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Lifestyle Letter

Happy New Year!

I admit it.

I got emotionally involved with one of the stories in this month’s Health & Fitness issue. I got too close. I was a nervous mess before the photo shoot, with butterflies doing a number, my head swimming. Athletes. Dedication, finesse, strength, success.

I love them all!

Meet our first ever Lifestyle Publications All-Star Team!

These sixteen amazing girls from high schools in our magazines’ readerships represent the best of the best. And, while their athletic accomplishments are nothing short of spectacular, we pause to applaud because of their balance.

Vanesa Rubio is a junior at Cross Keys High School (she's circled in the photo). She is a member of the swimming, track and field, cross country, and wrestling teams. One of my proudest memories was coming in sixth place in the state for the 1600 meter race! I volunteer at an after school program, in my neighborhood, called Presencia . This program provides mentoring, tutoring, and leadership developments to immigrant children. I have had so many wonderful experiences and wish to continue giving back to my community in the future."

Regina Metz plays basketball for Pinecrest Academy. Her inspiration? "My older brothers. I have 5 older brothers and I love them and look up to them so much. They have shown me the importance of hard work and are great examples of how to live my life to the fullest no matter where I am or what I'm doing. They are all amazingly grounded and so joyful all the time, which makes me want to be like them even more," she said. I had four big brothers growing up, so I know what Regina means.

Happy New Year to all our star athletes and their families. Enjoy this action-packed issue!

JANUARY 2017 PUBLISHER

Jim Newman | Jnewman@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Sue Collins | Scollins@LifestylePubs.com SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Karyn Slovin | Karyn.Slovin@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Dennis Malcolm Byron, Marian Mendenhall, Alexa Lampasona, Jordana Klein CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Fredrik Brauer, Maria Smith

CORPORATE TEAM | Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING ART DIRECTOR

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ON THE COVER Our fab All-Stars.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY FREDRIK BRAUER Shot at the black box theater at Mt. Vernon Presbyterian School.

From left, top and on chairs: Bonnie Shea, North Atlanta High School; Claire Tobin, The Lovett School; Kennedy Thorne, Alpharetta High School; Kamryn Scocos, Woodward Academy; Shawn Pollack, The Galloway School; Regina Metz, Pinecrest Academy; Vanesa Rubio Toxtle, Cross Keys High School; Keara

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Napoli, Cambridge High School; Jayda Drake-Howard, North Springs Charter High; Bryn Foster, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School.

Seated are McKenzie Baker, Pace Academy; Venla Harkonen, Fulton Science Academy; Alex Clark, Westminster; Elisa Yang, Wesleyan School; Julia Platt, Atlanta Girls School; Mia Whitney, Mt Vernon.

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Information in Johns Creek Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

January 2017

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16 Skin 360

Departments 8

Around Town

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Hometown Hero

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Tech Savvy

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Local’s Choice

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Driver’s Notebook

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Sold Properties

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

Winning winter skin tips from a pro.

18 We Got Your Back

Look to a chiropractor for feeling the healing.

20 Our Stars

2017 Lifestyle Publications All-Star Girls Athletes Honored.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

your writing, representing your community, sharing stories

about

neighbors

who are doing good things or bringing news to our readers

from

growing

businesses? If you're a stay-at-home mom, closet author or freelance writer looking to dive into a new project, send the editor an email with an introduction and a few writing samples. If you enjoy photography and would like to be our eyes around the community, send the editor a note and tell her why you want to join our team of freelancers. We need photographers at events, fund-raisers, school science fairs, sporting events or ribbon cuttings. Email the editor, Sue Collins at SCollins@LifestylePubs.com. What are you waiting for? That's the editor and our Driver's Notebook writer, Dennis Malcolm Byron.

BACK TO NATURE The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve is open, offering Take-a-Peek

GOLDEN EXPERIENCE

Tuesdays, 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Nature Preserve Grounds are open daily 8 a.m. to dusk and the Visitor Center is open Monday – Saturday 10 a.m.

