FitLife Weston March 2022

March 2022

Cover Story: Justin Zormelo Is Winning With BestBall Analytics

Weston Rallies Around Toranzo Family In Local 5K

Optimizing Recovery Through Nutrition

Breaking The Silence Around Suicide

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From the Publisher

Happy March! Spring is right around the corner. With spring comes renewal and hope, our March issue is all about recovery and healing.

Our cover story features Justin Zormelo, founder of BestBall Analytics. Justin has had an impressive career that has led him to owning his own sports analytics company. One of the key focuses on Justin's trainings has been and still remain, recovery. As he describes, "It [recovery] is the most important part of any workout routine."

Our Coach's Corner features Medical Fitness Trainer Eduardo Chacon, founder of Fitness Continuum Medical Fitness. He offers personal training to individuals who have been injured, have illness or a disability. He trains his clients at select gyms or can come to clients homes to provide training.

The community recently came together to support local resident and CBHS football player, Zach Toranzo and his family. Zach has been battling a rare disease and had to be hospitalized for four months. The 5K was a huge success and most importantly, Zach is now back at home as he continues his healing journey.

Caroline Harpel of Mighty Nutrition highlights some important factors on how we can optimize our recovery through nutrition. And Coach Kim Dugan offers a delicious recipe that is not only good for us, but makes for a tasty treat we can enjoy in between meals or before bed.

Phylice Kessler breaks the silence and speaks up about suicide. Sadly, we are seeing the number of suicides on the rise and we wanted to address this delicate subject while sharing resources that are available to anyone that may need to reach out.

To change gears, we have collaborated with the Humane Society of Broward County and will feature a Pet of Month in hopes we can match a sweet furbaby to it's loving, forever home!

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In This Issue...

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Medical Fitness Trainer Eduardo Chacon

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Jump Into Spring With Nikki Wellness

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Zach Toranzo: Stronger Together

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Justin Zormelo Is Winning With BestBall Analytics

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Nutrition By Caroline: Recovery Through Nutrition

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Oral Health And Your Heart

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Phylice Kessler-Breaking The Silence Around Suicide

Our Amazing Team Publisher/Graphic Designer Shantessa Burnfield

Marketing Vice President David Carter

Cover/Center Spread Photos Steve Romero Jacob Vanbuskirk

Contributing Editor

Patrick Schober/Poetica Marketing

Contributing Writers Eduardo Chacon Family Features Caroline Harpel Phylice Kessler Kristal Richardson

Emailusatinfo@fitlifeweston.comtoshareanycommunityevents and/or news or if you have a story idea. We would love to hear from you.

Visit our website at www.FitLifeWeston.com and our social media at: @fitlifeweston /fitlifeweston In all of our content, we use a holistic and realistic approach to wellness to help our readers lead healthier lives. We offer tips to make their day better and more active, to help them live their best life and feel great while doing it.

With information about nutrition and exercise for women, men, families, seniors and pets—not to mention coverage of treatment advances, and mental and behavioral health—we’ve got your wellness covered.

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Pet of the Month

Hi! I’m Storm and I Would Love to be a Part of Your Family

If you like BIG dogs than Storm is the gal for you. At 4 years young and 82 pounds Storm is waiting to meet you at the Humane Society of Broward County. Staff and volunteers say Storm is a very good girl and quite obedient. She is motivated by yummy treats, so be sure to have plenty on hand.

Storm is great with kids and adults, but she will do best in a home where she is the only pet, that way she can have all your attention.

She might want to lounge on the couch with you, so be prepared to share.

Thanks to J.R. Dunn Jewelers, Storm’s adoption fee is sponsored, she just needs someone to give her a chance. Stop by to meet her, and see if that someone could by you!

To meet a Storm (ID 649140) or another pet at the Humane Society of Broward County,filloutapre-adoptionapplicationatwww.humanebroward.comandthen stopbytheshelterlocatedat207GriffinRoad,FortLauderdale, 312.

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Ifyouhaveanyquestionscall(954)8-37ext.And, 6. ifyoucan’tadopt,butwanttohelpyoucanparticipateintheupcomin VCAWalkfortheAnimalsat10a.m.March5.Registrationstartsat8a.m.TheWalkbeginsandendsatHuizengaPark,32Eas Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Learn more about this great event on the website or make a donation at www.walk4theanimals.com.

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Coach’s Corner Breaking The Barrier Between Medicine and Fitness

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was recently introduced to a Medical Fitness Trainer, Eduardo Chacon by a mutual friend and right away I was intrigued and wanted to learn more.

Ihavebeeninthefitnessworldforover30yearsandhaveneverheard of that title before. I reached out to Eduardo of Fitness Continuum Medical Fitnessandhewasgraciousenoughtospendtimewithmetoexplainexactly what it is, how he started his journey and more about the clients he is helping.

Here are just a few of the questions I asked him during our conversation. Read thefullQ&Aonourwebsiteatwww.fitlifeweston.com.

I have never heard of a Medical Fitness Trainer before, what exactly does that mean?

