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From: Tony_and_Candice
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Desperate Measures - Week Two Review
　
First off, Congrats to KSUX afternoon on-air dude Ronnie Lee! He is melting away the L-B’s and still finds time and energy to blog dang near hourly.
Here are some highlight / low lights from this past week at the Norm Wait Sr. YMCA in South Sioux City:
* No speeding tickets this week! Although 25 mph on that road to the Y feels like a snail’s pace.
* I can’t swim. Never could. I tried many times as a youth and as an adult. I’ve come to realize this body doesn’t float. Bummer. With a wee bit of trepidation, I tried "Water Aerobics". It was actually really enjoyable and I never realized I could sweat so much in a pool. I didn’t die. And if there was ever inspiration to get a toned body, going shirtless in front of media elite will fuel your desire to hit the treadmill. My biggest fear during the session was the uneasy feeling that my swim trunks were going to shimmy off to never never land in the deep end. If given the choice, I may plot to run for a towel than retrieve the trunks. Sorry. I don’t float.
* My personal trainers (Angela and Melissa) have a weird sense of humor. One day last week we met on the basketball court to "play cards". I imagine this is the way you have to "play cards" in prison. Hearts are running lines, Spades are push-ups, Diamonds are sit-ups, Club’s are mountain climbers and Jokers are a 60 second (what crime did I commit?) wall sit. So, for example, if you draw a Queen of Spades - you will do 10 push-ups, then it’s on to the next event. It was a very challenging hour and I will never look at a deck of cards the same way again...or prison.
* Personal Trainer Susie enters the picture for "Group Ride". It sounds like a leisurely outing where we look at pretty trees on the big screen projection wall, but this turns out to be a grueling cardio work-out. My favorite line from Susie was: "Just resign yourself to the fact this is going to be hard, then just do it". That’s pretty good stuff right there. I’m not sure if she coined that phrase or if it was "borrowed" from Michael Jordan’s biography but she did an outstanding job of motivating. She welcomed me as "the first timer to the group" and said if I do this on a regular basis, the L-B’s will melt away. After 45 gut wrenching minutes...I am drenched with sweat and an odd sense of accomplishment.
After all my workouts this week (including some treadmill work) and even a jog through my neighborhood it was time to hit the scale, in front of the trainers who have invested their time and did their very best to inspire me....
In full disclosure, I ate slightly better than last week but skipped a few workout sessions due having some work gigs and family stuff.
(Drumroll please......)
I am down 4.4 pounds from last week. I am just 6 pounds away from my "wedding weight" in 1998 - back when I had "Fabio-like" thick tufts of hair...
I need some more "inspirational quotes" to keep me going. "Get moving chubby baldy" is nice, but if ya can top that e-mail me.

Tony@ksux.com
By the way, they are forming a new "Desperate Measures" class soon, just call the Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA... Be prepared to sweat. The staff there is top notch and never once referred to me as chubby.

Desperate Measures - Week one review
As many of you may know, our buddy Bruce Miller from the Sioux City Journal joins us in studio every Friday morning to educate us on all things cinema, tv and entertainment. Sometimes, we learn far more. He asked us if we were doing the media challenge at the Norm Waitt Senior YMCA. I asked around the station and sheepishly called the YMCA and queried "Are you guys having a chubby media people challenge and can I get involved?". Melissa on the other end of the phone was very gracious and told me I needed a "partner". I chose our afternoon guy Ronnie Lee and off we went to "orientation" that next Saturday.
I cheerfully checked in for Day one at the Y. After changing in the locker room, I opened the door to the studio where we were meeting...ready for a new "toned" me, I asked "Hey, is this where all the chubby media people meet?". A nice young lady responded, "No, this is Palates". I turned a deep shade of red, uttered "Crap" and ran out of the room.
Finally in the right spot, I meet our competition that included Tim Seaman and News Director Carla Kreeger from KCAU, Bruce and Amy Hynds from the Journal, and Monica from another radio station. We did push-ups, sit-ups, and a battery of tests. One of those tests on the treadmill measured our POV2 score. Lance Armstrong has a score of 70. I eeked out a 28. Our trainer Melissa said that wasn’t too good, but we’ll get it better. For the record, my partner Ronnie scored an 8. Just kidding. Read his blog for his take.
That night, I watched the Huskers on Pay-per-view. Hey, I spent $30 on it, I felt obligated to celebrate with El Fredos right?
Sunday - day of rest.
On Monday, I raced over to South Sioux City from work to meet at 11am and get our flash drives complete with our workouts. At this point in the blog, let me point out that the speed limit on that road to the Y is actually 25 mph and not 42 mph. I made a mental note to leave earlier next time after a nice conversation with a SSC cop. I start the cardio workout 15 minutes late. Then, do some relatively easy lifting.
I met with Angela on Tuesday night with Bruce and Ronnie. Holy torture! I’ve never been to boot camp, but this is the closest I’ve ever been. We marched around the Y with weights, did "suicides" in the gym, did what seemed like 3 hours lifting weights (it was probably 30 minutes) and then we all worked on our "cores". I don’t think my "core" has been worked in 20 years. Yikes.
Wednesday morning, my lovely wife left town and my youngest son had a fever. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) no workout today. Bummer.
On Thursday, I could not extend my arms because of pain. I walked around like "Hans" from the old SNL skits. It was this day, I learned the importance of stretching before, during, and after workouts.
On Friday, I was a bum. No good excuse here.
Saturday, I met with Bruce for a class called "Group Power" with Alfredo. 60 minutes of lifting weights to Euro - techno poppy music inspired to motivate us. They did throw in one Rascal Flatts song "Fast Cars & Freedom" during a contemplative moment when I felt like crawling into a fetal position and crying. The group was comprised of 15 very fit women, and 2 other men. They were all very welcoming. The instructor and several members all offered to help me and my buddy Bruce. I met with our instructor Alfredo afterwards and he told me that he does a 5:45am class on Mondays with about 15 - 20 very driven, dedicated people. Where do these people find the inspiration to work out that hard on a Monday Morning?
Afterwards, I was talked into doing a Power Kick Aerobics class with Carrie. I am not graceful at all. This class proved it. I did bounce around a lot and ducked out after 30 minutes. My highlight was shadow boxing to the song "Baby Got Back". My sweaty body gyrated and grooved in ways I haven’t seen my Senior Prom. That’s another blog.
On my way out, I saw a throng of people competing in the Tri-Sate Tri. I am nowhere near that athletic. I was hoping some of their inspiration would rub off on me by simply watching them go by....
　
Ok, here’s the Week One tally after taking a few days off to recover, El Fredos Pizza and Cheese Runzas from my adorable and enabling wife.... I lost 1.8 pounds and I feel a wee bit more energetic. I’m sure my POV2 score is up to a 29. Watch out Lance!
　
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Baby Reid! Baby Reid!