Goldfish Swim School, a water safety and swim lesson school offering

to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Listen to a cell phone audio tour to

infant and child swim lessons, is coming soon to Johns Creek. Located

enhance your visitor experience and learn about the historic buildings

at 6000 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Goldfish Swim School offers a wide

and features as you walk along the Heritage Village pathways and

range of perpetual swimming classes for all ages and skill levels at times

preserve trails. Instructions are posted on the main kiosk at the parking

that are convenient for every family’s schedule. Goldfish provides swim

lot. The audio tour project was funded through grants from the Sawnee

instruction to children ages 4 months to 12-years-old in a unique setting

EMC Foundation and from the Perrigo Company. AutreyMill.org

with highly trained instructors, small class sizes, tropical décor, shiver-free 90-degree pools and a state-of-the-art water purification system. “Swim

FIRST RESPONDERS SUPPORTED

and water safety is extremely important to families," said owner Mark

The Milton First Responders Foundation held its 2nd Annual Golf

Sheppell. "The Goldfish Swim School model emphasizes both safety

Invitational at Crooked Creek recently and enjoyed perfect weather for golf

and enjoyment of the water which leads to faster progress. I’m excited

and celebrating Milton’s First Responders! Thanks to the sponsors, play-

to bring the curriculum and programs to our new swimming facility here

ers, and volunteers, the tournament was a huge success, netting approx-

in Johns Creek." Goldfish Swim School of Johns Creek anticipates a late

imately $25,000 in net proceeds, $10,000 over 2015! The Player field also

2016 opening. Families can register for lessons by calling 770.744.0250 or

grew to 118, including 24 First Responders who played for FREE due to the

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generous sponsorship from several local businesses and many individual

MEET AND SUCCEED

citizens. Mark your calendars for October 16, 2017, for the event, again at Crooked Creek Club. MFRF is a 501(c)(3) organization formed to support

Network with Johns Creek Business professionals to build

our police officers and firefighters, with 100% of the funds raised staying

long-lasting personal and professional relationships. Join the most

right here in Milton providing financial assistance for Milton Fire and

welcoming networking group in the area. Participate in a 30-sec-

Police. To learn more about MFRF, how to get involved as a volunteer or

ond elevator speech to share information about your business and

to donate please visit the MFRF web page at MiltonFirstResponders.org

learn about others. Chamber members will receive an email list of

and on Facebook at Facebook.com/MiltonFRF.

attendees to help you follow up on those connections. "The Bricks" at Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Road/141, Every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Johns Creek Chamber at 770.495.0545

WHAT DO YOU KNOW?

YOUTHFUL SKIN Creative Med Spa is on a mission to provide innovative skin care that enhances your natural beauty with minimally invasive procedures that create maximum results. Dentist and CEO, Dr. Anitha Reddy, DMD

Johns Creek Lifestyle is looking for writers and photographers to

expanded her family dental practice with a true artistic vision; to bring

contribute to this monthly magazine. Are you interested in honing

the beauty of cosmetic dentistry full circle and complete a picture of a

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Around Town

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for the daffodils was named the “Children’s Memorial Garden,” and was

in, obstacles to play on, plus water fountains for people and pets. It offers

dedicated and blessed by Middle School Chaplain, Fr. David Barton,

separate areas for large and small dogs, along with benches, shelters, and

LC. Students look forward to the spring when the daffodils will bloom,

shade trees. Dog waste bags are provided and all dog owners are required

offering another reminder of the children of the Holocaust.

to clean up after their dogs. The park is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The dog

A FANTASTIC DRIVE The Milton First Responders Foundation held its 2nd Annual Golf Invitational at Crooked Creek recently and enjoyed perfect weather for golf and celebrating Milton’s First Responders. Thanks to the sponsors, players, and volunteers, the tournament was a huge success, netting

park is CLOSED for maintenance every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Remember, if your dog becomes aggressive, please leash the dog and exit the park immediately. In the meantime, play nice, take a few photos of you and your dog and post to the Johns Creek Lifestyle Facebook page.

