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LUIS LEGARRETA JR.Story on Page 6

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C O N T E N T SFrom the Manager 2

The Interview: Anne Friday 3

My Trip to Texsom 4

Clubhouse Events 5

In the Fairway 6

Gallery: Junior Club Championship 7

A Chat with Champions 8

Golf Events 9

Pets of Carlton Woods 9

Chip In for a Cure 10

Jack’s Furrows 11

Clean Up Your Nutrition 12

Tennis/Fitness Events 14

Club Social Groups 15

B E A R T R A C K S4TH Quarter 2017

Cover PhotoCale Reneau

Editing and DesignCale Reneau

ContributorsAleya Davis, Anne Friday, Daniel Gonzales, Colin O’Hanlon, Tim Huber, Evelyn Lee, Alli Knoth, Terri Norwood, Leigh Radetsky, Cale Reneau, Steve Salzman, Denis Segovia, and Nick Trevino

s you read this issue of the Bear Tracks you will notice some very different content than what you might expect. The content is more about our Members, our employees, and their experiences, rather than event and schedule information.

With the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, I believe Carlton Woods feels different. Employees and Members look at and talk to each other differently. We know more about each other personally, and when that occurs, we care about each other more. Through disaster and adversity comes better and stronger relationships.

Timing is often everything. Months ago, Club Communications Director, Cale Reneau, and I discussed wanting to do something very different with the Bear Tracks. What you are reading today is the culmination of that conceptualization session, followed by Cale’s work. He developed a communication piece that focuses on all the people that make Carlton Woods what it is. The major objectives are to assist you in getting to know more about one another and develop better and stronger relationships; Member to Member, and Member to employee. I am pleased that the first release of the new Bear Tracks geared towards getting to know each other better coincides with an event that did the same.

The Bear Tracks will be mailed to each Member quarterly with additional copies being displayed around the Club. It will feature interesting stories about Members and employees, recognizing interesting facts, tenure, and causes. We need your help to make this a success. If you have a thought or idea for an interesting story that involves a fellow Member or employee, please communicate that to Cale Reneau at the Club.

We will still highlight upcoming events on the web page, mobile app, and in the weekly e-blasts, so please pay attention to these pieces as they will become you main sources of event information.

I hope you enjoy the Bear Tracks.

See you at the Club,

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How long have you been at Carlton Woods?Five years.

Are you originally from the United States?No, I’m originally from the Philippines. Born and raised.

How old were you when you came to the US?I came over right before my 19th birthday.

Oh really, so do you speak fluent Filipino? Yes sir. And two dialects that go with it.

What was you first job when you arrived in the US?I was a concierge at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown.

So I imagine working at the Club comes naturally?Kind of, yeah. I graduated with a degree in Hotel Restaurant Management.

So what brought you to the Houston area originally?My mom’s family lived in Houston. We first migrated to Los Angeles from the Philippines through political asylum because of my dad’s job. While waiting, we visited my mom’s family here in Houston where I met my husband, Andy. We both worked at the Hyatt then.

Andy and I opened a props business. We did a lot of the props here at the Club. But you know, it’s very labor intensive. Andy loved it, but it became more of an expensive hobby rather than a source of income.

Is that how you first discovered the Club?Yeah, we started with the resort first. Andy helped open Palmer and Carlton Woods. He’d been with the resort for over 18 years. He’s always been around.

When you say opened…Like, he helped open it. He was in charge of purchasing with the Development Company on the hospitality side. So we opened the props business, then later decided to open a

Tiki Bar on the Waterway. We started creating menus and concocting drinks, completed our feasibility study, including designing our bar and its details. Everything was going great until he got sick and we decided not to pursue the business. I then decided not to return to my 21-year old job as a paralegal at a Houston law firm.

