ASK DAVE: Eat as the Greeks Do?

March 3, 2013
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Dear Dave,  I just LOVE Greek yogurt although my coach is advising that I skip it.  Whats so bad about it?  Aimee, WI Dear Aimee, Greek yogurt has been surging in popularity and gaining substantial market share from its American-style competition.  The main difference is a textural one; greek yogurt is much thicker than regular […]

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RN Advice: Inflammation and Lab Values

March 3, 2013
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Last month at the suggestion of the Newsletter I watched Supersize Me again.  While the whole movie relays a powerful message, there was one particular message that hit home with me; Morgan’s lab results. For those who have not seen the movie, Morgan Spurlock undertakes a 30 day carefully monitored and documented experiment of eating […]

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Just Breathe

March 3, 2013
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By: Coach Michele John “Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” –Jim Rohn I love this quote in relation to my journey with Genesis Transformation.  I understand change is scary.  Believe me, I feel like I have a PhD in change and what it feels like to shift profoundly […]

Life Changes

March 3, 2013
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By:  Samantha Ray Three years ago I initiated a divorce. This decision was absolutely right for me, however this does not mean it’s been smooth sailing.  This lifestyle change has provided me with plenty of practice to work with recognizing and releasing my resistance, fears, and pain as I embrace all the change involved.  It […]

Eat This – Flavorful Protein

March 3, 2013
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By:  Samantha Ray New GT clients often find eating enough clean protein to be a challenging endeavor.  I often hear from folks how they can’t possibly choke down another piece of chicken and how bland their protein tastes.  Initially eating enough protein can be arduous, primarily because folks are changing from a protein deficit to […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Newbie’s Issue & One more myth, BUSTED!

February 25, 2013
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The month is dedicated to GT Newbies and keeping it real with our mythbusters… Myth:  Daily High Intensity workouts will result in a fit and defined body FAST.  Rest days only hold me back. Busted:  Many people will overtrain their bodies for quick and short-lived WEIGHT loss, not fat loss. These people are burning ALL […]

Watch This: Supersize Me

February 3, 2013
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WATCH THIS:  Supersize Me 2004, 104 minutes, PG-13 Directed by & Starring Morgan Spurlock For this edition of ‘Watch This’ I decided to offer my thoughts on a rather unpleasant cinematic spectacle. A 30 day carefully monitored and documented experiment of one man, Morgan Spurlock, eating NOTHING but McDonald’s.  Furthermore – whenever offered to ‘supersize […]

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