Memphis Health+Fitness Magazine November 2019

INSPIRING ACTIVE LIFESTYLES SINCE 1996

NOVEMBER 2019

Adam Cruthirds

Adam’s Army, Trek to A Million for St. Jude

Diabetes Does Not Ground Aerialist

Healthy Swaps for

Thanksgiving

MEMPHIAN BREAKS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD

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H+F NOV 2019 ON THE COVER

26 Adam Cruthird’s Army Trek to a Million

32 Issac Coleman:

Guinness Book Record Holder

34 Callie Compton:

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Diabetes Does Not Keep Her Grounded Simple Thanksgiving Sides

HEALTH + WELLNESS

12 Regional One Health’s New Wound Care Center

14 AM360 Fitness Personalized for Diabetics 16 Calming Influence Offers CBD Oil Massages for Pain Relief

18 Gastic Bypass Surgery:

Is it a Cure for Type 2 Diabetes?

MEMPHIS FIT

20 Richard Scarbrough Regains Active Lifestyle after Knee Replacement

22 Fit Kid: Girls on the Run 24 Coach’s Corner with Mary-Marsha Riley 30 Gheri Terry: Bikini Fit Year Round 36 Nancyanne and Clay Hickman: 100-Mile Couple

38 Weekend Warrior:

Triathlete Jennifer Vandergriff

40 Weekend Warrior:

UltraRunner, Triathlete Sean Hilsdon

FOOD + NUTRITION

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Friendsgiving Fall Herb Chicken Q&A with Bounty Chef Russell Casey

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Fake News or Nutrition Fact

IN EVERY ISSUE

8 Starting Line 52 Events Calendar 54 Photo Finish: Foster Care 5K 56 Photo Finish: A Taste of Fitness 4

On the Cover: Adam Cruthirds Photo by JoLaura Bell

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

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Thank you to our readers for your continued support. We look forward to serving the community for years to come.

Yours in health,

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Advertising & Marketing Amy Goode 901.218.4993 Hailey Thomas 901.335.6005 Copy Editor Laurenne Hom Contributing Writers Christin Yates Caroline Sposto Andrea LeTard Kate Lyman Halle Griggs India Nikotich Caroline Pruente Graphic Design Brian Williams Photographers Tindall Stephens Taylor Tartera JoLaura Bell Jen Russell 740 N. Evergreen Street Memphis, Tennessee 38107 Send articles and photos to hailey@memphishealthandfitness.com H+F reserves the right to edit all materials for clarity, space availability and suitability for publication. First copy free, additional copies, $1. Mailed subscriptions: $25 per year. Back issues, $5. Memphis Health + Fitness Magazine does not knowingly accept false or misleading advertising or editorial content, nor does Publisher assume any responsibility should such advertising or editorial appear. Readers are encouraged to notify Publisher when they suspect false advertising. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2019.

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Hailey Thomas

Laurenne Hom

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Hailey has been running over half her life - fortunately not from the law! She has run marathons and half-marathons in Dublin, NYC, LA, Anchorage, Seattle, Red Woods, Big Sur, New Orleans, Sylamore 25K, Shelby Farms 50K and Memphis (6 times). Yoga is her new love along with interviewing Weekend Warriors with the same passion for fitness.

Laurenne is a freelance web designer, graphic designer, writer, and editor who has worked her way through 11 different countries and 24 states. She’s an avid cyclist, who biked 1500 miles across half the country in 2014.

She also loves pilates and never does the same workout twice!

Tindall has been shooting for over 20 years, specializing in weddings and portraiture.

She currently is a super busy mom of three teenagers,wife of a Memphis firefighter/Paramedic, and entertainer of two boston terriers .....among running a full time photography business.

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Caroline Sposto is a writer and actor. She’s been published by The Saturday Evening Post, Family Circle Magazine, and literary magazines and anthologies. She won the Alpine International Fellowship for Short Fiction in 2017 and writes for Broadwayworld.com.

Christin Yates

Lydia Podowitz

India Nikotich

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A freelance PR/Marketing professional, Christin began running in 2010 and hasn’t stopped since. She now runs everything from 5Ks to marathons, and is an RRCA certified running coach. When not on the pavement or trails, you can find her hanging out with her rescue dogs. Visit her website at christinyates.com.

Lydia is a senior at Rhodes College. She’s an editor for Ecumenica, an academic journal, and just completed her first feature-length screenplay. Lydia loves to hike at Shelby Farms, climb at Memphis Rox, and take long walks around campus.

India is a senior at Rhodes College and originally from San Antonio, TX. She’s made Memphis her home through community service, pulling espresso at local coffee shops, and rowing down the Wolf River with her college’s crew team.

Pamela is an actor, director, and teacher with over 25 years experience in the Memphis theater community.

When not running lines for a play, she enjoys running trails for her sanity. She’s completed the New York City and St. Jude Marathons, some half marathons, and many 5Ks.

Halle Griggs

Zoë Kirchoff

Taylor Tartera

JoLaura Bell

Halle teaches high school English by day and Bikram Yoga by night. She recently completed her 9th marathon. She enjoys reading, blogging, cheering on the Memphis Grizzlies, fall weather, and a nice glass of red wine.

Zoë is a Saint Louis native and recent graduate of Rhodes College. When she’s not trying to squeeze a workout into her busy schedule, Zoë loves trying new food, taking walks in Overton Park, and hanging out with her two cats.

A native Memphian, Taylor is in education by day and photography by night. He and his wife love their three Boston Terriers. Their small business, Tartera Sign and Design, provides wedding services to brides in the Mid-South.

JoLaura is a wedding and lifestyle photographer who has been snapping photos for the last 16 years. When not working her magic behind the lenses, you can find her on long walks with her four-legged BFF, eating all the tacos, and most likely sipping a dirty chai latte.

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STAR TING LINE

Fit Trip

Craig Conley (center) with his kids Chase and Mia hiked several national and state parks in Utah and Arizona including Zion, Canyonlands, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Grand Canyon

Marcie Keech hiked in

over their fall break.

Yellowstone National Park and Grand Tetons National Park, both in Wyoming.

She describes the vista as “breathtaking.”

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Electric Bikes are the New Solution to Memphis Traffic local restaurant and back home. “Imagine not having to hunt for a parking place at Overton Square on a Friday night, or cruising past the line of stopped traffic on your way home from work,” Clark says.

E-bikes run for two to four hours, depending on the model, can charge your phone or other devices while you ride, and come with a cable to charge at any standard wall outlet. If you’re looking for a more ecofriendly solution to your normal daily driver, e-bikes let you breathe a whole lot easier with a zero-emission output.

There’s a new way to avoid the problems of Memphis traffic, and that’s by skipping it altogether. Clark Butcher, owner of Victory Bicycle Studio, has recognized the problems of Memphis traffic and parking congestion and developed an Electric Bike Demo Program to introduce another option or escape for motorists.

“The world of electric bikes has blown up.

The technology has gotten so much better in the past few years. It’s faster, more efficient, and more affordable, which makes it a great option for commuters and people looking to use their cars less,” Clark says.

Electric Bikes, or e-Bikes, have a range of 35–60 miles on a single charge, which is enough to get most people to work or a

The Electric Bike Demo Program at Victory Bicycle Studio is designed to offer riders a testing phase to see if it’s the right solution for them. “We understand that buying an e-bike is a significant investment,” says Clark, “So we wanted to offer a way to really try it. Make sure it fits at your office and goes where you want to go.” The Victory demo program lets you try it out for a three-day period for $200.

If you decide you like it, and purchase one within 30 days of the demo, your $200 goes towards the purchase. Victory also offers financing up to one year with no payments or interest.

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Regional One Health’s Wound Care Center Offers Hope for Diabetic Wounds Through Technology and Expertise For serious wounds, it often takes more than ointment and a bandage to heal.