WHAT'S NEW?

approximately $25,000 in net proceeds, $10,000 over 2015. The player

This Around Town page is a community bulletin board for news of fund-

field also grew to 118, including 24 First Responders who played for free

raising, volunteer opportunities, new businesses, cool school happenings,

due to the generous sponsorship from several local businesses and

bargains, restaurant openings and must-do events. Other departments in

many individual citizens. Mark your calendars for October 16, 2017, to

the magazine include healthy living, giving back, real estate, men's issues,

join us again at Crooked Creek Club. MFRF is a non-profit organization

kids and pets, outdoor pursuits, beauty, fashion, travel, real wives, money

formed to support our police officers and firefighters, with 100% of the

and legal advice. Our Good Times pages feature photos from gatherings,

funds raised staying right here in Milton providing financial assistance

meetings, parties and fund-raisers. The calendar pages tell you about local

for Milton Fire and Police. To learn more about MFRF, how to get

events. You can go to our website, JohnsCreekLifestyle.com to upload

involved as a volunteer or to donate please visit the MFRF web page at

your Good Times and calendar entries and email the editor at SCollins@

MiltonFirstResponders.org.

LifestylePubs.com with story ideas and interesting local reports. We work

DOG'S LIFE

two months ahead, so send your submissions for the March issue by January 15. Every month, we'll have a different editorial focus: February- Locally

Newtown Dream Dog Park, one of the top dog parks in the country, is

Made; March - Our Best Of; April -Spring and farm-to-table ; May- Travel;

located inside Newtown Park toward the front entrance. If you've never

June- Men; July- Summer fun/Adventures; August- Education/Local Artists;

taken your furry friend there, make a resolution to get social in 2017. It is

September -Fashion; October- Beer & Coffee & Sports; November- Food &

a fenced one-acre area featuring artificial turf, sprinklers for dogs to play

Wine; December -Givers/Holiday Gift Guide. Make this magazine YOURS.

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Pilates Please Hometown Hero

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY MARIA SMITH

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ooking for a new workout routine for 2017? Sick of running? Not coordinated enough

for Zumba? Why not try Pilates? Vernette Channel, who manages and coordinates

the Pilates Program at Life Time Fitness, sat down with Johns Creek Lifestyle to give an expert’s view on what Pilates is and why anyone can do it.

WHAT IS PILATES?

Pilates is not just an exercise. Pilates is a system of physical and mental conditioning that can enhance your physical strength, core stability, flexibility, balance and coordination as well as reduce stress, improve mental focus and foster an improved sense of well-being.

WHO CAN DO PILATES?

Pilates is perfect for all ages. Whether a soon-to-be mommy is seeking to increase and maintain stability and coordination with her growing tummy, a senior looking to improve posture and alignment to prevent falls, or the athlete training for performance enhancement, injury prevention or rehabilitation, Pilates is appropriate for all ages. Life Time Fitness in Alpharetta is even launching a Kids Pilates program to improve the posture, coordination and strength of younger generations.

WHY IS PILATES SOMETHING WE SHOULD DO?

Pilates allows an opportunity for the body to re-align, re-educate and rehabilitate muscles, joints and bones. The movement patterns provided by Pilates improves circulation, digestion, mental fatigue, respiration and stiffness. These benefits overall can reduce injury, stress, dysfunction and increase longevity and sense of well-being.

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED TEACHING PILATES?

As a classically trained ballerina, Pilates was an intimate aspect of my training regimen.

After dancing professionally, I transitioned into the academic world by obtaining degrees and certifications in psychology, exercise physiology, rehabilitation, neuroscience and chiropractic.

Now as an integrative healthcare practitioner, I see people are desperately seeking to take control over their health. I serve as the vessel that empowers them to regain that control.

At Life Time Fitness Alpharetta I am privileged to work with clients hands-on to develop Lifehealthy Time Fitness Alpharetta is located is 855 North Point Pkwy,. LifeTimeFitness. and implement a comprehensive exercise prescription that will promote living. com nutritional Additionally, I have the ability to order labwork, metabolic testing, and facilitate

coaching in order to compliment my clients' exercise prescriptions.

WHAT ARE SOME TIPS FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO GET STARTED DOING PILATES?