Are there any patients you are not able You could say that Hippocrates was the to work with based on their illness or firstonetoactuallyrealizethat, inorder injury? for a person to be (and stay) healthy, he/ shehadtofindaperfectbalancebetween A Medical Fitness Trainer is a professionMostindividuals canandwillbenefitf nutritionandexercise.Ifthatbalance is alExerciseSpecialistwiththeknowledge anexpertlydesignMedicalFitness pro not kept, illness inevitably will take over, and skills to develop safe and effective gram. After an initial assessment, I will be as it usually does. exerciseprogramsforclients- withmuscu able to determine whether I will be able loskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic and tohelptheclient.IamaACSMCertified Are your services covered by medical neurological disorders. Their knowledge Inclusive Fitness Trainer (see full list of insurance since your clients are coming and understanding of a patient’s medical certificationsonmywebsite)andIcan to you via injury or illness? conditions,andhowphysiology- andexer also work with people who are intellectucise relates to them and affects them, helps No, we are not covered by health ally, developmental or physically disabled, the Medical Fitness Trainer design such sounlessitisspecificallycontraind insurance. programs. Because we often work in tandem with the patient’s Doctors, we have to be able to communicate seamlessly with the medical team in order to achieve the best and most positive health outcomes.

How exactly did you get into this profession and has it been around for a long time?

Healthcare and Public Health have always run deep in my family, so you could say it washard-wiredinme.Iwasinthemiddle of doing a Functional Training Professional Internship when I saw my Mentor assess a patient who could hardly walk without assistance. After a few minutes with him, the gentleman was doing pushups, squats, lunges, etc. That same level of understanding of body mechanics, physiology and kinesiology I wanted to achieve in order to help people regain their health!

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by their Doctor, chances are high that the individual can be helped. (A prerequisite to every beginning of a program is an authorization by the client’s Doctor).

Is there an illness or injury that you specialize in?

Most of the clients I have worked with have orthopedic issues (spinal fractures, spinal fusion, severe low back issues, shoulder, hip or knee injuries, etc.), but a great deal of them also have diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and high blood pressure and no amount of medicationshavebeenabletosignificantlyhelp them.IamalsoaCertifiedCancer Exer cise Specialist, so that is another condition I work with.

Do clients also train on their own in addition to your sessions?

When I design a program, I also give my clients homework to do, once they learn the correct form to do them on their own.

I keep track of all their vitals and their performance, and once a month they receive a detailed report on all the areas we can control and improve, so they can numerically see their progress.

Do you offer free consultations to meet existmostlyduetoaperson’slifestyle new clients and to see if and how you choices, so it varies widely depending on can help them? the level of commitment and effort the client is willing to put into the program.

Absolutely. There is a free initial consulDo they need to have equipment at their What are your thoughts on the tratation to get to know the client’s health homes if training in-home? conditions and also their willingness to ditional views of exercising to look a engage in a structured program of activicertain way?

Most of my clients I train at their own ties for their improvement. homes. When that is the case, I bring all It always amazes me how in our society the necessary equipment with me. Other a person is willing to spend thousands What areas do you service? clients I train in actual gyms, if they are of dollars on improving their looks, but mobile enough to travel to them. theyareextremelyreluctanttoBoca, spend a Parkland, Coral Springs, Weston dime on improving and maintaining their and Davie are my preferred areas.

Do you work with clients that have health. When I engage in a program with a suffered injuries due to physical activity client, my main responsibility is bringing What hours/days do you offer your such as sports? them back to a healthy state… when you services? are healthy because you eat correctly and Most injuries during sports activities havealevelofexercisethatmatches your on my current schedule.

It all depends happen because of incorrect technique nutrition, your best looks will follow. As As it is usual on this trade, early morning during movement. When that is the case, I often say to some of my female clients: hours and late afternoon hours are the IfocusfirstonstrengtheningtheI muscles cannot make you look like Heidi Klum, busiest. around the injured area until healed. Then but I can do my best to make you feel the we focus on developing the correct form way she looks… all the while you will If someone wants to get more informato prevent a recurring injury. look like the best possible version of you! tion about you and your services, how can they reach you?

How do you determine the amount of What age group do you work with? Are time you need with each client? there any age limits on your clients?

Youcancallmeat(786)25-01orvisit mywebsiteatwww.fitnesscontinuum.

Injuries don’t heal in a week, unfortuI have worked with clients from 12 to com.YoucanalsofindmeonGoogle: nately.Usually,atypicalinjury-recovery 93.Mostofspinalinjuryclientsare very Continuum Medical Fitness.

Fitness programcanlastbetween3and6months. young and the opposite is true with my Photo Credits: WOW Digital Marketing and Roberto Chronic conditions are different as they chronic condition ones.

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Jump Into Spring with Nikki Wellness and The New Season of NW 365

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ikki Wellness, Health and Wellness Coaching, was founded in 2018 by Weston resident, Nikki Levine.Nikkihasover8years- experi ence and a passion for helping others adoptahealthylifestyle.Sheisafierce advocate for women’s health – both mentalandphysical–andexcitedto help you take charge of your body!

The cornerstones of Nikki Wellness are empathy, enthusiasm and education. She connects with her clients on an authentically deep and individual level, while also adhering to the tenets of being a certifiedhealthcoach,personaltrainer, and mother of three.

With Nikki's nonjudgmental, empowering, and compassionate approach to kicking self-sabotagetothecurb,sheintuitively knows what each client needs to overcome their individual wellness challenges and set them up with the accountability, exible fl routines,andencouragementto moveforwardwithconfidence.

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Nikki Wellness created NW 365in September 2021.This holistic approach to wellness was designed to help women puttheirwholehealthfirstandoffers healthy recipes, a workout plan, customized content, and more each season.

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The spring season of NW will 563 launchonMarchthe ,02 firstdayof spring!Thisisespeciallyexciting because members will get a jump on creating healthy routines, learning about exercise,andcreatinghealthy - eatinghab its during what can be a challenging time of year for many people: getting ready ❥ Fuel is food. NW 365offersmembersaccesstoover10recipes,nutritionalguidanc for summer clothes and bathing suits.

