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3. By Erin McLaughlin,
MS, ATC, PES
The Center for Sports Medicine
at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont
Hospital for Children
Shannon is a highly competitive,
17 year old field hockey player and
is known as a tenacious defender
on the field. For the past two
years, Shannon had been sidelined
with a nagging, painful hip injury.
In May of 2013, Shannon made
an appointment to see Dr. Kathleen
O’Brien at the Center for Sports
Medicine at Nemours/ Alfred I.
duPont Hospital for Children.
At her appointment, Shannon
explained that her nagging
hip pain was located on the
outside of her hips. The pain
was moderate, and waxed and
waned between sharp and dull in
quality. She was frustrated that
she was unable to play the sport
she loved. Following a thorough
evaluation, Dr. O’Brien diagnosed
Shannon with an overuse injury of
the hip. She recommended that
Shannon begin the Next Steps
Program, a personalized fitness
program offered at the Center for
Sports Medicine. The program is
supervised by a certified athletic
trainer and includes a baseline
functional movement screen which
is a one-on-one assessment so
that the program can be modified
and customized as needed. The
goal of the program is to foster
independence and confidence with
sport and exercise activities.
Most readers might think
Shannon’s story is unique. It
is not. Her injury is relatively
common among pediatric and
adolescent athletes. Overuse or
chronic injuries are becoming more
common in young athletes because
of early sport specialization and
participation in multiple year-round
sports. Hip and core weakness
can contribute to the onset of pain,
resulting in poor mechanics—where
athletes compensate physically for
their pain. In young athletes, a hip
pain that persists without resolution
is often a result of an apophysitis.
An apophysitis injury occurs at
the attachment site of the muscle
tendon and in growing athletes, this
muscle-tendon-bone attachment
is subject to injury from repetitive
stress. This combination of hip and
core weakness coupled with poor
mechanics can make an athlete
susceptible to more serious injuries
such as an ACL tear, especially, if
they continue to play while injured.
In recent years, more attention has
been focused on the importance of
strength and conditioning in youth
sports, particularly, as it relates to
injury prevention. Those who play
"cutting" sports that feature swift,
abrupt movements such as pivoting,
stopping, or turning such as field
hockey are more likely to develop
hip and/or knee pain as a result.
An appropriate, research-based
lower body injury prevention
program, like “Jump Smart” offered
at the Center for Sports Medicine,
aims to improve stability, strength
and body awareness. While
Shannon did not enroll formally in
Jump Smart, her exercise program
for Next Steps mimicked the
instruction offered in the class.
For the next 3 months, the Center
for Sports Medicine became
Shannon’s home away from home.
Her work began with addressing
deficits in flexibility of her
hamstrings, gluts, and hip flexors.
Shannon learned the basics of core
stability and hip strengthening. At
program completion, Shannon,
her mother and the Athletic Trainer
reviewed, step by step, how to
maximize her time in practice and
minimize her risk of injury.
Shannon worked very hard to
recover fully from her injury.
Along the way, she learned how
to avoid future injury recurrence.
After 2 years of pain and limited
ability, Shannon returned to field
hockey. In the fall 2013, she was
able to play the entire season
and did not miss a single game
or practice. Shannon was elected
captain of her high school team
and earned 2 MVP awards. She led
her team to the South Jersey Group
2 Championship and was named
to the South Jersey Times All-Star
Second Team. What a comeback!!
In Young Athletes, It’s Not Always a
Muscle Strain.
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March Mindfulness | PAGE 6
Local Spotlight: Wilmington's Art Loop | PAGE 13
The HAC Pro Shop: Must-Haves in March | PAGE 14
March is National Nutrition Month | PAGE 15
Is Your Child Ready for College? | PAGE 17
HAC Summer Camps | PAGE 24
Top 5 Ingredients to AVOID | PAGE 26
HAC Preschool: A New Perspective | PAGE 28
Spring Clean for Abundance & Prosperity | PAGE 30
HAC Adult Basketball League | PAGE 31
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Delicious & Light Irish Recipes
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Enhance Magazine, March 2014
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7. I
n a month that has been dedicated
to Madness, let’s try to make it
Mindful. Yoga class here we
come. While all the basketball
chaos of March is going on, we
should take part in March Mindfulness!
"Yoga isn’t just a class you
take; it’s a way of life."
The word "yoga" comes from the
Sanskrit root "yuj", which means "to
yoke" the spirit and physical body
together. Yoga has evolved over
thousands of years and embraces all
levels of fitness. It has been proven to
reduce blood pressure and increase
strength and flexibility. Through yoga’s
evolution it has divided into many
different styles. In a hot yoga class
you're are going to sweat more than
you ever thought was possible. By
adding heat it will help you lose
weight, loosen your muscles and
improve your cardiovascular system.
HAC offers a variety of hot yoga
classes.
Flow, (formerly known as Vinyasa)
synchronizes movement to breath,
and is the creative sequencing and
exploration of fluid postures. This
energetic class cultivates strength,
flexibility, transformation, balance,
and waves of freedom.
Align is a set sequence of postures.
This class is designed for students who
want to align, strengthen, and balance
their mind and body while developing
a strong foundation and a deeper level
of concentration.
Evolve will enhance your workouts
and empower you with core strength,
flexibility, and balance. Toned, precise
movements and postures paired with
mindful breathing will strengthen and
develop your practice.
Ignite is an energizing, 1 hour power
flow that is set to exhilarating, lively
music. This is not your typical yoga
class! Ignite is designed with the strong
and energetic in mind. This class will
bring your yoga experience to the next
level, by creating a more rigorous
sequence of poses. Learn techniques
and powerful yoga flows that will
challenge you and optimize your
performance. The final class is run in
a lower temperature setting, and it is
called Wave. Wave features ocean
boards that help combine the strength
and flexibility of yoga with the core
stability required for stand-up paddle
boarding.
HAC also has two non-heated classes.
Mind Body Balance focuses on
developing strength and flexibility for
deep breathing, increased stability
and a greater range of motion on and
off the mat. Each movement taken
in class is connected to your breath,
helping to relieve stress and tension.
Mindful Yoga integrates movement
and deep rhythmic breathing for a
more meditative approach. Though
this may seem daunting, yoga doesn’t
judge.
In my first yoga class I got so frustrated
with the poses that I simply laid down
on my mat and stared at the ceiling.
My mind was racing and telling me
that I wasn’t good enough. As I was
about to roll up my mat and walk
out, I looked up and saw the woman
next to me smile and she whispered
I was doing great. I was shocked.