That is especially true for diabetic patients.

Poor circulation and nerve damage caused by the disease can create a double-edged sword, making people both more susceptible to wounds and less likely to heal on their own.

That’s where the comprehensive approach of Regional One Health’s Wound Care Center can be a game-changer. Expert clinicians and high-tech tools, including the state’s only multi-place Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy chamber, combine to treat the whole patient—not just their injury.

Wound Care Center Manager Bud Rannou says that is essential for patients with diabetic wounds, including foot ulcers.

“These wounds don’t have just one cause, so they need a multidisciplinary treatment approach,” Rannou says. “We develop treatment plans based not only on the patient’s physical needs, but their emotional and social needs as well.”

Rannou explains why diabetics are at risk for wounds on their feet and lower legs.

Diabetes causes high levels of glucose in the blood, which can damage blood vessels over time. As plaque builds up and blocks arteries and capillaries, blood doesn’t flow as well to the lower extremities. The condition also damages nerves, which means a patient could cut or injure their foot or leg and not recognize the severity.

Without rich oxygenated blood flowing to the lower extremities, the body doesn’t heal itself as easily. Wounds get worse and worse, leading to complications, infection and even amputation.

The Wound Care Center works with a patient’s medical team to break that cycle.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is one option the team deploys when a wound doesn’t respond to other treatments. Regional One Health is one of just a handful of locations in the region where this therapy—best known for treating

decompression sickness in scuba divers— is available.

infections, and creating an environment that promotes healing,” Rannou says.

During a treatment, patients wear special all-cotton clothing and a clear, lightweight hood. They sit or lie down in a chamber that looks like a submarine, and then breathe in 100% oxygen after the chamber is pressurized. The pressure on the body is the same as if it was sitting at 45 feet underwater. Each treatment lasts about two hours, and patients can read, listen to music, talk, or nap during their sessions.

True to the Wound Care Center’s multidisciplinary approach, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is used alongside other approaches. For diabetic patients, this can include standard wound care as well as efforts to offload pressure from the wound, improve nutrition, lose weight, and control blood sugar.

Typically, patients have 30 to 40 treatments. They are treated every day, Monday-Friday.

Rannou says the process sparks the body’s own healing powers.

Wounds need oxygen in order to heal, he explains, but the air we breathe is just 21% oxygen. When patients breathe in 100% oxygen under pressure, more oxygen dissolves in the bloodstream and reaches the wound.

The fact that the oxygen in the chamber is pressurized further assists with healing by encouraging the growth of blood vessels in wounds. That increases the number of white blood cells in the wound, which fights infection and promotes healing.

“It has benefits in terms of repairing soft tissue damage, relieving pain, improving

“We work with every patient as an individual,” Rannou says. “Our team is highly trained and experienced to evaluate and care for wounds, and we use that knowledge to design plans that are based on each person’s unique needs.”

If you have diabetes and are struggling with foot or leg ulcers, ask your doctor if Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and the Wound Care Center can help.

There are 14 accepted indications reimbursed by Medicare, and most insurance providers recognize some but not all of these indications. Depending on your diagnosis, all insurance providers require pre-authorization for medical necessity before approval.

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Not only does AM360 Fitness offer a state-of-the-art facility, the in-house staff includes a team of highly credentialed professionals: a physical trainer, registered nurse, nutritionist, physiotherapist, and an endocrinologist (a doctor that specializes in diabetes and other diseases of the endocrine system).

No matter your current fitness level, individualized programs are designed to work for you and help create a path for you to improve your quality of life. Before moving forward, it’s important that you get assessed, get assigned, and get monitored.

Assessment The comprehensive assessment helps provide appropriate therapies, programs, and support to your health and wellness goals. Your medical, physiological, nutritional, and fitness profile information helps design an exercise program for your special needs and challenges.

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Calming Influence Offers CBD Massages One massage therapist in Midtown is using CBD oil for massaging his clients.

Gene Elliott, who has owned Calming Influence on Cooper Street for 12 years and has been doing massage therapy for 26 years, recently began offering this option to his clients.

third-party testing, which is important since the CBD industry is not regulated.

“Companies on the up and up will send each batch to a third party to sample it for potency, content, and consistency,” Gene says.

“Getting a massage really helps push out lactic acid and reduce the pain and inflammation from a race.

It speeds up the healing process after an event.”

Gene says they have seen benefits from CBD oil including reduced inflammation, reduced pain, better sleep, and mood improvements. Gene used to take ibuprofen every couple of days. After using CBD products, he is now only taking ibuprofen every couple of weeks.

“There are a plethora of other claims. It’s crazy out there with CBD, but this is what I’m seeing with my clients,” he says.

With the passing of the 2014 Farm Bill, CBD became legal. Gene began researching various CBD companies and educating himself.

“I had to step back and give myself a CBD primer,” he says.

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When choosing a CBD company to work with, he wanted to make sure the company was taking the necessary steps to ensure the highest quality CBD. He chose to work with LabCanna, based in Nashville. LabCanna controls the plant from seed to product.

The company uses CO2 extraction instead of heating the oils, which, from Gene’s research, is the cleanest way to get the oil out of the plant. LabCanna also does

So far, clients at Calming Influence have embraced CBD massages and reported back good results. In addition to Gene, there are five other massage therapists and one esthetician at Calming Influence, and the esthetician also uses CBD oil for facials.

“We’re in the education process. People are curious about it. It’s in their face all the time,” he says.

Gene tries to keep the oils as pure as possible. He makes his own batches from isolate based on LabCanna’s recommendations on dosage. The oil is unscented and only contains CBD and coconut oil.

“That’s a basic philosophy of mine is to keep it simple and keep it pure. I’m not trying to make it fancy,” Gene explains.

Calming Influence works with a lot of athletes either pre- or post-race. Gene says that it is great to receive a massage after an event because of built-up lactic acid.

“Getting a massage really helps push out lactic acid and reduce the pain and inflammation from a race. It speeds up the healing process after an event,” he says.

Clients can add CBD oils to any service at Calming Influence. Gene also sells a line of CBD products, both in pure isolate form and full spectrum.

“I encourage people to be educated and really get a product that works for them.”

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Is Gastric Bypass Surgery a Cure for Type 2 Diabetes?

Mark Alston was struggling with his weight and managing his diabetes. At 265 pounds he decided to have gastric bypass surgery. Since his weight loss surgery this past August, Mark has lost an initial 50 pounds and has dramatically reduced his diabetes medication. In fact, his blood sugar levels have remained within normal limits since the surgery and he expects his doctor to stop all of his diabetes medication at his next visit.

“I have a lot more energy,” Mark says. “I do a lot of walking for my job and I don’t get as winded as I used to.”

Studies have shown that gastric bypass

“We don’t fully understand how changing the stomach and small intestines can so rapidly adjust blood sugar, but it’s quite remarkable,” says Jenny Weaver, MD, director, UT Methodist Physician Weight Management and Wellness Center. “In many cases, a diabetic patient can leave the hospital two days after surgery and be off their medications. This is one of the most exciting aspects of gastric bypass surgery.”

What is gastric bypass surgery?

Who is a candidate for gastric bypass surgery?

Gastric bypass surgery, also known as Roux‐en‐Y gastric bypass, is the gold standard for weight loss surgery in the United States.

A surgeon makes a small pouch from the stomach and connects this new pouch directly to the small intestine, bypassing most of the stomach and a portion of the small intestine. This restructuring changes the way the stomach and small intestine absorb and digest food.

• A person whose body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher.

What are the benefits of gastric bypass surgery?