So you have two daughters?My oldest is Nikki, she’s 30 and has four kids. She is the commercial lines insurance manager for Mobile Insurance in Grogan’s Mill. Koryn is 24. She graduated from UT Austin last December and is now a paralegal for one of the top lawyers in Austin.

Following in her mother’s footsteps. She was a receptionist here, she’s a paralegal…Right?

So what do you do when you’re not at Carlton Woods?I mostly just stay home. I’m a bonafide homebody. I do Facetime with my girls and two sisters weekly.

I hear that you have a pet cat.Yeah, her name is Kitty. She was originally Norma Jean, but we called her “Kitty” so much that she thinks that’s what her name is. She’s the love of my life. I’m happy staying at home with her. I just watch Netflix and clean.

What are you watching on Netflix right now?I’m watching Supernatural right now. Season 9. I usually don’t watch anything except for The Office. Andy and I watched it a lot before he passed, so I just watch seasons one through nine over and over. I liked the X-Files a lot, so my sister recommended Supernatural, and I like it.

I’m not really a TV person because I’m not sedentary. I’m hyper. A lot of times I’ll just leave it on in the background and do something else.

What other kind of hobbies do you have?I play the guitar and I sing. So when I’m bored I like to do that. I’ve played ever since I was a kid. I also like decorating stuff, designing things. Now I’m trying to make headdresses as a part time side business. I’m going to do horns and all this mythical, fantasy stuff and sell them online.

What is your favorite thing about working at The Club at Carlton Woods?The staff and members are all really nice to me. Like really, genuinely nice.

Believe it or not, I’m not really a people person. I learned to be one when I started working here. So even though that’s a taxing job for me, I do it with my heart.

I really like the exclusivity of the Club. It’s like being in a different world of familiar people, and it makes it easier for me that they are all really great people.

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ow in it’s 12th year, Texsom is a great event, and it keeps on getting bigger and better. In 2017 it was held at the Four Seasons Resort in Dallas, TX.

This continuing education is designed to excite thoughts about the wine trade, go over recent changes in the wine world, and drink a lot of great wine!

As I walked in on Sunday morning, I was looking around for familiar faces I have seen through the years at this event and interested to see what my old acquaintances were up to. The first person to recognize me and shake my

hand was Guy Stout, the Master Sommelier I tested with to become a Certified Sommelier. Over the next couple of days, I would see most of the Masters I had seen through the years; Melissa Monosoff, in charge of education and with a passion for beer, Larry Stone, the 9th Master Sommelier in America, and Geoff Kruth, a younger Master Sommelier that grew up in Sonoma. Kruth is currently president of GuildSomm, an online resource for wine industry professionals.

There were many other Master and Advanced Sommeliers I had only seen on TV shows or movies, such as Uncorked or Somm, or seen doing tastings online. Everyone had their pin of recognition on to show the school in which they were educated. The most respected three schools are the Court of Master Sommeliers, the Society of Wine Educators, and Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), which all have introductory and professional designations showing viable paths into the trade.

Texsom is the perfect place to network and learn from other wine professionals, not only from Texas, but from all over the USA. I met professionals from all across the country who said this particular event is one of the most desired and looked forward to every year. It’s a wonderful surprise to see how many people you are connected with when you walk the halls and bump into a familiar face in the tasting areas.

Attendees are encouraged to drink wine from all of the sponsored booths in between seminars, and each seminar had plenty of time for breaks, so you could try as many unique wines as possible. These include wines from areas you wouldn’t normally see in a grocery store, like those from New Mexico, Israel, and Brazil. What a treat just to taste some of these rare, unknown wines. There was a booth that brought Royal Tokaji, and another standout was one pouring vintage ports to those willing to stand in line behind other attendees.

The seminars are the most important part, with focuses important to wine professionals in the industry. Like a look at wine making philosophies, or new wine growing regions like those in Arizona and New Mexico, and a seminar on making the best wine list. After these seminars, you kind of get a sense of completion, or an important takeaway regarding that subject.