From: Josie_Cooper
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I visited my friend in Cedar Falls and her husband and new baby, Reid. He is three months old and a whole lotta fun! If you have any cute pics of your little guy or girl, email us at babyidol@ksux.com and join our Baby Idol contest. Good Luck!
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We're Iowans We're Iowans

From: Josie_Cooper
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I got this in an email this week and wanted to share it. Some funny things and some true rules of Iowa!
1. Pull your droopy pants up. You look like an idiot.

2. Let's get this straight; it's called a 'gravel road.' I drive a
pickup truck because I want to. No matter how slow you drive, you're
going to get dust on your Lexus. Drive it or get out of the way.

3. They are cattle. That's what they smell like to you. They smell
like money to us. Get over it. Don't like it? I-80 goes east and west,
I-29 & I-35 go north and south. Pick one.

4. So you have a $60,000 car. We're impressed. We have $250,000
combines that are driven only 3 weeks a year.

5. So every person in every pickup waves. It's called being friendly.
Try to understand the concept.

6. If that cell phone rings while a bunch of ducks are coming in, we
WILL shoot it out of your hand. You better hope you don't have it up
to your ear at the time.

7. Yeah, we eat Iowa pork chops & corn on the cob. You really want
sushi & caviar? It's available at the corner bait shop.

8. The 'Opener' refers to the first day of deer season. It's a
religious holiday held the closest Saturday to the first of December.

9. We open doors for women. That is applied to all women, regardless of age.

10. No, there's no 'vegetarian special' on the menu Order steak. Or
you can order the Chef's Salad and pick off the 2 pounds of ham &
turkey.

11. When we fill out a table, there are three main dishes: meats,
vegetables, and breads. We use three spices: salt, pepper, and
ketchup!!

12. You bring 'coke' into my house, it better be brown, wet, and
served over ice. You bring 'Mary Jane' into my house, she better be
cute, know how to shoot, drive a truck, and have long hair.

13. College and high school basketball is as important here as the
Lakers and the Knicks, and a dang site more fun to watch.

14. Yeah, we have golf courses. But don't hit the water hazards -- it
spooks the fish.

15. Colleges? Try Iowa State University , University of Iowa, or
University of Northern Iowa . They come outta there with an education
plus a love for God and country, and they still wave at passing
pickups when they come for the holidays.

16. We have lots of folks in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines,
so 'Don't Mess with Iowa'. If you do, you will get whipped by the
best.
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Six Biggest Mistakes Wedding G Six Biggest Mistakes Wedding Guests Make!!

From: Ronnie_Lee

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If you're in the midst of planning a wedding, you'll probably come across a guest or two who makes an odd request or does something inappropriate or downright rude . Well, you may know the ins and outs of wedding etiquette, but many people don't. So TheKnot.com has some tips for how to deal with guests who don't know jack about what's acceptable and what's not:

1. Not sending RSVPs. Anyone who's ever planned a wedding knows the importance of RSVPs -- from making your seating chart to ordering enough food. Unfortunately, some guests don't realize the RSVP is a necessity.