In addition to losing excess weight, gastric bypass surgery helps reduce the risk of potentially life‐threatening weight‐related conditions including: • Heart Disease • High Blood Pressure • Sleep Apnea • Stroke • Type 2 Diabetes • High Cholesterol

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weight loss surgery can help put Type 2 Diabetes into long‐term remission. This means that a diabetic patient may be able to stop taking all or most of their diabetes medication.

• A person whose BMI is 35 to 39.9 and has one or more serious weight‐related health problems, such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or severe sleep apnea.

What to expect after surgery Gastric bypass surgery is laparoscopic, meaning it is done with a small camera through small incisions, so recovery is quicker and less painful. Patients only have to stay in the hospital for two to three days. They are back to normal activity in two to four weeks. Patients are taught to eat a certain way after the surgery to make sure they get in proper nutrition with a reduced amount of food.

The bariatric program helps patients meet weight loss and fitness goals by developing an individualized plan and multidisciplinary approach. The bariatric team consists of surgeons, medical providers, dietitians, nurses, insurance specialists, and exercise physiologists. Experts in culinary medicine also collaborate on mindful approaches to eating. The program serves patients who desire to lose any amount of weight, whether or not they are interested in surgery.

To learn more about the Weight Management and Wellness Center, visit Methodisthealth.org/weightloss or call 901.758.7840.

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MEMPHIS FIT

By Caroline Sposto Photo by JoLaura Bell

Partial Knee Replacement Total Improvement In 2017, Dentist Richard Scarbrough found himself at a turning point during a family vacation. Once vigorously active, his knee problems had gotten so bad that he had to stand by and watch while his two sons enjoyed the waterfalls at Yosemite National Park.

An all-around athlete in high school, college, and beyond, Dr. Scarbrough had faced a series of knee injuries and surgeries that began in his junior year of high school in Crittenden County.

“I went to college to play football, hurt my back that freshman year, and then injured my knee later that year playing recreational basketball,” he recalls.

Dr. Scarbrough continued to play recreational sports until he broke his hand playing basketball at the age of 36. That injury left him unable to practice dentistry for two months. Though he quit playing ball, it was never in his nature to slow down. He went on to coach his sons’ teams, enjoy the outdoors, and build two thriving family dental practices that still keep him on his feet for long hours.

“I realized I was putting in over 15,000 steps a day. On top of that, being a dentist requires lot of up and down,” he says.

Over the years, that combination of old injuries and high activity took a toll on his knees. Seeking relief from the pain, Dr. Scarbrough began taking anti-inflammatories and eventually started getting regular cortisone injections. But over time, those treatments stopped working.

Though Dr. Scarbrough was only 47 years old, he couldn’t tolerate walking more than 15 minutes. With his quality of life so diminished, he felt certain it was time for surgery, but every doctor he spoke with wanted him to wait until he was 50 for total knee replacements.

Having studied his own X-rays, Dr. Scarbrough felt a partial replacement might be his best option. His wife urged him to seek that procedure in Chicago or Atlanta, where more doctors performed it. Dr. Scarobrough was hesitant to travel for medical care because of the logistics, but then he found Dr. Peter Lindy of East Memphis Orthopedics.

"I feel 20 years younger, and that has had a positive impact on every aspect of my life."

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When Dr. Lindy reviewed Dr. Scarbrough’s X-rays, he confirmed what Dr. Scarbrough had had seen—the inside of his knees were riddled with arthritis, but the outsides were healthy.

Dr. Lindy asked Dr. Scarbrough a rhetorical question. “If someone comes into your dental practice and two of their teeth are bad, do you pull all their teeth?”

That question illustrated why Dr. Lindy believed a partial knee replacement was the best treatment option. Conservative in his approach, Dr. Lindy says knee surgery should only be considered after every other option, including modification of activity, anti-inflammatory medications, injections, physical therapy, and weight loss have been exhausted.

Confident in his choice of surgeon and procedure, Dr. Scarbrough’s next concern was his busy dental practice. “I knew I couldn’t miss work for six weeks,” he says.

“We’re seeing 55–60 patients a day.”

Instead of marking his calendar and

waiting passively for surgery, Dr. Scarbrough started seeing Fenter Physical therapy for a month of pre-rehabilitation. That preparatory work shortened his post-op rehab time to only a week. The following month, he had the same procedure on his other knee as an outpatient and spent only a day on a walker.

Dr. Lindy says Dr. Scarbrough’s remarkably short recovery time was due in part to his motivation and drive, and in part to the minimally-invasive MAKOplasty ® procedure that uses a robotic assist for precision. Far more exacting than any human hand, the robotic arm can cut within approximately the thickness of a piece of paper, allowing the surgeon to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible.

Dr. Lindy makes it a point to remind his patients that replacement joints are mechanical devices. “Anything mechanical has wear and doesn’t recover from the wear. If you abuse or overuse them it will accelerate that wear,” he says.

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He advises anyone with a replacement joint to trade high-impact activities for low-impact ones. In Dr. Scarbrough’s case, that meant biking instead of running.

But biking wasn’t all Dr. Scarbrough wanted to do. Two months after his second knee replacement, he went snow skiing in Big Sky, Montana. Dr. Lindy got news of that excursion and phoned him out of concern.

Dr. Scarbrough recalls laughing and saying, “You told me I couldn’t ski this year. I had surgery in December of 2017.

It’s now 2018!” He admits that he now skis a bit more cautiously and always wears knee braces on the slopes.

When it comes to everyday fitness, Dr. Scarbrough completes a morning workout at least two days a week in addition to biking. He says his legs are stronger now than they have been in decades. “I feel 20 years younger, and that has had a positive impact on every aspect of my life.”

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Girls On The Run More than just 3 miles

Girls On The Run (GOTR) is a national nonprofit that empowers young girls to reach their fullest potential through running and friendship. With programs located across the country, GOTR reached its way into the beautiful city of Memphis just a year ago and now serves over 150 girls at St. Mary’s Episcopal School, the Jewish Community Center, the Campus School, Sharpe Elementary School, Power Center Academy, Binghampton Development Corporation, Kate Bond Middle School, and University Middle School.

In an interview with Evie Wilson, Tempestt Hampton, Rachel Nemenoff, Lily Ryan Melton, and Malie Youngblood from the

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Campus school, it is clear how much these girls have gotten out of the program. This is the Campus school’s first time hosting a GOTR program, and many found out about it through teachers and parents.

With the fall season well underway, the girls are gearing up for the 5K in November. Through the training program, the girls have learned so much more than how to run 3.1 miles.

Each of the girls had different motivations for coming to GOTR after school.

Each practice also incorporates a life lesson. “[They] make me really feel good about myself,” Lily Ryan says. The girls unanimously agreed that the lessons were one of their favorite parts. Malie added, “They are really inspirational, and you can learn a lot from them.”

“I just wanted to get out of the house,” Tempestt says. She was tired of sitting around and also felt excited to be around friends. Lily Ryan also hoped to get out a little more. “I wanted to just be around girls,” she admitted. Rachel joined because her mom was a runner. “I wanted to be able to go on runs with my mom.”

Outdoor enthusiast and proud St. Jude supporter, Chloe is an aspiring writer with a passion for living healthfully.

She is a junior at St. Mary’s Episcopal School and runs on the cross country, half-marathon, and track teams.

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When asked what they had learned, they responded with “how to choose your friends” and “how to balance yourself out,” lessons that help girls grow up making good decisions.

To all of the readers, the girls would like to share some advice:

One lesson that really stood out was the concept of empathy, a word even adults struggle with. Rachel reminded the group what empathy is, “It’s having feelings for someone else... putting yourself in other people’s shoes.”

“Try to get out a little more and love your teachers.”

The girls have incorporated these lessons into their everyday lives. “I try to help my parents out at home more,” says Lily Ryan, adding, “I think I have become just an overall more respectful person.”