At that moment I realized what yoga
was about - forgiveness. This woman
wasn’t judging me, and neither was
anyone else. I was judging myself and
that was unfair. This was the first
time I was trying this class and I
wasn’t giving myself an opportunity
to succeed. In being mindful I not only
had to be mindful of others, but of myself.
In each class there is the unspoken
rule of mindfulness. Everyone in a
yoga class is there to become aware
of themselves. From the beginners to
the experts, everyone is there to find
that inner place in their body and just
simply be. I know that sounds weird
but if you take a class, you will see.
I am on my 2nd year of my yoga
journey and though I don’t make it
to class every week, I try to keep my
yoga breathing in check. The way you
are taught to breathe in a yoga class
does wonders on the body. It helps you
to relax, and once you have relaxed
enough, you can let your mind slip
away to that quiet place. In that place
there is no room for thought. There
is only room for warmth. Let yourself
be able to forgive yourself and others.
If you can’t make it to a class, sit
somewhere where you know you will
be able to breathe. Trying not to think
is the hardest part, but I challenge you
to try it at least once and to be able to
feel the warmth and compassion for
yourself that you know you deserve.
Keep mindful this March.
MARCH
Mindfulness
By Lisa Luck
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9. There's Something for Everyone at HAC!KEEPING ACTIVE IN THE WINTER IS EASY AT HOCKESSIN ATHLETIC CLUB!
FOR ADULTS
Hockessin Athletic Club offers a wide
variety of fitness options and other
services for our adult population.
CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE:
• 100 pieces of cardio, including
treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent
bikes, and stair steppers.
• Several Group Fitness classes that
feature a cardio workout
STRENGTH TRAINING:
• BRAND NEW free weight room
• 2 Machine Circuits
• Free-Range Weight Machines
• Kettlebells, Bulgarian Bags,
Vipers and other ancillary fitness
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PERSONAL TRAINING & WEIGHT
LOSS:
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• Personal Success Program
- Includes 2 FREE Personal
Training sessions for each adult
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Movement Screening
• 3,000 square foot Personal
Training Studio
• State of the art training equipment
• Weight loss programs and nutrition
counseling available
• All New Weight Room Renovation -
See Page 22 for details!
AQUATIC EXERCISE
• Lap pool with four lanes
• Aqua Fitness classes, many
of which are included in your
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• Aquatic Personal Training
• Waterpark & Leisure Pool, Seasonal
Outdoor Pool, Warm Water Lesson
& Therapy Pool, and Whirlpool
• Private adult swim lessons
HOT YOGA:
• Flow, Align, and Evolve.
Classes offered Daily
• One free week (7 consecutive days)
of hot yoga for each new member
• HAC Yoga Membership option
MASSAGE:
• Swedish/Therapeutic, Sports/Deep
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• Over 150+ Group Fitness classes
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• Classes range from 30-60 minutes
• One free class for each new member
TRX SUSPENSION TRAINING:
• Program developed by Navy Seals
that uses the weight of your body
to work your muscles at a level that
you’re comfortable with
• One free class for each new member
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ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES:
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10. Ingredients
5 pounds corned beef
5 garlic cloves, lightly smashed
10 peppercorns
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
12 ounces of stout beer
(recommended: Guinness)
1 cup beef broth or stock
Water, for simmering
4 yellow onions, cut into
wedges,
1 medium yellow or sweet
onion, sliced
2 parsnips, peeled and cut into
large chunks
3 carrots, peeled and cut into
large chunks
6 medium red potatoes, scrubbed
Directions
Rinse the corned beef and put it into
a large soup pot.
Make a bouquet garni (bundle of
herbs tied together) with the garlic,
peppercorns, thyme and bay leaves
and add to the pot (removed prior to
consumption).
Stir in the stout beer, beef broth and
enough water to cover the beef by 2
inches. Bring to a boil over medium
heat, then reduce the heat to a gentle
simmer and cook for 4 hours, covered,
stirring occasionally.
After 4 hours, add the onion wedges,
parsnips, and carrots, and cook for
a 1/2 hour. Add the potatoes and
the cabbage wedges and continue
cooking until the cabbage is tender,
about 20 minutes. Remove the
cabbage to a plate and allow the
corned beef and other vegetables to
continue cooking until the meat is
tender.
Recipe adapted from : www.foodnetwork.com
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Classic and sweet.
In a separate large sauté pan, heat 4
tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion, and a pinch of salt
and sauté until tender and beginning to
brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, slice the cabbage thinly,
gently pressing with a paper towel to
remove excess water. Add the cabbage
to the onion mixture and toss to coat
well with the butter. Cook over medium
heat until the cabbage begins to brown.
Remove the meat to a cutting board
and slice. Serve at the table with all the
vegetables piled onto a serving tray
and the sliced meat onto another tray
with some of the broth poured over the
meat.
Nutrition Facts:
Per serving:
Calories 837
Carbohydrates 39g
Fat 51g
Protein 52g
Sodium 3096mg
Sugar 6g
lighter Irish
RECIPES
Submitted By: Caitlin Hess, HAC Employee
Serves 6-8
Total Time:
6 hr 30 min
Prep:
30 min
Cook:
6 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
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11. Ingredients
For the sandwich:
4 slices rye bread
2 slices part skim, low sodium Swiss
cheese
4 ounces turkey (or corned beef)
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
2 tablespoons light Thousand Island dress-
ing
(make recipe below)
1/3 cup sauerkraut, boiled, rinsed and
drained
For the dressing:
yields 1/2 cup
1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt (or Greek
yogurt)
1 tablespoon light mayo
1 tablespoon light cream
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1-1/2 tablespoons pickle relish
1 tablespoon roasted red peppers,
chopped
Salt to taste
Lighter Reuben Sandwich
Recipe adapted from: My Recipes.com and SheKnows.com
Enjoy a Reuben with this lightened up sandwich recipe.
Directions
Prepare the sauce by placing all of the
ingredients into a blender or food processor.
Pulse on low until mixture is smooth and
creamy. Add salt to taste.
Remove from blender and chill. To prepare the
sandwich, spray panini maker with nonstick
cooking spray and set on medium-high heat.
Spread 1/2 tablespoon mustard on one
piece of bread. Place cheese over mustard.
On the other slice of bread, stack turkey and
sauerkraut. Place one tablespoon of dressing
over the cheese and put slices of bread
together.