How to deal : Give it a week, then give the guest a call. Ask your maid of honor or best man to help with phone calls, if there are a lot. Or send a group email (using blind CC) saying you need to know by a certain date if they're planning to come. Be nice, but firm.

2. Sending RSVPs with extra guests. Sometimes a guest responds that she'd love to attend ... with a person you never invited or maybe never heard of. This puts everyone in an awkward position.

How to deal : Call the misguided guest, apologize for the misunderstanding, and tell her/him that unfortunately the limitations (a small space or tight budget) require a strict guest list.

3. Showing up late. We all know some people who are perpetually late -- whether it's to work, parties, weddings or whatever!

How to deal : Ask an usher or your wedding coordinator to hang out near the rear of the ceremony site so they can make sure the ceremony goes undisturbed by helping your late guest find a seat -- quickly and quietly!

4. Giving unexpected toasts. Weddings can be emotional events, and toasts are an opportunity for those closest to you to share sentiments with the rest of your guests. Those same emotions can make some people feel compelled to grab the mic when they weren't asked to toast.

How to deal : Unfortunately, you need to just grin and bear it. If the toast seems like it'll never end, have the best man signal the band or DJ to carefully cut in. Head off unplanned toasts by making sure your DJ or bandleader has a list of approved toasters.

5. Requesting songs. You've worked with your band or DJ to put together the perfect soundtrack for your evening. Then, your ambience is ruined when someone requests a song that's totally not on your favorites list.

How to deal : Requests from guests may be inevitable, but telling your bandleader or DJ beforehand that you'd prefer they not take requests is a good start.

6. Drinking too much. A few too many cocktails can turn any guest from the life of the party to a bit of a mess.

How to deal : It's not your responsibility to babysit your guests, but you can grant the bartender permission to cut off anyone who's had one too many. And make sure no one drives drunk -- ask someone to call a cab for them.

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Have A Happy Period?!? Are You Have A Happy Period?!? Are You Kidding Me???

From: Josie_Cooper
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I just received an email from a friend that was talking about the unbelievably incorrect slogan of Always Feminine Products, "Have A Happy Period".

WHAT?!? Are you really on Cloud 9 when Aunt Flo visits? I think we should agree on a new slogan and see if they are willing to change it.

What do you suggest? Maybe:

"Don't Feel Bad Those Jeans Don't Fit, They Will Again Next Week"
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Job Hunting Myths! Job Hunting Myths!

From: Ronnie_Lee

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Here are 6 common job-hunting myths, according to staffing firm Robert Half International Inc.

Myth No. 1: You should keep your resume to one page; any longer, and hiring mangers won't read it.

Few employers are so rigid that they'll toss out your resume because it's more than a page long. What's more important is that the document is interesting to read, tailored specifically to the position you are applying for, and error free. In fact, 84 percent of execs polled said it takes just one or two typographical errors on a resume to remove a candidate from consideration for a job opening; 47 percent said a single typo can be the deciding factor.

Myth No. 2: It's pointless to request an interview with a company that isn't hiring.

Even if a company isn't planning to add staff anytime soon, chances are you can land an informational interview. Many employers will be willing to sit down with you if you show genuine interest. An informational interview probably won't result in a job offer, but you will build your professional network and may learn of future opportunities with the firm.

Myth No. 3: If you've applied for a position and haven't heard back, it's safe to assume the position has been filled.

Just because a company hasn't contacted you doesn't mean they aren't interested. It's not uncommon for hiring managers to be so busy they delay contacting candidates for as long as two months after posting an employment ad. Don't let this discourage you; instead take action to see where you stand. Ninety-four percent of executives surveyed said candidates should contact hiring managers after submitting a resume; 82% recommend doing it -- whether by e-mail, a phone call, or personalized letter -- within two weeks of submitting a resume.

Myth No. 4: The most-qualified candidates always get the job.

While employers want to hire professionals capable of doing the job -- and carefully compare candidates' education, skills, and experience against the requirements of the position -- they also depend on intuition when making a decision. Forty-six percent of execs said they rely heavily on instinct when hiring someone. The traits that make an employer want to hire someone often involve soft skills -- like your ability to get along with the rest of the team. Soeven if you don't meet all the job's requirements, don't immediately dismiss it. Your personality may put you on par with someone with more experience than you.

Myth No. 5: There's no room for salary negotiation in today's job market.

Demand for skilled professionals continues to outpace supply in a number of specialties, and candidates with industry experience and expertise often receive multiple offers. Researching how much those with similar qualifications in your area are being paid will help you choose the best opportunity and negotiate a reasonable rate.

Myth No. 6: When times are tough, take the first job offer you get.

An extended job search can put pressure on you to accept any offer that comes your way, but do your best to avoid accepting a position that may cause more heartache than happiness. Tolerating a job you hate -- whether for a week or year -- can set you back professionally and take a toll on your well-being. You may have to accept a "less-than-perfect" role in certain situations, but don't feel guilty holding out for a position with maximum appeal if you have the financial means to do so.

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