“The lesson on making friends has allowed me to make more friends,” says Rachel. Evie agreed, “I am kinder and a better friend to my friends.” Tempestt has also gotten to make friends in other grades. “People know me not just as [that] fourth grader, but as a good friend,” she added. MSD-AD-111918.pdf 1

“If you feel like you do not want to do anything, just push yourself to do something active.”

“Don’t always sit on the couch and watch TV!” “Have fun outside!”

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HO-HO-Hold Off that Holiday Weight Gain

‘Tis the season… for leftover Halloween candy, pumpkin and pecan pie, sugar cookies, holiday cocktails, and not enough hours in the day.

Scheduling time for a workout is not always possible. Sometimes every other day is good enough and that will still help you feel calmer and more focused. On the days when you can’t fit in an official workout, learned to get creative!

Track Yourself Wearing an activity monitor, such as a Fitbit, is a great tool to keep you mindful of how active you are throughout the day. Noticing that you have not racked up many steps by lunchtime can help motivate you to walk more later on in the day. Activity monitors keep you accountable, and everyone can use some help with that.

Start Your Day Off Right You may not realize how many calories you can burn every day by consistently moving around.

Try starting your day with a walk before breakfast. Walking before eating boosts your metabolism and starts to burn calories left over from the day before. Taking a mindful moment in the morning also gives you time to set goals and prioritize. Walking for 20 minutes at a moderate pace burns approximately 80 calories.

Weave it into the Festivities Entering the busy holiday season, there are plenty of activities that burn hundreds of calories.

• Keep up a brisk pace while shopping. Walking at a moderate pace for an hour burns 250–300 calories. Add five minutes of stairs to torch an extra 50 calories. If you have young kids, pushing a stroller uses even more calories.

• If you love to sip on coffee during holiday errands, consider swapping 2% milk with coconut milk. That can cut almost 100 calories per cup. Coconut milk contains a type of saturated fat that helps raise good cholesterol but not the bad.

• Calm your mind and refocus before a holiday party with 20 minutes of yoga to burn nearly 200 calories.

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Make it Family Friendly • T ake your kids bowling or to play mini golf.

• C hallenge your kids to an old-school jump rope competition.

• E ncourage your family to join you on a post-Thanksgiving meal walk.

• T ake advantage of one of the many holiday themed charity walks and races. A 5K can burn between 500-700 calories and usually supports a worthy cause.

Time is a precious commodity during the holidays, so commit to making the most of your workouts this season. Whether on the treadmill, swimming laps, or just walking around the neighborhood, challenge yourself to go 10 more minutes when you are ready to quit. An extra 10 minutes here and there can go a long way to burning more calories. Staying active not only helps control your holiday weight, but you also reduce your stress and are better equipped—physically and mentally—to enjoy the magic of the season.

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PASSING THE TORCH Adam’s Army and the Trek to A Million

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On an average Friday night, while many college students prepare for a jaunt down Beale Street, Rhodes College senior Adam Cruthirds sets his alarm for 6 am. He’ll wake up before the sun with a clear intention: to run for three hours straight in preparation for his first St. Jude Marathon.

“It’s kind of a different journey than most kids,” says Adam, whose training schedule involves running 30 miles per week.

But his motivation goes far deeper than just achieving an athletic milestone.

As a cancer survivor, spokesperson for St. Jude, and advocate for childhood cancer awareness, Adam has committed to raising one million dollars for the hospital that saved his life. Adam’s Army—an organization founded by the Adam family [mother Connie, father Art, sister Skyler, and Adam]—secured nearly $900,000 over the past three years. With only $100,000 left to go, Adam is pushing for the million mark by Dec. 7, when he will cross the finish line at the 2019 St. Jude Marathon.

After doctors diagnosed him with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in July 2014, Adam began a year of treatment at St. Jude. He spent most of that year in the hospital, away from his high school friends and isolated from the joys found in being a normal teenager.

Connie Cruthirds, his mom, says, “He went from having a ton of freedom to being like a trapped animal. For a while, he was just angry and frustrated. He said, ‘I have to do something about this, or my attitude is going to kill me first.’” Adam began speaking at St. Jude events and realized that he not only had a passion for advocacy, but also a knack for it. By the time he completed his first year of treatment, entering into his senior year of high school at St. George’s Independent School in Germantown, Adam had made up his mind that he would learn how to raise 100,000 dollars for St. Jude as his senior project.

“One thing that is overlooked all over the country is that the mental side effects post-treatment are worse than the physical side effects.”

“In May 2015, Adam was a spokesperson at the nation-wide St. Jude Walk/Run event, which is when Adam announced that he was going to learn how to raise $100,000. Rick Shadyac turned to him and said, ‘let’s make it a million.’ Adam laughed at first, but then realized that Rick was serious. And he never looked back,” says Connie Cruthirds. With that, Adam’s Army was born.

“Adam is a natural leader. His compassion for others, sense of community, and work with St. Jude speaks to his overall character,” says Austin Barringer, former president of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, one of the many organizations Adam has dedicated time to during college. Despite only finishing treatment in February 2017 in the middle of this freshman year, Adam has managed to become a leader on the Rhodes College campus. He served as the Health and Safety coordinator for his fraternity and currently serves as a Peer Assistant, Diplomat, and Day scholar. In May, he was a Truman Scholarship finalist and nominated as a Top 40 Change Maker in Memphis.

Although Adam may seem unstoppable, his full recovery is something he describes as a work in progress. Battling survivor’s guilt and side effects from treatment, Adam speaks candidly on his struggles with mental health.

“One thing that is overlooked all over the country is that the mental side effects post-treatment are worse than the physical side effects. When I was sick, I wasn’t able to process anything that was happening—losing friends, losing part of high school and part of college. It’s taken a toll on me, but I tell myself that I’m here for a reason,” says Adam.

As a family, the Cruthirds prioritize overall wellness. For Adam’s mother, Connie, the stress of having a child in treatment led to overeating and extreme fatigue. However, in the last year of Adam’s treatment, she found her way back to health and has lost 100 pounds.

—Adam Cruthirds “I had close friends die during their treatment just in that first year. I had to step back for a second. It felt like too much to manage, but then I decided to give back,” says Adam, whose school friends and church community rallied behind him to make the $100,000 goal a real possibility. Adam even presented a marketing plan to CEO Richard Shadyac who heads ALSAC, the awareness and fundraising organization of St. Jude.

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“By last April, things were so bad that my own counselor suggested I go to someone else for trauma treatment. I started a whole new plan to work on my inner being, and heal from the inside out,” says Connie, who now wakes up at 5 am almost every morning to meditate, write, and keep up with her gratitude journal. She includes her husband and daughter in different aspects of her wellness routine.

“Some days it’s as hard as heck, but we’re a team of four all figuring it out together, and we’re making every day count.”

—Connie Cruthirds “Some days it’s as hard as heck, but we’re a team of four all figuring it out together, and we’re making every day count,” says Connie, who attributes her success in wellness to fitness coach and trainer Lisa Sanchez at Energy Fitness. Lisa trains Connie twice a week and worked with Adam to rebuild his muscles after treatment. She now helps to monitor Adam as he prepares to run the full marathon.

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“As he’s grown over the years, I’ve seen him become more mindful and aware of his overall health, not just getting his physical strength back,” says Lisa.

As graduation approaches, Adam has big plans for the future. He will graduate with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Business. He hopes to experience living in a new city. He also plans to interview for a prestigious post-grad scholarship that would take him around the globe, researching a topic of his choice. For the next phase of his life, Adam will take a welldeserved break from being an important face of St. Jude’s advocacy.