Place sandwiches next to each other on the
panini press. Pull the handle down and cook
about three to four minutes or until cheese is
melted and bread is crispy. Or toast in toaster
oven.
Enjoy with a pickle or a nice cold beer!
Serves 2
Total Time:
24 min
Prep:
20 min
Cook:
3-4 min
Level:
Easy
Nutrition Facts:
Per serving: (with turkey)
Calories 357
Carbohydrates 37g
Fat 12g
Protein 23g
Sodium 1278mg
Sugar 2g
Per serving: (with corned beef)
Calories 377
Carbohydrates 34g
Fat 15g
Protein 27g
Sodium 1318mg
Sugar 2g
Homemade dressing: (1/2 cup)
Calories 184
Carbohydrates 24g
Fat 8g
Protein 5g
Sodium 606mg
Sugar 18g
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12. Red Potato Colcannon
An authentic Irish dish that is both delicious and healthy.
Serves 4
Total Time:
45 min
Prep:
15 min
Cook:
30min
Level:
Easy
Directions
Bring 1 inch of water to a boil
in a Dutch oven. Place potatoes
in a steamer basket and steam,
covered, until just cooked
through, about 15 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl and
cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat butter in a
large nonstick skillet over
medium heat. Add onion and
cook until translucent, about
2 minutes.
Add cabbage and continue
cooking, stirring occasionally,
until the cabbage begins to
brown, about 5 minutes.
Ingredients
1 pound small red potatoes, cut in half
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
6 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup low-fat milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Reduce heat to low. Stir in
milk, salt and white pepper;
cover and cook until the
cabbage is tender, about 8
minutes. Add the cabbage
mixture to the potatoes. Mash
with a potato masher or a large
fork to desired consistency.
Enjoy your delicious and
healthy authentic Irish side.
Nutrition Facts:
Per serving:
Calories: 200
Carbs30g
Fat 4g
Protein 4g
Sodium 641mg
Sugar 4g
Recipe adapted from : www.eatingwell.com/recipes/red_potato_colcannon.html
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14. By Lisa Luck
Have you ever been on one of
Wilmington's Art Loops? If not, you're
missing out. Art on the town is a tour of
downtown Wilmington's 25+ art galleries,
ranging from studios, to museums, and
other alternative art spaces. It is held
the first Friday of every month and offers
you an opportunity to meet the featured
artists while enjoying refreshments and
some places include live entertainment.
You have two choices of transportation;
you can either take the Art on the Town
shuttle, which is a free service that takes
you on a ride of a pre-selected route, or
go on your own self-paced tour with the
Art Loop Map and go to spots that you
think will interest you.
Our local Delaware College of Art
and Design (DCAD) students are being
featured at the Delaware Museum of
Natural History from March 7th to
April 20th. They have worked on a
collaboration to showcase the beauty
of nature. This exhibit consists of 25-40
pieces of nature inspired DCAD student
artwork titled Nature's Bounty. Call (302)
685-9111 to order your tickets. The price
ranges from 7-9 dollars. Support your
local artists and see the wonderful work
these students have created!
In keeping it local, from March 8th
to June 1st, go to the Delaware Art
Museum to see photographs by the
late Scott Heiser. Heiser was a talented
photographer who took photos of a
wide range of public entertainment. He
photographed anything and everything
including circuses, dance
competitions, fashion modeling,
Local Spotlight
and even the Westminster Kennel Club
Dog Show. His dramatic images provide
a sneak peek into the action of the
performers during their routines. The
Delaware Art Museum is organizing the
first retrospective exhibition dedicated to
Heiser (1949-1993), who was born and
raised in Wilmington.
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16. The American Dietetic Association has declared March
the National Nutrition Month. The theme for this
year's National Nutrition Month is "Enjoy the
Taste of Eating Right." Research confirms
that taste is the reason why people
buy one product over the other. This
means that making healthy foods
taste as good as doughnut would
result in healthier choices.
How can you make your
healthy food taste better? Which
ingredients can you swap out of the
recipe for a healthier result while
keeping the taste the same? Here are
a few tips and tricks from HAC.
Not all salads are equal. Don't let the
leaves fool you; they might be hiding some
carbohydrates. Plus, if you're unsure which route to
go for your daily salad, darker greens are always better.
Spinach, kale, and field greens are excellent sources of
nutrients, where iceberg lettuce doesn't contain as many of
the same nutrients. And if you're looking for some crunch
in your salad, skip the croutons and add some chopped
up walnuts or any other kind of nut. This will give you that
satisfying crunch, without sacrificing the taste. Also when it
comes to salad dressing, reach for the balsamic vinegar or
lemon juice not the Thousand Island or Ranch. If you can't
sacrifice it all, a good low calorie dressing is just as tasty.
I know while you're sitting at the table you start ogling the
bread, maybe just a whiff will satisfy? No, we all know it
won’t. It's okay, take one slice of bread, savor not shovel.
If the butter comes around, keep on passing it down
the line, one tablespoon of butter contains more than 7
grams of saturated fat, which is more than a third of the
recommended daily value. Ditch your butter for a vegetable
oil based spread; you will be replacing the bad fat with the
good fat. Now it’s down to the main course. What should
you get? We all know that turkey and chicken are better
than red meat, but they aren't entirely without fault. Chicken
and turkey contain some cholesterol. One of the best things
you can do for reducing cholesterol from a diet is to eat
more fish. Fish is low in fat and contains heart-healthy
omega-3 fatty acids. Replace a chicken dish
with a salmon or scallop dish, but be aware
of what it’s cooked in. This swap will
only work to your advantage if your
seafood is not swimming in butter
or crusted in bread crumbs. You
can also cut your entree calories
with your sides. Order steamed
veggies as opposed to fries or
quinoa instead of rice.
A great dessert that will satisfy your
sweet tooth without sacrificing taste
is grilled fruit, Greek yogurt and
berries, or a mini ice cream sandwich.
Try throwing a banana, pineapple, apple
or pear on the grill. Grilling concentrates
the sweetness by reducing the water content
in the fruit, making the fruit sweeter. Greek yogurt is a
great way to skip out on the ice cream - pile it up with
some fresh berries and enjoy the creamy taste and the
satisfying calories. But if you can’t live by faking ice
cream, then there are always mini ice cream sandwiches.
These mini sandwiches give you the full sweetness your
taste buds crave, at only about 200 calories.
The HAC Cafe offers many healthy options for our
members to try. Some of our healthy sides include fresh
fruit, caprese salad, side salad, and steamed veggies.