There was a discussion of aggressive wines like a non-dosage Champagne, being very dry and almost unpleasing, or Aglianico from Italy having the grittiest, driest tannins from any red I’ve tasted before. The takeaway was that these wines, assertive and unique as they are, would be just half of the equation of food pairing. The dryness from the champagne would go perfect with salty fried cod, making the meal that much more contrasted and creating a more memorable experience. Or the tannins from the Aglianico being matched with grilled fatty meats that would otherwise wash away the flavor from a smoother, or less bodied wine, making the guest appreciate their meal that much more.

A South American seminar explained the biodiverse vineyards being made in Chile; how the workers are encouraged to plant their own crops and move around livestock to promote soil fertilization. They will ride bicycles to not disturb or pack in the soil, and use the mud from flood irrigation to create the aging rooms and facilities on the property.

The seminars also had wines directly associated with the subject matter, at least eight at each, and one had over 20 wines. These were all very educational, with an interactive approach that gave you this fun “Aha!” moment afterwards.

Overall, my trip to Texsom was a very fun, informative, and social event that I will be looking forward to attending for many years to come.

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C L U B H O U S E E V E N T S

O C T O B E R18 | GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: AUTUMN IN BLO OMBring a guest to the Nicklaus clubhouse and learn how to make fun and inviting Fall and Winter floral arrangements. The Blooming Idea will be on site to give you new holiday decorating ideas. Wednesday, October 18 at 6:00 PM | Nicklaus | $45++ per person

19 | NEYERS VINEYARDS WINE DINNERJoin owner, Bruce Neyers at the Nicklaus clubhouse for this intimate wine dinner, featuring a delectable coursed meal and several distinct wines from Neyers Vineyards. Seating is limited. Thursday, October 19 at 6:00 PM | Nicklaus | $135++ per person

21 | CHEF’S TABLE: SEED TO PLATE8 courses. 10 members. One unforgettable evening. Saturday, October 21 at 6:00 PM | Fazio | $125++ per person (Wine Options Additional)

28 | HALLOWEEN SPO OKTACULARNew tricks, new treats, and new scares for the whole family! Get dressed up in your favorite costume to compete in our annual costume contest, and experience our famous haunted house. Saturday, October 28 at 6:00 PM | Nicklaus | $40++ per adult. $48++ per child (Ages 4-12).

N O V E M B E R11 | CHEF’S TABLE: WILD GAME8 courses. 10 members. One unforgettable evening. Saturday, November 11 at 6:00 PM | Fazio | $125++ per person (Wine Options Additional)

29 | GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: JINGLE BELL RO CKJoin your friends for the final Girls’ Night Out of 2017! We’ll have music, passed hors d’oeuvres, and an open bar with holiday cocktails all night long. A prize will be awarded to the winner of our Best Dressed Contest. Wednesday, November 29 at 6:00 PM | Nicklaus | $50++ per person

16 | BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU NIGHTJoin us at the Nicklaus clubhouse for a fun wine-centric evening, featuring “French Bistro” menu options. Thursday, November 16 at 5:00 PM | Nicklaus | A la carte pricing

23 | THANKSGIVING BUFFETGather family and friends and join us at the clubhouse for our annual Thanksgiving Buffet, complete with carved turkey and all your favorite holiday fare. Reservations required. Thursday, November 23 |11:30 AM - 2:00 PM| Nicklaus | $48++ per adult. $22++ per child (Ages 5-12)

D E C E M B E R5 | MEMBER HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSEJoin us for an evening of merriment as we celebrate the holiday season. Mingle with Club members and help spread some genuine holiday cheer. Tuesday, December 5 at 6:00 PM | Drinks by signature.

10 | BRUNCH WITH SANTAEnjoy a wonderful brunch with a wide selection of breakfast choices. The kids will receive one-on-one time with Santa Claus and be treated to a variety of fun activities. Sunday, December 10 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Nicklaus | $40++ per adult. $34++ per child (Ages 4-12).

