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radical2004 - Pittsburgh
Sonshine Fitness News For friends of Sonshine Fitness About Us Sonshine Fitness (SSF) is a professional Personal Fitness Training company servicing the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. It is owned and operated by Larry and Stasi Longo. Larry and Stasi are certified by the National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) and have over 20 years of experience designing personalized fitness training programs for every type of client, from beginners to professional athletes. We specialize in goal-oriented exercise programs to meet all of our clients’ needs, including: Diet and Nutrition General Conditioning Weight Loss or Gain Sports Specificity Training Bodybuilding/Fitness/Figure Rehabilitation If you are interested in signing up for training sessions, e-mail Stasi at [email protected] or call 412-922-2929. IN THIS ISSUE Transformers ..............................2 More Radical Changes ...............3 In the News .................................3 A Soldier’s Story ........................4 Sonshine Champions..................5 Radical Transformer ..................6 Rays of Sonshine .........................7 Client Corner..............................8 Famous Folks ......................Insert KETO Products Sale............Insert Radical Change Issue 2004 Choose to Change! toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Can you hear the element of choice in ealthy things grow and growing Paul’s words? Change begins with a things change. Change is good, choice, and integral to choice is your attibut we don’t like change. Change is necessary, but we still don’t like change. tude. Simply put, your attitude determines your altitude. In order to advance to the Healthy things grow and growing next level, you can’t fear or resist change. things change. You must welcome and embrace it. Do you get the point? If we are to Think about it. What area of your life achieve the goals that are so necessary for needs to become healthy? That’s exactly our success, it will mean making where you must commit to changes—perhaps radical ones. change! And, before you make Change is unavoidable, and as that commitment, deal with the long as it’s going to happen, fact that it’s going to come we need some say-so in the with a price, a price that will matter. We can be reactive and involve some degree of pain. change only when crises deNow, before you get scared mand that we do, or we can be off by that “four letter word,” proactive and choose the remember that there are two changes in our lives. kinds of pain. One kind says We all know someone something is out of order and who’s been blindsided by a needs attention. That’s crisis heart attack after years of poor Gary Mitrik is the head pain. The other kind says that eating habits and lack of exerpastor at Greater Works healing is on the way. That cise. You know the story: a Outreach in Monroeville. kind of pain results from a terrifying rush to the ER, a positive choice that you have heart catheterization and bypass surgery. willingly made. (If I had my druthers, I’d And then, and only then—a change in “druther” choose the latter kind of pain.) eating habits, visits to the gym, the purUltimately, the choice is yours. I know chase of a treadmill (or SSF training sesyou will choose wisely. How can I make sions), and new priorities. such a bold statement? Desire. Desire is Why do we wait until the cow has left the catalyst to change, and if you didn’t the barn to close the door? Is it just human have desire, you wouldn’t be reading this. nature that causes us to avoid change until You’re on your way, my friend. Stirred something or someone forces it upon us? No, the truth is that all profitable decisions by a God-given desire to change, you won’t regret the steps you take. It may are met with great resistance. Any moverequire you to do a 180-degree turn, but ment toward success is an uphill battle requiring our perseverance, but it’s a battle you won’t regret it. Others will acknowledge the difference they see in you, and worthy of our pursuit. As the apostle Paul you will see it, too! declares in the New Testament, “I press By Pastor Gary Mitrik H RANSFORMERS RICK SANTA Some transformers have the right idea. They just need a little expert “coaching” to gain the victory. Just ask “radical change transformer” RICK SANTA. It all started last May when the hard-working