These can all be substituted in for the chips and fries.
Some of our healthy entrees include baked tilapia, the
trainer’s special, our
veggie stir fry and
many more. Come
spend dinner with us
sometime and tell us
what you think!
http://www.eatright.org
It's March...
It's National
Nutrition MonthBy: Lisa Luck
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3 Nutrition Myths that
You Probably Live By
“Weight Loss is All About Calories in and Calories Out.”
While on a very basic level this is true, the content of calories is just as important. Different calories have different
metabolic processes within the body. Plus, counting calories can be extremely inaccurate and tedious. Did you know
that cooked food and raw food vary in calories? Raw broccoli compared to cooked broccoli has fewer calories. This
mathematic nuisance can be stressful. Stop worrying about counting and start focusing on quality. For example, whole
milk naturally contains vitamin A and D whereas skim milk contains neither. The vitamins that they add back to skim milk
after processing it are more than likely synthetic.
“People Should Cut Back on Sodium because it leads to Heart Disease.”
Studies have proven this to be true to an extent. Though a restriction on salt can lower blood pressure, it has not been
proven to reduce the risk of heart disease and death. Salt provides two elements – sodium and chloride – that are
essential for life. Your body cannot make these elements on its own, so you have to get them from your diet.
“Sugar is Bad For You, But Only Because it is Empty Calories.”
When excessive amounts of sugar are consumed there is a risk of obesity, type II diabetes, heart disease and even cancer.
Empty calories have nothing to do with it. For people who are inactive and eat a Western diet, large amounts of fructose
from added sugars get turned into fat in the liver. When people eat a lot of sugar, it can cause resistance to the hormone
insulin, which can contribute to many diseases.
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18. I
t’s nearly Spring! In addition to
finally shedding our heavy winter
coats and planning much-needed
vacation trips to tropical locales,
one other ritual of spring is now
occurring… college acceptances!
This is an incredibly exciting time for
any high school senior. Scholarship
packages are being evaluated. Last
minute campus tours are being
made. And finally -- the big decision.
But, amidst all of the anticipation,
some parents wonder… is my child
really ready for college? It’s a fact
of life in today’s society that many
parents are guilty of “helicopter
parenting.” Cell phones make instant
communication at almost any time of
day or night a reality. It’s become oh-
so-simple to firmly tether kids to our
apron strings. Plus, many high school
seniors have minimal responsibilities
at home or have never held a job.
Working parents, often driven by
guilt, allow kids freedom from chores
and duties that were a standard even
20 years ago. It may feel good to do
everything for your child, but keeping
our kids “young” doesn’t teach
them the independence they need to
survive -- and thrive – in college. If
your senior will leave for college this
summer, there’s still time to prepare.
Ask yourself these questions:
Would he know what to do in
case of emergency?
From the proper use of a fire
extinguisher to knowing where dorm
exits are located, safety is a huge
concern on college campuses across
the country. Go over basic safety
guidelines (never throw water on a
grease fire, for example). Even
though he will roll his eyes,
these little lessons could make
all the difference in case of an
emergency.
Will she share? If your child has
never shared a room before, dorm
living may become a huge shock.
Roommates – even ones who have
elected to live together – often
underestimate how difficult it can be
to share tight quarters. Lack of privacy,
limited space, and homesickness can
combine into the perfect storm of
tension between friends. Make sure
your child has another space to retreat
to when emotions run high – be it the
library, a dorm lounge, or sorority
house.
Can he balance a checkbook?
It’s surprising how many teens can’t!
If your student didn’t have a “life
skills” class in school, or if they’ve
never had to learn about money,
right now is the time to teach
them. In addition to basic account
maintenance, learning to budget is
crucial. Hopefully, this will eliminate
panicked calls regarding accounts
that are already overdrawn before
Thanksgiving!
Will she be able to defend
herself? College officials don’t
want to admit it, but campus attacks
are not singular events. As safe as
a school feels, the prevalence of
the “blue light” system throughout
most college campus is proof that
attacks do happen. If your child was
attacked, would she know what to
do? A self-defense course will give
both of you peace of mind.
Can he do the laundry/make a
simple meal/boil an egg?
One of the funniest things I’ve ever
seen was a 15-year-old trying to
figure out a manual can opener.
Even computer geniuses can be
flummoxed by what parents consider
everyday tasks. So, make sure to
work in a few lessons on the basics.
Although bittersweet for parents,
this is a thrilling time in your child’s
life and his first major step towards
independence. When he was a baby,
you taught him how to walk. Now,
teach him how to fly!
Beverly Stewart, M.Ed. is President
and Director of Back to Basics
Learning Dynamics, Inc., an area
leader in 1-on-1 tutoring and test
prep for children and adults, and
translating/interpreting since 1985.
In addition, Back to Basics is a
Department of Education approved
1-on-1 Private School for K-12, as
well as a Business and Trade School
for ages 16+.
Is Your Child Ready for College?
The 5 Things They Need to Learn Before Packing Their Bags
By Beverly Stewart, M.Ed.
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19. Why is training with a team a great
option? Team members can push
you to give your best effort! Having
a friendly competitor can help you
make big improvements to your own
personal performance. Everyone
has that competitiveness in them,
no matter how small, it’s there. This
competitiveness can give you that
boost you need while training so
that way it’s easier to go that last
mile! Joining a team can be a great
motivation. If you look outside and
the weather is disgusting, you could
tell yourself you can put off training
until tomorrow. In a team, if you
don’t show up, you will hear about it!
Your teammates care about you on
a personal level and want to see you
succeed. Join one of HAC’s clubs
and create those enduring memories
and friendships.
HAC offers several team-based
fitness options such as our Adult and
Youth TRI CLUB, 5k Club and HAC
Pack team for Bike to the Bay. These
clubs are a great way to meet new
people, stay in shape, and get fit for
great causes! The best part about
these clubs is that no experience is
required! They all have brand new
beginners and helpful experts.
Here is a little information on our
clubs, starting with our Adult and
Youth TRI CLUB. This year is our
first year starting a Youth TRI CLUB,
but we are excited to offer the
opportunity to our young members.
The earlier we can help our youth
develop healthy habits, the more likely
those habits will stick for a lifetime!
The Youth TRI CLUB is open to athletes
from ages 6 to 14.
HAC TRI CLUB offers a variety of
services to athletes of all abilities.
