The result of just one hit? I’m addicted!!

While not new to the music scene, Nickelback made an enormous first impact on me. “If Today was your Last Day” explodes with truth and inspiration to boost even the laziest person off their couch and game remote. Let’s take a look:

“Each day’s a gift, and not a given right

Leave no stone unturned leave your fears behind

And try to take the path less traveled by

That first step you take is the longest stride”

If you’ve been a regular reader of Football Chick, then you know this song describes a simple but powerful life mantra I often encourage you to adopt: Don’t waste any more time with excuses. Today is the day to make the necessary changes to reach your goals. Often, it is the first step that is the longest stride towards better health and longevity.

Chorus

“If today was your last day

And tomorrow was too late

Could you say good bye to yesterday

Would you live each moment like your last

Leave old pictures in the past

Donate every dime you had

If today was your last day”

This reality set in today when I learned of the death of one of my Mom’s friends. Diane was my favorite of her friends. She was vibrant, creative, out-going, joyful, and the life of the room. She died too young and before seeing her new Grandchild.

We are not guaranteed tomorrow. What would you do, say, or share if today was it for you? I doubt most of you desire to be entrapped by food and weight issues, and spending countless dollars and mental gymnastics worrying about food and what you look like. Life is far to precious and too short to be in bondage to this.

If today was your last day, how would you live it different?

“Against the grain should be a way of life

What’s worth the prize is always worth the fight

Every second counts cause there’s no second try

So live it like you’ve never live it twice

Don’t take the free ride in your own life”

Living against the grain these days involves difficult but necessary choices. It requires skipping the fast food joints, saying ‘no’ to sodas, stopping gluttonous activity and binging and purging. It involves sticking to your clean eating lifestyle no matter the date on the calendar, who makes fun of you, or the restaurant you visit.

The prize of a healthy and fit lifestyle is worth the discipline of clean eating and daily exercise. If you want a free ride in this life, then you’ll deal with the consequences of it at some point. More than likely, it leads to premature death, diabetes, heart and joint issues, and the like. You do not get this life twice. You have one shot to live a lifestyle than enables you to function in body, mind, and soul the way God intended.

“Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart

You know its never too late

Too shoot for the stars regardless of who you are

So do whatever it takes

Cause you can’t rewind a moment in this life

Let nothing stand in your way

Cause the hands of time are never on your side”

Some of you tell me you hide in emotional eating related to troubled relationships. Forgive! Mend the brokenness you feel or delivered to someone else. Do whatever it takes to heal.

And, if you’ve been waiting on someone else to mend your heart, then let me make things clear: stop waiting and do whatever it takes to move on. You may live with a painful memory but you can stop emotional eating over it. Don’t waste another moment in this life eating your sorrows away. The hands of time are NOT on your side. Now is the time to forgive and strive for the dreams you left behind.

I am so addicted to this Nickelback song, I posted the song link on Facebook, made it my call back and ring tone, and now I’m blogging about it! So, if today was your last day…would you?

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Motivational Tip: Read a autobiography or biography of one of your heroes. Whether an athlete or not, more than likely, he or she offers some great insight as to their success in their given field. Adopt some their principles as your own.

Nutritional Tip: Skipping meals slows your metabolism. Eat proportioned meals and snacks on schedule. Your body will burn up the energy you provided at a more efficient rate. You’ll begin to notice about every two-and-a-half hours, your body will say it needs more food.

Fitness Tip: Keep a training log! Research proves writing down your plan and accomplishments is key. You can see your progress, remember what exercises and weights you did, and have a tangible record of your success.

Fun Football Fact: Dallas Diamonds are in the playoffs in our DRIVE FOR FIVE! That means we need funding for our travel to Boston. You can make donations at this website below through a secure paypal transaction.

