The District Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 2, Summer 2016 | 页面 8

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hat does the question “Are
you ready for summer?” really
mean in Florida, where it’s
summer just about all year round? There
is something about the end of May
that still get some people excited while
others get stressed. Everyone is excited
for summer vacations, BBQ’s, pool
parties, and endless days at the beach.
Some of us, however, feel stressed as
summer approaches, knowing that all
or most of the exciting summer events'
attire calls for board shorts and bikinis.
It’s time to remove our winter layers.
In truth, entering summer is more than
just transforming from winter coats to
beach-ready bodies. We get time to
enjoy our families and friends. Beach
ready, however, means different things
to different people. To some, it means
being lean, shredded, or muscular; to
others, it could mean wearing a hat,
applying sunscreen, and a having a
cooler at hand full of Coronas. Whatever
it is to you is all that matters.
We decided to sit down with several
local professionals that could help with
your possible needs for preparing for
the summer. I thought to myself, what or
who would we need to prepare for the
summer? We interviewed some of the
best in their respective fields and asked
them a few questions. All of them were
asked the same last three questions—
even some of our District dogs jumped
on this train. Trainers, coaches, nutrition
specialists, meal prep delivery chefs and
CEO’s, a plastic surgeon, weight loss and
hormone specialists. I started thinking
the choices we made for professionals
were like preparing for the army, not
just for summer. All work and no play
makes for a dull summer. So, I invited
a few friends that could help put a little
fun into summer: a cocktail mixologist
(a really good local bartender), a master
brewer (someone who knows how to
make really good beer), and a BBQ
specialist (no explanation needed).
Have the best summer ever!

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