“Surrounding myself with cancer and the medical atmosphere can feel overwhelming. There’s time that’s needed to heal. But this mission won’t stop after the million mark,” says Adam, who has accomplished a remarkable feat, despite the most challenging circumstances. Now it’s up to us, the Memphis community, to make sure that we not only reach one million together, but that we carry Adam’s mission forward in thanks for the incredible impact of his efforts.

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Wife, mother, registered nurse, certified personal trainer, bikini athlete, and once avowed Dr. Pepper enthusiast, Gheri Terry maintains a daunting schedule by anyone’s standards.

“I plan like nobody’s business,” she says.

On a typical day, she leaves her nursing job at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to pick up her two kids, ages 7 and 9. With workout clothes in tow, they head to the gym. Afterward, they get home for dinner and homework and are in bed by nine. On her days off, Gheri works with clients to help them reach their personal fitness goals.

Gheri’s own journey to fitness began with a simple desire to lose weight after the birth of her second child landed her in the hospital for seven weeks of bed rest. “I gained so much weight with family catering to me.”

Naturally competitive though not always athletic, she first began in aerobics classes at St. Jude’s new gym. She then set a goal of running her first 5K for St. Jude. ”I do well when I have something to work toward,” she says. Anyone’s first 5K can be intimidating, but Gheri’s was especially so.

Diagnosed at age 12 with scoliosis, she underwent surgery at 16 to help correct and stabilize the severe curvature of her lower spine.

“I know what life would have been like if my parents hadn’t gotten me the surgery and I never want to feel like I can’t move around.” Pushing through the pain of that first 5K, she’s since run many more races.

A favorite is the St. Jude Memphis to Peoria Run—a four-day relay. Beyond pushing through pain and completing races, she would see every event as an opportunity to set a personal record. “I told myself, ‘You can do it. It’s supposed to hurt. Keep going.’”

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As others noticed the healthy change in her body, they turned to her for fitness advice. “Because I’m educated and I’m a nurse, I wanted to give the right advice to help people. That’s when I got my personal training certificate.”

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When Gheri decided three years ago to enter bikini competitions, it was a surprise to her husband. “He didn’t believe me. So I said, ’Watch me.’

And three months later I entered my first competition.” To keep herself in shape, Gheri’s workouts focus primarily on intensive strength training and steady cardio. She still encourages her clients to seek out aerobics classes as a fun way to motivate them into fitness but cautions them that a healthy diet is really the key to fitness success. “If you’re eating bad, you’re working against yourself.”

“If you’re eating bad, you’re working against yourself.”

When not competing, Gheri maintains a diet high in protein and fat and low in carbs. It’s full of fresh vegetables, fruit, chicken, and fish. During competition season, she cuts out carbs completely. At any time, her go-to treat is a burger with crispy sweet potato fries.

Helping clients change unhealthy eating habits can be a challenge, but Gheri encourages them to stick with a structured diet for 21 days. She says it’s important to hold on for that long because that’s how long it takes a new habit to form. “Old foods won’t taste the same,” she insists.

And she has taken her own advice: “Dr. Pepper? Oh, I hate it now but back in high school it was my thing.”

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Memphian Breaks Guinness Book of World Records for Thumb Push-ups A local Memphian and personal trainer recently broke the Guinness Book of World Records for push-ups on his thumbs and raised money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Issac Coleman, 34, was a fan of Bruce Lee growing up and watched him perform the famous Bruce Lee’s Two Finger Push-ups on One Arm. “I borrowed his biography from the Old Central Library when I was growing up in Midtown and it was probably the first biographical book I ever read.”

While in elementary school at Rozelle, Issac loved to run and race his friends, realizing he was naturally fast and agile. He joined ballet class and enjoyed running, although asthma and bronchitis prohibited him from running long distances.

During this time, Issac also lost his paternal grandfather to bone cancer, which ignited his desire to raise money for cancer research.

In junior high school at Fairview, Issac began doing hundreds of push-ups and thousands of sit-ups on his own time at home at night. A nearby neighbor who was an ex-marine took Issac under his wing and began to teach him how to work out and train properly from a military perspective.

“While working out and playing with classmates, I noticed that fingertip push-ups were increasingly easy for me; however, no other student could perform them, no matter how hard they tried,” he says.

Issac knew he had a special talent that was unique enough to one day be in the Guinness Book of World Records, and that is when his journey began. While attending the University of Memphis, he became a fitness trainer and instructor at the Fogelman YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-south; he began training his own clients in 2006.

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In April 2019, Issac set out to break the Guinness World Record for Most Number of Thumb Pushups in One Minute, which at the time was 43.

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While he did not beat his goal, he continued in his pursuit, and on Aug. 13, 2019, he coordinated a fundraiser for St. Jude and conquered his goal by doing 51 thumb push-ups in one minute. He is now invited to participate in Guinness World Record Day, Nov. 14, 2019, and the Guinness Book of World Records has officially approved his application to challenge and break the Most Number of Push-ups Performed By a Male in Three Minutes; the current standard is 300 push-ups.

“I am currently training for many other Guinness World Records in the area of fitness, and I shall always promote charitable cancer non-profit organizations throughout my journey,” Issac says.

In addition, Issac continues to train people in his home gym and also does meal prep for several clients. He is passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and inspiring others.

“In reality, with respect to human biology, anything is possible if we employ proper nutrition, proper technique, determination, and dedication. We are going to put the reality back in fitness.”

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Taking Flight Diabetes does not Ground Callie Compton According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. Both are chronic diseases that affect the way your body regulates blood sugar, also known as glucose. Glucose is the fuel that feeds the body’s cells by way of insulin. Type 1 diabetics do not produce insulin. Type 2 diabetics do not respond to insulin properly and/or do not make enough insulin.

In 1997, Callie Compton, who is now 24, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

Because of this diagnosis, she wears an insulin pump that continuously delivers insulin into her body. She also has an implanted glucose monitor that measures her blood glucose levels every five minutes and sends the readings to her phone. The implanted sensor is surgically changed every three months by her endocrinologist, Dr. Kashif Latif of AM Diabetes.

For many diabetics, Callie included, insulin is of utmost importance. “It isn’t optional; it’s our life support,” Callie notes. While life for people with diabetes has drastically improved over the years, there is still no cure and the cost of insulin continues to rise.

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As a child, Callie had ambitions of becoming a pilot. However, in middle school, she learned that insulin-dependent diabetics could not receive pilot’s licenses (this has since changed). Little did she

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know that just a few years later she would fall in love with a different type of flying—aerial acrobatics. “After my first class, I told the instructor I was going to do this for the rest of my life.”

In February 2015, Callie founded her own professional aerial and circus performing and instruction business, Weightless Aerial Company. Providing family-friendly entertainment for events, Weightless Aerial Company offers aerial acts, fire acts, stilt walking, partner acrobatics, LED hula hooping, juggling, and more.

“You can do anything you want to do, you just might have to pause to check your blood sugar in between running the world.”

In addition to running her own company, Callie has performed in shows across the country and led workshops at conferences throughout the United States, such as the bi-annual American Circus Educator’s Conference and the State Thespian Society Conference. She has also served as the lead studio instructor for On The Fly Productions in St. Louis, the program director for aerial at ConXion Gym in Mississippi, and the lead choreographer of aerial pieces for Theatre Memphis. Her performance history includes the Shrine Circus, Circus Kaput, Valeria’s Wings, Starfish Circus, and the Aerial Angels.

When asked what she enjoys most about aerial acrobatics, Callie says, “The complete feeling of freedom…there is nothing like flying and feeling weightless.” Watching her students succeed and being an active part of a community bring Callie tremendous pride. “I will jump up and down with excitement for a student who nails a trick they’ve been working on,” she says.

Callie is no stranger to challenges, and she accredits much of her success to those challenges and her diagnosis. Over the past few years, she has lost two of her dear friends to diabetes. These losses put the disease into perspective and how real it is.

