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Weighing Your Options

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Atlanta Bloggers Share Their Picks for 2014

Insider tips on how to stay fit and feel your best this year!

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Learn how to choose a therapist, quit smoking and the signs of DVT

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What resolution did you make this year?

I will publish at least one book this year. I plan to do that by writing every day, and if I’m stuck, I’ll do a creativity exercise to stimulate material.

What is a common resolution that you hear from people?

That they want to update or transform their style or image and reorganize their closet.

Others are “I will meet my soul mate” or “I will change careers.”

Why do you think people fail to keep their resolutions?

They’re too focused on the word “resolution” (its inherent pressure or fear of failure) and lose sight of why they are making their resolution, like, “I want to look more fashionable,” or “I’m frustrated trying to figure out what style works for me.”

What is one action a person can take to stick to their resolution?

Commit to a fulfillment structure like a coach or specialist in that area to help you realize your goal.

Keep something present as a visual inspiration or verbal affirmation.

What advice would you give someone who is struggling?

Ask yourself, “What would I feel like if I accomplished that goal?” or more importantly, “How much suffering and frustration have I already endured by not achieving it?”

What resolution did you make this year?

My goal this year is to look for ways to be of service to others.

What is a common resolution that you hear from people?

In terms of the clients that I see in my practice, it’s certainly to have sex more or to be more sexually adventurous.

Why do you think people fail to keep their resolutions?

I think that people set goals that are unrealistic and aren’t attainable. For couples in a sexless marriage, it makes very little sense to set a goal to have sex three times per week. A more realistic goal might be to have sex just once per month. You can always work toward greater, but I never want my clients to feel like they’ve failed before they’ve even gotten started.

What is one action a person can take to stick to their resolution?

Make one change, not a drastic change. Be realistic in your resolve, and don’t set a goal that will be too hard to attain or maintain.

What advice would you give someone who is struggling?

Rather than thinking about what you want to stop doing, focus on what you want to start doing. When your focus is on being healthier, you’ll find that the unhealthy habits will begin to dwindle away.

What resolution did you make this year?

I plan to improve my health, and a great way to do so is by strengthening and improving my friendships and other special relationships.

What is a common resolution you hear from people?

The most common resolution I hear is women tell me they will be placing greater emphasis on their friendships by making them a priority and simply spending more time with friends.

Why do you think people fail to keep their resolutions?

When results aren’t immediate, it’s easy to lose sight of long-term goals.

What is one action a person can take to stick to their resolution?

One action someone could take would be setting smaller, more immediate goals to make staying on course easier. So perhaps lunch with friends this week, and a dinner party next month.

What is an inspirational quote you can tell someone who is struggling?

“After all, tomorrow is another day.”

- Scarlett O’Hara

What resolution did you make this year?

I will eat cleaner. I will focus on only indulging in my favorite things a couple of times a week. The key is to create an obtainable goal.

What is a common resolution you hear from people?

Everyone is different, but I’ve heard a lot of “I want to lose this many pounds,” or “I want to run a marathon in this many months.”

Why do you think people fail to keep their resolutions?

Fitness requires dedication day after day. Whether you roll out of bed excited or tired, you’ve got to show up and do your work. It also requires patience.

What is one action a person can take to stick to their resolution?

Find a motivating trainer to assist in creating a schedule for you. This will build up a normalcy in your fitness regimen, making it easier to follow and commit to seeing results.

What advice would you give someone who is struggling?

I love what Tom Hanks says in “A League of Their Own.” “It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.”

Staying fit and healthy is tough stuff - you have to get into the gym and work hard to see the results. But when you do see those results, it’s the greatest feeling!

What resolution did you make this year?

I plan to limit my family’s consumption of fast foods.

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Spanning every genre, this national tour includes food experimentation, standup comedy and even live music from Alton himself.

Come prepared for fun at this family-friendly event, but be careful of the seats in the designated “poncho zone,” where Alton’s cooking demonstrations might get messy. Tickets are available through the Fox Theatre or Whole Foods.

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Hydrate for Health After overindulging during the holidays, a long flight or a nasty cold, you may need a pick-me-up.