Take baby steps. The first step is to consult your primary physician to discuss any restrictions you may need to address prior to beginning a new exercise program. Next, find a fitness professional for a consultation to help you discover your goals. Finally, don’t forget to set an appropriate plan to achieve them properly and effectively. And then get started!

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Tech Savvy

6 Apps to Stay Fit and Keep You Healthy

ARTICLE ALEXA LAMPASONA

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Find more than 3,800 yoga and meditation

Find more than 80 experiences around

In addition to customized grocery lists, and

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personalized recipes and food options based

instructors for a $18 per month subscription.

run, paddle, camp and more. The app uses

on dietary restrictions, Zipongo allows you to

Compatibility: iOS

GPS to determine experiences nearby, and

clip coupons for local deals on wholesome

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includes directions and detailed

foods at stores including Target, Kroger, Whole

descriptions of each destination.

Foods, Trader Joe’s, and more.

Compatibility: iOS

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ZipOngo.com

STRAVA The social network for athletes, the app uses GPS to track your run, ride, swim, hike and more so that you can see your pace, distance,

LOSE IT! AND SNAP IT!

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elevation and more. The app also has the ability

Lose It tracks and monitors daily calories,

Get started with a series of meditations to

to sync your activity tracker or GPS.

exercise, and nutrition. Snap It allows you to

progress through, including guided and

Compatibility: iOS and Android

upload a photo of food, and suggests foods it

un-guided, that are tailored toward

Strava.com

identifies in the photo, along with the calorie

decreasing stress in your life.

count and nutritional information.

Compatible: iOS and Android

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HeadSpace.com

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Skin 360

Aesthetic Specialty Centre's Guide to Winter ARTICLE MARIAN MENDENHALL AND SUE G. COLLINS

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ocated in Roswell and Lake Oconee, men and women from all over the country find themselves seeking out medical

and cosmetic services provided by the Aesthetic Specialty Centre (ASC). Founded by Dr. Marc E. Yune, a renowned plastic surgeon, and double board certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, head and neck surgery by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Yune and his team offer a range of skin care enhancements, treatments, and services extending past what would be considered topical. Going so far as to take a more holistic, 360 approach with each individual patient.

The team at Aesthetic Specialty Centre, includes Dr. Yune, Dr. Raven Elosiebo-Walker, whose strong dermatology background and cosmetic dermatology is a huge asset to the Centre; and Dr. Laura Lile, who has devoted more than two decades to developing, teaching, and practicing the principals of preventative heath care.

Included in the ASC’s team is the PA’s, NP’s, and RN’s team; as well as the CLT’s, ALP’s, and Licensed Medical Aestheticians team.

Together, the services that ASC are able to offer are unparalleled to competitors in the Atlanta Area. With winter here, the team at ASC, advises that now is the time to ensure individuals are staying on top of their skin care regiments.

SUE FACES AGING AND ITS GLORY

I visited Aesthetic Specialty Centre, the day after my birthday, entering the quiet and sunny office with a headache and a hopeful heart. I’d completed the patient background forms online (easy) so was quickly whisked into a spacious and dimly lit treatment room which resembled a hotel room more than a sterile medical practice office room. I appreciated that and the time Licensed Medical Aesthetician, Adina Sinasohn spent with me. She specialized in anti-aging (yes) and acne treatments and recommended a

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ASC offers a full menu of cosmetic surgery, dermatology, wellness and aesthetics. Body contouring, breast enhancements, facial rejuvenation and injectable fillers are carefully considered, with Dr. Marc Yune at the helm. His team of welcoming and educated professionals gave me the confidence to dive into 2017. I will be back!