“I am more determined than ever to succeed not just in spite of diabetes, but also because I live with something that makes me mentally tougher, stronger, and fiercely motivated.”

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100-MILE CLUB: Ultrarunners Nancyanne and Clay Hickman When Nancyanne and Clay Hickman first met at a financial service company in 2006, they lived fairly sedentary lives. “I was sitting at a desk all day, every day,” Nancyanne says. “When I started running after college for exercise, I was still struggling to just get past 30 minutes without walking.” When they started dating later that year, running became their weekly date (they’d stop for ice cream afterward). Today, 10 years into their marriage, the couple has run over

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30 races of marathon-length (26.2 miles) or longer.

“Early on in our relationship, we decided to sign up for just one full marathon to see how it would go. We said that if we were only going to do one, let’s make it a pretty one, so we signed up for the Big Sur marathon in 2008,” Nancyanne says. “It was gorgeous, and after we finished we said, ‘Hey, that was cool. Maybe we can do this. Maybe we can finish faster.’”

Over time, they shifted from road races to trail runs and adventure runs—long distances on scenic paths like Zion National Park, the Wonderland Trail, Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop in Aspen, and more. “It’s like anything in life. You start small and you can’t envision where you’ll end up, but over time you build a community and expand your ability,” Clay says. “It’s not one big transformational moment but just one piece at a time. Over the years it makes a big difference.”

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In 2011, they ran in both the Boston and New York Marathons, and three years ago she ran in South Oregon at the Pine to Palm 100mile. They also visited Mont Blanc in Europe, traveling 106 miles over five days with a friend. Because they’ve seen so many beautiful courses, it’s hard to say exactly how many races they’ve done, but this year was a standout one.

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On Sept. 13, Nancyanne and Clay traveled to Colorado for the Run Rabbit Run in Steamboat Springs, her second and his first 100-miler. “It’s a totally different mindset at that distance,” Clay says. “It’s different pacing, you are just looking forward to the next aid station every four to 10 miles. You have to be patient and mentally prepared.”

“It’s a totally different mindset at that distance.”

Nancyanne says her goal was to finish, and she crossed the line in a little under 36 hours. Clay came in under 28 hours. “When you run the 100 mile, you’re cussing at yourself, saying you’ll never do anything like this again,” Clay says. “It’s pretty painful, but after a few days you think, ‘Man, maybe I do want to do that again.

Maybe it wasn’t that bad.’”

To train for long distance, the Hickmans take big runs together on Saturdays and Sundays, usually doing repeats of the three-mile loop at Shelby Forest or at Shelby Farms. They balance out their running with cross-training mostly at home a couple times a week.

Nancyanne rock-climbs at MemphisRox three times a week and at High Point once a week. They don’t meal prep and have transitioned to a more plant-based diet over the past three years.

“We could tell on the trail when we weren’t eating right,” Nancyanne says. Depending on their work and travel schedules, they’ll run between four and eight miles together before or after work. The couple doesn’t keep a log of their runs, aiming more for consistency over metrics.

“You have to enjoy it, otherwise you get burnt out. With certain training programs, you’ll feel like it’s work and be way less motivated,” Clay says.

A huge part of their routine is hitting the trails with friends they’ve made through Breakaway running, and their Labrador-ShepardPitt mix Scout. “When we saw him, we just knew,” Nancyanne says. “We’d been looking for a dog to run with us for a while by the time we got him in 2015. Now he’s four and can go 17 miles on the trail.”

Looking towards next year, the Hickmans hope to complete a few more 50K or 50-mile runs over the country: races in Mt. Rainer, Hawaii, and Colorado again. “The community in trail running is really the main reason we do it,” Clay says. “There are so many humble and supportive people.”

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Jennifer Vandergriff, Triathlete 38, Psychologist at Memphis VAMC and Owner of Vandergriff Psychological Services, PLLC Family: Sean (husband), Kira and Cooper (cats), and Rowan (dog)

I started running competitively a little over a decade ago doing local 5Ks. To my surprise, over the years I’ve found that my favorite distance is actually the half marathon. My first one was the St. Jude Half Marathon in 2010.

My last few triathlons were the Dragon Fly sprint triathlon and Paris Landing sprint triathlon earlier this summer; I was 4th in my age group at Dragon Fly and 2nd in my age group at Paris Landing. I also participated in the Big Dam Bridge 50-mile bike ride last month.

The sprint distance triathlon is my favorite distance. I love the challenge of pacing myself through swimming, biking, and running, and the triathlon community here has been so welcoming. That said, my favorite event is probably the 2019 U.S. Masters Spring National Championships for swimming.

“Spending time working out is a way I take care of myself; it gives me a chance to refocus and recharge.”

Spending time working out is a way I take care of myself; it gives me a chance to refocus and recharge.

I’m planning on signing up for the Victory Winter Fondo here in town, and testing out some trail running this winter before aiming for a spring half marathon.

A few years ago, I had a cartilage tear in my right hip. Since I wasn’t able to run for a while, I shifted to swimming during my rehab process. Ultimately, this is what started me on the path to both masters swimming and triathlon.

My favorite place to travel has been Ireland. As part of my education, I took summer classes through University College Cork and loved everything about the experience.

Bari is my favorite restaurant. I always order the spaghetti alla carbonara. (The orecchiette alla pugliese is delicious too. I usually steal some when my husband orders it.)

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Sean Hilsdon, UltraRunner & Triathlete 36, Civil Engineer at Neel-Schaffer, Inc., Walking Tall 50K Race Director & President of North Mississippi Endurance Race Team.

I started road running in the spring of 2014 and became more competitive as I trained for my first half marathon at the Memphis St. Jude Marathon weekend in December 2014. I saw great progress in my training prior to that the Hernando Water Tower 10K. I try and keep a race or two per month, some of which I race and others I do just as a fun tempo run with friends. This year has been almost exclusively the year for ultramarathon PRs. Most notably are the Georgia Death Race (74-ish miler), Elkhorn Crest 50-miler, and the Bear 100-miler.

Venturing into new distances in locations with terrain and altitude that cannot be simulated here in the Delta makes it hard to be competitive, so most of these events I was the middleof-the-pack guy.

“ Since making key lifestyle changes in healthy eating and daily exercise, I have more energy and focus at work.”

The trail running community is full of the most friendly and supportive people. I’ve never met a stranger on the trail, and the aid stations remind me of a mix between Halloween candy and Thanksgiving dinner. Ultimately, the most fascinating part of this sport is how the fastest and youngest runners aren’t always the winners. The longer distances and technical terrain help level the playing field for all ages to have a chance at the podium.

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At first, I started running to lose weight, quit smoking, and stave off the family history of diabetes. Since making key lifestyle changes in healthy eating and daily exercise, I have more energy and focus at work. I still haven’t mastered portion control, so I am a work in progress.

As long as I am not dealing with any major injuries, I try and keep at least one goal race on the calendar at all times. Currently, I have a 50-miler in northwest Arkansas on Nov. 9, the St. Jude Marathon on Dec. 7 (my birthday), and the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon on Jan. 4.

When I first started running in 2014, I weighed over 250 pounds and smoked. Just a few months after making running a priority, I quit smoking completely and dropped 40 pounds. One year after running, I was back to my middle school weight of 200 pounds.

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I spend most of my time listening to music to focus or relax. My top three albums would be: Aerosmith’s Big Ones, Green Day Dookie, and Elvis Presley’s 50 Greatest Hits.

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FOOD+WINE Recipe & Photos by Andrea LeTard

Fall Herb Chicken with Maple Brown Butter

Friendsgiving has become a popular November dinner party. Roasting an entire turkey for a group of friends can be a daunting task, so consider a fall-flavored roasted chicken instead. The brown butter gives this dish a toasty flavor, while maple syrup ensures a tiny hint of autumn sweetness.