17 | HOLIDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCHTake a break from the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season and join us for complimentary mimosas and a relaxing brunch with family and friends. Sunday, December17 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Nicklaus | $58++ per adult. $25++ per child (Ages 5-12).

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welve years ago, Luis Legarreta Jr. began playing golf with a plastic set of Snoopy-branded golf clubs bought for him by his father. Since then he’s become

one of the best junior golfers in the Houston area.

This past May, he was named as the Class 3A Junior Golfer of the Year by the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) after leading the Frassati Catholic High School golf team to a second place finish at the 2017 TAPPS Championship. Shooting 6-under on 36-holes, he was the only player in the tournament to finish below par.

He followed up that performance with his second Junior Club Championship victory in August, finishing 3-under for the tournament. When asked about what it’s like to compete here at the Club, Luis explains, “It always feels good to be one of the good players at your club. This course is always good, and I really enjoy the competition.” At only 17 years old, he will have the opportunity to be The Club’s first three-time champion in 2018.

As any golfer will tell you, getting these kinds of results in the sport doesn’t come without dedication. “If I’m trying to work on my swing, I’ll do a lot of practicing on the range,” says Legarreta Jr. “If I’m getting into tournament mode, I’ll be on the course as often as I can be; sometimes playing 36 holes a day.”

As an 11th grader at Frassati, Luis has proven himself to be not only a dedicated golfer, but also a talented academic. He excels at science and math, and hopes to go to Texas A&M after high school to study engineering. But golf remains his passion. “A&M has great golf and engineering programs,” he says. “I would love to play college golf, and if all goes well, I want to be playing on the tour one day.” Industrial engineering is his backup plan.

Of course, success can be difficult without support. Fortunately for Luis, that support comes in abundance from his father. “We have a really good relationship,” says Luis Jr. “He’s always been my best friend, and we try to play golf as often as we can on the weekends.”

Luis Legarreta Sr. and his family joined the

Club in 2009. He has served on the golf committee for the last several years, where he and his fellow committee members have helped guide the direction of the Club’s golf operations. “We feel like family at Carlton Woods,” he affirms. “We love this place. Since we’ve joined the Club, we’ve been very, very happy.”

On the day of the Club Championship, when asked about his son’s accomplishments, he answers, “I’m very happy that he won today. He’s a good competitor and hopefully all his plans will come together and he can go to a good college. He won today, but tomorrow is another day. So he’ll have to keep practicing, and I know he’ll do it.”

“I think golf is important in life,” he continues. “In golf, you have to keep the ball in the middle of the fairway. It’s like in life. You have to keep yourself centered.”

With the support of his family, and his eyes set on his goals, staying in the fairway shouldn’t be too difficult for Luis Legarreta Jr. All that’s left for him to do is get the ball in the cup.

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Tessa Vivier2nd Grade | 7 Years Old

How long have you been playing golf? For 4 years.

Who is your favorite golf coach? My favorite golf coach is probably Daniel.

What is your favorite band? The Beatles

What is your favorite Beatles song? Yellow Submarine

Girls 3-Hole Division Champion

Aaron Willetts4th Grade | 9 Years Old

How long have you been playing golf? About 4 or 5 years.

What do you like about golf? I like it because you don’t have to run much in it. It’s calm. You don’t have to be forced to catch a ball or anything.

Have you learned anything about golf from your dad? I’ve learned probably what not to do.

Boys 5-Hole Division Champion

Shiney Yu4th Grade | 9 Years Old

What is your favorite subject in school? Reading

Do you have a favorite book?I like all of my books.

What is your favorite TV show? My favorite thing to watch is Food Network or Cartoon Network.

What is your favorite band? My favorite band would be Fifth Harmony.