The new HydroClinic in Buckhead, led by internal medicine physician Dr. Robert Kaufmann, can assess your needs and then administer a minimally invasive hydration treatment through an IV. The treatments last about 30 minutes, and you can enjoy a spa-like environment as you revitalize. Treatments start at $29.

Don’t Sweat It No time to get to the gym? No problem. With Zero Sweat fitness videos, you can exercise right at your desk without even having to break a sweat. This digital download will alert you every hour on the hour and show you exactly what moves to do to burn an extra 300 to 800 calories a day.

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Challenge Yourself The DDP Yoga Challenge and Diamond Dallas Page are working to transform people’s bodies and minds through yoga, strength training and online blogging. One goal is to lose weight and get fit, but another goal is to blog about the motivation and dedication that carry you through the weight loss process. The most inspirational bloggers will receive a reward of $5,000. One winner will be announced in June.

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Local med spa Institut’ DERMed launched a newly designed and expanded website last month, now offering detailed treatment information, how-to videos and the ability to book appointments online. The new site also includes easier and more interactive online shopping options, such as a drag-anddrop shopping cart, large product photos and search options based on type of product or skin condition.

Get your fitness model career started by learning from the experts. On January 18, House of Payne Personal Training will host The Fitness Model Experience, a unique event that will show you how to pose, train and more. Hear from guest speakers including special guest Adam Silver, founder of Silver Model Management in New York.

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Whether you cook from scratch or just want to warm something up, there’s a healthy home delivery option for you.

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• Make it: If you need a recipe to feel confident with your healthy cooking, then Garnish & Gather or PeachDish may be the option for you. Garnish & Gather provides you with seasonal recipes from their chefs and all the ingredients you need to make a delicious dish. All that’s left to do is put it together and enjoy. PeachDish works the same way, but they keep their menus a surprise each week, so your cooking is always an adventure.

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By Flannery Winchester Keck Do you have what it takes to join the Cirque du Soleil? After taking classes at Sky Gym, you might! This gym instructs students in the aerial arts, which are exactly what they sound like: artistic movements in the air like the ones you see at the circus performed on hoops, trapezes and fabric suspended from the ceiling. Amber Monson opened Sky Gym in 2009 after completing teacher training classes with Cirque du Soleil aerialists themselves. She has since passed her expertise on to a handful of other instructors who are there to help you fly your way to fitness.

At the beginner level, however, you won’t be flying quite yet. A beginner class starts with students sitting on the ground to hear a serious talk about safety and correct body positioning when performing aerial movements. The beginner class also contains an explanation of the various equipment in the gym: a hoop called a lyra, a trapeze and durable fabric strips called aerial silks.

After this introductory information, the fun really begins. Class participants partner up with a spotter to practice positions such as a “lay back” and a “side press-out” on the various pieces of equipment. These positions may look easy – especially when you’re only a few feet off the ground – but they require lots of core and upper body strength. If you don’t feel like you have much of either, don’t let that stop you. Sky Gym welcomes students of all body types and skill levels, and the spotters and instructors are there to help you get into each position and start building your strength. By the end of the class, you may get to try an inverted pose where you flip upside down in the silks. After you conquer that pose, you’ll be ready for Cirque du Soleil before you know it. Drop in to an introductory class today for just $19.

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Through February 22, Jackson Fine Art will be showcasing acclaimed photographer and Atlanta native Tierney Gearon’s COLORSHAPE series at their Buckhead studio. These imaginative and powerful images revolve around handmade, vibrantly colored plexiglass structures in picturesque landscapes, snow-topped mountains, urban streets and neighborhoods. Gearon’s work has been exhibited at many prominent galleries around the globe.

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2014 Resolution Run 5K/10K Jan. 1 This event offers something for the whole family, including a One Mile Fun Run and Kilometer Kids Dash. 1990 Vaughn Road, Kennesaw, GA, www.atlantatrackclub.org/events

New Year’s Day 5K/10K Jan. 1 Start the year off right with some exercise at this race down Johnson Ferry Road. www.fivestarntp.com

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Career Training Expo at KSU Jan. 9 Attend this free career training expo to learn about more than 45 professional certificates adult learners can obtain from Kennesaw State University. www.ksuexpo.com

Atlanta Boat Show Jan. 9-12 Shop the latest boats, nautical gear and gadgets at Georgia’s biggest boating event. Tickets are $12, children under 15 attend free. www.atlantaboatshow.com

