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The Brick is a fully loaded recreational facility in the heart of Burleson with a 10,000 square foot indoor fitness center, indoor walking track, and an indoor swimming area complete with water slides, vortex pools, a current river, and a 5 lane exercise lap pool as well as a host of other amazing amenities.

10 different fitness classes including: Spin and Yoga Swim lessons year round Water Aerobics Massage Therapy Personal Training Boulder climbing wall Self Defense classes Kids Zone Multiple youth programs * The Brick also takes Non-residents with a slightly higher membership fee

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"I did not realize how miserable I had become. Now that I have lost 85 lbs., I have energy and I feel great!"

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Feed Your Body good

LIFE IS SHORT. WE’RE MAKING IT

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Join the movement that’s making healthy choices easier in Fort Worth.

Blue Zones Project® is a community-led well-being improvement initiative designed to make healthy choices easier through permanent changes to environment, policy, and social networks. When our entire community participates, the small changes contribute to huge benefits for all of us.

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Pegaso’s Mission

Pegaso will consistently serve our customers with the highest quality and freshest ingredients possible with a staff whose customer service is second to none while maintaining affordability as well as offering items that fit most dietary restrictions.

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Build strong friendships and get easy exercise by meeting up with neighbors for a Moai® (pronounced “Mo Eye”) walking group.

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POTLUCK MOAIS

Share healthy recipes and conversation in a potluck setting.

PURPOSE WORKSHOPS

Discover your gifts, talents and strengths for a more driven, meaningful life.

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

Kids Burrito Vegan, Vegetarian, and gluten free options

Learn how to prepare great-tasting, plant-based recipes to help make healthy food choices irresistible.

A place where EVERYONE can feel good about eating out!

Blue Zones Project is making healthy choices easier. bluezonesproject.com Brought to Fort Worth by:

*Sponsors as of print date.

Copyright © 2015 Blue Zones, LLC and Healthways, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Salon Purple is Home of the Open Curl System National platform artist for color proof - Terry Educator for Kevin Murphy - Sarah Educator for 1821 Harold Bridal Guru - Chris We offer a wide variety of services from haircare to make-up to waxing!

We proudly carry ColorProof, Kevin Murphy, Aquage, and 1821 products and use Pravana color, guaranteeing long-lasting and beautiful results for our clients.

Come learn yoga at TYP and feel the benefits of the practice

Walk-ins are welcome.

We do recommend calling to book your appointment first to ensure a stylist is available at the time you would like to come in.

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Made with All Vegan, whole grain ingredients, no preservatives and no sugar Made fresh for you to take home.

Lunch Th & Fri 11-2p • Dinner Tue-Th 4p-9p Fri & Sat 4p-10p •Closed Sunday & Monday

3522 Bluebonnet Circle • FW 76109 • 817-921-6777 www.greenwoodsgerman.com

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Grow Organic Fruits & Vegetables Year Round Aqua-Aero-Hydroponic Grow Classes Indoor / Outdoor / Organic Garden Supplies RED WIGGLER WORMS Now Featuring USDA Organic NON GMO Seeds We Sell CO2 Tanks and Refill Exsisting Tanks Come CheckOut Our Organic Aquaponic Garden Most experienced team in the Metroplex Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-5

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Helping Children and Families Along Their Way

If a child or loved one is: • Withdrawing from family or friends • Purposely hurting themselves or using drugs • Angry or experiencing extreme sadness/anxiety • Exhibiting violent/aggressive behaviors • Having suicidal thoughts We are here to help.

Call for your free assessment today.

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Serving Fort Worth for 22 years!

• Steve Looney and his associates are highly trained sports massage therapists who work with everyday athletes all the way up to Olympic and world-class athletes!

• Founder of the children’s program Run Like a Cheetah, and the Fort Worth Marathon

First visit $10 off (Regular visit $80/hr.)

5358 W. Vickery Blvd. Fort Worth, TX. 76107 817-731-6276 • www.swsportsmassage.com

We Believe Life Is All About Your Vision Designer Frames Lens Contact Low Vision Specialist

Lake Worth Check out our Azle location Saturday appointments available.