Girls 9-Hole Division Champion

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G O L F E V E N T S

O C T O B E R12-14 | MEN’S MEMBER/GUESTThe biggest Men’s Golfing Event in The Woodlands returns to the Club in October. Last-minute sign ups may be available. Contact Emile Asous in the Nicklaus golf shop to find out more. October 12 - 14 | Nicklaus & Fazio | $1,000 per player

19 | CHIP IN FOR A CUREOur annual ladies Breast Cancer Awareness tournament is on Thursday, October 19. This year, all funds raised will benefit local support centers, Memorial Hermann’s Canopy and The Rose. Contact Terri Norwood or Evelyn Lee for more details. October 19 | 9:00 AM | Nicklaus

28-29 | COUPLES’ MEMBER/GUESTSave the date for our First Annual Couples’ Member/Guest. Bring your favorite playing partner and prepare for two exciting rounds of golf. Contact Daniel Gonzales in the Nicklaus golf shop to sign up. Visit carltonwoods.com for more information. October 28-29 | Fazio-Nicklaus

31-2 | LADIES’ CARLTON CUPThe final ladies tournament of the year returns, once again pitting Alexander’s Angels vs. The Goddesses in a two-round showdown. Who will win this year? October 31 - November 2 | Fazio

12 | COUPLES’ 9 & DINEOur monthly 9 & Dine features a different fun theme each month, and includes on-course snacks and a dinner buffet. Sunday, November 12 at 3:00 PM | $50++ per player. Cost includes cart fees. Drinks by signature.

N O V E M B E R3-5 | MEN’S CARLTON CUPIt all comes to this. The final men’s golfing event of the year takes place the first weekend in November and all of 2017’s top point-earners will be battling it out at the Fazio course. Come out and support the teams and cheer your favorite golfer to victory. November 3 - 5 | Fazio

PETS OF CARLTON WOODS Sammy Radetsky

On June 1, 2010, Hogan, our front door stray, passed away after spending ten years with us. Shortly after Gregg and I were relocated to Houston by his company, we decided we were ready for another dog. On July 1, 2012, a rainy Saturday (so no golf for Gregg), we began our search by looking online at shelter websites. We immediately found the sweetest face of a one year old female pointer mix who was on death row at the Houston animal shelter. Gregg and I immediately drove to the shelter, but she was nowhere to be found. After questioning a rescue volunteer, we learned that she was at an offsite adoption event and that we needed to return in the morning to see if she was still available. Early Sunday morning we returned to the shelter to check her status. Luckily, she was available and as soon as we laid eyes on her we knew she was THE ONE. During the adoption process we learned that our sweet “Sammy” was scheduled to be put down the next day. The timing was good for all of us and we cannot, now, imagine our life without her. - Leigh Radetsky

Share your pet story and photos with Aleya Davis, at aleya.davis@carltonwoods.com.

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ctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Carlton Woods Women’s Golf Association has been hosting a fundraiser benefiting

Susan G. Komen for over 10 years.

However, recently, many of the ladies have expressed a desire to donate the monies raised to local organizations. So this year, the CWWGA is hosting its first ever “Chip in for a Cure” golf tournament benefiting The Rose and Canopy. The Rose is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) breast cancer organization that provides screening, comprehensive diagnostics, physician consultation and patient guidance to treatment regardless of ability to pay. The Rose believes that every woman deserves quality breast health care. Their mission is “saving lives through breast health services, advocacy, and

access to care for all.”

Canopy is a first of its kind cancer survivorship center

located in Memorial Hermann Hospital

The Woodlands. The center provides services and programs addressing the emotional, physical, and social needs of those affected by any type of cancer as well as those who support cancer survivors. It is an inviting, comfortable place where staff, volunteers, and survivors address issues, concerns, relax, and find ways to look and feel their very best.

The Chip In for a Cure event will be a four-person team, 9-hole scramble golf tournament held at Nicklaus course on Thursday, October 19, 2017. It will be a 9:00 AM shotgun followed by lunch, guest speaker, raffle drawings, and announcement of silent auction winners.