Ingredients

(4 to 6 servings)

q 5 Tbsps salted butter q 2 Tbsps pure maple syrup q 1 (4–5 pound) whole chicken – giblets removed q K osher salt and freshly cracked pepper q 1 bunch thyme, plus 2 tsp minced q 1 bunch sage, plus 2 tsp minced Place butter in a pan over medium heat and let it cook down without touching or moving it until it’s brown and toasty. You’ll be able to smell it. Take off the heat and stir in the maple syrup.

Transfer to a rimmed plate or shallow bowl and put in the fridge until it starts to harden but is still soft enough to spread—about 15 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 400F. Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a cast-iron skillet and season the cavity liberally with salt and pepper, then stuff with the thyme and sage bunches. Rub the chicken all over with the soft maple butter, reserving about 2 Tbsps to put underneath the skin of the breasts.

To do that, loosen the skin at the top with your fingers, pulling the skin away from the breast. Spoon the butter underneath the skin then squeeze all the way down. Salt and pepper the outside of the chicken liberally on all sides then sprinkle with herbs.

Keeping the chicken breast side up, tuck the wings under and tie the legs together using kitchen string.

Place the pan in the middle rack of your oven. If it’s too close to the top, the breast skin will burn). Roast for about 1 hour and 20 minutes or until the temperature reaches 165F with a thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh. Let rest for at least 15 minutes, then carve the chicken into pieces and slice the breast meat. Brush the chicken pieces with all the melted butter in the bottom of the cast iron. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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FOOD+NUTRITION Interview by Amy Goode

Chef Russell Casey of Bounty On Broad has been busy working on his new fall menu. Here he shares his recipe for Rainbow Trout and tips on healthy cooking. riding my bicycle. It is relaxing for the mind and soul but also gets the heart rate going. When I’m in the restaurant, I tend to view the food we cook as more of an artistic creation versus an everyday craving I can’t resist. When I get home is usually when I get hungry so I like to keep a lot of healthy options available and avoid the late-night frozen pizza crave.

What is the one ingredient you can’t live without?

One ingredient I can’t live without would have to be chicken stock. Its nutritious flavor profile is the base of all good sauces and soups. Always keep a batch in my refrigerator and it freezes well too.

What is your favorite healthy meal to prepare?

I absolutely love roasted root vegetables.

They retain their flavor and nutrients.

Paired with a great seasonal piece of broiled or grilled fish and a side of sautéed spinach or kale with garlic, what could go wrong?

What are your favorite fall ingredients?

Any squashes. Butternut squash is so versatile in the sense that you can roast it, bake it, boil it, puree it, just about anything you could imagine. It’s naturally sweet and pairs well with spicy ingredients to make about any flavor profile you are looking for. I’m also a sucker for roasted beets. So simple to prepare and they provide a great addition to any healthy salad.

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Being that you spend all day cooking, tasting, and thinking about food— how do you stay in shape?

Chefs are always on their feet, so we are active, but that doesn’t mean we are getting enough exercise. I really enjoy

What is your food splurge?

I love to splurge on a great pho (Vietnamese soup). Brothy, healthy, and versatile, you can’t go wrong. I can’t get my fill!

What are your healthy cooking tips?

Always buy fresh, seasonal product.

Venture to a local farmers market. Not only are you supporting your local farmers but by purchasing fresh, seasonal product, you are ensuring the maximum amount of nutrition has remained in that product

versus sitting on a shelf or in transit for weeks. In addition, you are doing everyone a favor by not using fossil fuels to get the product from point “A” to point “B” if it’s not in season where you reside.

Why is Bounty a gluten-free restaurant?

Bounty is gluten free because we feel like everyone with dietary restrictions deserves a chance to dine without worrying. Most people don’t know we are gluten free and are surprised to learn that after their meal.

We didn’t let that hold us back and took the stance that it wouldn’t restrict our production of quality cuisine.

What is the most overrated food trend?

Do we really need more burger joints?

Don’t get me wrong, I love a good burger but only a few stand out to me amongst the crowds of restaurants that feature them.

What is your food philosophy?

Always treat each ingredient like the last.

Season and layer every ingredient like it would be going to the table as the “center of the plate.” If you treat every ingredient as such, they all come together to create a final symphony of flavor. Never try to cheat technique. It’s essential to the end product.

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Lobster risotto. What could go wrong with vanilla butter-poached lobster with wild mushroom risotto? Knock the dust off of that cookbook that’s been on the shelf for years and go for it. You may even get extra brownie points for putting in the work to provide the final shelled prized meat that any lobster lover knows is trophy worthy!

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Pan Roasted Rainbow Trout With Orange Fennel Stuffing & Warm Chili Infused Local Honey Ingredients q 1 whole rainbow trout, butterflied & gutted q 1 cup sweet onion, julienned q 1 cup fennel bulb, julienned q 2 garlic cloves, sliced thin q 1 /2 tsp red pepper flakes q 1 Tbsp butter (can substitute olive oil) q Z est and juice of 1 orange q 1 /2 cup dry white wine q s alt and white pepper to taste q 1 cup local honey q 1 Tbsp sambal ground chili paste (can substitute Sriracha)

Method Chili Honey: Bring the honey and sambal to a simmer for 10 minutes, then strain and set aside Stuffing: In a thick bottom saucepan, heat the oil or butter on medium-high. Add the onion and garlic, then season lightly with salt and cook onion until translucent. Add the fennel and pepper flakes, then cook until the fennel is soft.

Add the orange juice, zest, and white wine.

Reduce liquid by half, stirring occasionally. Allow to chill in refrigerator (this can be done the night before).

Trout: Rinse the butterflied trout in cold water, then pat dry. Score both skin sides of the trout being careful not to cut completely through the flesh. Season the trout with salt and a pinch of white pepper. Preheat oven to 350F. Heat a sautÊ pan on medium heat, then add butter or oil. Add desired amount of stuffing to the butterflied trout and fold over. Carefully place the trout in the saucepan. Once skin is crispy, flip the trout. Place the saute pan with the flipped trout in the preheated oven to cook for 8–12 mins. Cooking time may vary depending upon the size of the trout. Carefully open the trout to ensure it is cooked thoroughly Plating: Drizzle desired amount chili honey on the trout. Top with arugula salad tossed in a citrus vinaigrette of your choice

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By Caroline Pruente, MS, RDN

#FakeNews or #NutritionFact?

In the health and wellness world, opinions and misinformation often cloud evidence-based nutrition research, leaving us wondering who to trust and what to believe. As Thanksgiving approaches, avoid an extra helping of nonsense nutrition information disguised as “fact.”

Watch Out for These Common #FakeNews Offenders Nutritionists: No requirements exist for an individual to call oneself a “nutritionist,” nor is this title accredited. Though online programs claim individuals can be certified as a nutritionist, these certifications are not recognized by hospital systems, insurance companies, medical professionals, or the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

Coaches / Trainers: They are experts in exercise physiology, kinesiology, sport, and strength training.

Want to build endurance and strength or learn to excel at a sport? Seek out a trainer. Want to fuel well to enhance performance? Seek out a Registered Dietitian.

Media / Celebrities: Beware of misinterpretations of scientific studies in the media to enhance audience and readership ratings. And keep in mind: it does not matter what Beyoncé eats in a day or that Gwyneth Paltrow believes a raw food diet can save your health. Celebrities are talented in many other areas, but they are not nutrition experts.

Internet / Google: Good sites should rely on medical research, not opinion. When reading a nutrition-related article, look out for the author’s credentials to make sure information is coming from a trustworthy source.

Family & Friends: Just because one diet worked for your coworker doesn’t mean you should try it too. Nutrition opinion is rooted in “he said, she said,” but nutrition science is based on just that...science.