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• Burn Body Fat • Get Lean and Toned • Accountability and Motivation • NO big gym-private facility

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for 1-month of Team Personal Training (first 10 people) Health and Fitness professionals to the Texas Rangers Organization 3330 Matlock Rd, Ste 118A, Arlington

Just 2 minutes down the street from the Highlands Call 817-725-7244 or visit us online at www.innerstrengthfit.com Other programs available

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The Sanctuary Yoga Room 5808 Edwards Ranch Rd, Bldg 3 Fort Worth, TX 76109

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Come and get your love at Central Market • Kroger Signature • Tom Thumb Pouring Glory • Juice Junkies • Spiral Diner • Stir Crazy Bakery Oliver’s Fine Foods • Burgundy Pasture Beef • Elizabeth Anna Collective Brew • The Perk Cafe • Farm to Fork Foods • Potager Cafe Beauty Shop • Hidden Oaks Country Market • Bee’s Dive • Roots Coffeehouse

Made with Love in Fort Worth www.facebook.com/HolyKombucha

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can your bike go theDISTANCE? Stop in today for a healthy treat!

Fort Worth: 4825 Overton Ridge Boulevard 817-263-6800 Grapevine: 124 North Main Street 817-329-5900 Irving: 2654 North Beltline Road 972-255-5900

817-447-3505

www.spokes-bicycles.com 111S. Wilson St. Burleson, TX 76028

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The Largest Multi Race-Event in Texas February 26 - 28, 2016

STARTS AND FINISHES AT WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER IN THE CULTURAL DISTRICT Indoor Expo February 26th & 27th Adults 5k, Cook Children’s Kids 5k & 10k February 27th Ultra Marathon presented by Miller Lite, Full Marathon & Half Marathon February 28th Register today @ www.cownotwnmarathon.org Please Come out and Support the Runners and Fort Worth & Like us on facebook for all events throughout 2016 including -Social Runs, The Cowtown C.A.L.F. Run and more COWTOWN MARATHON PRESENTED BY:

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100% Natural Artisanal Goat Cheese

Award winning cheese from award winning goats Get your own at any DFW Central Market and the Cowtown Farmers Market Keep up with our Dairy Divas @ facebook.com/Latte-Da-Dairy For more info, visit lattedadairy.com

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Crescent Moon Belly Dance Studio The Only Belly Dance Studio in Fort Worth

First Belly Dance Class Free!

Miabella - Voted Best Of in 2006

Celebrating 17 Years in Business!

Designer Clothing Handbags, Shoes,Accessories Mon - Sat 10am - 6 pm 2011 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76110 Boutique: 682.707.5557 Mobile: 682.239.9888

Located in the Salon and Spa Galleria @ 2613 Weisenberger St Fort Worth, TX 76107

Urban Oasis Suite #106 Raysha 817-475-5165 Amy 817-888-2737 www.urbanoasisftw.com Teresa’s Massage Suite #164 & Natural Nail Care Teresa 817-366-5780

Beauty Without Compromise

Organic Haircolor available Come see Rita, Jennifer and Elizabeth

1750 N Main Weatherford, TX 817-599-3490

Offering classes in 1 Belly dance / exotic / pole dance 1 Tribal & gypsy dance 1 Exercise & yoga/pilates 1 Belly dance boutique

6206 South Frwy 1 Fort Worth, Texas 76134 817-229-8172 1 crescentmoonbellydance.com

Red Rooster Vapor

Keep Your Resolution!

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Every Wednesday Hump Day Special 10ml E-Juice $2.99 (limit 3)

All of our quality E-Juice is made in-house! CBD Oil Available 4946 Overton Ridge Blvd

817-263-VAPE

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HELP FOR THOSE WHO HOPE TO QUIT With the Live Tobacco Free program offered by Tarrant County Public Health, get the help you need to quit tobacco products like cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco and e-cigs. Join our program and you’ll be ready to:

• HANDLE DAILY STRESS • CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT • MANAGE NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL • LIVE TOBACCO FREE Our four-week classes are always free. Join the thousands of other Tarrant County residents who are now living tobacco free.