Donations may be made through Hole Sponsorship, which is purchasing a sign honoring or in memory of someone with breast cancer. There are 3 levels: Gold - $500, Silver - $250 and Bronze - $100. Signs will be placed on all tee boxes. Purchase of raffle tickets for $5 each or silent auction are the other ways in which monies are raised.

We hope that you can participate in this year’s event, either in the tournament or through donating. Thank you so much for your support!

For more information on how to make a donation or if you would like to play in the golf tournament, please contact:

Terri Norwood - davidlnorwood@gmail.com or Evelyn Lee - eveannlee@aol.com

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ne trait of a successful golfer is a person that can capitalize on any advantage they are given. There are endless examples of individual advantages one

may come into throughout their round. That’s probably why the USGA rules book is basically a novel.

But beyond the rules of golf, there are course conditions that influence a player’s round significantly. In my experience, most players adapt to the green speeds and fairway cut pretty easily. However, the rough and hazards of a golf course have become areas of many complaints at any course, especially if you are the one hitting into them and your opponent is not. There may be no areas more so than a bunker, which makes me recall one unique experience of mine which offered a lot of insight on the topic.

I had the opportunity to meet Jack Nicklaus when I was working at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. I was in charge of the bunker preparation leading up to the 2006 Memorial tournament. I don’t say that in terms of raking the bunkers. I spent 56 straight days in the bunkers with a five-man crew, checking depths, removing contaminants, fixing drainage, and adding sand. Essentially, we made them as perfect as possible leading up to the tournament. Eleven years later, I remember it well, those 56 days, 12 to 14 hour days, 1 to 2 bunkers a day. As we finally came

close to finishing the bunkers with a few weeks left before the tournament, Mr. Nicklaus came in to visit.

Although Jack has a house in the middle of the golf course he didn’t stay there much. So when he came back to stay and visit, everybody was a little on edge. The day came where the superintendent was reviewing the course with Jack, and that’s when Mr. Nicklaus decided that the course was too easy, specifically the bunkers. If you have ever had the chance to play at Muirfield, you’re probably thinking that “easy” isn’t the word to describe them; probably more like “extremely difficult.” But for a pro golfer, depth and distance doesn’t affect them as much as you may think. Jack was referring to the surface preparation and condition of the sand. He said why are we making them perfect? Most of these players will aim for the greensides because they know that they can hit a great shot out of them. So what if we furrow them?

If anyone can drastically change something significant on the PGA Tour without concern of acceptance, it is Jack Nicklaus. We knew we were only weeks away from the tournament and we had to find a way to make a couple hundred furrow rakes. But exactly what kind? So we made a few prototypes with various tine spacing and thickness. A few days later, I got my chance to meet Jack Nicklaus and rake bunkers for him.

The superintendent, Jack, his entourage, and I gathered around the right greenside bunker of the 18th hole. Jack asked me to rake with various rakes as he hit shots out of the bunker and I tried not to act nervous. As they settled on a rake, Jack personally showed everyone at what angle and pressure he thought was the best. I remember one concern being how to inform the players coming to the tournament to expect the deeply furrowed bunkers. Mr. Nicklaus said they will find out if they come to practice rounds. He added that this was part of the point of furrowing the bunkers; golfers have come to expect perfect hazards.

As the Memorial neared, we started to receive shipments of the 200-plus wooden furrowing rakes that were hand made in Michigan. We replaced all the rakes through the course for the caddies to use and had larger maintenance rakes with the same tines width and spacing. As the new rakes appeared around the bunkers and we started to hone our maintenance style, I saw the perfectly conditioned bunker surfaces we had spent so much time in disappear.

You can probably imagine, as the tournament came the player field was buzzing about the furrows, and most didn’t like it. That experience gave me good perspective and a lot to consider as a golf course superintendent. I am sure those furrowed bunkers affected some of the players in the field, however there was no complaints from Carl Peterson who won that year with a -12.