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NW 365isdifferentfromother ❥ Once you're eating right, you need to move your body. NW offers 563 specializedcon programs out there. It was created tentincludingexercisetips,andinstructionalvideostohelpyouampupyourfitn forwomenofallfitnessandnutrition levels. NW 365structuresthecompass ❥ It is important to your health that you make your heart happy. NW 365offerscustom playlists, book and podcast recommendations, favorite things, and activities are updated each around the Four Intentions of Wellness season to keep your heart singing all year long. to support your whole being—body, mind and spirit. The Four Intentions are ❥ Make yourself a priority. NW carves 563 outcritical“metime”withmeditations, jou to Fuel, Strengthen, Nurture and Evolve nal prompts, and other spiritual resets designed to keep your mind clear throughout the season. and here is what that looks like...

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NW 365 is a wellness program designed to provide you with 365 days of nutrition, fitness, and spiritual wellness. Join this amazing community of like-minded individuals and ampli fy your wellness journey.Annual memberships include: 4x 30-minute coaching sessions, seasonal recipes, - seasonal play lists, workouts, mediations, how-to videos, wellness tips, mac ros explained eBook, seasonal produce list, journal prompts, self-love calendars and surprise giveaways.

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Do you need a little extra guidance and accountability to jump start your fitness journey? Nikki also offers private coaching.

This 1:1 coaching program offers personalized nutrition and fitness coaching to help you get on the right track. Each 1: coaching client receives a customized plan as well as a weekly check-in session to review progress, work through roadblocks, and determine new goals. 1:1 coaching clients lean on Nikki for To learn more about Nikki, visit https://nikkiwellness.com and follow her on Instagram @nikkiwellness. To scedule a 20-minute everything from menu advice at restaurants to talking through wellness consultation difficult decisions that might be impacting their health and with Nikki, scan the QR Code above. Photo credit: Jonathan Mavila. fitness routine.

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Together We Are STRONGER

By Shantessa Burnfield For FitLife Weston

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he Weston community came out to show its love and support to local resident and Cypress Bay High School student Zachary “Zach”ToranzoonFebruary20, 2022. The Run 3 for Zachary 5K was a fundraising event held to help support Zach and his family.

Zach became ill in early October 2021, and he was soon diagnosed with a chronic case of the Epstein-BarrVirus(EBV),Strep and Aplastic Anemia. He was able to remain at home as long as he could get to the hospital every couple of days to receive transfusions. However, on October 28 he began to cough up blood nonstop and was later admitted to the hospital where he would remain for four months. While in the hospital, Zach endured many complications, such as various infections, neuropathic pain and even appendicitis. Amazingly, Zach remained steadfast in his resilience through every phase of his ordeal, and he even reassured his dad, Paul Toranzo. Paul recalls one evening while in the hospital when Zach asked him to help him out of the bed. Assuming Zach had to use the bathroom, Paul proceeded to help him stand up. Once standing, Zachary embracedhisdadandtoldhim,“Staystrong,Dad,Igotthis.”

Photo by Kevin Figueroa

Zach’sstrengthandfightneverwaveredandwas,infact,infectious to those around him. His theme became the Rocky theme song. A bannerwasmadewithanimageofRockywithafistupintheair andthewords“NeverGiveUpandNeverStopBelieving.”

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The banner was to serve as a reminder to Zach that he had suphosting, and to David Lister of SIDES (Sydney’s Incredible Deportersintheringwithhimthroughouthisfight.feat Paul of brought Ewing’s Sarcoma) the for being the main sponsor. He would banner to the 5K so the community could sign their well wishes. also like to thank Coach Rocco, CBHS Football Head Coach, for being behind Zach and his family since the beginning of Zach was released from the hospital just one day after the Zach’s illness. Coach assured Paul that no matter where Zach race. Upon returning to his neighborhood, he received a hero’s is on his recovery journey, “He will always be a part of t welcome. He was greeted by family members, neighbors, police team.”And to the many sponsors of the 5K, theToranzo famil officersandtheWestonfiredepartment.Hehadnoidea is sincerely thiswas appreciative. plannedforhishomecoming,andashewatchedtheexcitement and outpouring of love, he took it all in. When I talked to Paul Even though Zach is home, he still has a long road ahead of him that night, I could hear an audible sigh of relief. After four long until he is fully recovered. He will still have to go to the hospital months,hissonwasfinallyhome.Zachwasalsorelieved, every and couple afof days for treatments and testing. A GoFundMe acter settling in, Paul said he did what any other teenage boy would counthasbeensetuptohelpthefamilypayformedicalexpe do: started playing video games.

If you would like to donate, go to https://gofund.me/21864401.

I had the privilege of speaking with Zach on the phone and I was touched by his positivity and gratitude. He was so grateful and appreciative of all the people and support he has received over the last several months. He never once talked about what he had to endure in those months but instead just looked forward to thanking everyone that has been supporting and loving him through his journey. He was able to watch the 5K via Facebook Live and loved every minute of it. He told me he was in shock and couldn’t believe how many people came out to support him.

Paul would like to give a special thanks to many people, with the firstbeingKeithLedesma,thebraveyoungmanthatmadeamost selflesssacrificeforhisyoungerbrotheranddonatedhisbone during marrow.PaulalsoextendshisthankstoJoshGordonofZach Relax andthe 20212022 football season.

Get Results for organizing the 5K, Victory Sports Management for March 2022

Zach getting prepped for his bone marrow transplant.