“All My Friends” Concert Jan. 10 Celebrate singer, songwriter and musician Gregg Allman at this star-studded, one-night-only tribute concert at the Fox Theatre. www.celebrategreggallman.com

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Georgia Entertainment Gala Jan. 11 This Roaring ’20s-themed event will honor Georgia’s film, TV and music industry professionals with live entertainment and hors d’oeuvres. www.gaentertainmentgala.com

Georgia Roots Music Festival Jan. 18 This free festival celebrates Georgia’s musical heritage with a variety of different performers showcasing their talent at the Woodruff Arts Center. www.garoots.org

Pirate Day! Jan. 18 Pirate-themed activities include a “walk the plank” balance game and a scavenger hunt at Fernbank Museum. www.fernbankmuseum.org

The Original Boutique Warehouse Sale Jan. 24-25 Save up to 70 percent on designer brands from your favorite local boutiques like Sandpiper, Meringue, Tulipano and more. www.boutiquebargainsatl.com

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The Book of Mormon Jan. 28-Feb. 9 Don’t miss the show Entertainment Weekly has called “the funniest musical of all time.” Get your tickets at www.foxtheatre.org.

Hot Chocolate 15/5K Jan. 26 This sugary sweet race includes hot chocolate and chocolate fondue in their post-race party. www.hotchocolate15k.com www.bestselfconnect.com

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Madison James Fitness advocate

“When I was approached by the AJC with the opportunity to share my lifestyle message, I jumped at the chance. As a NPC National Figure Competitor and former Division I Collegiate athlete, I wanted to take my workout to the next level and get ahead of the curve early. I want to challenge people, no matter what their level is. The main focus is to set a goal and keep working till you finish. I hope to share my daily life as a message of a lifestyle, not a diet. If I reach one person, then it is all worth it.”

The Blog: Atlanta’s Mad About Fitness – www.ajc.com/weblogs/atlantas-madabout-fitness

Trending: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) – As a former athlete, I find this is an effective way to train in a small amount of time and burn lots of calories. This involves short bursts of activity (like running or doing squats), followed by a short period of rest or recovery. A great workout in 30 minutes! HIIT can be done anywhere, that’s the cool thing about it.

My favorite place is Piedmont Park. The beautiful view of the city is a great distraction when I get tired doing hill sprints.

Functional fitness – Great workout that uses real-life activities like climbing stairs to build strength, balance and flexibility. I call it thinking out of the box. And it’s great for older adults getting into fitness, too. For functional fitness I see the gym as my playground! You will catch me at L.A. Fitness in Buckhead.

Ashley Evans Registered dietitian

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“I was inspired to start my blog as a way to keep in touch with my friends and family and to talk about exercise and nutrition. Little did I know that I would find my true passion. After the wonderful feedback and furthered interest, I decided to return to school to become a registered dietitian so I could not only write about what interested me but also so I could practice in the field as a credible source. On my site, I hope to deliver information that will help keep my readers healthy physically, mentally and spiritually.”

The Blog: The Gypsy Dietitian – www.ashleyharperevans.com Trending: Tabata Bootcamp – This high-intensity interval training only takes four minutes to complete (20 seconds on, 10 seconds rest, repeated for a total of eight sets) and provides more cardiovascular benefits than jogging for one hour.

Yoga – Yoga offers various forms of mind and body connection, and it releases stress while increasing flexibility, posture, mental focus and mood.

AMRAP (As Many Reps/Rounds As Possible) – As many reps of a particular exercise (or rounds of many exercises) are completed until muscle failure. I tend to lift weights more these days and am a member at Anytime Fitness so that I can squeeze in a workout no matter what town I might be in.

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“I started blogging about food and fitness in college when I learned to cook for myself and raced in our triathlon club. I am a competitive distance runner and love to share my running adventures, healthy eating recipes and tips for an active lifestyle.”

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Hot yoga – I am one of those people who needs to break a sweat to feel like I’ve gotten a workout, and hot yoga does the trick! I go to Red Hot Yoga Studios on Miami Circle. The high temperatures really stretch out your muscles, and after the amount you sweat, you feel cleansed.

Home workout videos – My roommate and I do P90X and Insanity. After doing the same video so much, I mute the sound and watch television while doing the workout so it feels like I’m changing up my routine.