The real benefit for novice triathletes
is the opportunity to participate in
coached sessions and train alongside
experienced triathletes. Our mission
is “to provide safety, technical and
endurance skills through a socially
interactive group while assisting each
member to achieve their personal
goals as a triathlete." The coaches will
help plan a personalized workable
training schedule and set interim
goals along the way so you can
measure your progress. In addition
to athletic coaching, HAC holds
seminars on topics such as USAT rules
and regulations, race nutrition, and
improving your transition time. During
training sessions, our athletes are
given instruction for riding safely in a
group setting, open water swim safety,
repairing your bike during a race, and
much more!
HAC has TRI CLUB sponsors for
purchase discounts, bike and shoe
fittings, and of course our massage
therapists are always available to
help! TRI CLUB members must
provide their own equipment for
training and race events. Participants
are also responsible for their own
entry fees to the various events.
The HAC 5k Club offers a similar
atmosphere to the TRI CLUB, in which
participants train and race together.
Running is less costly than triathlons,
mostly because you don't need a bike
or other specialty equipment. The 5k
Club has recently grown to add 10k
races as well. Participants are also
responsible for their own entry fees to
the various events.
Finally the HAC Pack is our team
for the annual MS Bike to the Bay
event. Members and non-members
are welcome to participate! Since
2009, HAC Pack has raised nearly
$200,000 for the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society. When you join
HAC Pack and raise your $300
contribution, you will receive a high
quality team jersey to wear for the
ride!
Visit www.biketothebay.org and join
team HAC Pack to participate!
Team Based Fitness Programs
WILL HELP YOU STAY MOTIVATED AND TEAM ORIENTED
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20. team. It felt good to represent HAC,
have a cheering squad, and frankly,
to motivate each other to finish. Plus,
the coaches were wonderful with a
desire to really teach and develop
your talent and cared about each
and every race performance. I did
manage to compete in 4 triathlons
and 2 duathlons with Age-Group
awards in many and scoring team
points for HAC. I qualified for the
Nationals in both events which I
hope to compete with other team
members from HAC in 2014.
Shawn's background comes from
being an experienced cyclist who
also has had a few seasons of triathlon
experience. He found that his weakest
event was the swim portion as it is for
most non-swimmers who want to compete
in triathlons. A Triathlon is an individual
sport, but joining TRI CLUB provided
the team support he needed.
W
e would like to share our
experience as first year
members of the Triathlon
team at HAC and how our
family has enjoyed being members of
the team! Shawn & I both have different
backgrounds in sports but maintain
good health and fitness as we age is
our primary goal. My name is Theresa
and I have been a competitive runner
for over 30 years beginning with my
Cross Country days at the University
of Maryland. I have run 12 Boston
Marathons, qualified for 17, been a
former State of DE 35-39 age group
record holder in the Marathon and 20k,
a member of the local New Balance
Racing Team for my 5th year, and have
won or placed near the top of many
road races from the 5k to the Marathon.
Running has been a way of life for me
for a long time. Like many women,
my schedule now revolves around an
active 10 year old son, a committed
relationship with Shawn, as well as a
busy accounting job. It has been difficult
over the years to train with a group or
plan scheduled work-outs, and so after
all the years of running, I found my
motivation lacking. I was seeking some
new challenges for my physical fitness
and found it in the HAC TRI CLUB. After
attending an informational session of the
newly formed TRI CLUB, I was excited to
become a member. I was a Tri member
with some experience as I had competed
in numerous triathlons out of college.
The appeal to me was the structured
format of the coaching sessions in the
pool and on the bike. The coaches had
specific workouts, planned to increase
each individual's skill level and it didn’t
matter if it was your first triathlon or your
goal was a Half-Ironman. I liked the
fact that you could train with other team
members and most of all, compete as a
Member Spotlight: Shawn & Theresa Kauffman
Article Submitted by: Theresa Kauffman
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21. B
efore I started running in
2011, I never worked out.
I would join a gym and go
only once or twice then
quit. I couldn't find an exercise that I
enjoyed. I was 50 pounds heavier
than I am today and I knew I needed
to do something about it. I heard
friends and others talk about running
the NYC marathon. I thought, if Al
Roker can finish it in 7 hours, I knew
I could do it. I set the marathon as
my goal and would do it even if it took
years. So, I decided to give running a
try. At first, I couldn't jog for 2 minutes
without needing to walk. It took several
months to work up to a 5k. I did
my first 5k in May of 2011 and
never looked back. I enjoy running
helps keep running fun and fresh
for a sport/exercise that when done
alone can feel tedious. To have a
better chance of not embarrassing
myself in the marathon, I wanted
personal training as well. Having
the chance to work with Jen one-
on-one and at the 5k club has been
a big help. Jen has taught me that
being a better runner isn't just about
running and your lower body
strength. You need to strengthen
your core and upper body as well
(yes Jen, I'm still doing my pushups
and planks). When you are deep
into a long run and naturally start to
slouch, that's when you feel the core
and upper body strength training
really making a difference. It keeps
you upright and able to finish strong!
Since joining the 5k club, I have
achieved personal records in 5k
and 10k and successfully completed
my first marathon in Rehoboth on
December 7, 2013. The 5k club
proved to be the biggest help of
all during the marathon, literally.
Around mile 16, things started to
get hard. Maintaining my early
pace was clearly not going to be an
option but I knew I had more in me.
By mile 22, I had hit the wall, as
they say. Just as I started to think to
myself, "How am I going finish this?
There's no way I can run anymore." I
happened to look over and see Beth
Peoples, another 5k club member.
She wasn't running in the marathon.
She had just come to cheer. Beth
got on the trail and started running
with me which kept me going the
rest of the way. Big thanks to Beth
for getting me through a really tough
last 4 miles. As luck would have it, I
already have a guaranteed entry for
the NYC marathon in 2014 to finally
complete my original mission. I'm
looking forward to another year of
training with Jen, Kelly, Beth
and the rest of the 5k club!
because you don't need much, just
a pair of good running shoes, a
road or trail and go. Running
events are great. I have hundreds
and thousands of people running
with me but I only need to compete
with myself and try to do better than
I did last time.
I eventually worked my way up to
doing a couple of half marathons
but always wanted to do that full
marathon. I knew the marathon was
going to be a challenge beyond that
of even double the half. Early in
2013, my wife and I decided to join
the HAC. We were about to have
our first child and we were drawn
to how family friendly the HAC is. I
learned about the 5k club during
orientation and wanted to join right
away to help with my marathon
training. Running with other people
always keeps me motivated. I'm the
kind of person who will talk myself
out of going to the gym when I don't
have a specific goal, especially
short term ones. Having scheduled
times two days a week after work
keeps me focused. Plus two great
coaches, Jen and Kelly, pushing you
helps tremendously. I met a bunch
of other runners, all with different
amounts of running experience.
