August 3, 2013 by Katie Surjan
Does this sound familiar? You went on vacation and upon your return you’re feeling a little less motivated than you were a week ago, or perhaps shocked at the scale, discouraged about eating dessert at a graduation party (EACH graduation party for the past 7 weekends), maybe drank alcohol at cookouts, concerts or out to […]
July 23, 2013 by Katie Surjan
BEACH WORKOUT! Whether you’re on a family vacation or just feel like soaking up the sun and view of a lake, ocean or pond, let’s switch it up and have some fun outside! The most important part of a beach workout, besides proper alignment, is hydration! Throughout the summertime months, be sure you’re even more […]
March 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
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 […]
March 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
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 […]
February 25, 2013 by Katie Surjan
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 […]
February 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
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 […]
February 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
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 […]
February 3, 2013 by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
I had the pleasure of taking care of my granddaughter for 3 days while my daughter delivered baby#2. Within 2 hours, Remy’s nose started running quickly progressing from clear to thick yellow crusty mucus, my husband came home from the office (where he said they were ‘dropping like flies’) running a fever, coughing and general […]
November 3, 2013 by Katie Surjan
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