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Justin Zormelo Is Winning With BestBall Analytics

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I was analyzing players such as Shaquille O’Neil and Dwayne Wade.

I was helping the coaches see things that could improve the performance of the players and ultimately increase the success of the team.

It has helped him become an innovator and trendsetter in his current profession. Justin’s work has been featured in media such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Sports Illustrated and evenanESPN30for30documentary.

Justin played point guard for his high school basketball team. He was tracking towards some major athletic scholarships when he suffered an ankle injury his senior year. Although this took him out of the running for any college sports, his academics remained strong and he earned a scholarship to Georgetown University as team manager for the Georgetown Hoyas basketball team. His duties included keeping the stats for the men’s basketball team.

This would be a pivotal time for Justin as he really started to develop his analytical talents leading him to where he is today as the founder of BestBall Analytics.

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ustin Zormelo is no stranger to hard work and success. Born and raised in Virginia, Justin and his sister witnessed the dedication and work ethic of their parents from the start. Justin’s fathercametotheUnitedStatesonanexclusiveinternational scholarship to study at Brandeis University (where his parents met) and ultimately to Georgetown University where Justin also graduated from following in his father’s footsteps. His father had a successful career in the banking and securities industry as a consultant and a director at FINRA while his mother (from Dominican Republic) was the CFO of a major company.

While Justin’s parents have served as his role model and mentor, Justin says he has always had an innate desire to succeed in all aspects of his life. Justin excelled in academics as well as ath letics all through high school. Although he admits to being shy, he is a go-getter and very competitive on and off the court.

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Justin working with Chris Duarte, Shooting Guard for the NBA Indiana Pacers and #13 draft pick.

You have a very unique career. Tell me a little about how you chose this path.

That is amazing that you were able to work your way into that industry so quickly. After becoming fully immersed in the industry, how did you go from working for a team to creating your own company?

I’ve been an athlete and sports enthusiast my entire life. I love all sports. Basketball has always been my favorite. My competitive naturehasalwaysfueledmetofigureoutwaystogetbetter and the Chicago Bulls to regroup and create a solid After leaving betterinanysportIwasplaying.Outsideofhardworkand practice, strategy of how I would launch my own company, I continued Iknewtherehadatbeanotherwaytostepupmygame.Istarted to reviewan many players in high school, college and the NBA. I alyzingvideoofmyselfandotherplayers.Iwastryingtodetermine, would send videos and analytical reports to coaches and playthroughwatchingtendencies,patternsandtrends,ers. how could take I Iknew that part of my strategy for success in the business I my performance or those of other athletes to a different level. was creating was going to be more than just analyzing video of players. I was going to have to really learn what made a player Afterashortstintincopiersalesaftercollege,Iknewsaleswasn’t tick. On and off of the court. I knew that I was going to need for me and that my passion was still in the sports industry. I started toget intotheirheadbecausehumansarecomplex..wear sendingoutmyresumeandendedupgettingacallfromthe Miami linear, there are many layers. When I was hired by Kevin Durant, Heat with an opportunity to intern as a video coordinator for the I started to put these ideas into motion. team. I jumped on this chance and moved to Miami. I recorded and brokedownfilmoftheplayersduringpracticesandgames.

Iwasan Kevin was 21 years old and had signed on with the Oklahoma alyzingplayerssuchasShaquilleO’NeilandDwayneWade.Iwas Cityperformance Thunder. I truly thought he could be one of the best players helpingthecoachesseethingsthatcouldimprovethe of all time. I put my ideas into practice and started personally of the players and ultimately increase the success of the team. coaching and consulting him during our time on the court. I lived with to him. I traveled with him. I got to know him inside and Afterdoingthisforayear,IwascontactedbytheChicago Bulls out.

Kevin becametheNBA’sMVPand2finalsMVP’sandis workforthemdoingthesamething-butthistimegettingpaid!This wasanamazingexperienceworkingsidebysidewithplayers regarded such as the best player today. But that early period of time asDerekRoseandJoakimNoah.Iwaslearningandgrowingso is really what I consider to be the inception of BestBall Analytics. muchandultimatelymovingclosertomygoalofowningmyown Continued on page 14 sports analytics company.

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Justin Zormelo Is Winning With BestBall Analytics Continued from page 13 You now have your own sports analytics company. Your hard work and dreams have come true. Tell us exactly what BestBall Analytics is today.

BestBallAnalyticsisaone-on-onecustomizedpersonaltraining and development opportunity for athletes. I’ve now worked with numerous athletes in all disciplines including volleyball, tennis, football, baseball, and of course, basketball. I work with athletes and coaches ranging from high school level to professional. I work with athletes all around the country.

My focus is on staying connected with the player. I provide personaltraining,consultingonandoffofthefield/court,nutrition guidance, injury rehab/prevention and recovery. I actually take a lot of time educating my clients on recovery. I believe recovery can prevent a multitude of physical, emotion and mental issues for athletes. Some forms of recovery I encourage are cryotherapy, chiropractic work, Pilates, yoga and meditation.

Photos by Steve Romero Your business is like nothing out there Justin. It’s amazing how you have created something so priceless for the athletes.

What are your future plans for the business?

As always, I want to continue to grow and improve. Each athlete isdifferentsoIfeellikeIlearnfromeveryexperienceIha with these players.

I’malsocurrentlypartneringwithlike-mindedbusine working with a medical company; a water company and I’d like toleveragewhatIdointothefinancialanddigitalass amworkingtobecomeproficientincryptocurrenciesand where there are synergies with what I do in terms of analytics.