Diet Industry: The diet and weight loss industry was valued at 72 billion dollars in 2018, a whopping 4% increase from 2017, proving that despite our dieting efforts, we are still reaching for hopeless solutions rather than a nourishing, sustainable relationship with food.

Health Professionals: Healthcare professionals have likely been exposed to nutrition science to an extent; however, healthcare providers each have their own valuable specialties. Nutrition therapy is the Registered Dietitian’s specialty.

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Listen to Real Nutrition Experts

Deciphering the difference: #FakeNews vs. #RealFacts

Pseudoscience saturates the nutrition world, mostly coming from individuals who are not Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, or RD/RDNs.

Consider the following:

Registered Dietitians must…

• E arn a Bachelor’s degree with coursework approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics including, but not limited to: food and nutrition sciences, biochemistry, physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, public health, management, business marketing, and research statistics.

• W ho is providing the information? Warning! If your nutritionist isn’t qualified to work for a hospital or physician’s office, that’s a red flag and cause for concern.

• D oes research back up their claims? A Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based advice that considers the whole person’s wellbeing. Watch out for these nutrition myths like these and more…

• Obtain a Master’s degree by 2024.

— _ _____________ is the only healthy diet.

Health is the presence of thoughtful nutrition, intentional mindfulness, regular movement, and meaningful relationships. Health looks different for everyone.

• C omplete an accredited, supervised practice program requiring 1200+ hours spent in hospitals, food service establishments, outpatient and community settings.

— O ne food or food group causes weight gain.

No one food or food group causes weight loss, and no one food or food group will cause weight gain.

• P ass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

— E ating dietary fat causes body fat.

Dietary fat promotes satiety and satisfaction and serves many important functions within the body ranging from hormone production to vitamin absorption to temperature regulation. The fat we eat is different from fat stored by the body.

• C omplete continuing professional education to maintain registration.

• C onsider the potential to earn additional certifications requiring an addition 1000+ hours in a specialized subfield of nutrition. Examples include nutrition support, sports, diabetes, renal, eating disorders, and pediatrics.

• B ecome licensed in the state of Tennessee, ensuring that only RDs can provide medical nutrition therapy improving the overall health and wellbeing for Tennesseans.

• N ote: All Registered Dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are Registered Dietitians.

Don’t fall for #FakeNews…

While there are many “nutritionists” in the world, there is only one credentialed nutrition expert: the Registered Dietitian.

Avoid nutrition nonsense and #fakenews by challenging rigid or extreme nutrition advice. Memphis Nutrition Group’s Registered Dietitians can help you cut through the noise and find clarity. In a world full of harmful misinformation and socalled “experts”, it’s time to look beyond #FakeNews and root our actions around evidence-based science and eating patterns that allow us to live lives we value.

— A lkalize your body for optimal health.

Each part of the body has a pH range that is necessary for proper functioning and is carefully maintained by a range of powerful mechanisms. You can’t simply alkalize your body, nor should you strive to.

— I t is bad to eat after ___:00 pm.

Food is food is food, no matter what time it is eaten. What matters is the total amount consumed on a day to day basis.

• A sk yourself: Does this sound like a gimmick? Too good to be true? It probably is. At the end of the day, many companies are profiting as the 72 billion dollar industry sells unregulated supplements, mediocre shakes, and harmful health beliefs.

• W hen reading online: Who runs the site and why have they created it? Is it sponsored? What do they want from you (your personal information, etc.)? Where did the information come from? Does the site make unbelievable claims? Is it up-to-date?

Caroline Pruente, MS, RDN is a nutrition therapist and Registered Dietitian at Memphis Nutrition Group. Memphis Nutrition Group believes in a non-diet approach that promotes overall health and optimal performance without compromising the enjoyment of food.

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By Kate Lyman

Simple Thanksgiving Sides Thanksgiving is centered on family, gratitude, and an overabundance of good food. While you should always make room for your favorite family dishes, switching up some of the classic sides for healthier options can help you prioritize your health and nutrition goals while still enjoying a delicious meal.

HONEY ROASTED CARROTS WITH THYME Instead of glazed or creamed carrots, try this beautiful (and simple) dish of roasted rainbow carrots.

Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Makes 6 servings WHAT YOU NEED: q 2 lbs multi-colored carrots (ex: Trader Joe’s Carrots of Many Colors) q 1 Tbsp raw honey q 1 Tbsp olive oil q 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar q ½ tsp salt q ½ tsp thyme WHAT TO DO: 1. P reheat your oven to 425F. 2. Whisk together honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and thyme. Toss carrots in mixture until evenly coated.

3. A rrange on a baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes until brown and caramelized.

Nutrition Per Serving: 90 calories, 2g protein, 2g fat, 16g carbs

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Kate Lyman, MPH, CHES is a nutrition coach who believes in ditching restrictive diet rules and building flexible eating habits so that you can eat the foods you enjoy while still working towards your aesthetic, performance, and health-related goals. She provides individual and corporate nutrition coaching and creates resources that can help anyone improve their diet. Find her cookbooks, nutrition guides, and other resources at katelymannutrition.com or on follow along at @klnutrition.

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DIJON GREEN BEANS Instead of a rich green bean casserole, try this tangy and flavorful dish that takes only minutes to prepare but still satisfies the craving for crunchy fried onions.

Prep: 5 minutes / Cook: 15 minutes Makes 6 servings WHAT YOU NEED: q 1 ½ lb fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed q 1 Tbsp coarse grain mustard q 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard (or Trader Joe’s Pale Ale mustard for added flavor) q 2 Tbsp butter, melted q 1 Tbsp lemon juice 50

WHAT TO DO: 1. B lanch green beans by boiling in salted water for about 2 minutes until bright green in color. Immediately transfer into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

2. Whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, and mustard.

Heat a pan on stovetop on medium-high heat. Sauté the green beans in the sauce for 3-4 minutes or until beans are slightly browned.

3. O ptional: top with a sprinkle of fried onions Nutrition Per Serving: 75 calories, 2.5g protein, 4g fat, 8g carbs

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PARMESAN PARSLEY delicata Instead of cheesy scalloped potatoes or a sugary sweet potato casserole, try this beautiful parmesan-crusted delicata squash.

WHAT YOU NEED: q 2 lb delicata squash (or acorn squash) q 1 Tbsp olive oil q 1 Tbsp crushed or minced garlic q ½ Tbsp Italian seasoning q 1 cup grated parmesan cheese q Fresh parsley q Salt and pepper to taste WHAT TO DO: 1. P reheat oven to 400F. 2. Prepare squash by cutting lengthwise, removing seeds, and slicing halves into Ÿ inch slices.

3. I n a bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half of the parmesan cheese.

4. Toss sliced squash in seasoning until evenly coated. Lay seasoned squash flat on a baking sheet and sprinkle with remaining parmesan.

5. B ake until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Garnish cooked squash with fresh parsley before serving Nutrition Per Serving: 215 calories, 13g protein, 11g fat, 16g carbs

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This Changes Everything.

Uniting world-class orthopedic expertise and unprecedented access, OrthoSouth and Baptist Memorial Health Care have

Now, when you arrive at either Baptist Memphis or Baptist DeSoto hospitals with an orthopedic injury, one of

teamed up to improve the delivery of orthopedic care in our community.

OrthoSouth’s dedicated hospitalists will be there to guide you through admissions and into the hands of experienced specialists as soon as possible.

This innovative partnership further expands OrthoSouth’s outreach in the Mid-South - providing more patients with greater access to comprehensive, convenient, and collaborative orthopedic care in more locations.

Together, OrthoSouth and Baptist are changing the way you get better, faster. Where you need us, when you need us.

8 Locations. 35 Physicians.

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