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“My triathlon coach, Matthew Rose, inspired me to start blogging as a way to chronicle my triathlon adventures.

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The Blog: Haley Chura – www.haleychura.com Trending: Dynamo Masters Swimming – My top fitness trend pick is definitely Dynamo Masters Swimming. The zero-impact, total body workout is great for all ages and abilities. And the camaraderie is hard to beat! (For details see www.dynamomasters.com)

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The American College of Sports Medicine surveyed more than 3,800 fitness professionals to identify the top fitness trends worldwide for 2014. The lead author of the survey Walter R. Thompson, PhD, FACSM is the Regents’ Professor of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University. He compiled the survey’s results, and even provided a pick of his own.

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“My best friend, Scottie (a.k.a. Kim), and I (a.k.a.

Bella) decided to write our blog together to help raise awareness about cleaner ways of living to help prevent disease, illness, behavioral problems and overall maintain good health. We post reviews of nontoxic products, give easy, healthy recipes as well as fit tips and have guest bloggers and occasional events. We love helping others find ways around all the junk out there that’s harmful to our health.”

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2) Body Weight Training. Body weight training uses minimal equipment making it more affordable.

Not limited to just push-ups and pull-ups, this trend allows people to get “back to the basics” with fitness.

3) Educated and Experienced Fitness Professionals. It’s important that consumers choose professionals certified through programs that are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, such as those offered

by ACSM. 4) Strength Training. Incorporating strength training is an essential part of a complete physical activity program for all physical activity levels.

5) Exercise and Weight Loss. In addition to nutrition, exercise is a key component of a proper weight loss program.

6) Personal Training. Education, training and proper credentialing for personal trainers have become increasingly important to the fitness facilities that employ them.

7) Fitness Programs for Older Adults. As the baby boom generation ages into retirement, some have more discretionary money.

Therefore, many fitness professionals are taking the time to create age-appropriate fitness programs.

8) Functional Fitness. This is a trend toward using strength training to improve balance and ease of daily living.

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1) High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). This involves short bursts of activity followed by a short period of rest or recovery. These exercise programs are usually performed in less than 30 minutes.

The Blog: Pure Health Girls – www.purehealthgirls.com Trending: Core Fusion – I love barre classes, specifically Core Fusion! It builds long, lean muscles and core strength. You can repair and prevent injuries with this type of strengthening. It combines ballet, Pilates and yoga to build a supple, youthful body for years to come.

Donna Burke Fitness advocate

“I studied exercise science, concentrating in athletic training and learned a lot about sports injuries and how the body works. I’m a science nerd with a fashion side, hence the name Yoga In Heels. My blog is a fitness fashion blog that helps you dress your body type so you look good, feel good and use the extra confidence to work harder toward your goals.”

The Blog: Yoga in Heels – www.yogainheels.com Trending:

9) Group Personal Training. In challenging economic times, many personal trainers are offering more group training options.

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) – Short bursts of high intensity burn more calories and build more muscle. I love this because I can cover the same distance as a three-mile run, but in five to 10 minutes less time.

10) Yoga. Based on ancient tradition, yoga utilizes a series of specific bodily postures practiced for health and relaxation.

Barre – Low-impact, but intense with small muscle movements. It changes your body entirely! Svelte in Brookhaven will be the go-to studio in the new year.

Dr. Thompson’s fitness pick: “I personally enjoy outdoor activities. My almost daily routine includes an early morning outdoor run. You will rarely see me indoors, even in bad

15K races – Longer than your average race, but completely doable for anyone who isn’t an avid runner. I see this distance getting very popular, especially with the Hot Chocolate Race this month.

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“We were inspired to begin blogging about eating clean after changing our lifestyles. It’s easy to say you are going to do something but hard to stick with it. We wanted to inspire anyone looking to make a change in their life to do so with the help of their partner and to, of course, consider eating clean. We post recipes, educational articles, workouts and tips for making living the clean eating lifestyle accessible to all those who want it!”

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The Blog: He & She Eat Clean – www.heandsheeatclean.com Trending: Surf Set Fitness – Get that beach body even if you don’t live at the beach! It’s an amazing functional core strength and full body workout you can do at home that continues to challenge you and you don’t get tired of.