Ultimately, I’d like to consult and teach others to do what I do.

Justin ended the interview with noting that his biggest accomplishment to date is his two sons, ages 7 and 4. They both have a love for sports like their father and he is passing down the concept of hard work and determination!

For more information, visit BestballAnalytics.com, email Justinz@bestballanalytics.com or follow him on Instagram @ bestballanalytics.

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See what’s happening in and around Weston...

3/5/2022 Master Zumba Party Come out to the Weston YMCA, 20201 Saddle Club Rd.,from9:30to1a.m.

Saturday March 5 for a Master Zumba Party. Members and non-membersarewelcometo have a great time dancing with our Master Zumba instructors in a special class for 90 minutes. Come with friends and family.Call(954)2-6 for more information.

4/1/2022 Golf Classic The annual Golf Classic will takeplaceata.

03:6 m.April1 at The Club at Weston Hills, 2600 Country Club Way. Sponsored by FHVLegal.com, this eventbenefitstheRotaryClub Photo by @aggiemiami of Weston Scholarship Fund.

Pickleball Clinic with Joel Calendrillo. To organize a pickleball Visit www.westonrotarygolf. lesson or clinic, call Joel at (917) 676-8888 or email joelcallo@ com or email golf@westonrogmail.com. tary.com with questions.

4/2/2022 Outrun Hunger 5K Join Feeding South Florida along with runners, families and community leaders of all ages to take steps to end hunger in South Florida. Race willbeheldat7:30a.m.April 2 at Charnow Park, Hollywood Beach,30ConnecticutSt., Hollywood. Register at www. runsignup.com/outrunhunger.

The Following Are Ongoing Events Alignment Yoga Come out to Country Isles Park,230CountryIsles Rd.from9:30to10:3a.m.

Sundays for Yoga with Leslie.

Lots of variations for all levels. If it is raining or has recently rained, meet at Leslie’s home in a large open air patio March 2022

at235Dover.Bringamat, towel, props and water. Kids ages 7 to 17 are free. Cost for adults is $10. Call (954) 495-107by9a.m.Sunday mornings to RSVP. Bootcamp with Graci Come out to Tequesta Park Monday and Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. for bootcamp.

Bring a mat, water and dumbbells no more than 10 pounds.

Cost is $10 per person. Call Graciat(954)-681or email gracinesm@gmail.com with any questions.

FarmFit Come out to Family Farms, 14950 SW 14th St., Davie, for STRONG Nation workouts from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays.

Cost is $10 per class. STRONG Nation is a bodyweight, muscle

of making it to a marathon or halfmarathonfinishline.They offer different pace groups and welcomeallfitnesslevels.This program is designed to help you make running or walking a permanent part of your lifestyle. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends!

Training Sessions take place at RunnersDepotWeston,8731 Weston Rd., Weston. Call (754) or 6207-562 visithttp:friend / sintraining.net.

Qi Gong JoinAcuMantras,W.1320 BrowardBlvd.,onthefirst Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. for Qi Gong with Dr. Walker. Learn new breathing and posture techniques. Cost is$35perperson.Call(954) 408-2toreserveyourspot.

Limited spots are available.

Community Acupuncture conditioning, cardio and sessions are offered at 6 p.m. plyometric training class. Each Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1 exerciseissyncedtooriginal p.m.Fridaysandat3p.m.Satmusic and designed for every urdays. Visit www.AcuManmove. Visit www.familyfarmtras.com for more information. sonline.comorcall-517 )459( for 3 56 moreinformation.

Wellness Sundays The Shops at Pembroke GarGroup Fitness Classes dens, 527 SW 145th Terrace, Coach Ken, founder of 100% offers Wellness Sundays on the Fitness,holdsgroupfitness third Sunday of each month classes at 8 a.m. Saturdays at from 10 to 11 a.m. Enjoy Vista View Park, 4001 SW 142nd Ave., Davie. Classes are an energy boosting morning also offered at 6 p.m. Mondays workout in partnership with The YMCA of Pembroke in Plantation. Drop in classes Pines. Classes vary each are $15 or get a monthly memmonth and include yoga, Zumbership for $100. Bring a mat ba, and Boot Camp to help get and water! Follow Coach Ken your Sunday started off right! on Instagram @100yourlife or All classes are complimentary, visit www.100yourlife.com. snacks and refreshments FIT-Friends In Training provided.Call(954)0-18 FIT offers training and guidor email Sales@pembrokegance to anyone who has a goal ardens.com for details.

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Optimizing Recovery through Nutrition

By Caroline Harpel For FitLife Weston

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ecovery is a broad term that refers to the body’s return to abalancedstateofhealth,mind,andstrength.Exercise causes microscopic tears in the muscle cells, triggering inflammationandhormoneandenzymefluctuations.Thebody reacts to these stressors by making the body better equipped to handle them. This results in outcomes like muscle gain, fat loss, increasedinsulinsensitivity,reducedinflammation,andimproved cardiovascular health. 1

All day every day, the body is working to maintain a state of internal balance—or homeostasis—which allows it to function as efficientlyaspossible.Althoughthebodyiscapableofreturning to homeostasis without us actively doing anything about it, there are a few simple ways we can help it along: • Getting enough rest (7–9 hours per night) • Drinking water • Refueling through proper nutrition • Practicing active recovery modalities like walking, swimming, or yoga • Engaging in passive recovery modalities like massage, compression, cryotherapy, or hydrotherapy How Does Nutrition Affect Recovery?

