Month: September 2020

SO FETCH DAY

MIND

Truman Capote 1924

Truman Capote was always interested in whomever he was talking to.

He wouldn’t allow himself to be bored.

*Don’t allow yourself to be bored today. Be interested in whomever you’re talking to – really look at them and ask yourself what they should be doing to intrigue you more. Start reading In Cold Blood.

BODY

Martina Hingis 1980

“Horse riding and chocolate are the secrets to my success.”

*Research a local place where you can go horseback riding. Play some tennis and then reward yourself with some dark chocolate afterwards. 

SOUL

Lacey Chabert 1982

“Jesus is the center of my life and I give God the glory for everything, for all my success.”

*Your career should never be the most important thing in your life and give God the glory for all of your success today. So Fetch!

MONEY

William Wrigley, Jr. 1861

Wrigley sold baking powder with free chewing gum thrown in. Soon, the chewing gum was eclipsing the baking powder in popularity.

*Remember that Facebook is free to join and Mark Zuckerberg is a billionaire. Chew on that.

ENTERTAINMENT

Marion Cotillard 1975 – watch La Vie en Rose aka La Mome

*Look at you – watching an artsy fartsy fancy French film. Bravo! Watch Marion Cotillard win an Oscar in La Vie en Rose.

FOOD

Massimo Bottura 1962 – spaghetti with tomato sauce

“Spaghetti with tomato sauce. At the end of the day, a great plate of pasta is one of the simplest and most satisfying dishes in the world.”

*Make the simplest and most satisfying dish in the world!

Congratulations! You’ve made it through 9 months of 365DOLF. You are now a new born.

SNUB – T-Pain 1985 – “You know me”

Review –

• Be interested in everyone you talk to
• Horse riding or tennis
• Give God the glory for your success
• Facebook is free – Zuckerberg is a billionaire
• Watch La Mome
• Make spaghetti and tomato sauce

YOUR QUIT DAY

MIND

Calvin Johnson 1985

The Lions’ career leader in nearly every receiving category, Johnson said he’s content in a retirement that’s so far consisted of getting married, spending time with his 2-year-old son and traveling the globe.

*When you make it to the top, don’t be afraid to walk away, spend time with your family, and travel the globe.

BODY

Ian McShane 1942

“Giving up smoking was the hardest one of all — tougher than alcohol and drugs.”

*Today is your QUIT DAY, the day to kick a vice, especially if it’s cigarettes.

SOUL

Jerry Lee Lewis 1935

“I said, ‘Elvis, I’m going to ask you one thing before we part company here. If you die, do you think you’d go to heaven or hell?’ And he got real red in the face, and then he got real white in the face, and he said, ‘Jerry Lee, don’t you ever say that to me agin.’

“I was always worried whether I was going to heaven or hell,”

“I still am. I worry about it before I go to bed; it’s a very serious situation. I mean you worry, when you breathe your last breath, where are you going to go?”

*Before you go to bed tonight, ask yourself if you were to take your last breathe, would you go to heaven or hell.

MONEY

Kevin Durant 1988 (Easy Money Sniper)

Isn’t taking less and prioritizing winning what we want athletes to do?

*KD chose winning over money. Being happy over a bigger contract. And he’s done it again too. Which would you choose? More money or more happiness?

ENTERTAINMENT

Halsey 1994

“I became a musician because I got so sick of sending people stuff I was writing and then having them scan it and be like, ‘Yeahhh, it looks good.’ No, fuck you. I want you to hear this from my voice. I want you to pay attention, so I’m going to sing it because you won’t shut it off.”

*Listen to Halsey – give her a chance and see what you think.

FOOD

George W. Jenkins 1907 – Publix Sub

The values and philosophies established by George Jenkins are still in place and serve as the foundation for our mission of being the premier quality food retailer in the world.

*You might not live close to a Publix grocery store. They are famous for their “Pub Subs” – delicious subs overflowing with meat and toppings. Get a “Pub Sub” today or try to find one like it close to you.

SNUB – Andrew Dice Clay 1957

Review –

• Spend time with your family
• Your Quit Day – kick a vice
• Would you go to heaven or hell?
• More money or more happiness?
• Listen to Halsey
• Get a Pub Sub

BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN DAY

MIND

Confucius 551 bc

“Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.”

