365DOLF

GET YOUR SEXY BACK DAY

MIND

Rowan Atkinson 1955

“The problem we have online is that an algorithm decides what we want to see, which ends up creating a simplistic, binary view of society. It becomes a case of either you’re with us or against us. And if you’re against us, you deserve to be ‘cancelled’,”

*Expose yourself to a wide spectrum of opinion.

What are your thoughts on ‘cancel culture’?

BODY

Ndamukong Suh 1987

“I wanted to get back into what I call my “sexy”—that means more “cut up.” There’s really nothing secretive about my training—I did a lot of squats, bench presses, 60-yard shuttle runs, and sprints.”

*Get back into your “sexy”.  Go to the gym for 3 sets of squats, bench press, and 60-yard sprints. 

SOUL

Eddie Redmayne 1982 – watch The Theory of Everything

While there is life, there is Hope.

*Actor Eddie Redmayne plays the role of Stephen Hawking in the movie The Theory of Everything.  Watch the movie as inspiration to hold on to your beliefs. 

How did it help you hold on to your beliefs?

MONEY

Nigella Lawson 1960

Asked what she hoped the children would learn from her: “To know that I am working and that you have to work in order to earn money.”

*Repeat after me: “I know that I have to work in order to earn money.”  I now use it as my mantra when that alarm goes off in the morning or when things aren’t going well at work.  This is something that I will pass on to my kids. Remember that you are only working to make money for your next move. Your project of passion.

ENTERTAINMENT

Norman Reedus 1969 (Daryl Dixon) – watch The Walking Dead

*Watch the first season of The Walking Dead and see how valuable the redneck is during a zombie apocalypse.

FOOD

Ree Drummond 1969 – Bean Trio

*In honor of Mr. Bean’s birthday, try this Bean Trio recipe from The Pioneer Woman. And for Jameis Winston make her crab Rangoon dip.

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a35889178/three-bean-salad/

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/crab-rangoon-dip-5592113

BONUS: Jameis Winston 1994 – stolen crag Rangoon dip

SNUB – Joan of Arc 1412

GODFATHER DAY

MIND

Chuck Noll 1932

“I think everybody under Chuck’s leadership grew as players and people,” – Lynn Swann

*Take today to help someone grow as a person

BODY

Bradley Cooper 1975

For his role in American Sniper, Cooper went to the gym for 4 hours a day.

*Act like you’re preparing for a movie role and go to the gym for 4 hours today

SOUL

Carrie Ann Inaba 1968

“Sometimes people ask me, “Carrie Ann, you’re always smiling that big smile on TV. Where does all that positivity come from?” I’ll let you in on a little secret. I pray before work.”

*Pray for positivity before work today.

How was your day at work after praying?

MONEY

King C. Gillette 1855

• Keep your eyes open for opportunities
• Good ideas come from common problems

*Any time that you have a problem this year, ask yourself how you could make money off fixing that problem.

What is one problem that you dealt with last year or anticipate dealing with this year?

BONUS: Kristen Cavallari 1987

“Go for it! Follow your gut but be very transparent about how much work you’re willing to do. Start-up life isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s all encompassing and will push you to your limit. You have to be willing to sacrifice and kick ass, otherwise you will crumble.” 

*As you work on your dream business this year, heed the advice from the actress turned entrepreneur. Also reevaluate your marriage today.

ENTERTAINMENT

Diane Keaton 1946 – (Kay Adams) and Robert Duvall 1931 – (Tom Hagen) – watch The Godfather

*As Diane Keaton and Robert Duvall share a birthday, they also share some scenes in The Godfather. Talia Shire and Al Pacino share a birthday on 4/25. Watch The Godfather today and part 2 on April 25.

FOOD

January Jones 1978

“I’m from South Dakota, so meat, potatoes, carbs.”

*Eat like January Jones today – meat, potatoes, and carbs!

SNUB – Jason Mitchell 1987

APPRECIATE GRAVITY DAY

MIND

Sir Isaac Newton 1643

*If something isn’t catching your heart, Newton’s life suggests dropping it and moving on.

What is one thing that you did throughout last year, but you don’t have the heart for it anymore?

BODY

Kris Bryant 1992

“In college, my team did the CrossFit WOD Murph. It was ridiculously hard, but it definitely got me in shape.”