real estate closing agent took a long look in the mirror. In his own words, “I weighed 225 pounds, was terribly out of shape, and I was drinking too much alcohol to cope with the stress of working two jobs.” A self-starter, Rick vowed to make changes. He quit one of his jobs, gave up drinking and started a walking program. After months of determined effort, he lost an impressive 55 pounds! Next, Rick joined Wright’s Gym in Crafton to start a weight lifting program. And while he gets an “A” for effort, he repeatedly hurt himself because he didn’t know OSEMARIE HUTY USH proper weight lifting technique. Realizing that he might suffer a serious injury, ROSEMARIE SHUTY RUSH is a transformer with a Rick wisely contacted Stasi. twist. The speech language pathologist has devoted “She helped me tremendously,” he herself to helping people overcome the psychological says. “Stasi taught me proper form so I and emotional trauma caused by speech impediments. could lift without injuring myself. And I But as she was helping others realize their dreams, also learned the importance of eating Rosemarie knew that her self-esteem needed a boost protein to build muscle and strength.” as well. She was plagued by nagging injuries, and her And the results? “I look better now at physical well-being was suffering. So she turned to age 58 than I did when I was 30!” Sonshine Fitness. In the two short months Rosemarie has trained with Stasi, she began to reshape her physique in earnest. She shed 22 pounds and pared nearly four inches from her waist, while melting off 22% body fat! Talk about a transformation! Rosemarie gives much of the credit to Stasi. “I’m so glad I met Stasi,” she says. “She has helped me so much. She’s been very considerate about working through my limitations, and I’m thrilled with the way I look and feel. Now I can enjoy outdoor activities like skiing and skating, and with my increased energy, I’m better at my job—and a better person, too. Thanks, Stasi!” R 2 S R More Radical CHANGES A ccording to a recent article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, there’s a growing trend among American workers to shed the trappings and structure of relatively high paying corporate jobs and seek more simplicity and fulfillment in their work life. Among those joining this movement are two of our very own—STASI LONGO and RICK BUKER. After the Longos purchased a new home in 2002, Stasi decided to accept a job offer as a salesperson for Met-Rx. Not only did the move make good financial sense, but the job seemed like a natural fit, too. After all, selling nutritional supplements was right up her alley and would allow Stasi to tap into her vast knowledge of fitness nutrition. But as Stasi soon discovered, the frills of life in “Corporate America” began to feel more like “velvet handcuffs.” “I really missed helping people realize their goals and dreams,” she says. “Not to mention the joy and deep-down satisfaction of doing something I truly love to do.” So on New Year’s Day of 2004, Stasi made a momentous decision. With Larry’s full support, she decided to leave her job with Met-Rx and return to training full-time. The broad smile on her face these days tells the whole story. “I feel like I have my life back,” she says. “It feels wonderful to be working in a job that allows me to share my OMING knowledge with others and to help make OON a difference in their lives.” Likewise, Rick’s career has recently We’re developing come full circle. A long-time friend of the our very own web site! So very Longos, Rick served as a personal trainer soon you’ll be able to tune into with SSF in 2000 after losing his all the latest SSF news and offercorporate job during a merger. While he ings (including this newsletter) loved personal training and the feeling of with a click of the mouse! helping people, Rick moved back into a To visit our home page, go to corporate job when an opportunity www.sonshinefitness.com presented itself. It was a decision he soon came to regret. “At the time it seemed like the smart, prudent thing to do,” he confesses. “But I knew almost immediately that I’d made a misstep. While the pay and people were great, I just didn’t feel like I fit in with the corporate structure or the type of work I was doing. It was like trying to pound a square peg into a round hole.” So three-and-a-half years later, Rick did an about face and abandoned the relative security of corporate life. “It’s the best decision