CLASS LOCATIONS TARRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CROWLEY RECREATION CENTER

GREEN OAKS WIC CLINIC

NORTHWEST WIC CLINIC

1101 South Main St. Fort Worth, TX 76104 Mondays 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

2001 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd.

Arlington, TX 76018 Thursdays 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm

3800 Adam Grubb Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76135 Saturdays 10:00 am to 12:00pm

405 S. Oak St. Crowley, TX 76036 Tuesdays 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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DRINK YOUR VEGETABLES

Central Market juices are pressed to the test. With less pulp, fibers, and grittiness than most other juices, our cold-pressed juices are just as vibrant in taste as they are in color.

CENTRALMARKET.COM FORT WORTH 4651 WEST FREEWAY | 817-989-4700

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SOUTHLAKE 1425 E. SOUTHLAKE BLVD. | 817-310-5600

Live Longer, Better Being healthy in Fort Worth is a communal effort, and one particular organization is playing a huge part!

Blue Zones Project is providing easier ways to be healthy where you live, work, and play through health, wellness, and active living.

As a society we are constantly on the go and can often find ourselves in a riptide of stress and fatigue. If you are in need of some self-care, Blue Zones Project, a national well-being improvement initiative that has chosen Fort Worth as one of its target cities, has five suggestions to help you regain and improve wellness: 1. Eat in moderation. Listening to your body’s cues is essential. When you feel 80% full, cease the chewing! Enjoying your meals slowly and more consciously will leave you feeling satisfied both physically and mentally.

2. Wine at Five. As your day comes to an end, relax and enjoy a glass of wine. Studies show that a daily glass of wine can boost your well-being and possibly even add years to your life. Cheers to that!

3. Get your move on! Find ways to be active during your day. Whether it’s taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or going for a walk in the evening,

Blue Zones Project is making healthy choices easier!

Check out its complete list of Blue Zones Project Approved™ restaurants, grocery stores, worksites, and schools! https://fortworth.bluezonesproject.com/

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you will find yourself feeling healthier. Most importantly, do a physical activity that you enjoy.

4. Establish some quality time with friends and family. Shoulder-to-shoulder (doing activities together) or face-to-face (talking in person) are great ways to connect with others. Building relationships is a great way to create wellness and clarity in your life.

5. Remember to downshift. Schedule some time for yourself. Read a book, go for a walk, or listen to your favorite music. It’s important to recharge and reflect on yourself!

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Juice Junkies

Organic cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies, and "real food" vegan bites! Suggested pairing: veggie, carrot, ginger sushi roll with a feelin' stronger every day organic green juice!

Fort Worth & Keller locations www.juicejunkies.com

Rodak's

Offering over 40 specialty-grade custom roasted coffees, including certified organics and natural organics.

2520 W. Pafford St, FW, 817-924-6821 www.rodakscoffeeandgrills.com

Holy Kombucha

The freshest Kombucha brewed right here in DFW using only organic ingredients: several specialty tea blends packed with antioxidants and organic raw evaporated cane juice.

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Fit Fuel Grill

Delicous meals made from healthy, all-natural, grassfed beef, free range chicken, and organic fruits and vegetables. Dine-In or grab and go.

1201 Arbrook, Suite 125, Arlington, 817-472-4330 www.fitfuelgrill.com

Greenwood's German & European Restaurant

Handcrafted German Organic Bread made with all vegan, whole grain ingredients and no sugar or preservatives.

3522 Bluebonnet Cir, FW, 76109 817-921-6777

Tarrant County Public Health

A FREE four-week program open to all Tarrant County residents offering a step-by-step plan for quitting smoking. Make 2016 the year you become tobacco-free.

1-844-X-SMOKER, smokefree@tarrantcounty.com.

Salon Purple

Offering a wide variety of beauty services from haircare and make-up to waxing, with product lines that guarantee long-lasting beautiful results.

Riverside & Western Center locations www.salonpurple.net

The Barre Code

Fitness engineered for a woman's body through a variety of cardio, strength training, and restoration classes. All ages and fitness levels welcome.