It's always fun to try to keep up with
the others faster than you. Not
only do we run, Jen and Kelly
brought in various guest speakers
and guest trainers (please more
agility training next year with Matt!)
The whole running club experience
Member Spotlight: Mike Alfree
Article Submitted by: Mike Alfree
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23. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
What's Newin the
By Bettinita Harris
HAC Personal Trainer
The heavy labor began late on a
Friday afternoon. Workers broke down
strength training equipment and moved
it out. Those who had purchased old
equipment carted it away.
By the time the Hockessin Athletic Club
opened at 7 a.m. the next day, Dec.
28, the weight room was transformed
from cramped quarters to a spacious
state-of-the-art facility.
The size of the weight room had
increased overnight by 50 percent and
more than 30 pieces of new equipment
were added to complement existing
equipment like the crossover cables
and the Smith machines.
“The renovation was done with the
intent of improving our customers’
experience,” said John Peoples,
HAC general manager. “I believe
it reinforces that Hockessin Athletic
Club is consistently willing to invest in
the facility to improve the customer
environment.”
A sampling of HAC members finds that
many say they are pleased with the
$70,000 renovation.
“It’s a major improvement and us
regular users appreciate it very much,’’
said Don Finney, a HAC member for
three years.
"Discussions about upgrading the
weight room began in late June 2013
during a weekly managers' meeting,"
Peoples said.
“It was felt that the previous setup was
not safe given the number of people
who use the space,’’ Peoples said.
“And also [the weight room was] not up
to the standards that we have set up for
ourselves at the club.”
When HAC opened in 2007, the free
weight area was located on the main
fitness floor. But because of noise
issues, Peoples said, the weight room
was soon moved to the lower level
and was housed in a 2,000-square-
foot space next to the area used for
Acro Tumbling, one of HAC’s Youth
Enrichment and Sports (YES) programs.
During the renovation, the two facilities
exchanged places, giving the weight
room the larger area of about 3,000
square feet.
The area used for tumbling received a
new inflatable tumble track set and
new flooring at a cost of $30,000.
In the weight room, Peoples said HAC
kept some of the previous equipment
and the rest was sold to HAC
employees or donated.
HAC purchased more than 30 pieces
of equipment. Peoples said key factors
in choosing the new equipment were
customer input and the need to include
standard pieces necessary for a well-
equipped free weight area, such as
benches and squat racks.
The new equipment, Precor’s USA
Icarian Line, includes six Olympic
benches, at least five adjustable
benches, angled leg press, hack slide,
FTS Glide Functional Training System,
T-bar row, Smith machine, hack rack,
seated preacher curl, vertical knee-
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24. Ivy League.
Any League.
From Harvard to Duke, from UCLA to NYU, Sanford opens
doors to the colleges that are the ideal fit for each student.
By pursuing their own individual paths of excellence, Sanford
students end up in amazing places. In fact, our class of 2013
graduates were admitted to140 colleges and universities!
For more information about Sanford’s college
acceptances, visit www.sanfordschool.org/college_list.
Wegothere.
up, back extension and a seated calf raise. There also is a
Torque Fitness Pull-up and Hack Rack Combo Station and two
barbell racks (one set of straight bars, the other with EZ curl
bars), new dumbbells and a Roman chair.
Kate Madden, a HAC member for a year and a half, said she
likes the mirrors that line the two walls of the weight room
and the new flooring. Madden said she was most happy with
the return of the vertical knee-up machine.
Because there is more equipment, HAC member Kevin Mack
said working out is more convenient.
“It [the weight room] is vastly improved,” said Mack, who has
been a HAC member for seven years. “It’s spacious. More
equipment means less waiting time during peak hours.”
While most HAC members’ comments were positive, some
expressed concern that there is not a water fountain in the
new weight room, as was the case in the previous area.
Peoples said, "HAC is working on a solution. And stay tuned
for possible future upgrades to the weight room. We are
continually evaluating equipment for the space"

25. Hockessin Athletic Club summer camp is dedicated to
providing a safe and healthy environment packed with
instructional sports programs and exploration of the world
around us. Campers will enjoy swimming in our state of the
art swimming pools, beautiful facilities, themed crafts, and
awesome special events. Our experienced and enthusiastic
staff will help campers acquire new skills, increase self-
esteem, and create friendships that will last a lifetime.
HAC Camp provides options for Children ages 3-12, which
includes HAC PAC II, for camper’s ages 3-5, and HAC PAC
III for ages 6-12. Our camps also has an option for your
child to attend yoga, Spanish or swim lessons during the
afternoon. We also offer Specialty Camps for Karate, Dance,
and Tumbling. Our flexible schedule allows for you to select
a variety of times and experiences for your camper.
Online registration is now available at
www.hachealthclub.com!
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27. Last month we had an excellent article
about how to read a Nutrition Facts Label.
When we get to the ingredients, however,
it can be just as confusing. What do half
of those words mean? Which ones are
harmful? I am sure quite a few of us
already know that many of the ingredients
put into our food these days should be
avoided. Most products marked “low-fat”,
“diet”, and “sugar-free” actually end up
increasing our weight gain and do more
harm than good. But, it can be a daunting
task trying to research them all. So, here
is a breakdown of the top five ingredients,
their undercover names, where they are
most commonly found and some of the
reasons that we should do our best to
avoid them.
By: Carla Brien
Ingredients to AvoidTop 5
Additives that always contain MSG:
Hydrolyzed Proteins, Plant Protein Extract,
Yeast Extract, Autolyzed Yeast, Corn Oil,
Sodium Caseinate, Calcium Caseinate,
Textured Protein, TVP, and Hydrolyzed Oat
Flour.
Found in: dressings, soups, bouillons, and
most flavored coating. Yes, those BBQ
potato chips probably contain MSG!
Reasons: Contributes to reproductive
issues and obesity. This is what is given to
lab rats to make them obese, so
scientists can do testing on obesity. It also
causes damage to the nervous systems
and brains of children resulting in learning
and emotional difficulties.
- As stated by Dr. Russell Blaylock, MD.
