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Welcome to Chef MJ’s Corner, where we will feature food, nutrition, health, the latest trends and hotspots and, last but not least, stories that give inspiration to each reader. You know my motto, “Food is a segue into intimate conversation! So, take a load off and get intimate!”
Though boxing originated in Greece in 688 BC, Philadelphia, and its surrounding areas, have been known for boxing since 1876 when Jimmy Weeden and Billy Walker fought before a crowd of gamblers
HEALTH near Pennville, NJ. My goodness, I mean people come from all over the country to just pose in front of the famous Rocky statue in Center City Philadelphia! So, why has this sport been around so long and what are the benefits?
Boxing, fitness, and nutrition go hand-in-hand, and it is no longer just a man’s sport. Women are picking up the boxing gloves, too. So, what’s all the hype about? Boxing has been known to improve balance, help posture, strengthen upper body and core, boost endurance, increase alertness, improve your mood, and improve hand-eye coordination. For women, there are additional benefits such as boosting your confidence, and it’s a great stress reliever. Lowering our stress levels can reduce belly fat, help us sleep better, and overall, help us live better lives.
Add a balanced diet to this and you’re winning all around. The 50-0 Champ, Floyd Mayweather, spent 21 years at the top of the sport of boxing and never lost a fight. He attributes boxing to saving his life. He recently launched fitness gyms all over the country that are based on his actual training regime. According to Curtis Singleton and Robert Johnson, owners of Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Marlton, these workouts are fun, empowering, and effective due to wearing a heart rate monitor in an instructor-led class. Add foods that are nutritional with your workout regimen and you’re well on your way to a healthy body and mind.
So, what foods should boxers eat? Here are a few suggestions.
Complex Carbohydrates: whole grain breads, pasta, fresh fruit, rice, oats, and potatoes
Lean Proteins: white meats, lean red meats, fish, and low-fat dairy
Healthy Fats: nuts; avocado, fish, olive oil If you’re interested in learning more, check out Chef Mitzi at Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Marlton www. Mayweather.fit/Marlton. Or visit my website www.chefmitzijackson.me PRH
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by Theresa Collins BA CADC Facility Director/Primary Therapist Directions Outpatient Centers
It is no secret that the pandemic has left us feeling an increase in anxiety and depression. The pandemic, coupled with the epidemic, has left mental health facilities and substance abuse facilities reaching increasing numbers of clients seeking help. While the stigma in seeking help is diminishing, so are the therapists. One alarming event that has been occurring is the number of counselors and therapists that are leaving the field due to overwork and burnout. The change that continues to occur that allows people to work from home is still appealing to other professionals as substance use facilities continued to treat people in-person during the pandemic. Many facilities in the city and surrounding areas are desperate for more clinicians to join their team. Seemingly, we have seen counselors who are either underqualified or ones that are asking for such a large amount in salary that most substance abuse facilities are unable to cover.
While there has been a push for taking care of some of our other professional colleagues in other areas of practice, we fear as counselors that the push for the respect and care that is needed to continue to bring the best clinical care to
those who deserve it the most, is lacking. Burnout for clinicians, especially in the drug and alcohol field, is real. Self-care and taking space to refuel are imperative for clinicians to not feel burnout. Some practical ways to avoid burnout are: 1. Find a self-care routine and stick with it HEALTH 2. 3. Take advantage of your PTO days (the clients will be fine for a day, we promise) Have your own therapist or spiritual community 4. Make time for the people you call family 5. Don’t take for granted the power in confiding in colleagues and friends Directions Outpatient Center is a unique space that fosters a team and family spirit. Our staff has been together, and we’ve stuck by each other through the thick of the epidemic and pandemic. We are fortunate that we have been able to create a space of happy employees which in turn creates a space for healthy healing of clients. We look forward to speaking with other facilities during this time and find ways to take care of our clinicians so we can take care of our vulnerable populations. PRH
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