*Confucianism could be the official religion of 365DOLF. Follow the Golden Rule today to get the ball rolling for peace in the world.

BODY

Naomi Watts 1968

Watts is a regular visitor to Burn 60 that offers high-intensity group workouts for men and women designed to provide an effective fitness regime in a 60 minute class.

http://www.burn60.com/

*Attend a burn60 workout class or try it at home from an online source. Watch Naomi Watts almost win an Oscar in The Impossible for motivation.

SOUL

Brigitte Bardot 1934

In 1973, Bardot stopped acting, retreated to her home in France and dedicated her life to her real passion: animal welfare. She established a rescue organization, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, and became politically active about animal rights.

http://www.fondationbrigittebardot.fr/international/animaux-sauvages/actualit%2525C3%2525A9s/zoo-gyumri-armenia

*Don’t be afraid to dedicate your life to your true passion. Think of donating to Brigitte Bardot’s Foundation or a local animal shelter.

MONEY

Jeezy (formerly Young Jeezy) 1977

“When money was plentiful, I was the first one who told you to stack it. Live your life with it. Now that money slowed up, I’ma be the one telling you to save it like they ain’t gon’ make it no more.”

*The year is 3/4 over. If your money is plentiful – live your life with it. If your money has slowed up – save as much as you can in these last 3 months.

ENTERTAINMENT

Mira Sorvino 1967 – watch Mighty Aphrodite

*Watch Mira Sorvino win an Oscar as a porn star prostitute for Woody Allen.

FOOD

Hilary Duff 1987 – zesty mac and cheese

“Cheese is the key to a happy life.”

https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/haylie-duff/zesty-mac-and-cheese-2819735

*Listen to some Hilary Duff while making her sister’s zesty mac and cheese – the key to a happy life. 

SNUB – Peter Finch 1916

Review –

• Follow the Golden Rule
• burn60 workout
• Dedicate your life to your true passion
• Live your life or save your money
• Watch Mighty Aphrodite
• Make zesty mac and cheese

SAMUEL ADAMS MEATLOAF DAY

MIND

Tara Westover 1986

“My parents would say to me all the time: you can teach yourself anything better than someone else can teach it to you. Which I really think is true. Any curriculum that you design for yourself is going to be better, even if it’s not the absolute perfect one. You will follow what you care about.”

*Create your own curriculum for the things you want to learn. Follow what you care about to become the best person you can.

BODY

Gwyneth Paltrow 1972

Day 4 of the Whole Detox

Meal Plan

BREAKFAST: Tropical Smoothie

LUNCH: Shredded Carrot and Cabbage Salad with Mediterranean Cod (omnivore) or Shredded Carrot and Cabbage Salad with Nut-Seed Pâté (vegan)

SNACK: Nectarine and Macadamia Nuts

DINNER: Wild Salmon with Tangy Apricot Sauce and Greens (omnivore) or Creamy Carrot Coconut Curry Soup (vegan)

Movement

Enjoy a swim or some water aerobics.

https://goop.com/wellness/detox/the-mind-body-soul-detox/

*Goop.com is one of the closest websites I’ve seen to what I want 365DOLF to be. Follow the meals for today and take a swim. This daily meal plan may be one you want to use going forward.

SOUL

Steve Kerr 1965

After his father’s death, Kerr was targeted by a number of Arizona State fans who were chanting ‘your father’s history’ in Kerr’s direction, while he was warming up. Kerr cried. He then went on to wipe off his tears torching Arizona State with 20 points in the first half, making all six of his 3-point attempts.

*Wipe off your tears and torch the things that are making you cry.

MONEY

Lil Wayne 1982

“ I got the key to the boat. I got the key to the jet. I got the key to success-get money, then invest. Re-up with the rest”

Aside from all of his own music,  Lil Wayne generates income from record label Young Money Entertainment, clothing line TRUKFIT, his own line of Beats Tunechi Beats, an app called Squad Up, a sports agency titled Young Money Sports, his own flavored cigarillos called Bogey Cigars, a partnership with a French watch brand called Wize & Ope, and the launch of his own shoe line with SUPRA.

*Take today to look for ways to invest or generate income beyond your current job.