Why is Recovery Important?

In short, carbohydrates and protein give your body the energy Beingproactiveaboutrecoveryhelpsmaximizeresults from and nutrients it needs to return the body to homeostasis. Drinking exerciseandgivesthebodyachancetoadaptandrepair itself waterhelpsthebodymakeupforwaterlostduringexerc between sessions. The National Strength and Conditioning Association created the Recovery Pyramid to show the imporCarbohydrate consumption replenishes the body’s glycogen tance different aspects of recovery. stores, which ensures the body has enough fuel to work toward recovery. When digested, protein breaks into amino acids, which Recovery Basics the body then uses to repair and rebuild muscles. Staying hydratSleep,relaxation,nutrition,andhydrationarethe cornerstones edpromotes muscleof flexibilityandincreasedstrengtha recovery. A lack of any of these components will limit the body’s preventing muscle soreness. ability to heal itself, leading to higher levels of soreness, brainfog,fatigue,andinflammation.

To optimize nutrition for recovery: • Eat a snack or meal with carbohydrates and protein soon Water Immersion afterexercise Alternating hot and cold water treatments—also known as con• Limit processed foods—your body cannot use them as trasttherapy—mayhelpreduceexercise-inducedmuscleefficiently pain, aswholefoods boost mood, and improve circulation.

• Eat3–5balancedmealsatregularintervalseachd • Lastly, drinking water and eating enough carbohydrates Active Recovery andproteinwillhelpyourbodyreapthemaximum Active recovery prevents lactic acid buildup in the muscles, benefitsfromrecoverymodalitieshigheruponth removestoxinsfromthebody,andboostscirculation.Walking, recovery pyramid. swimming,yoga,anddoinga“cooldown”afterexerciseare 1 examplesofactiverecovery.

EveryDayHealth.“Post-workoutMuscleRecovery.”

Passive Recovery To schedule a free, 30-minute phone or Zoom consultation or for Passive recovery modalities like massage, compression, and more information, visit my website at https://mightynutritionllc. cryotherapymayimprovebloodflow,promotemusclerelaxation, com/email or email caroline@mightynutritionllc.com. Follow me reduceinflammation,andbreakuplacticacid. on Instagram @ _mightynutrition.

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Beachbody Coach Kim Lima Is Helping Woman Fight Menopause Weight Gain

KimLima,long-timesuccessfulBeachbodyCoachandWestonresident helping women get results with their workout programs and nutrition. She has createdacommunityoflike-mindedwomenthatarelookingtotak to living a healthier and happier life. Kim also mentors other women who are looking to become a coach to help women realize and reach their health goals.

Of all the great things that Kim promotes, the one that does not get enough attention but is a real struggle for many women, is how their bodies change as they age and the struggles that come along with that. She has created a FREE eBook titled "How to Fight Menopause Weight Gain." This eBook addresses how the body changes after 50, metabolism, thoughts on "dieting," and changing habits. Download your copy today by visiting https://kimlima.com.

Become a Beachbody member and gain access to a private Facebook group along with an app to keep you accountable. Enjoy motivational and positive posts everyday that will help keep you on track, as well as meal plans and nutritional information.

And finally, Beachbody On Demand, which features access to over 7 5 + full workout programs that can be don the gym and range from HIIT, to cardio, to weightlifting, to yoga and so much more! To learn more, visit www.kimlima.com or email chickfitkim@gmail. com.

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Better Oral Health May Help Protect Your Heart

By Family Features For FitLife Weston

Think of your care providers as a team.

This means sharing your health conditions with your dentist and your dental concerns any people are aware healthy with your doctor. While each specializes habitslikeregularexercise and in different aspects of your health care, eating nutritious foods promote when everyone involved is aware of pobetter heart health. However, it’s lesser tential problems, they can help you create known that your oral health and heart a proactive care plan. health risk may be connected.

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cause plaque, gum disease, cavities and inflammation.Whenprobioticsdissolvei the mouth, saliva hydrates the probiotics, which migrate to mouth tissue, gums, gum pockets and tooth surfaces where they work to reduce bad bacteria.

Schedule regular preventive care. Visiting your dentist regularly can help manage potential problems before they become major concerns. Most dentists suggest scheduling checkup and cleaning appointmentseverysixmonths.Whenusingoral care probiotics, your checkup may go betterthanexpected.

Practice good oral health habits. If you Infact,astudyfrom“InsideDentistry” don’t already have regular oral hygiene suggests as many as 50% of heart attacks habits, it’s never too late to start. Brush may be triggered by an oral infection. at least twice a day and after every meal, if possible. Flossing daily can also help While research continues to fully unremove plaque and trapped particles derstand the relationship between oral between teeth. hygiene and cardiovascular health, studies Don’t wait to take action. If you notice have revealed correlations between the Protect your mouth with probiotic bacany concerning symptoms that could be two.Forexample,accordingtoastudy teriaofdaily. In addition to brushing and an indication of an oral health problem, publishedinthe“EuropeanJournal flossing, (probi schedule an appointment immediately PreventiveCardiology,”patients withaddbeneficialbacteria otics) by taking an oral care probiotic to ratherthanwaitingforyournextchec improved oral hygiene had a lower risk balance the natural bacteria load in your Possible concerns could include signs for heart failure compared with those with mouth. Used daily, an oral care probiotic of infection such as red, swollen or sore poor oral hygiene. lozenge can effectively replenish the good gums;bleedingwhenyoubrush,floss bacteria naturally found in the mouth, oreat;anunexplainedbadtasteinyou To help protect your oral and heart health, crowding out harmful bacteria that can mouth; or problems with bad breath. consider these following tips: 18

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Turmeric Latte Recipe (Golden Milk!)