I ever made,” he says with a smile. “I feel like a 10-ton weight has been lifted off my shoulders. And I’m so grateful to have the chance to work with SSF again and to get back to what I really enjoy doing.” C S IN THE NEWS S tasi continues to be a darling of the local talk show scene. On March 27, she taped a fitness segment for PCNC’s “Impact” with host Stacia Erdos. Appropriately, the theme was “Shaping Up for Spring.” Stacia picked Stasi’s brain about subjects near and dear to our hearts, including cardio, diet and different types of exercise. “Cardio, diet and resistance exercise are the keys to losing weight and shaping up,” Stasi began. “Any type of cardio is good, including walking, jogging and biking—anything that you like to do that gets your heart rate up. We need to do a minimum of 20 minutes of cardio a day to burn off what we eat that day.” When asked about low-impact forms of exercise such as Pilates and yoga, Stasi praised them for helping to stretch and lengthen muscles, but cautioned that alone they probably would not produce the desired results. She also warned against giving the scale too much power. “Remember, when you firm up and tone you’re building and strengthening muscles, and muscle weighs more than fat. You can lose body fat and clothes sizes and actually gain weight. So don’t let the scale rule.” IN THE NEWS II SSF client and Mattress Factory board chairman Anuj Dhanda was featured in the March 2004 issue of Pittsburgh Magazine for his colorful collection of installation art. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION SSF client Kim Caughey taped a spot for “The Closing Bell” on March 18, discussing hot financial topics such as the European Union decision. The energetic equity research analyst also participated in the “Pittsburgh Indoor Sprints” event at North Catholic High School on February 7. Altogether, she competed in nine races! 3 A SOLDIER’S STORY S itting next to SSF trainer MIKE “OB” O’BRIEN on the steps outside of Platinum Gym in Green Tree on a warm spring day, you might think he’s just returned from a vacation in Florida. Bronzed, fit and relaxed, he’s as quick as ever with a joke or his trademark mischievous grin. But one look into his clear blue eyes tells a different story. So does the black t-shirt he wears, emblazoned in gold with the solemn message, “Freedom Isn’t Free.” When Mike volunteered for the U.S. Army Reserves, he knew deep down in his heart that one day he might be called upon to serve his country. And while he had ample opportunity to end his commitment as the war with Iraq loomed, Mike never wavered. He had sworn an oath to defend his country and defend it he would, no matter what personal hardships were in store. And when Mike’s unit—the 444th Personal Services Battalion—got the call in early February 2003, he bid farewell to his family and friends and prepared himself for lie ahead. A short time later, the 444th was dispatched to a staging area in Fort Lee, Virginia, where he and his fellow volunteers readied themselves for action. Although the 444th was classified as a noncombat unit, they had to be ready to meet any situation. They were put though a grueling and intensive training program that included weapons and chemical warfare training. As his unit’s Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) officer, Mike was responsible for overseeing the chemical warfare training. “We had to be ready for biological warfare,” Mike says, “so we had to be prepared to perform every task under those conditions. Perhaps the worst part of the training was spending time in the gas chambers. It was pretty unnerving.” On April 15, Mike’s unit was sent overseas. After a brief five-day layover at Camp Wolf in Kuwait, the 444th was redeployed to Camp New York near the 4 Mike guards the camp perimeter in the Iraqi desert. Iraqi border. It would be Mike’s “home away from home” for the next five months. “Camp New York was about 10 miles from the Iraqi border,” he recalls. “It was in the middle of a desert with nothing but sand all around. We weren’t in too much danger, but you could see the flash of artillery fire in the distance.” Although his unit’s official duty was to coordinate the movement of casualties, the role of the 444th quickly changed. They were now responsible for coordinating the deployment of troops coming into and leaving the theater of operations, as well as guarding the perimeter of the camp. As the war escalated, Mike