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Lo oking Back ARTICLE DENNIS MALCOLM BYRON

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ersonal fitness continues to play an

interview so that athletes, joggers, weight-

important role in most of our lives,

lifters, mothers of toddlers, travelers and

thanks to the numerous workout options,

anyone else who is physically active can live

technological innovations, high-tech sports

a healthier, less painful lifestyle.

gear, and, let's be truthful, social media. All

JOHNS CREEK LIFESTYLE: What are the

this spinning, running, lifting, climbing and

major reasons particularly athletes and

stretching takes a toll on the body with

the physically active can benefit from chi-

symptoms ranging from aching joints to lim-

ropractic treatment?

ited ranges of motion, back pain, hip issues

DR. SEDLOCK: Structural abnormalities in

and other ailments often resulting from a

the spine cause excessive wear and tear on

spine’s structural displacement.

the body the same way poor alignment affects

Meet Dr. Jeremy Sedlock, the chiropractor

a car. If the alignment is off in an automobile

and founder of Revolution Chiropractic—a

you would expect to see things like uneven tire

science-based practice in Johns Creek—who

wear, the car pulling to one side, and rattling

addresses these concerns and stresses the

or squeaking sounds. In the same way, when

importance of a healthy spine in a candid

there are structural shifts in the spine it causes

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the spinal bones, spinal discs and nerves to break down at an accelerated rate. By correct-

JCL: How does chiropractic care fit into

overall health goals for winter?

JCL: What can a person new to a chiropractor’s

care expect in the first consulting appointment?

ing the underlying structure and not merely

DR. SEDLOCK: A goal for most people

DR. SEDLOCK: Most chiropractors are of

applying a quick patch, the athlete can stay

especially going into the new year is to stay

the traditional variety, which people asso-

healthy throughout the entire season.

healthy. Staying healthy starts with a strong

ciate with “popping” or “cracking” of the

The nervous system is essentially the

immune system. We know that the immune

spine to temporarily relieve things like pain

electrical wiring of the body. Structural

system, like every system in the body, is

and muscle spasm. As a science-based

shifts in the spine can cause an obstruc-

controlled by the nervous system. Structural

structural corrective office, we take an engi-

tion in this wiring and prevent the electrical

shifts in the spine, particularly where the skull

neering approach to the spine. The process

impulses from traveling the way they were

meets the bones in the upper neck, can cause

in our office begins with a complimentary

designed. Electrical problems in a home

pressure on the bottom of the brainstem. The

consultation where we get a chance to

would show up as outlets not working or

brainstem is the automatic operating system

know our patients and determine if we’re

lights flickering. Problems with the internal

in the body. It controls everything you don’t

a good fit for their needs. We perform a

electrical system of the body usually show

have to think about like breathing, heart rate,

thorough health history, discuss what they

up as muscle weakness, balance problems,

blood pressure and digestion. Obstructions

can expect in the way of care, and review

fatigue, headaches and chronic pain.

in this area, as well as other parts of the

anticipated costs for care. If we believe we

As an office that focuses on structural cor-

spine, can lead to impaired immune function.

can help, we perform a complete structural

rection, we perform an in-depth analysis of

That’s the last thing any of us want as we’re

examination of the spine. The doctor stays

the patient or athlete using multiple objective

oftentimes already dealing with stress from

with the patient throughout the entire exam

measures. This allows us to locate any struc-

holiday shopping and traveling. Keeping the

process, explaining the results along the

tural issues and develop a customized solution

spine clear of any obstructions and keeping

way so that the patient can see and under-

for the patient, and after a bit of work, we then

the immune system functioning properly

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Kenedy Thorne ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL POWER UP: Eggs or Banana INSPIRED BY: My mother was a very influential person in my life; she was

practically my own personal coach. As a high-achieving runner herself (top runner at GT), she gave great advice and pushed me to be my best.

SAGE WORDS: First off, you have to define your priorities and adjust

your schedule accordingly. Look to your future and re-evaluate what you want your life to look like and then think how might you get there.

It's important to manage your time according to your goals. You can't go to everything and you will have to make some sacrifices. Ultimate-

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Bonnie Shea NORTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL POWER UP: Willy’s burrito and a double shot of espresso INSPIRED BY: My older sisters- they both played very competitive

soccer throughout their lives and into college at the University of Wisconsin and are inspirational in their hard work and dedication.

SAGE WORDS: Hard work is by far the most important thing in every

aspect of your life whether it is sports, school, or relationships, but you also need to know how to have fun, be silly, and enjoy whatever you decide to dedicate your time to!