For time:
1 mile Run []     100 Pull-ups []   200 Push-ups []            

300 Squats []                1 mile Run []

*Try doing the “Murph”. Any parts that you can’t do, focus on improving those areas this year.

SOUL

Derrick Henry 1994

“Always pray; don’t be afraid to pray. He always hears you cry. If you have dreams, chase them. If you believe it, you can achieve it and God will be there every step of the way. I am a living testament, man.”

*Henry’s dream was winning the Heisman Trophy and God helped him achieve it.

What is one of your dreams?

How will GOD help?

MONEY

Don Shula 1930

When it comes to business, Shula suggests: Find great people, then focus on the fundamentals.

*Find your passion this year. Find great people to help and focus on the fundamentals.

What is your passion?

ENTERTAINMENT

Dyan Cannon 1937 – watch Heaven Can Wait 1978

*Watch Dyan Cannon almost win an Oscar in Heaven Can Wait

FOOD

Liza Soberano 1998 – Filipino Sinigang

“She loves sinigang – she can eat it every day.”

*Find the Filipino Sinigang recipe and see if you could eat it every day.

Sinigang

BONUS: Graham Elliot 1977 – S’mores Pie for dessert

*Use Graham crackers to make Graham’s s’mores pie.

https://www.bravotv.com/top-chef/blogs/smores-pie-graham-elliot-recipe

SNUB – Michael Stipe 1960 – listen to R.E.M while going to sleep tonight

PUT THAT SH*T ON EVERYTHING DAY

MIND

Greta Thunberg 2003

She dislikes crowds; ignores small talk; and speaks in direct, uncomplicated sentences. She cannot be flattered or distracted. She is not impressed by other people’s celebrity, nor does she seem to have interest in her own growing fame. But these very qualities have helped make her a global sensation.

*What are your thoughts on the following –

Crowds

Small talk

Flattery

Other people’s celebrity

BODY

Cheryl Miller 1964

She scored 105 points in Riverside Poly’s 179-15 win over Riverside Norte Vista, which became the national record at the time.

*Get to a basketball court and score 105 points (by yourself). See how long it takes and then think about how hard it would be against a team trying to stop you.

SOUL

Lucretia Mott 1793

“If our principles are right, why should we be cowards?”

*Take Mott’s advice today – stand strong in your principles

MONEY

J.R.R Tolkien 1892

“I never expected a money success,” “In fact, I never even thought of commercial publication when I wrote The Hobbit back in the Thirties.”

*Do what you love, and the money will come – a common theme of 365dolf

ENTERTAINMENT

Mel Gibson 1956 – watch Braveheart

*Watch Gibson win 2 Oscars in the movie Braveheart.

FOOD

Eli Manning 1981 – Frank’s Redhot Original Buffalo Chicken Wings

Frank’s RedHot is the perfect blend of flavor and heat. And now that Eli’s retired, he’s using his free time to put that $#!t on everything.

*Use this recipe to make Eli’s Redhot wings.

https://www.franksredhot.com/en-us/recipes/franks-redhot-original-buffalo-chicken-wings

SNUB – Florence Pugh 1996 – do NOT watch her in Midsommar before bed – you won’t sleep.

MIND

Isaac Asimov 1920

http://www.startribune.com/variety/comicgames/games/superquiz/

*Take some of Isaac Asimov’s SUPER QUIZZES to stimulate your mind.

BODY

Karina Smirnoff 1978

• Never do the same workout twice. Mix it up so your body doesn’t plateau.
• Eat watermelon and asparagus as diuretics. They are great for the body because they help get toxins out.
• Eat spinach because it’s a great source of fiber and keeps you full.

*Lots of good advice from Dancing with the Stars’ Karina Smirnoff.  It’s the top one that is fitting for 365DOLF.  “Never” is a strong word for the entire year, but try and avoid constantly doing the same workout.  This is also a good example of daily advice for both working out and eating right.

SOUL

Therese of Lisieux 1873

*Find a prayer that feeds and satisfies your soul, especially when you cannot summon a single positive thought.

My Daily Prayer will be:

Short Prayer for Growing Faith

Dear Lord, help me – every single morning – to find faith in the midst of the chaos. Give me the desire and ability to see You, hear You, talk to You, and give thanks to You. 