The Weighted Hula Hoop – This is a throwback to your childhood. The weighted hula hoop whittles your waist but also can challenge your arms and legs depending on the exercises you do with it.

Dalia Kinsey

ACE-certified health coach and nutritionist “When I completed my studies in nutrition and started my coaching service, I noticed that an overwhelming number of people believe that eating healthy is out of their reach because of time constraints. My focus is helping busy people find a way to make balanced nutrition an effortless part of their lives. My blog is a great resource for anyone who has found that success in other areas of life has started to crowd out wellness practices like eating balanced, plant-focused meals and exercising.”

The Blog: Eating Beautiful – www.eatingbeautiful.com Trending: Mind-body weight management – Traditional diets tend to fail a large segment of the population. Practices that encourage tuning in to the body are more likely to bring long-term success.

Plant-focused nutrition – Eating large amounts of minimally processed high fiber foods takes the complexity out of trimming down.

Meditation and yoga – These classes help to increase your awareness of your own body, making it easier to read hunger signals and feed your body appropriately. I practice Vipassana meditation and also attended a 10-day silent retreat in Jesup, GA to study the method. I also use Kundalini Yoga DVDs at home, and Kashi Atlanta is my favorite Atlanta resource for both yoga and meditation workshops.

Fitness Pick of the Month I was recently invited to try Orangetheory Fitness when they launched in Atlanta, and even better for me, in Sandy Springs. My friends in New York and Los Angeles love this place, and even though the classes sounded tough and competitive, I was up for the challenge to reach the “Orange Zone.” The class structure is a one-of-a-kind, group personal training www.bestselfconnect.com

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Increased fitness, a healthy diet and emotional wellness are all integral to total health, and Kaiser Permanente’s free healthy living classes offered throughout metro Atlanta ensure that you have access to the resources you need to succeed. See ad pg. 68

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If you’d rather thrive than survive, then discover a doctor/ patient relationship that focuses on the patient’s lifestyle, on healing-oriented medicine and believes that the most important member of any medical team is the patient. At Avicenna Integrative Medicine, each patient receives a personalized plan that combines traditional medicine and holistic therapies. New patients receive a baseline biometric evaluation and allergy screening, if appropriate. Like us on Facebook to receive daily wellness inspiration and $50 off your initial consultation.

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Good Measure Meals can deliver fresh, local, portioncontrolled and calorie-controlled meals right to your door. They provide four different meal plan options, including variations like vegetarian and diabeticfriendly meals that are all balanced and complete.

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Other common types of weight loss surgery include adjustable gastric banding, or “Lap-Banding.” For this procedure, the surgeon places a silicone ring around the upper stomach, and the ring’s tightness can be adjusted by injecting saline to fill up the band or removing saline to loosen it. Another procedure, called sleeve gastrectomy, reduces the stomach to about 25 percent of its original size, leaving a “sleeve,” or tubeshaped stomach.

As with any procedure, it’s important to discuss with your surgeon which option is right for you. “For Type 2 diabetics, gastric bypass is generally the best option because you get significant control of diabetes,” says Dr. Scott Steinberg, bariatric medical director at DeKalb Medical Center. “The second choice is usually sleeve gastrectomy. The Lap-Band was popular for a while, but it’s fallen out of favor because of long-term side effects like reflux, and it drives maladaptive eating behavior – patients tend to favor starches, sweets and soft foods that go down easily. We see much better long-term results with gastric bypass and sleeve.”

The average cost for a gastric bypass procedure can range from $18,000 to $35,000, while the average cost for adjustable gastric banding ranges from $17,000 to $30,000. Health insurance providers including Medicare and, in some states, Medicaid, are beginning to cover some or all of the costs of surgery if medical necessity is established by your doctor and if you meet the National Institutes of Health requirements.

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The most common bariatric procedure is gastric bypass because it generally poses fewer complications than other weight loss surgeries. This involves the creation of a small stomach pouch through a process called “stomach stapling.” The new, smaller stomach pouch is then disconnected from the first part of the small intestine and reconnected to a lower part of the intestine. As a result, food passes directly from the stomach to the lower part of the intestine, bypassing the small intestine, so fewer calories are absorbed.