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LUCKY CHARM: I always wear my Fitbit in warm up!

SPORT: soccer

Claire Tobin THE LOVETT SCHOOL POWER UP: Clif bars and chocolate milk INSPIRED BY: My mom is definitely the biggest influence in my life.

SAGE WORDS: It is key to find a sport or hobby that you love and

remember why you love it. Through the grind of a hard practice remembering why you do it will make it easier. My team is like a second family so if I have to sacrifice something socially to be there with them it is a no-brainer. Knowing that I have a team relying on me is a driving force.

ly, if you truly love it then it won't matter in the end.

LUCKY CHARM: Before each race, I write a word or a verse in sharpie

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on my calf (where I used to be injured) and arm. I focus on this word throughout the race.

SPORT: cross country

Kamryn Scocos WOODWARD ACADEMY POWER UP: Nature Valley Granola Bars INSPIRED BY: My parents and my volleyball coaches SAGE WORDS: With the busy schedule I have, I know it can be

stressful trying to balance school, athletics, and a social life, but the key is to prioritize and find some time to have fun. You have to be able to focus on what's important but take some time to take a step back and enjoy the little things.

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LUCKY CHARM: For every big game, I have to wear my white socks

with the Woodward Academy Volleyball logo on them.

SPORT: volleyball

Shawn Pollack GALLOWAY SCHOOL POWER UP: Apple INSPIRED BY: Dad

SAGE WORDS: Know your limits and assess your priorities. Don't push

yourself so hard that you are constantly stressed, but push yourself enough so that you are reaching your full potential. Also, don't spend a lot of time on something you don't love to do. If you are playing a sport or doing an activity you don't love, then it is time wasted.

LUCKY CHARM: I always have at least three caps and two pairs of gog-

LUCKY CHARM: I always make sure to keep a water bottle with me

gles in my swim bag. I also carry a broken cap from my first club team.

at all times.

SPORT: swimming

SPORTS: basketball, softball

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Regina Metz PINECREST ACADEMY POWER UP: Apple with peanut butter and granola INSPIRED BY: I have five older brothers and I love them and look up

to them so much. They have shown me the importance of hard work and are great examples of how to live my life to the fullest no matter where I am or what I'm doing.

SAGE WORDS: Don’t forget there's more to life than school and sports.

Those things are important, but if you only focus on them then when your

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Bryn Foster HOLY INNOCENTS' EPISCOPAL SCHOOL POWER UP: Chocolate covered almonds INSPIRED BY: My brothers. They are absolutely amazing and inspire

me continuously to be the best I can be.

SAGE WORDS: Don't hesitate to step out of your comfort zone and try

new things. When you find something you love, stick with it and everything else will fall into place. You will make great friends and have so much fun. Be willing to work hard and never give up- I promise it

life gets chaotic you'll want to give up. To keep those things in perspective

is worth the effort to follow your passion.

and balance life, find what's really important to you, whether it's your faith

LUCKY CHARM: I wear my favorite pink socks for every race. I also kiss

or family or whatever, and set aside time each day for those things.

a statue of a turtle outside our preschool for good luck at practice the

LUCKY CHARM: My basketball team writes an acronym on our wrists

before each game that reminds us of all of the hard work we've put in

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together in the preseason. I also wear a bracelet every day that says "positivity" on it, from my coach.

SPORT: basketball

Keara Napoli CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL POWER UP: Protein Shakes INSPIRED BY: My Crossfit parents and dancer sister SAGE WORDS: Remember that family comes first before anything

because nothing can be accomplished without them in your life. Always love and respect them. School is the second most important. In

M day before a meet.

SPORT: cross country

McKenzie Baker PACE ACADEMY

POWER UP: Granola Bars

INSPIRED BY: Mom and Dad

SAGE WORDS: Make sure you're having fun with whatever you're par-

ticipating in. Sports should be fun, not a chore. Although balancing school and sports is very difficult, it is more manageable when you communicate and ask for help when you need it. I think that is the most important factor in succeeding sports/school/life

sports, practice every day both physically and mentally.

