Depression: eat your way out of it!

October 3, 2010
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Christy Ewing A study In the November 2009 issue of The British Journal of Psychiatry found that those with the highest intake of whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables and fish, had significantly lower incidences of clinical depression than those who ate a diet laden with processed foods.  The 5 year study found that those […]

Sheri’s Rants #43: The Cupcake Cycle of Abuse

September 17, 2010
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‘Oh man’ says Sarah, ‘this last week was a wreck!  I was bad everyday and I couldn’t stop with the sugar and I drank vodka all week.  I was so scared to call you today, I know you’re going to yell at me for being so bad.  I’m such a screw-up!’ Sarah is two weeks […]

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Sheri’s Workouts: Push/Pull 1

September 10, 2010
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A reminder that these sets are for intermediate to advanced exercisers with weight room experience –  it’s assumed you know the basics.  Talk to your coach, get a good book on weight training or hire a trainer if any of this doesn’t make sense to you, okay? This is serious stuff, weight training, and you […]

Body/Mind Perspective – Tadasana

September 10, 2010
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Mountain Pose – Tadasana 1)  Stand with your feet hip distance apart, parallel.  Lift and spread your toes and the balls of your feet, then lay them softly down on the floor.  Feel all four corners of your feet. 2)  Firm your thigh muscles and lift the knee caps.  Lift the inner ankles to strengthen […]

Beginner’s Workout 10: featuring Kelly Mortensen

September 10, 2010
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The following set is one of my favorites.   No matter how many times I revisit these exercises, I always feel them the next day! Make sure you warm up for 10 minutes before starting.  You will need little or no equipment for these, so doing them at home is easy!  Remember to always keep proper […]

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Team Genesis Retreat – Whitefish, Montana

September 6, 2010
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EAT THIS: Eat Your Veggies!

September 6, 2010
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There was a time, in the not-too-distant past, where dinner consisted of meat, potatoes, and vegetables.  Somehow as a culture we have veered so far off that course that folks often do not know how to structure a meal around whole, real foods!  Some of us even believe that the traditional baked potatoe is ‘bad’ […]

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Tips for Healthy Fat Loss

September 6, 2010
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Courtney Townley •    Water makes up 75% of our muscle fiber and 90% of our blood volume.   When it comes to fat loss our liver requires water to convert stored fat into energy.  Hydrating ourselves sufficiently throughout the day helps to accelerate the repair of muscle damage and the liver’s ability to process fat efficiently.  […]

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Sheri’s Rants #42: Prove It To Me!!

September 6, 2010
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Dear Sheri, Do you know of any medical studies that show connection of sugar and inflammation/joint pain? My sister, who is 58, has serious issues with both elbows and now both knees. She is also a major sugar addict (tho’ doesn’t see it), out of shape/overweight. Her husband is a surgeon, so she tends to poo-poo […]

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The Good and Bad of Fats – Christy Ewing

September 6, 2010
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The Good and Bad of Fats – what you should know The American diet took a drastic change in 1992 when the USDA Food Guide Pyramid was introduced.  Fats were placed at the top of the pyramid and since then fat has been an evil word.  However, since 1992, Americans have become even more overweight […]