“Bariatric surgery benefits a very select group of people,” Dr. McGill says. “We’re taking care of people who are at least 100 pounds overweight. All of my patients are professional dieters. The problem is they gain it back, and the likelihood that they keep off more than 10 percent of their weight is miniscule.”

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What To Expect “There is no way to sugarcoat this,” Dr. McGill says. “This is major abdominal surgery.” Dr. Steinberg says that patients are on a liquid diet for the first two weeks after the procedure, and then they move on to soft food. In addition to a challenging post-op period, like any surgical procedure, this one has associated risks. Nearly 10 percent of patients have complications such as wound infections and bleeding after surgery, though according to Dr. Steinberg, the most common side effects postop are nausea, bloating and constipation.

Northside Hospital bariatric specialist and nurse Debbi Spamer points out, “Since most of the surgeries are done laparoscopically, the recovery period is short.” For most people, any post-surgical pain is minimal.

“Most patients are walking within a few hours of surgery.” Patients may even be back to work in as little as one to six weeks, though she cautions, “It usually takes about three months before the patient learns to deal with a smaller stomach and what they can and cannot eat.”

Regular check-ups are also required for every patient. “Each patient who commits to this operation is committing to a lifetime of follow-up with us,” Dr. McGill says. “We see them every three months for the first two years, then annually for the rest of their lives.”

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Barring any complications, most bariatric procedures today are done in two hours or less with just five small incisions, but the real work begins once the patient leaves the hospital. “Over 90 percent of patients keep the excess weight off,” Dr. Steinberg says. “Ten to 15 percent will gain weight after surgery due to diet non-compliance. But for most patients, this is a highly effective treatment. Your body’s normal function is to perceive hunger, but the surgery alters your hunger cycle, so it’s much more effective.”

The majority of a patient’s weight loss typically occurs in the first 10 months post-surgery, and often their obesity-related health issues disappear too.

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Moderate to vigorous exercise can help prevent smoking relapses, cravings and moodiness in those trying to kick the habit.

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New Year’s Resolutions Most of us make them and break them. For 2014 make a financial checklist and set deadlines. Then ask someone close to you to check in on you monthly and make sure you hit those deadlines. What should be some of your financial resolutions? Here is a top ten list: 1) Review your Last Will and Testament, Financial Power of Attorney, and Advance Directive for Health Care or contact an estate planning attorney if you do not have them. Complete an important list to give to your family and friends with information on who to contact, where your assets are held, and your digital media passwords (or where to find them).

Two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. Instead of extreme detox plans to shed those extra pounds in the New Year try a few simple detox therapies.

The average American is walking around with 5-15 pounds of impacted fecal matter in the colon. Colon Hydrotherapy can result in substantial weight loss and jump-start your metabolism, due to the fact that the body will take on fat weight to store toxins.

A Far Infrared Sauna session can burn upwards of 600 calories while you relax! As the body works to cool itself, there is a substantial increase in heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate, causing the body to burn more calories.

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The hCG Diet tells the body to release and mobilize abnormal fat to allow it to be consumed as an energy source resulting in extreme rapid weight loss, an average of 1/2 a pound to a pound a day. hCG also helps reset the hypothalamic fat set point allowing you to maintain your weight loss.

2) Review your home, auto, and umbrella insurance policies. Do you have ordinance coverage? Do you have replacement coverage?

Do you have an umbrella policy? Contact your agent and review the policies in detail and also contact a competitor and compare rates and coverage.

3) Review your investments. Contact your investment advisor to go over your financial goals and investments.

4) Start preparing your income tax return so that is off of the “to do” checklist.

5) Find your “number.” What is your financial independence (retirement) figure? How much do you need to achieve your goals and how are you going to achieve them?

6) Organize yourself personally and financially. The more organized you are, the more efficient you will be and that means more time for fun!

7) Set out savings goals for your financial year and set it up so that the savings are automatic. Pay off your debts, build your rainy day fund, and then save for financial independence.

8) Review your life, long-term disability, and long-term care insurance with your agent.

9) Cash flow. Words that will help you achieve financial independence. Keep it positive!

10) Balance. Find a healthy balance with money. Saving can be fun!!

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James L. Robertson, EA As Enrolled Agent, I routinely receive letters from the IRS about continuing education, certification, and client issues. Even though I have been receiving them for over twelve years the palms still get sweaty and the heart speeds up. But, it’s not love.