ENTERTAINMENT

Avril Lavigne 1984

*Listen to the angsty pop punk of Avril Lavigne.

FOOD

BONUS: Samuel Adams 1722

Meat Loaf 1947 – Samuel Adams Meatloaf

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/230624/meatloaf-with-beer/

*Use Samuel Adams to make this meatloaf, while listening to Meat Loaf, Lil Wayne, and Avril Lavigne. Wash it down with another Samuel Adams.

SNUB – Anna Camp 1982

Review –

• Create your own curriculum
• Goop.com meal plan and swimming
• Wipe off your tears and torch the things that are making you cry
• Invest in yourself
• Listen to Avril Lavigne
• Make Samuel Adams Meatloaf

CANINE GASTRIC JUICE DAY

MIND

TS Eliot 1888

His life and work were full of daring, astuteness and a preternaturally acute ear for language. Anything else is bullshit.

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jan/10/from-tom-to-ts-eliot-world-poet

*Read the poetry of TS Eliot today. He will change the way you think.

BODY

Serena Williams 1981

“For me it’s so important to mix it up. I ran, and then I biked. Then I did elliptical. That didn’t work out so well, because it was boring, so I tried yoga. I started dancing because I couldn’t train when I was sick. We started making up moves, and it was fun. Now I run for 10 minutes, and then I dance.”

*Run for 10 minutes and then dance. Play tennis with your sister.

SOUL

Olivia Newton-John 1948

https://www.onjcancercentre.org/

After her struggle with cancer, Newton-John has become respected and admired just as much for her courage as for her music.

Hold Your Own Event:

You may choose to add a fundraiser to an existing event, create a new fundraising event at your work, club or with family and friends, or be sponsored by your friends, family and co-workers to complete an individual challenge.

Thank you for choosing the ONJ Centre to be the beneficiary of your fundraising activity. With the incredible support of individuals, organizations and community groups, the ONJ Centre is able to make a real difference to the lives of people touched by cancer.

http://giving.onjcancercentre.org/?_ga=2.75206802.121118734.1539312068-239406625.1539312068#get-involved

*Olivia Newton John is currently battling cancer for the third time. Think of holding a fundraiser with all proceeds going to her cancer centre. Maybe a drive-in showing of Grease

MONEY

Ivan Pavlov 1849

Pavlov kept his physiology lab running by selling something that he had easy access to: canine gastric juice. He sold thousands of containers of the juice each year to people around Europe, who drank it daily to treat dyspepsia (indigestion).

*Think of ways that you can raise money to keep your entrepreneurial ideas alive. Sure you can get investors and small business loans, but that is money that comes off the top. Start raising and saving money for your business today.

ENTERTAINMENT

Linda Hamilton 1956 – watch The Terminator

*Watch Linda Hamilton in the original classic – The Terminator.

BONUS: George Gershwin 1898

Many consider George Gershwin to be the most gifted musical composer that America has ever produced.

He died of a brain tumor at the age of 38.

*Listen to the most gifted musical composer that America has ever produced – George Gershwin.

FOOD

Johnny Appleseed 1774 – Johnny Appleseed Cake

https://www.mrfood.com/Cakes/Johnny-Appleseed-Cake-3282

*Listen to Gershwin while making this Johnny Appleseed Cake. Ring a bell before serving it. Enjoy it while watching The Terminator. Wash it down with some Johnny Appleseed Hard Apple Cider – Samuel Adams birthday is tomorrow.

SNUB – Christina Milian 1981

Review –

• Read the poetry of TS Eliot
• Run for 10 minutes, dance, and play tennis
• Hold a fundraiser for Olivia Newton John’s Cancer Centre
• Raise money for your future business
• Watch The Terminator and listen to George Gershwin
• Make a Johnny Appleseed Cake

SKYWALKER AND SUPERMAN DAY

MIND

William Faulkner 1897

Faulkner’s novels have what is rare in the novels of our time, a warmth of family affection, brother for brother and sister, the father for his children—a love so warm and proud that it tries to shut out the rest of the world.

As I Lay Dying

William Faulkner’s self-proclaimed masterpiece, As I Lay Dying, originally published in 1930, is a fascinating exploration of the many voices found in a Southern family and community.

