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VIGILANT FOODIE Embracing SummEr
YourSElf Credit: Ian Spanier
Did you fulfill your New Year’s Resolution and get in the shape of your life by summertime? No? Now’s not the time to beat yourself up. It’s time to have all the fun that you deserve. By Robert Irvine
Get your beach body now! Abs in time for summer! Beach booty boot camp! We see the slogans everywhere, spit out by aggressive fitness industry marketers like auctioneers and old-timey salesmen. We know in our heads not to buy into it—that health and fitness are lifelong pursuits, not something that can be bought in a supplement store or with a new fitness app—yet some part of us still manages to fall for it. Even if we don’t buy the product, we buy the idea that in the summertime, we should look a certain way. We buy the idea that we can’t really enjoy all that summer has to offer if we aren’t ready for a shirtless or bikini-clad photoshoot. You already know that I want you to get into the shape of your life. So
you already know I’m not saying that you should give up. What I am saying is that if you missed your summer deadline this year, no matter how much weight you still have to lose, you shouldn’t feel self-conscious heading to the beach or to a pool. Guys, take your shirts off. Ladies, wear whatever kind of bathing suit you want. No one’s judgment matters but your own. As a human being living on Planet Earth it is your birthright to get out and enjoy sun! The bright light of summertime does something to all of us. It makes us all feel more alive and makes us want to get out and do more with ourselves. Indeed, our bodies are like batteries, soaking up vitamin D from the sun and storing it for when we need it. Mother Nature wants us to get our butts out there.
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In my experience, respect and appreciation for your body aren’t the end result of a fitness program. But if you can learn to respect and appreciate your body now, itwill yield better health and fitness results in the long run.
So don’t you dare hesitate for a second to enjoy the summer without fear and without being self-
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conscious. Take a look in the mirror and appreciate what you have. Don’t waste time wishing for something else. Be grateful. Life is far too short to spend time regretting what you didn’t do over the winter. You’ll enjoy the summer a whole lot more this way— and the gratitude and positive vibes you generate will carry over into your fitness goals. You can make your body achieve incredible things when you put your mind to it. Just don’t fall into the trap of thinking you need to be in peak condition before you can start really enjoying life.
Yours in health, Robert
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You’ll Need
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2 cups water
10 sprigs parsley
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1 large cucumber
Juice of 1 lemon
GROUP CLASSES
3 stalks celery
1 cup spinach, loosely packed
2 granny smith apples
1 cup kale, loosely packed
1-inch chunk, ginger root (approx. 2 tbsp)
½ avocado
Make It 1) Peel the cucumber and cut into 2-inch sections. Wash and cut celery and apples into chunks. Remove the stem from the kale. Give all solid ingredients a quick rinse, then add to the blender with water and lemon juice. Blend at high speed until no chunks remain.
2 cups ice
The Macros CALORIES: 135 PROTEIN: 3 g FAT: 7 g CARBS: 28 g
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Summer | 11
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727-581-3295 Mon – Fri: 7am – 10pm Sat: 8am – 10pm Sun: 9am – 9pm
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Summer | 15
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EAST BAY and detailing
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
2805 E Bay Dr. - Largo, FL
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
727-437-7264 Mon-Sat. 9am-5pm
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
1
JULY
2017
FIREWORKS & CELEBRATION Largo Central Park Starts at 6p enjoy great food, entertainment and activities for all ages
2
FREE BEACH MOVIE: Power Rangers Starts at Dusk on CW Beach outdoor movie theater under the stars Bring a blanket or low lying lawn chair On-Site Popcorn & Concessions Train Weekend 10a-4p @ Largo Central Park
4
5
RELAX
24-mile Bicycle Rides (7:30am) Helmets required
12
13
Matinee
Sport’s Shack
999 Missouri Ave N, Largo
727-586-5170
18
Downtown CW Farmers Market Every Wed 9a-2p Cleveland Street District 19
21
Saigon Cafe
Largo Library CALL: (727) 587-6715
HAPPY HOUR 5-7pm 118 W Bay Drive Largo, Florida (727) 223-9916
26
6-12p
Downtown CW Farmers Market Every Wed 9a-2p Cleveland Street District
6p - $5
Fun Family 5K and Pool Party
Saigon Cafe HAPPY HOUR 5-7pm 118 W Bay Drive Largo, Florida (727) 223-9916
16 | Summer
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23
6-10p Largo Community Center
Call (727)518-3016
BUTTER BOYS
7:30p
29
30
Sport’s Shack
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ADVERTISE HERE and
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SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE
Glo Night at Highland Family Aquatic Center 8:45 PM - 11:45 PM
28
Highland Recreation Complex
22
8a-End - $5 Highland Recreation Complex
BACK TO BACK INSANITY FULL BODY WORKOUT
Splash’s Treasure Hunt
HERE WE GLO!
