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One Bite At a Time… – Jamie Lynn

October 2, 2009 by

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As we move into fall and get ready to settle in for the long, cold winter, suddenly many of my clients are ready to get serious about their transformations again.  I am often asked, “How do I get back on track?” One bite at a time is where to start, and I am not just […]

Health Reform Will Make Americans LESS FAT – Michael Pollan

September 16, 2009 by

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By Michael Pollan, The New York Times. LOOK OUT FAST FOOD; WHEN INSURANCE COMPANIES CAN’T DUMP THE SICK, THEY WILL HAVE TO SUPPORT HEALTHY DIETS, OR LOSE MONEY. To listen to President Obama’s speech on Wednesday night, or to just about anyone else in the health care debate, you would think that the biggest problem […]

EAT MORE, SPEND LESS! – Jamie Lynn

September 1, 2009 by

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People say that it is too expensive to eat healthy. My response is, “It is too expensive not to.”  Have you compared the cost of high quality food to doctors bills, pharmaceuticals, supplements, and the price of disease?  How about lost work hours do to feeling poorly? Aside from keeping you fundamentally healthy, eating healthier […]

Keeping it About Me – Samantha Gilman

September 1, 2009 by

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In my Genesis journey I have become very in tune with what my body needs to be balanced and happy. Some of my needs ebb and flow with my life and some are the cornerstones of my wellness. As a busy mother, wife, and coach, my cornerstones are to eat clean, drink my water, practice […]

Obese People Have ‘Brain Degeneration’

August 26, 2009 by

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with thanks to Jodee McDowell (Aug. 25) – A new study finds obese people have 8 percent less brain tissue than normal-weight individuals. Their brains look 16 years older than the brains of lean individuals, researchers said today. Those classified as overweight have 4 percent less brain tissue and their brains appear to have aged […]

This is Just Funny.

August 24, 2009 by

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At Genesis Transformation, we’re into our shoes.  The shoes that allow us to ‘be barefoot’ are all the better, and we’ve got many references to this posted on our website (see the Useful Info section). We’re also into our running – using our cores and a midfoot strike.  So in the vein of these two […]

In Praise of Fanaticism

August 10, 2009 by

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by Jim Cathcart Every great achievement is preceded by a period of fanatical dedication. In almost 30 years of exploring human development I have found that “moderation” never leads to success. One might maintain their ideal weight by eating deserts in moderation. They might exercise with moderation to stay fit. But nobody BECOMES fit by […]

Loving the Heart of Summer

August 3, 2009 by

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I sit peacefully outside on my patio. What comes to me is how happy the summer makes me feel and the obvious joy I see in others during the summertime.  I absolutely LOVE the warm sunshine, getting to spend extra time with my two sons, the luscious fresh fruits and vegetables, hiking in Glacier Park, […]

Obesity a Key Link to Soaring Health Tab as Costs Double

July 28, 2009 by

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By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — As Congress searches for ways to control health care costs, a new report provides a sizable target: obesity. Americans who are 30 or more pounds over a healthy weight cost the country an estimated $147 billion in weight-related medical bills in 2008, double the amount a decade ago, […]

FDA TAKES ENFORCEMENT ACTION ON PROTEIN MANUFACTURERS

July 23, 2009 by

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READ THIS LINK NOW (click here)http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm171458.htm This is a very important injunction against the company that manufacturers American Whey.  In the last year, we’ve had complaints of people having various allergen problems with a variety of whey protein powders – and in the American Whey line this was quite pronounced.  This product also slipped ACE-K […]