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lean eating is more present in society than ever – but you may still be in the dark when it comes to the details of this nutritious lifestyle. First off,

it is a lifestyle, not a diet. Doesn’t that make it all the more palatable? The basis of eating clean means eating whole foods often. Pairing the right foods at timely intervals throughout the day can transform your metabolism, boost energy levels, and help you lose those last ten pounds (or more)!

Clean eating shifts can be a part of your every day routine because they’re not overwhelmingly limiting. Plus this lifestyle is acceptable to continue on a long-term basis, meaning your results are here to stay.

I’ve worked in the fitness industry for over ten years. In that time I’ve seen clients make wonderful progress in the gym by losing fat and increasing flexibility and strength. But the truly life-changing results come to clients who choose to eat right, and specifically, eat clean.

80% Nutrition + 10% Genetics + 10% Training = 100% You. Oh yes, you read that right. Nutrition plays the biggest part in how we feel and look on a daily basis. You really are what you eat!

When you consume higher quality foods that are full of nutrients throughout the day, your metabolism is stimulated. Hello metabolism are you still there? The answer is yes! Following clean eating principles will allow your body

to burn more fat throughout the day without even stepping into the gym.

When you eat well your whole body thanks you. Fueling your body with foods filled with necessary vitamins and minerals improves daily bodily functions. This preserves gut health and internal organ efficiency. Clean eaters experience weight loss, vibrant skin, and increased lean muscle mass. Not only is food your friend, it is your fuel!

Think of your body as a vehicle. What are you driving? A Kia? Nah, not your style. How about a Lexus? Perhaps a Ferrari? Oh yea,

maybe something sexy with a lot of power – a classic even! Would you put the lowest grade fuel in a sleek, luxury vehicle? I didn’t think so. Highly processed, junk food is more suited for Kias. Real, clean foods are made for your high quality ride!

Clean eating can look different for every individual but the food choices come from the same major three food groups. Lean protein choices (even vegetarian options), colorful complex carbohydrates and healthy, delicious fats are the cornerstones of this eating lifestyle. The best ‘diets’ that provide long-term results don’t cut out any of these major food groups.

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Protein, carbs, and fats are always included in the food pyramid for a reason – we need them to survive!

I teach people how to view food as their friend and not their enemy. Many ‘diets’ inadvertently have you to focus on what you can’t eat. But clean eating is all about enjoying the wonderful foods that will fuel your body to feel and look its very best. Focusing on the positive will shift your mindset. Forget hating the idea that you have to diet to fit into your favorite jeans, and welcome the idea of being addicted to how amazing you feel because you are treating your body right.

Claiming freedom over food doesn’t happen overnight. It takes blood, sweat, and tears. Your current nutrition habits have been formed over a lifetime, so you can imagine that it takes diligence to overcome bad habits. Having an accountability partner to help keep you on track may be the answer for you to achieve success. That accountability partner could be a friend, family member, or fitness professional.

On January 17 I’m launching a new program, ‘Transform’, for members to improve their bodies with a specialized fitness and nutrition plan. Will 2018 welcome the change you’ve been wanting? When you take charge of your health journey your entire circle of influence benefits from your transformation.

Your family, friends, and career deserve the best version of yourself. YOU deserve it! Sign up for this specialty program, ‘Transform,’ today!

Alli Knoth is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a degree in Exercise Science and has worked at the Carlton Woods Fitness Center for four years. In addition to her collegiate studies she is also a certified Life Coach, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness & Yoga Instructor, and Nutrition Consultant.

TRANSFORMA Fitness & Nutrition ProgramA 10-week program to transform your body with small group fitness training, clean eating nutrition plans, and accountability coaching.