2989 West Bay Dr, Largo 727-585-6974 27
Family Swim CITY COMMISSION MEETING
7p
Philippe Park Call (813) 254-8882
10a-2p Highland Family Aquatic Center Hunts by age group: 2-4 yrs – 5-7yrs – 8-10yrs – 11-12yrs
7p 13120 Vonn, Largo 20
6p
25
31
15
Flick n Float
QUICK BOOKS BASIC CLASS
4-6p Highland Family Aquatic Center
14
12:30p – 3:30p (FREE) Largo Community Center Call: (727) 518-3131 for show details
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24
Free Beach Movie 8pm – CW Beach
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11 TRIVIA NIGHT!
Day and Evening Sails Call: (727) 462-2628
9
SUNDAY MORNING
727-586-5170
Happy Birthday
Calypso Queen Daily Cruises
8
Sport’s Shack
727-474-3425
17
7
999 Missouri Ave N, Largo
1230 Cleveland St, CW
You Rock!
TRIVIA NIGHT!
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Royal Thai Cuisine | Sushi Bar | Mediterranean
10
6
PHOTO CREDIT: allevents.in
3
KARAOKE NIGHT!
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Philly Cheesesteak Fries & 2 Lt Soda For
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Happy hour is 11 am to 6 pm | Monday thru Friday 2989 West Bay Dr We Deliver (In the plaza with Bone Fish Grill)
727-585-6974 MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
1
AUGUST
2017 7
Sunsets at Pier 60 Daily Festival 2 hrs before sunset til’ 2 hrs after sunset
14
2
GULFPORT TUESDAY MORNING FRESH MARKET
2989 West Bay Dr, Largo 727-585-6974 28
Saigon Cafe
Largo Mall $1 Call: (844)-462-7342 ext.194
HAPPY HOUR 5-7pm 118 W Bay Drive Largo, Florida (727) 223-9916
9
10
‘THE ART OF VIETNAMESE COOKING’ CLASS
Need a Babysitter? Call: 727-674-0277
INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING’ CLASS
Largo Public Library 6:30p
They’ll come to your hotel!
Largo Public Library 3p
16
2989 West Bay Dr, Largo 727-585-6974
17
SATURDAY
*See coupon on pg 23 23
5
Free Tours of Pinellas County Solid Waste Management Facility 11:30a-1p
Train Weekend 10a-4p @ Largo Central Park
BUTTER BOYS 7:30p
Sport’s Shack
999 Missouri Ave N, Largo
727-586-5170
18
Highland Recreation Complex 6:30-8p – $10 24
1230 Cleveland St, CW
727-474-3425
13
5:30-9p Dimmitt Community Center Belleair Call: 727-798-2623
20
Happy Birthday Tampa Bay
Matinee
1pm (FREE) Largo Community Center Call: (727) 518-3131 for show details
HAPPY HOUR 5-7pm 118 W Bay Drive Largo, Florida (727) 223-9916
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IN OUR OWN BACK YARD ‘Florida Camping!’ Enjoy the Great Outdoors. Right Here… In Our Own Backyard! by Sarah Davies
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