MSG
Monosodium Glutamate
► Sweet & Low or Saccharin
(the pink packet)
► Splenda or Sucralose
(the yellow packet)
► Equal, NutraSweet, aspartame,
Phenylalanine or Canderel
(the blue packet)
► Acesulfame potassium
► Neotame
2ANY
Artificial Sweeteners
Found in: diet sodas, almost everything
marked “sugar-free” and in almost all
chewing gums, even those that are NOT
sugar-free.
Reasons: Artificial sweeteners are
major contributors to migraines, high
cholesterol, depression, abnormal
bleeding, vision and memory loss,
abdominal and joint pains, insomnia and
brain cancer.
- Source: www.mercola.com
Yes, corn sugar does react the same as
cane sugar. But, this is not simply corn
sugar. It is a chemically engineered
ingredient containing more than that,
including mercury.
Found in: almost everything. Breads,
crackers, peanut butter, dressings, sodas,
and things you would never dream would
have it in them.
Reasons: There are too many to mention
them all. A major reason is that it can
punch holes in your intestinal lining
allowing toxic bacteria and partially
digested food to enter your bloodstream.
High fructose corn syrup strongly
contributes to obesity, diabetes, cancer,
heart disease, and dementia.
- According to Mark Hyman, MD.
These are Trans Fats that don’t require
labeling.
Found in: almost everything. Similar to
high fructose corn syrup, you will find
these ingredients in many products at the
grocery store.
Reasons: These contribute to obesity,
diabetes, and heart attacks.
High Fructose
Corn Syrup
Monoglycerides
& Digylcerides
Some foods that are genetically
engineered or altered: Chicken, corn,
including corn starch, all forms of soy,
wheat products, milk, many fruits and
vegetables, and even foods labeled
"all natural”.
Reasons: GMOs have greatly
increased the amount of cases of
allergies, including celiac disease,
infertility, cancer, changes in major
organs and the gastrointestinal system,
resistance to antibiotics, and faulty
insulin regulation.
- According to the AAEM.
Besides these top five, other crazy
ingredients are being added on a
regular basis. In looking to purchase
some chocolate recently, I noticed a
new ingredient named PGPR. This is
an emulsifier that can be added in
place of cocoa butter, therefore making
it less expensive for the company to
manufacture. So, always read the
labels. If you see an ingredient you don’t
recognize, look it up!
You might be saying to yourself, “That
doesn’t leave much for us to eat!”
This may seem true. However, there
are plenty of organic and non-GMO
options out there. Many people comment
that they are too expensive. The truth is,
they are becoming more available and
less expensive. At Shop-Rite, I purchased
an array of organic pasta at a very
reasonable price. BJ’s has an organic
option for many of their food products.
We purchase organic apples which
are usually smaller than their beefed
up cousins and end up costing about
the same price for the same amount
of apples. Since we aren’t eating the
excitotoxins and additives that are in
other foods, we end up eating less and
feeling satisfied. That being said, an
organic non-GMO way of eating should
essentially cost about the same as a non-
organic one.
Chemically manufactured ingredients do
not break down properly in our bodies,
causing adverse reactions and are stored
as fat, mostly in the mid-section. So, let’s
improve our lives! We can lose weight,
decrease our waist size, and lessen our
risks for certain diseases and cancers
by avoiding these so-called
“ingredients”.
GMO
Genetically Modified
Organisms
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29. Submitted By: Lisa Maguire,
HAC Employee
I started working at Pike Creek
Fitness when I was 17, and
continued to HAC in 2007
when we made our big move.
Working in the Marketing
Department, I was often
responsible for knowing much
of what was happening in the
club. What I didn’t know is that
knowing the club, GREATLY
differs from experiencing the
club.
Like many parents at HAC, I
am now getting to experience
HAC in a completely different
light. My son turned 3 in
2013, and in addition to being
eligible for the YES Program,
he is now tall enough and
strong enough to navigate
the maze himself, wade in the
shallow end of the waterpark
without me holding on to
him, and, most importantly,
old enough to attend HAC
Preschool.
Ryan went to daycare at just
6 weeks old so I could return
to work. He spent as much
time with them as he did
me, and stayed at the same
daycare until we enrolled at
HAC. Very much like choosing
his daycare when he was an
infant, I agonized over whether
I should move him - Would
he be happy at HAC? Would
he miss his caretakers and
friends? HAC Preschool is in
a “gym,” is it going to be up
to par with the competitors
around the corner? (Yes, even
as the Director of Marketing,
the thought of that still crossed
my mind. After all, this is my
kid we’re talking about here!)
But with the rave reviews
from other parents that had
sent their kids through HAC
Preschool, I put my reservations
aside and gave it a shot.
Ryan is enrolled in full-time
care. That means we have
one and a half hours of care
available before Preschool,
and another five and a half
hours of care available after
Preschool. Preschool itself is
from 9:00-Noon daily. Here’s
my experience thus far:
1.When I pick up Ryan at the
end of the day, he doesn’t
want to leave HAC and is
exhausted and hungry.
• I know that he is enjoying
his days at HAC if we have
to debate for five minutes
about whether we really
have to go home.
• Hungry is a great thing
when you’ve got a picky
eater who all of a sudden
will eat whatever’s in front
of him!
• Bedtime is all of a
sudden a non-issue. In fact,
sometimes he’ll ask to go
read stories for bed a little
early!
2.Ryan can’t wait to see Ms.
Meg in the morning, and
talks about her fondly on the
weekends.
• Ms. Meg is the teacher
every parent dreams of for
their child. She is genuinely
caring and patient, and
has a plethora of tricks for
getting the kids to learn
through play and engaged
in a group setting.
3.Lunches are not included
in HAC Preschool like
they are in some daycares, (a
healthy snack is though!), BUT
music class two days a week,
gym class two days a week,
and the occasional swim day
are included at HAC unlike
many other daycares OR
preschools.
• Coach Dave Mulvena
runs our Preschool Sports
Program and our camp
brochure doesn’t lie – he
truly is like the pied piper
with children. Ryan adores
him.
4.Ryan is eligible for the
YES Program at HAC,
and because we already spend
40-50 hours a week here,
committing to coming back
for another class is tough.
Because he’s enrolled in HAC
Preschool, the aftercare staff
not only transport him to and
from class, but also assist him
with getting ready. So, on top
of his music and gym class
included during the week, he’s
also getting either a yoga class
or sport and his Martial Arts
class weekly.
5.Before & Aftercare is
awesome. What else can
I say? The employees working
the before and aftercare hours
are attentive, interactive,
and really seem to enjoy the
children they are with each
day. This is where Ryan gets
worn out – his brain has been
in use for 3 hours during
Preschool, and then he eats
and hangs with his friends for
about an hour at lunch, then
they play for the rest of the day.
