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How We Roll: Coach Courtney Townley

March 3, 2013

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by: Coach Courtney Townley I am a mama, a GT coach, a busy personal trainer, a lover of life AND oh-so human.  How I roll is far from perfect but I do feel that my lifestyle has a consistent rhythm to it that has rewarded me with a physical state that is healthy, vibrant and […]

Adam’s Promise: a testimonial

March 3, 2013

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Let’s start with the before: Adam Surjan 200 pounds + Exhausted even after a good sleep, back pain, joint pain, antacids and acid reducers daily, dry skin, anxiety, not sleeping well, snoring, and believing my own excuses why I am not taking care of myself. My Story: I am married to my best friend and […]

The Blue Pill or the Red Pill?

March 3, 2013

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by: Mark R, retired Chicago cop Have you ever had a time when you opened the food cabinet and locked eyes on something you knew wasn’t good for you, but ate it anyway?  You know like a potato chip or a “Fannie Mae” meltaway. You start out thinking MODERATION, I’ll eat one…then half way through […]

Kelly’s Transformation – 100lbs

February 3, 2013

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By: Kelly Elmer In 2009 I could not walk up a single flight of stairs without having to pause and catch my breath before continuing.  Over 15 or so years I tried all the diets, some of them several times.  I lost 40 pounds, gained back 60, then after a year or two did it […]

How We Roll: Kelly Mortensen

February 3, 2013

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In preparation of writing this article for the “Newbie” edition, I started thinking about where I am at, and realize I’m a little jealous. After years of being a part of Genesis Transformation, lately I have felt myself getting a little complacent. Just rolling along…doing what I do… day in, day out, feeling pretty OK. […]

Detoxing is Not for the Faint of Heart

February 3, 2013

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In life, there is typically an action and then a reaction or consequence that follows.  When we look at the food and drinks we ingest, that holds true as well.  As Sheri Lynn taught me, long ago that with every bite we take we are either generating or degenerating our health.  Yes, EVERY bite.  Each […]

Take Flight

February 3, 2013

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“When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.” –Herophilus, 300 BC Therefore…. Let today be the day; a new beginning, a clean slate, a fresh start, a new page.  Call it what you will, but today can be the day you […]

The Burn of Inflammation

February 3, 2013

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Inflammation is the cornerstone of the body’s healing response.  It is the front line of defense used by the immune system bringing more immune activity and nourishment to the site of injury or infection.  Inflammation can be either acute or chronic. Acute inflammation is a rapid response to injury or illness.  We experience warmth, swelling […]

RN Advice: Inflammation and the Immune System

February 3, 2013

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I had the pleasure of taking care of my granddaughter for 3 days while my daughter delivered baby#2.  Within 2 hours, Remy’s nose started running quickly progressing from clear to thick yellow crusty mucus, my husband came home from the office (where he said they were ‘dropping like flies’) running a fever, coughing and general […]

How We Roll: Coach Samantha Ray

January 6, 2013

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The past couple months I’ve been contemplating my priorities and their impact on how my time’s being spent.  It’s been an interesting process and one that is still evolving.  One profound realization in the past busy holiday month, while opening a new business (Genesis Kitchen), is that my self care HAS to be a priority, […]