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Fitness For Less Looking to break a sweat without breaking the bank? Lucky for you, The Fort is loaded with opportunities for you to get moving for less. From hiking and biking to free fitness classes from leading community gyms and fitness boutiques of all varieties and skill levels, here is a guide to getting active (and exploring this beautiful city in the process) in Funktytown for $5 or less. What are you waiting for? Get moving!

Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge For around $5, the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge has over 20 miles of hiking trails that allow visitors to soak up the beauty of the area forests, prairies, and wetlands while breaking a sweat.

Whether your preferred mode of transportation is to walk, run, climb, or hike, you’ll relish the natural wonders to be found on the refuge.

Refuge Hours Winter (Oct-Apr) 8 AM - 5 PM Summer (May-Sept) 7 AM - 5 PM 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, FW, 817-392-7410 www.fwnaturecenter.org

The Trailhead Clearfork

BCycle, a 30-minute bike rental is completely free, and each additional half-hour will only cost $1.50! There are also 24-hour, 7-day, 30-day, and annual passes for those who want to get more calories out of their work commute, errand run, or both. There are 350 bikes available for checkout from 43 stations throughout Downtown, Near Southside, TCU, the Stockyards, the Cultural District, and the Trinity Trails. www.fortworthbcycle.com

Sansom Park Mountain Bike Trail Located near Lake Worth, Sansom Park Trail is a popular weekend destination for mountain bikers and hikers. The trail consists of several interconnecting loops that wind through a wooded area with scenic vistas that overlook Lake Worth. The main rim loops are beginner level (as noted by their green or blue signs). Expert sections (red) feed off the rim loops for those looking for a challenge.

2501 Roberts Cut-Off Road, FW

Perfectly situated on the riverfront of the Trinity Trails in the Clearfork Development, the Trailhead is an ideal spot to burn calories and get fit thanks to its direct connection to over 40 miles of hike-and-bike trails, Social Running not to mention the free outdoor recreSocial Running is a runners club based ational classes and activities offered in the spring and fall. Check the Trailhead’s website for a complete list out of Fort Worth for people possessing a passion for fitness and friendships. All of activities, active partnerships, and free class schedule. of the runs are designed to allow runners to meet their personal goals while social4801 Edwards Ranch Rd, FW izing with like-minded folks. They have www.trailhead1848.com regularly scheduled runs and mixers as well as in- and out-of-town races. All of the schedFort Worth Bike Sharing uled runs are completely free and open to anyone You could take a run-of-the-mill stroll interested. Check website for more info. through your favorite Fort Worth destinations, but why not amp up your activwww.socialruns.com ity level by hopping on a bicycle? With 16

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Yoga & What It Does for the Body & Mind & Spirit Yoga is about breath, movement and space.

Breath. This is the force of life. Through breath, we find the magic that allows us to exist. Yoga, or specifically asana, which means the physical poses, brings awareness to the breath. It was in my yoga classes that I learned how to calm my breath and bring my heart rate down with my own awareness. This became a remarkably handy tool when I was a runner.

Movement. As you connect pose to pose, you learn to move gracefully and with ease. You celebrate your ability to move. And this is entirely worthwhile as your ability to move is, in fact, worth celebrating. Through personal experience, I became keenly aware of the beauty of our movement. It’s something so many of us take for granted.

We tend to wish we were better, different, thinner, stronger, longer, more flexible, younger… we rarely are able to see the remarkable, sheer, righteous gift of being able to swallow and wiggle our fingers and toes. Yoga will bring you into appreciation of your breath and your movement.

Space. Through breath, through movement, you create space. Space in your joints, space in your muscles, space in your ligaments, tendons and fascia. Space even in your organs. And yes, space in your heart. Yogis often speak of clearing away the clutter to get in touch with that which truly matters. The poses, the breath, the movement, they help you create space for love, for peace, and for that which truly matters to you — your happiness. Your happiness matters. One of my teachers offers, the greatest gift we can give this world is the happiest version of ourselves that we can be. I couldn’t agree more.

Namaste, my friends. Namaste. See you on the mat.

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