and his mates received some disheartening news when the U.S. government abruptly extended their tour of duty from six months to a year. “We were all hoping to get home for the holidays when we got wind of the new policy,” he says. “It hit us like a ton of bricks. To tell you the truth, I was devastated. But I was the staff sergeant and it was my job to make sure the 12 guys in my squad were okay.” Barely halfway through his tour of duty and faced with his stiffest challenge yet, Mike drew upon his personal training expertise and devised a fitness program to help boost morale. “We got up every morning at 5 am to do physical training,” Mike says. “We had to exercise early in the morning because sometimes the temperatures reached 140 degrees during the day. I tried to vary the activity so the guys would have something different to look forward to. On some days we’d go for a run, on others we’d do calisthenics. The camp also had a makeshift gym, and I encouraged the guys to work out. Staying in shape was a way for us to keep mind, body, and soul together.” The stakes became even higher in January when Mike and his unit were transferred to Blad, Iraq. “We were much closer to the fighting and mortar shells were exploding around the camp all the time,” he says. “One day I was walking through camp and a rocket hit about 100 yards in front of me. It was the scariest moment of my life.” Perhaps the best moment of his life occurred earlier this month, when Mike boarded a jet in Kuwait bound for home. “The feeling when that plane left the runway was pure elation,” he says with a broad smile. “And when we landed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia it was the best feeling I’ve ever had. The first thing I did when I got off the plane was kiss the ground!” It’s an understatement to say that Mike’s a happy man these days. “When I arrived in Pittsburgh and saw my family waiting for me it was great,” he says. “And every day I see old friends who I haven’t seen in over a year. We have a lot to talk about.” It’s a credit to Mike that he prefers to dwell on the pluses of his experience. “Overall it’s been a very positive thing and I’m glad I did it,” he says. “It made me grow. I learned a lot about tolerating and working with people in difficult situations who I normally wouldn’t have accepted or gotten along with. But most of all, I’ve learned to appreciate America and how much we have.” Spoken like a true hero. Welcome home, OB! Sonshine Champions A t SSF, we’ve been truly blessed to train so many champion power lifters, bodybuilders, and fitness and figure competitors. Each and every athlete we’ve worked with possesses the spirit of excellence so necessary to reach the pinnacle of success. And their heart, character and willingness to make great sacrifices in order to achieve their dreams is the hallmark of a true champion. So please join us in congratulating JOHN, MICHELLE, NANCY, REBECCA, SHELBY and TINA on their noteworthy achievements. FIFTH ANNUAL MONSTER BENCH AND DEADLIFT MEET POWER LIFTING CHAMPS Clockwise from left: Coach Larry Longo, John Casciato, Nancy Schuchert, Tina King-Pemberton John Casciato—2nd Place, 275 lb. Submaster’s Class 465 lb. Deadlift (first competition ever!) Nancy Schuchert—1st Place, 132 lb. Grandmaster’s Class 275 lb. Deadlift (unsanctioned world record!) Tina King-Pemberton—1st Place, 148 lb. Submaster’s & 2nd Place Open 300 lb. Deadlift MICHELLE AYRES REBECCA KLOBUCHER 1st Place (Figure Novice Class) 2nd Place (Figure Open Class) OCB Iron City Classic 5th Place (Figure Class) NPC Upper Ohio Valley Competition SHELBY WHALEY 2nd Place (Fitness Short Class) NPC Pittsburgh Competition 5 RADICAL Transformer (Or SSF “Believe It Or Not!”) T here’s an old adage that says “a picture is worth a thousand words.” And perhaps that’s the only way to describe 52-year-old CINDY SWEITZER’S breathtaking transformation —through pictures. Because words simply don’t do justice to her eye-popping change in appearance. What makes her results all the more astounding is that Cindy accomplished this total reshaping in just 12 weeks! You heard right. Upon entering a 12-week body transformation contest sponsored by Royal Body Care, a nutritional supplement company, Cindy hired Stasi for a crash course in weight lifting, cardio and proper nutrition. Stasi supplied the know-how, and Cindy supplied the drive, focus, and a willingness to learn and work hard. She absorbed Stasi’s instruction like a sponge, and it paid off beautifully! Cindy not only won her contest in a landslide, but she received a cash prize of $2,500! Cindy humbly gives the glory to God for her victory—with a big thanks to Stasi. These photos are the real deal, folks. There’s no airbrushing, touch up or other gimmickry involved. Just proof positive of what you can accomplish if you have a dream and are willing to commit and sacrifice for that dream. Congratulations, Cindy, on your truly spectacular transformation! 