MONEY

Cuba Gooding Jr. 1968

“Show me the money!”

Show Me the Money: Tips On Saving

The Five Dollar Challenge: Anytime you come across a $5 bill, put it away. At the end of the year, use that money towards a fun big purchase, or put it towards your savings account.

*You actually don’t have to wait the entire year.  Tom Cruise’s birthday is July 3 (literally almost born on the 4^th of July), watch Jerry Maguire on that day and when Cuba Gooding Jr. says his famous line, brake open that piggy bank and count all of those $5 bills, while saying “show me the money!”

ENTERTAINMENT

Dax Shepard 1975

*Listen to his podcast – Armchair Expert – last year’s most downloaded new podcast on iTunes.

FOOD

Kate Bosworth 1983

*For Bosworth, a typical breakfast might include a goat cheese omelet with avocado and tomatoes.

CROSSOVER: *As far as meals are concerned, take some more advice from Katrina Smirnoff and work some watermelon, asparagus, and spinach into your diet, also in her honor, have a Smirnoff on ice to wind down for the day.

WHO GOT SNUBBED? – Christie Turlington 1969

NEW YEAR’S DAY – 2022

MIND

George Washington Carver 1864

“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.”

*Describe how you plan to do each of the following this year –

Be tender with the young

Compassionate with the aged

Sympathetic with the striving

Tolerant of the weak and strong

BODY

Morris Chestnut 1969

*Follow along with Morris Chestnut’s 10-minute workout and think about making it your go-to work out this year.

SOUL

John Smith 1580 and Pocahontas 1595

*They share a birthday, but their people could not overcome their differences.  Use this year to recognize the differences in the people around you and embrace what makes them different.

Who is 1 person that you could connect to this year?

MONEY

Betsy Ross 1752

*She worked hard for others, but it was to keep her upholstery business alive.  By the end of this year, hopefully you will realize how important it is to strive for your own business – not to make someone else rich.

What is your dream business?

How can you work hard towards getting this dream business started this year?

ENTERTAINMENT

Verne Troyer 1969 – watch Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

*The last and best of the Austin Powers trilogy.  Maybe start a New Year’s Day tradition of watching all three.  Use Verne Troyer’s character “Mini Me” as inspiration to start the New Year.

What is 1 way that Mini Me inspired you for this year?

FOOD

JD Salinger 1919

The Catcher in the Rye (1951)

I’m a very light eater. I really am. That’s why I’m so damn skinny. I was supposed to be on this diet where you eat a lot of starches and crap, to gain weight and all, but I didn’t ever do it. When I’m out somewhere, I generally just eat a Swiss cheese sandwich and a malted milk. It isn’t much, but you get quite a lot of vitamins in the malted milk.

*Start a New Year’s Day tradition of a Swiss cheese sandwich (on rye) and a malted milk

WHO GOT SNUBBED? Elin Nordegren 1980 (net worth of $200 million)

NEW YEAR’S EVE

MIND

Val Kilmer 1959

“One of the elementary lessons you learn when studying acting is that of mastering the senses. Listening, for example. Real listening requires effort, concentration, and focus. If one wants to act well, one needs to receive information free from personal judgments in order to respond spontaneously and honestly. If you’re really listening, the ear is turned on to receive, and the inner monologue, your own dialogue, is turned off.”

*Go into next year knowing how to listen to people. Practice tonight at a NYE party. When someone is talking to you, receive the information free from personal judgment and respond spontaneously and honestly.

BODY

Gabby Douglas 1995

“When I stood on the podium at the 2012 Games and lowered my head so the gold medal could be placed around my neck, I reflected on many things,”

“I thought about all the sacrifices that had to be made, all the obstacles, and all of the time spent in order for me to achieve my dream. I thought to myself, ‘It was all worth it.’ It was also in that moment that I knew my goal of making it on the 2016 Rio Olympics team was possible.”

*Think about all the sacrifices you made this year, all the obstacles to becoming the best person you can be. It was worth it. Think about incorporating Gabby’s training schedule next year, when applicable.

Gabby Douglas Shares Workout & Diet To Help You Get 6-Pack Abs & Toned Arms Like Her

Is Gabby’s training schedule one that you could follow next year?

