What My Baby Has Taught Me About Health and Happiness

March 26, 2010
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Courtney Townley Being a first-time mom to a 5 month old, there is no denying that my life is dramatically different than it was just a few short months ago.  Before my son was born I could string sentences together that actually made sense, leave the house dressed in clean clothes, and on a good […]

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EAT THIS! Lemon Essences

March 26, 2010
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The lemon has an inspiring flavor.  Citrusy, uplifting, joyful and balancing – it can alkalinize your body and raise your spirits.  It’s light refreshing scent makes it a perfect focus for spring inspiration! Broiled Lemon Salmon Ingredients: 2 tbsp. chives 1 clove garlic 1 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce .33 cup lemon juice                                                                             1 lemon […]

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Sheri’s Rants # 35: Cocktail Party Tale

March 26, 2010
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I met Rachel last night at a cocktail party.  She’s a dog breeder in her mid 60’s with a beautiful, intelligent sparkle in her eyes.  We talked ‘dog’, and then she asked what I do for work.  I started to tell her.  She excitedly cut me off: “I lost 42 lbs last year!” “Nice work” […]

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Don’t celebrate weight loss with dessert (Jim Cathcart)

March 25, 2010
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No, Jim isn’t a GT’er (that I’m aware of!) but his thinking is right in line with us!  I love this quick little essay he wrote about how to work your head with weight loss.  Enjoy!         Sheri I’ve always been prone to gaining weight. As a youth I tried several diets and all of them […]

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Sheri’s Workouts – Combo Supersets: Glutes and Arms

March 15, 2010
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THIS IS A CHALLENGING WORKOUT. 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 […]

Child’s Pose

March 15, 2010
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Samantha Gilman Child’s Pose or Balasana is a wonderful resting pose that feels very nurturing and calming. Kneel on the floor. Touch your big toes together and sit on your heels, then separate your knees about as wide as your hips. Exhale and lay your torso down between your thighs.  Lengthen your tailbone away from […]

Beginner’s Workout #4 – Courtney Townley

March 15, 2010
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When you are just starting an exercise program it is highly beneficial and most time efficient to start with movements that involve more than one muscle group and multiple joints.  These types of movements are commonly referred to as “compound movements”.   In the program below, you will hit all of the major muscle groups with […]

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EAT THIS: Spicy Foods!

February 27, 2010
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Consider your self on a culinary adventure.  You’re not eating the crap you USED to eat – and chances are pretty good that you’re not going to find cupcake and lasagne substitutes.  It’s the truth.  What you’re going to do is adventure into new territories of taste sensation.  You’re going to learn to think about […]

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Jan’s Journey March 2010

February 27, 2010
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After 17 weeks of fueling, I am finally in rotation!  I must admit that I do get hungry on my low calorie days.  I wake up hungry and can’t wait to eat.  I was hungry many times during fueling too, but not like this.  I had a “burning hunger” this morning so I think this […]

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Have a Good Laugh! (your body will thank you.)

February 27, 2010
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Christy Ewing As we each move along on our Genesis journey we learn that there are certain things we need to do every day to nurture our body.  We eat clean food, drink lots of water, sleep, exercise and think elegantly.  Another piece of our transformation process should be to add a good dose of […]