*Be around your family today. Bask in your family’s glow to help you strive to fulfill the rigors of life. Start reading As I Lay Dying today.

BODY

Will Smith 1968

https://superherojacked.com/2017/06/14/will-smith-workout/

*Try this Suicide Squad Deadshot workout while listening to Will Smith music.

SOUL

Christopher Reeve 1952

Welcome to Team Reeve

Whether you want to host a wine tasting or plan a school fundraiser for Team Reeve®, you can make a difference for the millions of individuals living with paralysis.

https://www.christopherreeve.org/get-involved/fundraise-with-team-reeve/how-to-start-your-own-fundraiser

*Join Team Reeve today and plan a fundraiser to make a difference for people living with paralysis. How about hosting a movie marathon of As I Lay Dying, Suicide Squad, Superman, Solo, Wall Street, Chicago, and Star Wars.

MONEY

Donald Glover 1983

In a span of less than two weeks, “This Is America” became Glover’s first career billboard number one, his show, Atlanta, aired its season finale on the same night of the premiere of his Star Wars film, Solo, all while hosting Saturday Night Live.

*Don’t limit yourself. Pursue all of your passions. Avoid going to work for 8 hours and then coming home and not working on your passions.

ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Douglas 1944 – watch Wall Street

Catherine Zeta-Jones 1969 – watch Chicago

*Watch Michael Douglas win an Oscar in Wall Street and then watch his wife win one in Chicago.

FOOD

Mark Hamill 1951 – Heineken and cold pizza

“Mark was on my couch with a Heineken in one hand and a slab of cold pizza in the other. So, I said, ‘Mark, I think you might be right for this Luke Skywalker’. He got on the phone and the rest was history.”

*Have a Heineken and a slab of cold pizza while watching any of the original Star Wars movies.

What a day!

Luke Skywalker, Lando, Deadshot, and Superman

Michael Douglas and wife Catherine Zeta Jones (just 25 years apart)

SNUB – Scottie Pippen 1965 and Chauncey Billups 1976 

Review –

• Bask in your family’s glow
• Deadshot workout
• Join Team Reeve
• Don’t limit yourself
• Watch Wall Street and Chicago
• Heineken and cold pizza

F. This Day

MIND

F. Scott Fitzgerald 1896

WRITE IT DOWN

Often seen with a leather notebook, F. Scott was constantly taking notes of his thoughts knowing how vital one could become to his work.

*Hopefully you have the 365DOLF journal, but if not, get a nice leather notebook to write down your thoughts and impressions. Start reading The Great Gatsby today.

BODY

Nia Vardalos 1962

‘Big Fat Greek Wedding’ star Nia Vardalos files for divorce

FOLLOW THE SUNDAY/THURSDAY COOKING RULE

“It’s a lot easier to make healthy food choices when you actually have healthy food in the house. I make a big batch of food on Sunday and Thursday, and eat it in variations throughout the week.”

*Meal prep for the rest of the week and/or for next week. It could lead to a big lean Greek wedding.

SOUL

Mean Joe Greene 1946

What were some of the core values you looked to instill in your kids as they grew up?

“Trustworthiness. Respect. There are a lot of other things that you could name, but I think that if you don’t get burdened down with a whole lot of have-tos and want-tos just be trustworthy and respectful I think that will cover a lot of things.”

*What are your core values? Trustworthiness and respect are a good place to start. Go Steelers!

MONEY

Franklin Mars 1882

THE FIVE PRINCIPLES

The Five Principles are the key to our culture, and we strive to live by them each and every day. They serve as a compass to help guide our business decisions and unite us across geographies, languages, cultures and generations. The result is stronger relationships with everyone — our consumers, customers, business partners, communities and each other.

1. Quality
2. Responsibility
3. Mutuality
4. Efficiency
5. Freedom

*Write the principles that will guide your business decisions. Don’t be afraid to steal these 5 from Mars.

ENTERTAINMENT

Jim Henson 1936 – watch The Muppet Show

Through The Jim Henson Company, his work continues to captivate and entertain a global audience.

Rita Moreno hosted the 1st episode (and won an Emmy Award for her appearance)

Hosts included Johnny Cash, Julie Andrews, Peter Sellers, Harry Belafonte, Bob Hope, Liza Minnelli, Vincent Price, Ethel Merman, Diana Ross, Debbie Harry, and Alice Cooper.

