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Induction Into the ‘Club’

August 3, 2013 by

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I have joined The Club – The Colon Club as it is called to those 50 and older who have experienced their first colonoscopy.  I will admit that I was in quite a tizzy about making the pre-operative appointment and put it off as long as I could, even though I know the importance of […]

How We Roll: Coach Lyndsey Marshall

June 3, 2013 by

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Today I have cleared my schedule in order to take some time to spend with my dogs and my husband.  Justin has been gone for the past month, he was at a military training school.  We had basically no communication the entire time.  It was very intense for him, and challenging for me.  Though I […]

RN Advice: Vacation Reality

June 3, 2013 by

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I remember when I first started GT (when I thought of this as a diet).  Vacations were a time to let go, get away and escape from reality.   I planned vacations at all-inclusives and enjoyed the abundance of food and drink.   I had worked very hard during the year and since we only vacationed once […]

Isn’t Life Grand??

March 30, 2013 by

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Two years ago Katie, Kelly and I, with our families, went to Cozumel on vacation.  I had been doing Genesis for 2 years, Katie was on again off again and Kelly seemed to be doing her own thing.  Even prior to us leaving, I felt differently about this vacation.  Having just completed my coach’s training, […]

ASK DAVE: Eat as the Greeks Do?

March 3, 2013 by

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Dear Dave,  I just LOVE Greek yogurt although my coach is advising that I skip it.  Whats so bad about it?  Aimee, WI Dear Aimee, Greek yogurt has been surging in popularity and gaining substantial market share from its American-style competition.  The main difference is a textural one; greek yogurt is much thicker than regular […]

Adam’s Promise: a testimonial

March 3, 2013 by

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Let’s start with the before: Adam Surjan 200 pounds + Exhausted even after a good sleep, back pain, joint pain, antacids and acid reducers daily, dry skin, anxiety, not sleeping well, snoring, and believing my own excuses why I am not taking care of myself. My Story: I am married to my best friend and […]

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. […]

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 […]

Take Flight

February 3, 2013 by

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“When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.” –Herophilus, 300 BC Therefore…. Let today be the day; a new beginning, a clean slate, a fresh start, a new page.  Call it what you will, but today can be the day you […]

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 […]