6 Rays of Sonshine Here’s a sampling of fun Sonshine tidbits and fitness odds and ends to keep you in the know! Scripture Goin’ to the Chapel Inspiration Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. ― Romans 12:2 Best wishes to Joady Bloomer, who was engaged to Dale Cowher, Scott Callender who was married in January, and Melanie Gefert, who was recently engaged. “Pain is only weakness leaving the body.” ―Nietzsche Sympathy We offer our deepest condolences to Rick Buker, Janine Castellano, Eric Close, Laura Fromm and Beth Newbold, who recently lost loved ones. Get Well We extend our heartfelt prayers and best wishes for God’s healing and a speedy recovery to Jeri Antonino, Jerry Brandy, Rick Buker’s mom, Mary Anne Concilus’s dad, Kellie Kuhleman, Marty McCarthy, Marion Mazzocco’s dad, Pastor Gary Mitrik, Lisa Peligrini’s grandmother and Walter Thomas. Farewell We bid a fond farewell and God’s blessings to long-time SSF client and friend Pam Giannette, who has moved to Connecticut. A Worthy Cause SSF client Emilio Cornacchione is co-producing the first annual Moda Della Molla spring fashion show at Touch Nightclub on May 21. The show will feature specialty wigs designed by Emilio’s team at Izzazu International Salon that will be donated to the Pittsburgh Race for the Cure. To purchase tickets call the Izzazu Salon at 412-325-1600 or visit www.izzazu.com Jerry Brandy’s Fitness Fact Studies show that women are more inclined to exercise than men. You go girls! Cancellation Reminder If you need to cancel a training session for any reason, please give us 24 hours notice or you’ll be charged for the session. Referral Rewards Get a friend to sign-up for a 10session package and receive your choice of a free box of bars or a free training session. Christmas Thank You A belated thank you for all of the many thoughtful, generous (and meaningful) Christmas gifts we received. Future Features If you have any ideas or suggestions for future feature articles, call Stasi at 412-922-2929. $10 Off Massage Therapy Even if you’re active and fit, chances are you need a little maintenance and tender loving care now and then. And SSF client MARTI MCCARTHY can iron out the kinks. Marti is a certified massage therapist with many years of experience. She’s helped numerous SSF clients (and trainers) recover from injuries and keep their bodies finely tuned through a wide range of massage therapy, from deep muscle massage to soothing, tension-relieving massages. So whether you need some relief for that achin’ back, or just some good old fashioned pampering, Marti’s magical fingers can work wonders. To schedule an appointment, call Marti at 412-388-1829 and present this coupon to receive $10 off your massage! 7 Client Corner HAPPY BIRTHDAY We’d like to extend warm (and in some cases, belated) birthday wishes to clients Athalia Anderson (3/6), Jeri Antonino (3/23), Denise Augello (2/4), Michelle Ayres (12/2), Robin Beckham (1/18), Diane Benedict (12/13), Nablia Bey (11/14), Vicki Bey (11/11), Bryan Boak (1/26), Alice Boeser (3/1), Leah Bonasorte (2/11), Wenby Bossart (5/28), Katrina Brabham (2/17), Jerry Brandy (4/11), Olivia Brandy (2/3), Trina Brandy (2/19), Susan Brozek (11/7), Ron Bruno (3/29), Rick Buker (3/25), Jesse Butkovic (3/7), Scott Callender (4/10), John Casciato (1/27), Kim Caughey (11/14), Eric Close (12/3), Kelly Close (1/18), Mary Anne Concilus (5/29), Marnie Conley (12/21), Emilio Cornacchione (11/18), Martin Coyne (4/25), Nina Rose Crystol (12/19), Gloria Daniel (1/12), Marianne Dean (5/1), Kelly DeVoagd (5/8), Aradhna Dhanda (1/25), Pamela Edixon (11/25), Carol Elias (3/24), Fran Esposito (2/3), Peggy Finnegan (2/14), Matt Fisher (3/12), Laura Fromm (3/30), Cindi Gefert (3/20), T.J. Gefert (12/24), Jacqueline Gialloreto (1/11), Robert Gialloreto (5/22), Nancy Gillette (2/7), Rachel Gindele (12/26), Cliff Goodrow (4/6), Carl Gorr (2/11), Elmer Gray (5/3), Lauren Grosbeck (11/12), Dana Hainsey (12/7), Joan Haley (1/18), Sonshine Fitness 1214 Jerome Street Pittsburgh, PA 15220 8 Mike Hertrich (11/4), John Hiras (5/11), Jack Holczer (12/22), Ed Kabala (3/21), Marcia Klark (4/19), Lori Kragnes (3/10), Jeremy Landen (2/19), Barb Levenson (12/1), Larry Longo (1/25), Stasi Longo (2/4), Tayler Longo (2/26), Melanie Lorenzi (5/15), Kim Maddox (3/13), Renee Margie (12/11), Susan Mazzotti (3/4), Holly McCullough (11/9), Rob McGeown (5/5), Joan Mitchell (5/27), Gary Mitrik (4/3), Ricky Mongiovi (1/14), Beth Newbold (1/16), Denise Palmer (5/5), Lisa Panazzi (3/6), Dede Papurello (12/4), Michael Papurello (4/24), Deanne Patchan (3/28), Donna Pruszynski (4/9), Lynn Reynolds (5/4), Tino Rionda (4/10), Ken Rozzell (2/5), Joseph Ruglovsky (3/20), Cindy Sadauskas (2/28), Ester Saghafi (4/19), Veronica Sankey (5/19), Jodi Schneider (4/22), Nancy Schuchert (12/3), Sue Seibel (12/31), Allen Sherwood (11/25), Mecca Smarr (12/22), Sarah Speaker (5/17), Lori Stuart (4/7), Renee Swasey (11/2), Bob Tenney (3/21), Debra Thomas (2/10), Edna Thomas (5/14), Roberta Thomas (3/3), Anna Thorpe (1/17), Gerald Tierney (2/16), Jeff Tobin (5/2), Lori Wade (12/1), Laura Walker (3/13), Mary Wasko (1/4), Ben Wechsler (1/9), Linda Wechsler (1/23), Shelby Whaley (11/4), Evan Wimer (2/5), Joe Willis (4/20) & Barb Yogan (2/17). RUNNIN’ WITH THE BIG DOGS Ask Barb Levenson, owner of Barb Levenson Dog Training Centers, how she spends her days, and that’s the answer you’re likely to hear. She runs with the big dogs— and the small ones, too! The energetic 58-year-old entrepreneur has a rigorous schedule. She teaches classes six days a week at her new 12,000-square foot facility in Oakmont, including fast-paced agility drills with border collies and Australian Shepherds. So she has to be quick on her feet. So what keeps Barb from going to the dogs? That’s where Sonshine Fitness comes in. “Without SSF I couldn’t keep up with these dogs in a million years,” she confides. “But thanks to my training and fitness regimen with Shelby, I can keep pace with women half my age— and my four-legged friends, too. Bless you, Shelby, for pulling this ‘old beg’ together!” Famous Folks To say that Sonshine Fitness has made quite an impression on the local fitness scene would be an understatement. But did you know that your SSF trainers have helped a number of famous folks get in tiptop shape over the years? Here’s a little teaser to put your SSF knowledge to the test. Correctly match all the celebrities with their SSF trainers and win a free box of protein bars! The answers are at the bottom of the page. No fair peekin’! (Helpful hint—the celebs with an asterisk have been trained by more than one SSF trainer.) Celebrity SSF Trainer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. a. Larry b. Stasi c. Shelby Dan Marino (pro football player) Willie Stargell* (pro baseball player) Peggy Finnegan* (TV news anchor) Jack Ham (pro football player) Liz Miles (TV news personality) Gina Redmond (TV news anchor) Lynn Swann (pro football player) Dennis Miller (comedian) Dave Collins (pro baseball player) Darieth Chisolm (TV news anchor) Kevin Orie (pro baseball player) Jennifer Beals (actress) Craig Bingham (pro football player) Susan Brozek (TV talk show host) Ray Knight (pro baseball player) 1-a; 2-a,b; 3-b,c; 4-b; 5-b; 6-a; 7-b; 8-b; 9-a; 10-b; 11-a; 12-b; 13-b; 14-b; 15-a The KETO Good Nutrition! We’ve all heard Stasi preach that carbs are the enemy when it comes to building a lean, muscular physique. Research has proven that even if you follow your SSF trainer’s workout and cardio program to the letter, eating too many of the wrong kinds of carbs will increase your body fat and prevent you from getting that hard body you desire. That’s why it’s important to follow Stasi’s “diet prescription” and keep your carb intake low. SALE! However, the right kinds of carbs are essential for good nutrition because they support many important bodily functions, and that’s where KETO supplements can help. SSF is pleased to offer a sale on a full line of high-protein, low-carb KETO products, including: Bars Shakes Cookie mix Ice cream Pancake mix Bread mix Pasta And more These delicious-tasting products come in a variety of mouth-watering flavors to tempt your taste buds, and will help keep your “engine” running smoothly! For more information about KETO supplements or to place an order, call Stasi at 412-922-2929 or talk to your SSF trainer!
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