*Watch The Muppet Show to escape from reality today. “Animal” is my favorite.

FOOD

Robert Irvine 1965 – zupa di mussels

CROSSOVER: BODY

WORKOUT #3: BARBELL ONLY

Directions: Perform the following workout as a circuit. After a 5-10 minute warmup, set a timer for 20 minutes. Don’t rest between exercises. Perform 15 reps of each exercise. Continue the circuit until 20 minutes is up, then cool down.

EXERCISE
Barbell Overhead Press
Barbell Curl
Lying Barbell Triceps Extension
Barbell Squat
Barbell Row
Barbell Upright Row
Plank (60 seconds)

http://chefirvine.com/

This workout comes from Robert Irvine’s website

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robert-irvine/zuppa-di-mussels.html

*After building your muscles, eat these mussels from Robert Irvine’s recipes. Have a Mars candy bar for dessert. Wash it down with a Mean Joe Greene Coke.

SNUB – Phil Hartman 1948

Review –

• Write down your thoughts
• Meal prep
• Have core values – trustworthiness and respect
• Write down your 5 principles
• Watch The Muppet Show
• Make zupa di mussles

EAT LIKE COSTANZA DAY

MIND

Caesar Augustus 63

“The greatest impediments to changes in our traditional roles seem to lie not in the visible world of conscious intent, but in the murky realm of the unconscious mind.”

*If you are seeking change, it starts in the MIND.

BODY

LisaRaye McCoy 1967

LisaRaye was a celebrity who came out years ago stating she decided to be celibate for her own reasons. Clean body, inside and out.

*Stay celibate today. Clean body, inside and out.

SOUL

Ray Charles 1930

“The Genius of Soul”

A man who overcame not only racial obstacles, but also physical obstacles, going blind from glaucoma by the age of seven.

*Overcome your obstacles by listening to the Genius of Soul –  Ray Charles.

MONEY

Mickey Rooney 1920

Despite a show business career spanning more than 80 years (nominated for 4 Oscars), Rooney lost most of his fortune to elder abuse and financial mismanagement by one of his stepsons. He died with $18,000 to his name, which all went to the son of his 8th wife.

AARP Long-Term Care Options from New York Life Insurance Company

Get the information you need to help protect your family, your assets, and your future.

*Use this as a cautionary tale to get long-term care insurance for you and the ones you love. 

ENTERTAINMENT

Bruce Springsteen 1949

He’s still looking sharp and banging out hit albums and three-hour stadium gigs like a man less than half his age.

*Listen to “The Boss” throughout your day. Act like someone half your age today. Baby you were born to run.

FOOD

Jason Alexander 1959 – George Costanza day of eating

Breakfast – Éclair – “It was clean and on top.”

Lunch – Eggplant calzone – When you’re working for George Steinbrenner, you give the man what he wants. He wants George’s eggplant calzone—every day.

Midday Snack – Chips and dip – “You dip the way you want to dip…I’ll dip the way I want to dip.”

Dinner – Turkey chili – follow the rules of the “Soup Nazi.” and a stolen marble rye for dipping

Dessert – Ice cream sundae – George was caught on TV at the US Open with an ice cream sundae dripping all over his face

Late night snack – Pastrami on rye – Go for his dream trifecta: eating, watching TV and having sex all at the same time.

*Eat like George Costanza all day. Make it like “The Summer of George!”

SNUB – Anthony Mackie 1978

Review –

• Change starts with the mind
• A day of celibacy
• Listen to Ray Charles
• Get long-term care insurance
• Listen to Bruce Springsteen
• Eat like George Costanza

TURN THE OTHER CHEEK DAY

MIND

Andrea Bocelli 1958

Andrea Bocelli, the blind Italian opera singer, has praised his mother for rejecting the advice of doctors to abort him on the grounds that he would be disabled.

*Listen to Andrea Bocelli and think about the courage of his mother and the pride she would have in him. Think of the challenges that Bocelli would have faced on his journey to sing what he is singing right now.