SOUL

Ben Kingsley 1943

To become Gandhi, Kingsley –

• shaved his head
• lost 20 pounds on Gandhi’s vegetarian diet
• studied yoga
• began to meditate
• learned to spin cotton thread on a wooden wheel

*Weight loss, yoga, meditation, all things you’ve done this year and all good for your SOUL.

Which of these 3 did you have the most success with this year?

CROSSOVER: ENTERTAINMENT

*Watch Kingsley win an Oscar in Gandhi and get your soul right for the new year.

MONEY

Nicholas Sparks 1965

Sparks donated nearly $900,000 toward a state-of-the-art track. Sparks—a former 800-meter standout at Notre Dame—signed on as a volunteer assistant coach for the high school team, most of whose runners come from low-income and at-risk families.

*With all the money that you’ve saved this year, how much could you give back to kids from low-income and at-risk families?

CROSSOVER: ENTERTAINMENT:

*If you’re a hopeless romantic, you can turn the last day of the year into a Sparks movie marathon.

ENTERTAINMENT

Anthony Hopkins 1937 – watch Silence of the Lambs

People taking MAOIs are given a long list of high-tyramine foods and beverages to avoid or limit. On that list: liver, fava beans, and red wine.

*You now have a NYE tradition of watching Silence of the Lambs before (or as part of) your NYE festivities.

CROSSOVER: FOOD – *Serve liver, fava beans, and a nice Chianti to your dinner guests or bring this combination to a party and let the guests know that it is Anthony Hopkins’ birthday.

Morbid Meals – Tribute to Silence of the Lambs – Beef Liver with Braised Fava Beans

FOOD

John Denver 1943 – Denver Omelet

John worked for the improvement of the quality of life for all people environmentally, socially, & politically.

*Enjoy a nice Denver Omelet to start the last day of the year, while of course listening to some John Denver.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/263567/the-denver-omelet/

Your New Year’s Resolution is to follow 365DOLF again.

SNUB – Donald Trump Jr. 1977 and Josh Hawley 1979 – attack next year like the Capitol

KING OF THE JUNGLE DAY

MIND

Rudyard Kipling 1865

“We have forty million reasons for failure, but not a single excuse.”

*Failure is an inevitable part of life, and it is something that each person must deal with. As Kipling points out, there are no excuses for failure. When you fail, learn from your failure, and move on with grace and courage toward success.

What was your biggest failure this year?

BODY

Lebron James 1984

The Lebron workout involves a mix of low-level reps, which are designed to activate his muscle cells, combined with body weight staples such as pull-ups and push-ups.

*Lebron has become an outstanding businessman and philanthropist. But it is his body that gave him the opportunity to do those things. Do the Lebron workout including pull-ups and push-ups, then play an entire game of basketball. Don’t flop.

https://usa.inquirer.net/81779/the-lebron-james-diet-and-workout-plan#:~:text=Lebron%20James%20focuses%20on%20chest,(4%20sets%2C%2012%20reps)

SOUL

Sandy Koufax 1935

By not taking the mound for the Dodgers against the Twins on Oct. 6, 1965, on the Day of Atonement, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, he became a cultural touchstone.

*Reflect on a time this past year when you stood for something you believed in

MONEY

Tiger Woods 1975

Tiger Woods leads his sport in career prize winnings with an estimated total of $122.5 million. But Woods makes most of his money outside of competition. A major moneymaker is Woods’ golf-course design work. He opened his first US course in Houston in 2015 and has designed 10 courses so far, including a golf course for the Trump World Golf Club in Dubai.

*How can you make money off branching out from your current profession?

ENTERTAINMENT

Ellie Goulding 1986

*Her music videos will inspire you to get back in the gym for a second workout today.

FOOD

Laila Ali 1977 – 3 meals – coffee smoothie, tomato soup, and coconut black rice

*These are your 3 meals for today, compliments of Laila Ali’s Well and Good.