January 22 – March 30, 2018

Transform Program Info Meeting January 17 at 1:30 PM

More info available at www.guaranteedgiddy.com or e-mail Alli at guaranteedgiddy@gmail.com

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O C T O B E R27 | HALLOWEEN TENNIS SO CIALIt’s Halloween time! Wear your favorite costume and bring your tennis game to the courts for our annual Halloween Tennis Social. Prizes will be given to whoever has the best costume. Meal and drinks to follow. Friday, October 27 at 6:00 PM | $30 per player or $55 per couple

N O V E M B E R11 | MEMBER-MEMBER OPEN D OUBLES TOURNAMENTGet your name on the plaque! This family-friendly tournament will consist of a “round robin” format. The number of divisions, format, and scoring will be based on the number of sign-ups received. Saturday, November 11 at 9:00 AM

29 | LADIES’ CHRISTMAS TENNIS SO CIALMark your calendars for the highlight of the Ladies Tennis season. The event begins with a scramble format and includes lunch and our annual holiday trivia showdown! Sign up online. Thursday, December 29 at 9:00 AM

MONDAY

Ab-Tastic8:00 AM

Athlete’s Stretch8:30 AM

Body Sculpt9:00 AM

TUESDAY

Quick Fit8:00 AM

Booty Blast8:30 AM

Yoga9:00 AM

WEDNESDAY

Ab-Tastic8:00 AM

Athlete’s Stretch8:30 AM

Power Pump9:00 AM

FRIDAY

Gentle Yoga9:00 AM

Pulse Pointe Barre10:00 AM

SATURDAY

Full Body Burn9:00 AM

Athlete’s Stretch10:00 AM

MONDAY

Cardio Tennis8:30 AM

Junior Orange Ball4:00 PM

Junior Green Ball5:00 PM

TUESDAY

Junior Red Ball4:00 PM

Junior Adv. Red Ball4:45 PM

WEDNESDAY

Adult Beginners9:00 AM

Drop-In Drills10:30 AM

Junior Orange Ball4:00 PM

Junior Green Ball5:00 PM

Cardio Tennis7:00 PM

THURSDAY

Adult Intermediates9:00 AM

Junior Red Ball4:00 PM

Junior Adv. Red Ball4:45 PM

SATURDAY

Adult Mixed Drills9:00 AM

Schedule subject to change.

Schedule subject to change.

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C L U B S O C I A L G R O U P S

CARLTON WOODS BOOK CLUB• When: Second Friday of Every Month at 10:30 AM• What: The Book Club gets together to discuss a pre-

selected book, chosen by group members, and then we continue to lunch and a general discussion.

• Contact: Lydia Moul

L ADIES’ BIBLE STUDY• When: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM• What: Ladies of all ages who love Jesus and want to learn

together and grow in our Christian faith. This group is organized by members and is non-denominational.

• Contact: Christina Clark

FUNDAY MONDAY• When: Mondays at Fazio• What: Play 9 holes of “just for fun” golf, and follow that

up with lunch and Mah Jongg at the Fazio clubhouse.• Contact: Sue Williams

TUESDAY BRIDGE GROUP• When: Tuesdays at 2:15 PM• What: Women interested in playing mid-intermediate

level Two-Over-One Bridge are welcome to join this group that meets in the Nicklaus ladies’ locker room.

• Contact: Karen Fireman or Karen Fricke

WEDNESDAY BRIDGE GROUP• When: Wednesdays at 1:30 PM• What: Women of various levels who would like to play

Bridge are welcome to join this group that meets in the Nicklaus ladies’ locker room.

• Contact: Georgette Benson

WEEKDAY MEN’S GOLF GROUP• When: Tuesday - Thursday at 8:30 AM• What: If you’re looking for a golf group, look no further.

This men’s group plays regularly at the Club during the week and is open to all golfers.

• Contact: Jeff Connelly

More information about all of the following groups is available at carltonwoods.com under the ‘Social and Dining’ tab.

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