

MMG: If you had to karaoke one song in front of a packed gym, what would it be? Dr. Gayle Stinson: I can belt out the Falcon Fight song with the best of them...in a different setting I would fall back on my favorite “Ol’ Red” by Blake Shelton.

10. MMG: Who would you want to be stuck in an elevator with? Dr. Gayle Stinson: My dad because I know he could fix it and get us out!

11. MMG: What’s the one thing no one knows about you that you wouldn’t mind having in print? Dr. Gayle Stinson: I love my dog, Chuck, like he’s one of my children.

Dr. Gayle Stinson: Neither...Chicago Med or Criminal Minds.

13. MMG: If you could time travel, where would you go and why? Dr. Gayle Stinson: Heaven... haven’t seen or talked to my mom in 20 years, and I’d give anything for just 5 minutes.

14. MMG: What are your hobbies? Dr. Gayle Stinson: I love to cook, design spaces, and shoot hoops in my driveway with the kids.

15. MMG: How many pancakes have you ever eaten in a single sitting? Dr. Gayle Stinson: No more than three, but I can devour a large bag of Nacho Doritos in one sitting.

16. MMG: Do you have any phobias? Dr. Gayle Stinson: Yes - missing a wide open, breakaway layup in front of a packed gym...those days are over thankfully but I still hold my breath at

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17. MMG: What is the ugliest thing you own? Dr. Gayle Stinson: Anything with A&M colors.

18. MMG: If you had a million dollars, how would you spend it? Dr. Gayle Stinson: I’d split it between the Lake Cities Education Foundation and the American Cancer Society Multiple Myeloma Foundation for Research.

19. MMG: Is never returning something you borrowed considered stealing? Dr. Gayle Stinson: I’d just consider it very thoughtless.

20. MMG: Have you ever bought a dress for an event with the intention of returning it the next day? Dr. Gayle Stinson: No - that’s just blatantly inexcusable.

Together We Can make a d ifference

by Denton County Commissioner Precinct 3 Bobbie Mitchell photo courtesy by Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell

As we all deal individually with the COVID-19 crisis within our county, I hope we will continue to work together to help one another through this trying time.

At Denton County, we are working non-stop to help provide you with the resources you may need during this time as well as take the necessary steps to protect the health and safety of our more than 860,000 residents. We enforced a “stay at home” mandate on Wednesday, March 25, to try to flatten the curve of community spread at a time when the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 have continued to rise in our county. I know this is hard on our business community also, but we sincerely believe that taking these steps now will help save lives, protect our most vulnerable populations and keep our medical facilities from being over-extended as they work tirelessly to help those with serious COVID-19 complications.

We also ask you to keep our medical personnel and first responders in your prayers as they continue to work on the front lines.

We are asking each resident to take the personal responsibility of limiting their interactions with others as they go to work, get supplies for their families and get medical care. We also need everyone who can to stay home.

Together, we can all pull through this. We are, indeed, Denton County Strong!

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If you have any questions or comments, please let me hear from you. My email is bobbie.mitchell@dentoncounty.com and my office number is 972.434.4780.