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Kelly’s Journey – January 2013

January 5, 2013 by

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Happy New Year! It’s been quite a month for me as I’ve been working through back and hip pain since the day before Thanksgiving. Because of this I’ve been high on my calories this whole time with little or no exercise (without weight gain!) I was doing so good in rotation and had my sights […]

How We Roll: Coach Michele John

December 2, 2012 by

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On The Road Again… Well, this last year has gone by in a blur to say the least.  My life has been filled with major transitions ranging from a move across country (ok, actually several moves, but more about that later), leaving a job I have held for over six years, moving away from family […]

2 Chicagoland Connection Workshops

December 2, 2012 by

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EAT THIS: Thanksgiving Dinner

November 5, 2012 by

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Healthy Thanksgiving traditions begin here with these mouth watering GT holiday recipes.  We’re offering you two fresh whole food menu ideas. The first is our ‘traditional’ GT Thanksgiving menu and the second menu includes recipes from our NEW 2nd cookbook, More Recipes for Delicious Living.  All of these recipes exhibit stepping ‘outside the box’ from […]

Body Moves + Body Rest = Happy Muscles

October 23, 2012 by

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As a Former Cardio Queen and over zealous group exercise class participant,  I feel it necessary to retire my crown and share my research of what DOES and what does NOT work without muscle recovery and too much stress on the body.   My 200 pound body took one for the team did the work AND rest to learn about […]

Eat This: Versatile Winter Squash

September 30, 2012 by

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I used to turn my nose up to this wonderful all-purpose and nutrient rich vegetable.  Since dropping my story that “Anything that resembles baby food can’t possible taste good” I can now appreciate its multifaceted uses.  Now squash is one of my favorite veges and I eagerly anticipate it’s fall harvest.  Another benefit to winter […]

Ask Dave: The Art of Eating Out

August 4, 2012 by

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Dear Dave, I love to eat at restaurants but I am concerned about what my coach calls ‘sneaky’ ingredients.  What is the danger of eating out and how can I do it safely?  Brian, Saint Paul Dear Brian, Eating at a restaurant is like signing an unseen contract between you and people that  prepare your […]

True Liberation

July 8, 2012 by

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“Give me liberty, or give me death” Patrick Henry I realize this quote is a bit dramatic.  But for me, it symbolizes that if I didn’t become liberated from my addiction to junk food, diet and faux health foods that the line “give me death” would be happening far sooner that it should.   While […]

EAT THIS! Packable Picnic Foods

July 8, 2012 by

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These recipes are perfect for summer picnics, pot lucks, and travel.  We like to call this true fast food – meaning it’s really ALL food and it’s fast! FOOD  |foōd|: any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth. Enjoy! Flax Focaccia Bread This […]

“I Was Fed Up!”

July 8, 2012 by

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As a 5’7” fifty-two year old woman, I was fed up with my overall appearance, lack of fitness, and self care. I’d gradually added 3-4 pounds each year and done nothing about it. One day I hit 153 pounds, which was only 9 pounds shy of my weight when I delivered my son… My varicose […]