So, I can imagine the panic created when you get a letter from the IRS or a state department of revenue. The IRS is getting more proficient and quicker at matching information reported about you with the information reported by you on your tax return. Your employer, bank, mortgage company, brokerage company, and now even your customers, vendors, and credit card processors are reporting tax related information to the IRS as well as you. Also, with the identity theft issues of the past few years, the IRS is scrutinizing suspicious returns much quicker than before.

Scamming is more prevalent now, so to make sure you aren’t being scammed please realize that the IRS never emails taxpayers, rarely calls, but is very proficient at writing letters. So, if you are contacted by other than a letter, be suspicious and do not respond directly. The IRS already has all the identifying information they need about you so don’t respond with your Social Security number, date of birth, or banking information.

If you do receive that dreaded letter what do you do? Take a deep breath and contact your tax consultant that is why you pay them. If you prepared the return yourself and want to handle it yourself, read through the letter carefully to make sure you understand why the IRS is contacting you. Gather the information needed to respond and follow the instructions on the letter. Calling the IRS or state department of revenue is also helpful in gaining a better understanding of the issues.

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Millions of Americans suffer from hair loss.

Today, there are many more options for treatment of balding and thinning hair than ever before. Long gone is the “pluggy” or “doll’s hair” look, as modern hair transplantation is performed one single follicle at a time for the most natural look possible.

The Anderson Hair Sciences and research center is a new, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing the most natural, permanent hair restoration results to both men and women, with an emphasis on artistic concepts, patient comfort, and natural, permanent results.

Dr. Ken Anderson, MD, is the first and only hair restoration surgeon in Georgia to offer the very latest in cutting edge surgical robotic devices. the ArtAS robotic Hair restoration Surgery System performs a type of hair restoration surgery called “follicular unit extraction,” or “FUe” – a technique Dr. Anderson has been performing for over 10 years. With the revolutionary ArtAS System Dr. Anderson is able to transplant hair without any linear or noticeable scarring, using no scalpels, no stitches, with a dramatically shorter recovery period than for patients who undergo a traditional linear strip method hair restoration procedure.

With the sole exception of the ArtAS system, all FUe methods, using any device, are performed by hand, with all the associated variability and inherent human error.

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Using high-tech stereoscopic cameras, and updating its coordinates 5,000 times per second, the ArtAS System’s image-guided robotics harvests hair follicles for transplant with micron-level precision, one at a time. As there is no linear incision required with an ArtAS procedure, healing time is short, and you can usually go back to your daily activities after a day or two. call for a complimentary consultation with Dr. Anderson to discuss your options, or visit us online.

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Jason Flurry, CFP® founder of the National Center For College Planning and Legacy partners Financial Group has been educating parents about what to do if they haven’t saved enough for college and retirement.

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The group currently has three singers, and they hope to grow to about nine to 12 members. VEE held their kick-off showcase in November. The ensemble performed some contemporary songs as well as classic songs from a variety of genres. Come out to future concerts and help VEE gain the attention it needs to achieve one of their long-term goals: to be invited to perform at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Brazil. VEE’s next casting call is January 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Shepherd Center.

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North Metro parents will have several opportunities to hear Jason speak. He is teaching his free class ‘How to Give Your Kid a 4-Year College Education…Without Going Broke!’ throughout the year.

‘We’ll discuss everything from the greatest myths about the college process, to how to send your student to a fancy private school for less than the cost of a junior college…it’ll be like learning how to get a brand new Lexus for the price of a used pick up truck,’ he grins.

Topics will also include why private scholarships and 529 plans are a waste of time, how to double or even triple the amount of free money you receive from each school, and how to avoid the one mistake that will kill your chances of getting any money at all that almost every other parent will make this year, and much, much more.

“The class is totally free, but seats usually fill up quickly. We have to turn people away or add them to a waiting list pretty often,” Flurry says.

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Camping Time Currently, more than 7,000 children live in foster care in Georgia, and about half of those children are separated from at least one sibling. To help this problem, Camp To Belong Georgia brings siblings back together for events that encourage connection, social maturation and positivity. At the camp, siblings have the opportunity to experience traditional camp activities like horseback riding, swimming and rock climbing, as well as hear motivational speakers and receive support for their unique situations. Registration for the 2014 summer camp begins this month.