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Anthony Dorsett aims to change that with Dorsett33 Football Camps 

One of the greatest thrills in life involves coming face to face with athletes you’ve admired. During my two season with the Diamonds, I’ve had the incredible honor to meet some of mine including former Cowboys WR Drew Pearson. Nothing compares, however, to the weekly training I experience with the guys of the NFL and CFL at Zoom.

Several times a week, we work side by side on our agility skills, develop strength and speed, and push ourselves beyond what we thought we could do. So, when my friend Anthony Dorsett, Jr. (AD) decided to create a camp for kids to share his professional knowledge and enthusiasm, it was a ‘no brainer’, I jumped on board.

And, as we talked one day about the motivation behind Dorsett33 Football Camps, I vowed to help him. We both share a concern for the health and well-being of today’s kids.

We agreed the definition of an ‘at risk’ kid has changed. No longer does it only apply to kids coming from lower socio-economic areas. The term applies to kids living here in Frisco, Plano, McKinney, Allen, The Colony, and so on. “TV and video games are parenting the kids more than the parents actually are,” says AD, son of legendary Cowboys RB Tony Dorsett.

AD plans to help change this trend with the launch of Dorsett33 Football Camps. “We are seeing more kids playing video games and not getting outside and being active enough, so we are stepping up as a place where kids can find mentors, big brothers, and big sisters to fill that gap.”

Both of us remembered our youth years with a focus on outside activity. Dorsett wants to see kids move and take care of their mind, body, and soul, “What comes with football is a good attitude and confidence in yourself. You have to get your mind right to retain the plays and learn stuff. You have to take it from the classroom to the field. You have to make sure your body is in the right place and conditioned properly. And, of course, with your soul, you want to make sure everything is aligned properly. The clearer your head is the clearer things are in your life and the better you can perform out there on the court or the field or whatever the case may be.”

Dorsett33 Camps begins a new chapter for the former NFL player. AD played high school ball locally at JJ Pearce in Richardson, followed by an outstanding career at the University of Pittsburgh and eight seasons in the NFL with two Super Bowl appearances. Now he desires to give back to his community, “This serves a bigger purpose than football,” he says, “It’s about helping kids with education as well as athletics. It’s not something I had to think long about. I want to give back. I see more kids with issues than ever before.”

Former Minnesota Viking Jake Reed, some of my Diamonds’ friends, along with other professional players join Dorsett during the non-contact two-day camp. While learning fundamental football skills for each position, kids 8-18 receive instruction on core strength and flexibility. “Jerry Rice told me that flexibility is the key to longevity,” explains Dorsett. “I’ve seen it and tested it out. There is less chance of muscle injuries and it benefits you in the long run.”

And, of course, the door is open for girls at Dorsett33 Camps, a rare and welcomed shift for football training. Anthony said he just invited a local softball player to attend, “Even if they never play women’s professional football, they will come out here at learn how to throw the ball, learn how catch a ball, and learn how to backpedal. Worse case scenario, they can sit down with their Dad on Sunday and enjoy the game a little bit better.”

Dorsett understands that girls want to play the sport and he supports the idea. One of his cousin’s played for the women’s tackle football team in Pittsburgh and several Diamonds players have trained with him at Zoom. When AD invited me out to the field with him, I went through the same drills and conditioning as the guys. AD, the Zoom trainers, and the other players are completely behind women playing football. So, if you are a girl and you want to play, then make every effort to be at his camp.

After two days of hard work, Dorsett believes the boys and girls will walk away with a better understanding of physical activity rather than video games, better fundamentals of football, and a step closer to their dream. “If you have a dream of being that player, this guy is in front of you right now. Go and talk to him. Go ask him how he did it. Don’t be scared,” he says. “They are people just like you are and started exactly where you are.”

Two Dorsett33 Football Camps are set for this summer at LibertyHigh School in Frisco. The first takes place June 19^th and 20^th from 8:30am to 3:00pm.The second camp follows July 17^th and 18^th. For more information or to sign up visit www.dorsett33.com or www.zoomsports.net or call 972-731-0055. The cost for the 2-day camp is $150.