BODY

Lazar Angelov 1984

He eats 7 meals a day with 2-3 hours of interval between each meal. Lazar Angelov avoids being on a calorie deficit diet in order to keep his muscle mass.

http://www.lazarangelov.com

*Eat 7 meals today. A meal every 2-3 hours. Look into using Lazar Angelov’s academy online for your training purposes.

SOUL

James Lawson 1928

“If someone slaps you on the cheek, you turn the other cheek, which is an act of resistance. It means that you do not only love your neighbor, but you recognize that even the enemy has a spark of God in them.”

*Turn the other cheek with someone today. Hopefully no one slaps you, but if someone is being difficult with you, recognize that even they have a spark of God in them.

MONEY

Tommy Lasorda 1927

As a player, one of Lasorda’s earliest goals was to rise in rank and one day manage the Dodgers. The process would be filled with many roles along the way.

*Perform any role that is going to get you one step closer to the vision that you have for yourself.

ENTERTAINMENT

Joan Jett 1958

She was the Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the band.

*If you love Rock and Roll, listen to the Queen of Rock and Roll today.

FOOD

Scott Baio 1960 – ricotta puffs

http://www.cooks.com/recipe/yw0tm7ni/scott-baios-ricotta-puffs.html

*Make one of your 7 meals these Scott Baio ricotta puffs. Joanie loves Chachi and you’ll love these.

SNUB – David Stern 1942

Review –

• Listen to Andre Bocelli
• Eat 7 meals
• Turn the other cheek
• Perform any role to get you closer to your goal
• Listen to Joan Jett
• Make ricotta puffs

CINDERELLA STORY DAY

MIND

Stephen King 1947

“I have written because it fulfilled me… I did it for the pure joy of the thing. And if you can do it for joy, you can do it forever.”

The Stephen King Top Ten could be argued, but The Shining is always going to be a contender for the top slot.

*You’ve probably seen the movie. Start reading his #1 novel – The Shining

**I am writing these words for the joy of it. I truly enjoy every part of putting 365DOLF together. I can endure any journey to its success and if I can turn it into my career, my life will be fulfilling. Find your passion and do it for the joy.

BODY

Faith Hill 1967

Pamper yourself at the end of a long day.

“At night, I will throw my feet up on the couch and rest for a moment. I’ll even acknowledge, ‘God that was a long day.”

Hill favors lower-impact activities, such as brisk 2- or 3-mile walks. She also performs regular 4-mile routines on an elliptical trainer.

*Take a 3 mile walk or 4 miles on an elliptical trainer. And remember to just breathe. Pamper yourself at the end of today.

SOUL

Alfonso Ribeiro 1971

Ribeiro had a message for queer young people.

“Be yourself. Be proud,”

“I just feel like, even as an African-American, we’re all minorities now, and we’re all together, and we all need to support one another and just say that you are loved.”

“We stand together as one against people who don’t want us to exist,”

“Real equality is what brings us together as one in this journey called life. Love who your heart tells you to love and always come from a place of understanding and compassion. These are the values that bring us together. They unite us.”

*Have values that unite people. Love who is in your heart and always come from a place of understanding and compassion. And don’t be afraid to do the Carlton Dance.

MONEY

Larry Hagman 1931

“There are few things that J.R. Ewing can’t afford, but patience is one of them.”

Buy oil stocks and energy stocks

See how much debt oil and energy companies are carrying, how much profit they’re generating and how much they’re paying investors in dividends.

*Invest in oil today. Make Larry Hagman (J.R. Ewing) proud. Watch some episodes of the original Dallas for motivation.

ENTERTAINMENT

Bill Murray 1950 – watch Caddyshack

He may have just been a greenskeeper at Bushwood Country Club, but Carl Spackler (Bill Murray) had big dreams.

*Caddyshack, Stripes, Groundhog Day, Lost in Translation – all good choices today.

FOOD

Anne Burrell 1969 – ratatouille

“I feel so lucky to have found my true passion in life.”

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/ratatouille-recipe.html

*Bill Murray battles a gopher in Caddyshack and dealt with a groundhog in Groundhog’s Day so enjoy Anne Burrell’s ratatouille on this day. It’s a stretch, I know – just go with it.

SNUB – Luke Wilson 1971

Review –

• Do it for the joy
• 3 mile walk
• Have values that unite people
• Invest in oil
• Watch Caddyshack
• Make ratatouille