Healthy Ingredients: • 2 cups of almond milk or coconut milk • 1 ½ tsp turmeric • ½ cup coconut oil or ghee • 1 tsp vanilla • ½ tsp cinnamon • ¼ tsp ginger root powder • 1 tsp maple syrup optional (if keto, don’t use) •Blackpepper-optional

How to make: In a medium pot over medium heat, add your milk, turmeric powder,andcoconutoilorghee.Stiruntilmixture- ishotan entsarewellcombined.Putthewarmmixtureinto ahigh ered blender, then add in the remaining ingredients. Blend on highuntilallingredientsaremixedwell.Then,pourthe mixtureintomugs.Servetoppedwithpowderedcinnamon

Turmeric is a relative of ginger and an absolute favorite when itcomestohealing.Turmericcontainsanantioxidant curcumin. Not only does curcumin give turmeric its bright color, reyoulookingtoincorporatethebenefitsofturmericinto it’s also one of the reasons why turmeric is such a healthy spice. yourdailylife?Ifso,Ihavejustthebeverageforyou.

By consuming a turmeric latte on a regular basis, you can obtain It’saturmericlatte,oftencalled“golden milk”—suit manyhealthbenefitsoftheturmeric. able for vegan, Paleo, Keto, and most diets!

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I love that golden milk not only makes it easy to incorporate This pick me up drink is packed with healthy properties: turmeric into our drinks but is also a tasty hot beverage. You can Turmeric • isapowerfulantioxidant have a turmeric latte in between meals as a snack, or you can • Ginger provides digestive support •Maplesyrupcontainsantioxidantsandmineralshaveitasapost-dinnerdessert!

• Cinnamon and coconut milk or ghee help stabilize blood sugar The great thing about this latte recipe is that you don’t only get thebenefitsofturmericsinceeveryotheringredient Tip: adding a pinch of black pepper helps activate the turmeric hasbeneficialhealingpropertiesaswell. and can increase your body’s absorption up to 2000%!

About the Author Hi there, I’m Kim Dugan an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. I provide online holistic health services in English and Spanish.

For many years, I suffered with digestive issues without understanding what was wrong and what was affecting my body. After several medications, doctors’ visits, and scans, I did not have a clear answer why my digestive system was not working properly. I was not feeling my best and I felt I was always focused on healing my symptoms, not understanding the cause. I started searching for the root causeofmysymptomsandfoundanswersintheholisticfield,andthatiswhenIdiscoveredmyintolerancet also discovered other negative effects that certain foods were having on my body. That intolerance effect grew over time, creating a lot ofinflammationanddiscomfort.Thatencouragedmetotransformmylife.Itwastimetomakealifestylechange My mission is to empower you to own your health and happiness and live to the absolute fullest. I follow a root cause approach that is unique to you and your needs. Whether you are looking to lose weight, increase energy, sleep better, or get to the bottom of your daily digestive discomfort, together,wewilldesignapersonalizedplanthatfitsyourlifestyleandbody.

I found balance in my life, and I know you can too!

If you would like more information on Health and Wellness programs and services, email Kim at healthcoach@kimdugan.com. For recipes and healthy tips visit her social media @coachkimdugan.

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Heal and Grow with Dr. Ann Marie

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ver wonder what hypnosis is? It’s nothing like what they show on the movies or TV. There are a lot of misconceptions of what it really is, however it is a very natural altered state of consciousness you have already experienced. If you have driven from one place to another (like from your office to home) and reach home wondering how in the world you even got there, not remembering the streets you went down, stop lights or turns you made. This is called ‘highway hypnosis’ and you were entranced in your own thoughts of maybe what you needed to do tomorrow or already done yesterday, replaying conversations or dialogs in your mind. Hypnosis is quite comparable to meditation however with some more powerful applications and a heightened openness for suggestions and change.

The brain waves and experience of being in a hypnotic trance are also comparable to having a lucid dream or if you were ever fully aware that you were dreaming while in a dream. In hypnosis you are fully aware and not unconscious as some may believe you are.

It is also very easy for anyone to do it if they wanted to create deep and lasting behavioral change. Hypnosis targets the subconscious mind which holds all of our habits, memories and emotions.

Most people are aware of the thinking or conscious mind which comes through as logical talk (the words or thoughts you hear in your head), this is why we may have behaviors or emotions that no matter how logical we understand something it still won’t change the feeling - such as a phobia or fear. This is because the memory creating that fear or phobia is held in the subconscious mind which would need to be accessed or in a sense communicated with in order to change the root programming that created the fear, phobia or emotional experience in the first place if it is undesired.

Dr. Ann Marie has recently launched Realization Network, a monthly subscription based membership for self discovery, self improvement by using self-hypnosis. It is focused around

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emotional regulation and eliminating self sabotage to create a life of mastery by discovering the power of your subconscious mind.

This membership is packed with concepts to help you heal and awaken to your highest potentials but at your own pace. Be guided to becoming self aware, self actualized or simply realize all that makes up who you are emotionally, energetically, with scientific support and research provided. This membership combines the metaphysical with the physical. So if you have read a ton of self-help books, or maybe tried traditional therapy or trying to figure out where to even start to gain emotional intelligence then this membership is for you.