They climb the maze, play in
the gym, visit the arcade, do
crafts - the list just goes on and
on.
• This is one of my favorite
things about his day. At his
last daycare, they were in
the same room all day with
one outside recess daily
if the weather was nice.
At HAC, I know that he is
being stimulated in a variety
of ways, and he’s having
fun the entire time.
Okay, okay, okay, so the HAC
Marketing Director likes HAC
Preschool. What a surprise,
right? So what’s wrong with
HAC Preschool? Honestly,
the only thing I would change
if I had a magic wand is
the number of kids his age
enrolled in full-time care. He’s
the only "three" in true full-
time, so he does spend some
time playing with older kids,
which isn’t necessarily bad,
but they’re not his crew from
class either. But really and
truly, that’s the ONLY thing
I’d change. Ryan couldn’t be
happier or in better hands, and
that’s more than enough for
me.
If you’d like to see HAC
Preschool for yourself, please
contact Marie Cantrell at
mcantrell@hachealthclub.
com or 302-239-6688 x
155 or Carla Lenderman at
clenderman@hachealthclub.
com or 302-239-6688 x 156
for more information.
HAC Preschool:MY SON’S FIRST YEAR AND OUR EXPERIENCE
SO FAR WITH THE HAC 3’S.
Ryan doing Marble Paintings with Ms. Meg.

31. 30
Half & Full Day Programs | Infant-Kindergarten
Enrichments in:
Chinese, Spanish, Music, Art, Gym,
Technology, Library & Gardening
Call 302-239-2917 for a tour.
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1313 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 66
Half & Full Day Programs | Infant-Kindergarten
Enrichments in:
Chinese, Spanish, Music, Art, Gym,
Technology, Library & Gardening
Call 302-239-2917 for a tour.
www.caccmont.org | caccmont@yahoo.com
1313 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 66
P. (610) 274-2270
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Learn how to make simple yet powerful changes to
your home that can enhance your life.
Spring is here and it's time to
embark on new beginnings.
This is a wonderful opportunity
to increase prosperity and
abundance, whether it is a
desire for better health,
relationships or finances.
It’s not all about money, but
how you are able to receive
good coming into your life.
When we can clean our house
with an intention to increase
prosperity and abundance, our
outward space (house), and
inward desires work together
to magnetically attract what we
desire.
Start with the obvious by
removing winter decorations.
I’ve seen Christmas trees and
garland stay up year round.
This is the time to switch darker
tablecloths, draperies, bedding
and decorations to lighter,
brighter accents of spring and
summer. Remove any dead
plants and add fresh flowering
plants or silk floral greens.
Next, concentrate on the front
door of the house, which is the
gateway of chi, or where good
luck and fortune enter.
stuck energy. When a space is
clear and organized it allows
new energy to enter. I suggest
taking photos of each of your
rooms, which allows you to
see them objectively. You’d
be amazed at how much
more you see in a photo
than when you’re standing
in your space. You might see
how crowded your kitchen
countertop looks with kitchen
gadgets, or how dirty or worn
your furniture looks. You might
see stacks of newspapers
and magazines collected
in a forgotten corner, or
a cluttered bookcase that
is jammed with books you
no longer read. Seeing
your space with new eyes
allows you to get a better
perspective. Taking “before”
photos shows your progress
and gives you a sense of
accomplishment. Remember
this is a process that takes
time, and not to feel
overwhelmed by it. Do as
much as you can each day or
week. Even cleaning out one
drawer makes an impact and
makes you feel better.
If you have a home office,
this area is a must to organize
and declutter. This includes
your computer desktop, old
emails and files that you no
longer need. Clean out all
of your drawers, and file or
recycle papers no longer
needed. The use of a
scanner is extremely helpful
if you want to go paperless
Even if you use the garage
or side door to enter, the
front door that the architect
designed for your home is
always considered the most
important entry. Therefore,
it is important to use even
if it is to retrieve your mail.
A dirty, cluttered or hard to
find front door can impede
the flow of new abundant
opportunities coming into
your home. A clear path is
important. Replace or trim
any over-grown or dead
bushes. Make sure the front
area is completely clean and
well lit. The door should be in
good working order and
if needed have a fresh coat
of paint. A pair of potted
plants invites and directs
the energy to the entrance.
Replace an old doormat with
one that says “Welcome."
You can even place an
affirmation under your mat
with the intention such
as, “May all who walk
through the door be blessed
with abundance, prosperity
and good health.”
Decluttering is crucial for
increasing abundance.
Clutter, dust and debris are
and reduce filing. A clean
and organized desk is a must.
Positioning your desk so that
you face the door allows
you to be in the driver seat
when you are working. Hang
pictures that remind you of
feeling prosperous and
abundant. This is completely
subjective. It could be a
painting of skyscrapers in NYC,
a field of flowers, the vast
ocean or the first dollar
bill that you earned.
Clean the house thoroughly
from top to bottom and repair
any broken or worn items,
which represent neglect. Dirty
windows block seeing with
clarity. Leaking plumbing is a
direct money drain. Tighten
loose handles, lubricate
squeaky hinges and replace
burnt light bulbs. Recycle and
donate items you no longer
use or don’t absolutely love.
This allows the flow of giving
and receiving and room for
growth.
Lastly sit quietly and think
about your belief system about
receiving all the abundance
and prosperity that you deserve.
It is your birthright to be the
highest expression of yourself
in all areas of your life. We
must align our beliefs with our
desires for good. When we
live with conscious intent to
commit to our fullest potential,
and our environment reflects
this congruence, we live a
more prosperous and
balanced life.
Spring Clean for
Abundance & Prosperity
By HAC Member, Kristin Wistar

32. HAC ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE
NEXT SEASON BEGINS:
MAY 8, 2014
REGISTRATION PERIOD:
MARCH 1, 2014
Register at www.hacadultbasketball.com
The Delaware area’s premier adult basketball league!
Registration will start on March 1st and the season will start
in May.
5 Divisions Available! A, B, C, Women’s, and Over 35.
We are the only league in the area that: in the area
- Records stats at every game and track league
awards
- Takes pictures
- Videos
- All star weekend with All Star Games and shooting
competitions
- Every team makes the playoffs
- 8 regular season games
Find us on Facebook!
Search: HAC Adult Basketball League
Contact Dave Mulvena at dmulvena@hachealthclub.com
for more information!

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