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The Blue Pill or the Red Pill?

March 3, 2013 by

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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 […]

Newbie’s Issue & One more myth, BUSTED!

February 25, 2013 by

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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 […]

Kelly’s Transformation – 100lbs

February 3, 2013 by

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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 by

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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 by

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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 […]

I Removed Failure From My Vocabulary, The Day I Removed Diet From My Thinking

February 3, 2013 by

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I take it you are searching for the most reliable method for fat loss?  I was too. I tried it all: pills to speed metabolism, extra hours in the gym, calorie counting, point counting, low-fat, no fat, no carb, no meat, only meat, infomercial gadgets and any NY best seller that promised weight loss. I could […]

The Burn of Inflammation

February 3, 2013 by

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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 […]

The Powerhouse of Movement: Strengthening the Core

January 15, 2013 by

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The muscles of the core act to stabilize the spine, pelvis and shoulder girdle and consist of far more muscles than just the abs. The abs have very limited and specific actions while the core allows for all motion to take place by joining the upper body to the lower body and also the front […]

RN Advice: Anxiety Destructor

January 5, 2013 by

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While the hustle and bustle of the holidays have ended and all should be calm; anxiety has a way of sneaking up on us and rearing its ugly head like an unwanted guest.  What causes anxiety is individual however there are some common triggers: Family/relationships Work situations Self-destructive talk and thoughts Health Financial worries Unfamiliar […]

“What Am I After?”

January 5, 2013 by

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by: Michele John When I began my journey with Genesis Transformation, it was all about dropping fat, getting healthy, sleeping better and changing up my life.   In my head, “changing up my life” meant getting my “after” photo (finally) when that magic number appeared on the scale.   Now don’t get me wrong, those are valid […]