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FIGHT FOR AIR RUN/WALK Raise awareness and funds for issues like asthma, secondhand smoke inhalation, lung cancer and emphysema. The run benefits American Lung Association. www.lung.org

Jan. 17 THE 12TH ANNUAL TOTES 2 TOTS SUITCASE DRIVE Sponsored by Georgia Cancer Specialists and Northside Hospital, this event will collect backpacks and kid-sized suitcases to give to foster children. For a list of participating offices, visit www.gacancer.com.

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ANNUAL PAINT THE TOWN EVENT Mark and Layla Gunn, owners of The Melting Pot Atlanta-area restaurants and founders of Pure Imagination, will bring Napa Valley to the Vinings Gallery for this annual charity event benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Pure Imagination Charity. www.paintthetownatlanta.org

2014 SALUTE TO GREATNESS AWARDS DINNER This event recognizes individuals and organizations in their efforts toward building Dr. King’s Beloved Community.

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Jan. 19 LIVVY’S LOVE BUTTERFLY BALL The night includes live entertainment, dinner, drinks and dancing. Proceeds from this event fund grants, scholarships and community activities for Atlanta’s youth. www.livvysloveinc.org

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Losing weight and being healthy was more than just a personal goal for Sandi Porter. “After I lost weight 12 years ago, I knew I wanted to help others,” she says. So Porter decided to parlay her love of everything fitness and health-related into a career as a trainer, though soon it wasn’t enough. “I realized I didn’t want to just be a trainer. I wanted to change lives, so I began my own company, Start With The Inside.” Beyond her expertise as a trainer, Porter rounded out her education by going back to school and studying sports nutrition and physical therapy. “These certifications gave me the tools to work with my clients and their needs.” In addition to Start With The Inside, Porter also started Gwinnett’s Losing It! program, a 12-week weight loss program in a team format. “I don’t want someone to lose pounds and then gain it back,” she explains. “I want to get to the nitty gritty of what the real issue is and how that affects your ability to lose weight and live healthy.”

What was the inspiration behind starting Start With The Inside?

My inspiration started with my coach from 12 years ago, David Greenwalt of Leanness Lifestyle. He taught me so much about healthy living and how to make these changes a part of my lifestyle, not just for 12 weeks. I added the emotional aspect of this program because of the emotional struggles that I see my clients go through in trying to lose weight and live healthy.

How did you start Gwinnett’s Losing It! program?

The first season of Gwinnett’s Losing It! began in January 2011. I had been teaching corporate workshops and working with clients on an individual basis and wanted to find a way to reach more people and also provide accountability for those people. Participants meet with me once every four weeks for a progress report, meet as a team every four weeks and participate in a weekly conference call and weigh-in. During the 12 weeks, the team has lessons on nutrition, weight training and cardio, emotional obstacles, and dealing with trigger foods, family and work situations.

What has been the best part about starting these two weight loss programs?

The best part is seeing peoples’ lives change, the amazing changes in their health, getting off medications, losing inches and becoming more confident. Our worst setback was the economy, when people could not afford the program but needed to do it. Our fee is $249 for 12 weeks, and that was an investment for people. When I wanted to give up, I didn’t because people would ask me to continue.

Who inspired you professionally?

I love older fitness pros who did so much for this industry – Charles Atlas and Jack LaLanne. I met Robert Kennedy and Tosca Reno, and they were a huge inspiration to me.

What was your first job in the fitness arena?

Believe it or not, I taught aerobics in the 80s. [I wore] a headband, spandex and all. I taught part time at local YMCA while I went to college. I loved those classes!

Best advice for weight loss?

Go to a professional. Start with small changes. Educate yourself and learn how to make permanent changes, not temporary fixes. Learn to listen to your inside voice.

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Best way to balance home life and work?

Planning is key. I take my rest days seriously. I plan workouts and meals so that eliminates stress. My family is key. I make time for them, and my schedule revolves around them. I invest in monthly massages and weekly Epsom salt baths to take care of my body.

Who are the people who help you be your best self?

My husband of 22 years, my kids who inspire me every day, my clients who motivate me to never give up and my wonderful massage therapist!

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