Membership includes • Newly curated content released monthly • Videos, Workbook/PDFs and audios to support all types of learning styles • ‘Realization Community’ a way to engage with like minded people in the network • Weekly Live Q&A or discussions on course works or concepts with Dr. Ann Marie Balkanski • Anytime Access to recorded live talks • Access to meditations and self hypnosis recordings Concepts learned in the membership • How the subconscious mind is communicating with you and how to listen • How to control your emotions instead of feeling like your emotions are controlling you • Why maybe affirmations don’t work as fast as you would hope they would, and how to bypass this • Why we get conflicted with ourselves and feel as though we have many parts pulling us in different directions • Where your behaviors come from and a simple systematic approach to human programming to re-pro gram patterns for better behaviors ToreachDr.AnnMarie,call(954)0-67orvisitwww.

AnnBalkanskiHypnotherapy.com. The Podcast website is www. rapidrealizationpodcast.com and the membership website is www.realization.network As a Graduate Doctorate of Medicine, Certified Clinical & Transpersonal Hypnotherapy Dr. Balkanski brings clarity to deep concepts of self-help and healing from within. Her unique upbringing as a foster child and high school drop out, along with her education, gives her a depth of insight to explain concepts surrounding consciousness and emotional regulation. Her mission is to educate and help others gain a rapid realization in their own ability to heal and help themselves clear emotional blocks or barriers in order to live life within their higher self. Like connecting the dots or putting all the pieces to a jigsaw puzzle together, she brings clarity to the metaphysical and physical ways one can heal themselves. Connecting the traditional with the “not so traditional” so you get the best of both worlds and understand deep concepts for holistic self-discovery. www.FitLifeWeston.com

Impulse Body Fitness Offers Personal Training with Technology

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mpulse Body Fitness recently opened in Weston and is a personal training facility that uses technology. The technology is in the suit and covers 85% of your muscle groups with E.M.S. pads. What this means is that Impulse can amplify your muscle contractions8-10xstrongerthanyour braincannormallydo,converting3hours of conventional training into just 25 minutes. The suit replaces any normal gym equipment and heavy weights, and does the work for you. This ensures that anyone regardless of age, shape, or size is able to participate in Impulse. Gain access to fitnessinanewwaythatmaximizesyour time and effort with Impulse.

Try Impulse For FREE Allyouneedis2-3classesperweekto achieve optimum results.

•Muscledefinition • Stimulates collagen production • Aids as a muscle pain reliever • 25 minutes per session •70-2caloriesburnedper session Activates • upto30musclesin your body • Take the 90 day challenge for visible results

Facility staff include studio manager, Shane and trainers Tico and Teo. All staff arecertifiedasE.M.S.trainersandready to help you achieve your goals.

Impulse Fitness Training is located at 2262 Weston Rd., Weston. Call (954) 3743577 or visit https://impulsebodyfitness. com/weston. Follow Impulse on Instagram @impulsebodyfitnessweston.

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Breaking The Silence Around Suicide People are often afraid to talk about mental illness and suicide. They think talking about suicide will put the idea in someone’s head. However, talking about it is essential to preventing a person from taking their own life.

By Phylice Kessler For FitLife Weston

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When we have conversations about mental health and suicide it’s essential to make sure that we inquire about feelings andexperiencesinasupportivewayand encourage that person to seek help from a trained mental health professional. Let themknowtheyarenot“crazy”andthat Wearenotjustfightingapublichealth they are not alone. crisiswithCovid,butwearefightingthe negativeinfluenceofsocialmedia, isola If you or a loved one is having persistent tion,increaseinanxietyanddepression. suicidal thoughts seek help as soon as

very suicide is a tragedy and some degree a mystery. Recently, Cheslie Kyst took her own life and the People are often afraid to talk about world was shocked. Why would she do mental illness and suicide. They think suchathing?Sheseemedtohavesomuch talking about suicide will put the idea in going for her, success, beauty, accomsomeone’s head. However, talking about plishments, friends and family who love it is essential to preventing a person from her. So, what would make her want to end taking their own life. Research has shown herlife? that inquiring about suicide and mental health can actually protect against future Suicide stems from deep feelings of hopesuicides. lessness, despair, depression, inability to see solutions to problems, or to cope with challenging life circumstances, unresolved past traumas, grief, as well as alcohol and substance abuse.

In her case, she was also struggling with cyberbullying. The former Miss USA wrote last year that she was receiving comments on her social media pages that had vomit emojis, telling her she was old and ugly, and that her muscular body looked“manlike”.

possible.

For help 24/7, contact the National SuicidePreventionLifelineat(80)273TALKorreachouttotheCrisisTextLine bytextingTALKto741.

When my kids were little and to this day, Ihavealwayscheckedtheir“emotional temperature.”IwantedtoletthemknowI was available to them to talk about whatever was on their mind. I gave them a safe spacetoexpresstheirfeelingswithout judgment or shame.

A direct approach is the best. Asking questionssuchas:Howareyoudoing?How are you coping with challenges in your life?Whatareyoustrugglingwith?Do youhavethoughtsofhurtingyourself?Do More than 700,000 people die due to youhaveaplan? suicide every year and for every suicide For more information or to reach Phylthere are many more people who attempt ice Kessler, MS call (954) 260-3544 or suicide.

Many people live with suicidal thoughts visit www.phylicekesslercounseling.com. daily but don’t talk about them. They Phylice Kessler offers individual therapy, So,whatshouldwedo?Weneedtotalk are often afraid to share their thoughts life coaching, and yoga for individuals or about it! We need to break the stigma surwith others for fear of the stigma around small groups. rounding mental illness and suicide. mental health.

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