Breakfast – Coffee lover’s smoothie                   Lunch – Tomato and roasted garlic cream soup

Dinner – Coconut black rice and roasted root vegetables

*Your day could look like this – check off as you go –

7:00       Breakfast – coffee lover’s smoothie []   

8:00        Play golf like Tiger Woods []

12:00     Lunch – tomato soup []                        

2:00        Play basketball like Lebron James []

4:00        Do a boxing workout like Laila Ali []

6:00        Dinner – Coconut Black Rice and roasted root vegetables []

7:00        Listen to Ellie Goulding and think about one thing that you stand for []

8:00        Watch the Jungle Book and remember that you are not a failure []

10:00     Get to bed. Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve – you need your sleep []

SNUB – Jillian Harris 1979 – check out her website

Home

GO WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME DAY

MIND

Andrew Johnson 1808

“I realized, there are people out there who can beat me, want to beat me. And unless I continue to innovate and evolve, I am going to learn a painful lesson from someone who has.”

*The year is almost over. Innovate and evolve to avoid a painful lesson from someone who has.

How are you going to continue to innovate and evolve next year?

BODY

Jude Law 1972

“My main rules were that it had to include the whole body, and it had to be interesting. Everything was a big movement – we’d work with kettlebells, do deadlifts, pull-ups and drag chains.”

*Have your trainer put you through a whole-body workout that is interesting. Use kettlebells, deadlifts, pull-ups, and drag chains. Watch Jude Law almost win an Oscar in Cold Mountain for motivation.

SOUL

Stanley Williams 1953

Stanley Tookie Williams was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize five times while in prison for murder.

“If redemption wasn’t made for people with our experiences, then for whom?” 

*Redemption is available for everyone. No matter what you’ve done, ask God for forgiveness.

What are you asking forgiveness for?

MONEY

Ted Danson 1947

Danson spent 2 weeks at a bartending school for training to play Sam on Cheers.

*End this year by continuing your education to help with your current job, prepare you for a different job, or to use for a side hustle.

How are you going to continue your education next year?

ENTERTAINMENT

Jon Voight 1938 – watch Coming Home

*Watch Jon Voight win an Oscar in Coming Home.

FOOD

Alison Brie 1982 – cacio e pepe balls

If you could eat something right this second, what would you want to eat? “I would want to eat one of those balls from Lilia… those cacio e pepe balls… It’s like an arancini? It is maybe my favorite thing in the world.”

*Make your own cacio e pepe balls and add some brie cheese.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/cacio-e-pepe-cheese-puffs-6601379

SNUB – Matthew Berry 1969 and Eric Berry 1988

TRAINING DAY

MIND

Woodrow Wilson 1856

“I not only use all the brains that I have, but all I can borrow.”

*Get with someone that you trust and borrow their brains today. Two heads are better than one. Help each other LIVE FAMOUSLY today.

BODY

Joe Manganiello 1976

Manganiello is an old-school gym rat. He doesn’t do any fancy exercises, just tried-and-true staples like bench press, overhead press, and pushdowns.

*Bench press – weight __________ sets _______ reps __________

overhead press – weight __________ sets __________ reps __________

pushdowns – weight __________ sets __________ reps __________

Work on those Pittsburgh steel muscles today.

SOUL

John Legend 1978

Legend’s ‘All of Me’ shows a passion that can’t be deterred by “curves” or “edges” or “imperfections.”

*Listen to John Legend all day. It’s good for your SOUL. Remind that special someone how much you love their curves and edges – all their perfect imperfections.

What are the “perfect imperfections” of someone you love?

MONEY

Stan Lee 1922

“I was happy enough to get a nice paycheck and be treated well. It was a very good job. I was able to buy a house on Long Island. I never dreamed I should have $100 million or $250 million or whatever that crazy number is. All I know is I created a lot of characters and enjoyed the work I did.”

*If you are getting a nice paycheck and are treated well – be happy. You could be much happier if you were the one signing those checks and treating your employees well.

ENTERTAINMENT

Denzel Washington 1954 – watch Training Day

*Watch Denzel win one of his two Oscars for his role in Training Day.

FOOD

Sienna Miller 1981 – Chicken Adobo

Sienna’s Signature Dish? “Chicken Adobo. It’s a Philippine chicken stew. There’s nothing elegant about it in terms of presentation but it’s delicious.”

BONUS: Seth Meyers 1973 – Chex mix with lots of butter

Death-row last meal? “My mom’s homemade Chex mix. No one makes it like her, although I recently learned that the key to her success is just butter.”

Filipino Chicken Adobo (Flavour Kapow!)

https://www.chex.com/recipes/original-chex-mix

What is your death row last meal?

SNUB – Maggie Smith 1934