LUCKY CHARM: Headbands

LUCKY CHARM: I always draw the initials KD on the base before every

SPORTS: basketball, soccer, volleyball

game in honor of my friend Kelsey Dickson who passed away, and I

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still wear my sliders from ten and under.

SPORT: softball

Jayda Drake-Howard NORTH SPRINGS CHARTER HIGH POWER UP: Chocolate Brownie Clif Bar. INSPIRED BY: My mom because she provides for me and gives me

great advice on how to overcome things.

SAGE WORDS: Know how to manage your time and make sure to

keep your grades up. You can still have fun while maintaining your grades and continue to grow as an athlete.

LUCKY CHARM: A necklace my aunt gave me; I put it in my bag for every meet.

SPORT: track

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Venla Harkonen Julia Platt FULTON SCIENCE ACADEMY POWER UP: Cliff Bloks and Humus INSPIRATIONAL PERSON: My swim team friends. They are also my

competition but they help me try harder and practice more. I also look up to Katie Ledecky, who is an amazing swimmer.

SAGE WORDS:.There will come times when time goes against you.

Have a good relationship with your teachers. If asked, teachers can give weekly homework and then you can easier balance practice /

A E homework time.

LUCKY CHARM: Wearing one hair band on my wrist SPORT: swimming

Alex Clark WESTMINSTER

POWER UP: protein bar or trail mix INSPIRED BY: Pete Wellborn, an old softball coach SAGE WORDS: Don't allow yourself to be monopolized by one aspect

of your life. Work hard at everything you do, but allow some time for the important things: family, friends, and some time for yourself.

ATLANTA GIRLS SCHOOL POWER UP: Trail Mix

INSPIRED BY: Track & Field Coach Stacy Floyd SAGE WORDS: It’s possible. The more you do, the more time you have.

Time management is key.

LUCKY CHARM: lucky socks

SPORTS: volleyball, swimming, track & field

Mia Whitney MOUNT VERNON PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL POWER UP: Clif Bar Berry Pomegranate Chia INSPIRED BY: My grandmother, Elinor Hunt SAGE WORDS: Finish things early to get the weight off your shoul-

ders and always leave time for yourself. Try to live as stress-free as possible.

LUCKY CHARM: I am superstitious about my shoes and always tie the

laces as tight as possible before every game.

SPORTS: softball, basketball

LUCKY CHARM: Earbuds, so that I can listen to music before a big

game or meet.

SPORTS: softball, swimming, lacrosse

Elisa Yang WESLEYAN SCHOOL POWER UP: Clif Bar

INSPIRED BY: My dad

SAGE WORDS: Always try your best and be kind to people. Even

though there will be hard times, rejoice, because the Lord made everything happen for a reason.

LUCKY CHARM: An Augusta National ball mark SPORT: golf

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Blues Healthy Lifestyle

Make Plans. Arranging fun activities allows you to look forward to something. Go back to school, have dinner with a friend, go see a play or movie. The anticipation is exciting as you think of doing that event.

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Parting Thoughts

Fitness to Last a Lifetime WORDS JORDANA KLEIN

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orn and raised in Alpharetta, as an only Jor dan child, I grew up as “Mommy’s aK le in girl and Daddy’s boy.” With a passion for all things sporty while still enjoying the newest trends with my gals, I’ve always recognized that fitness would hold a special place in my life. But, I never recognized how much I’d rely on my own two feet to create endless opportunities that I’m oh so thankful for.

Naturally, my parents allowed me to test out all the available local sports and camps at one point or another, offering up an afternoon soccer clinic before a weekend ice skating lesson. This jampacked schedule allowed for an introduction to just about any sport available, and, looking back, I could not be happier that I had these opportunities. From a list of over a dozen different options throughout my elementary and middle school years at Woodward Academy, I found my true passions through volleyball and tennis.

With volleyball being the ultimate team sport and tennis among the lone, individual games, I recognized that I truly chose the best of both worlds. Volleyball included all the fun that is finding your “pepper partner” while engaging in footwork drills, agility training, and the occasional distance run. Tennis included the grind of private lessons mixed with the Academy training alongside dozens of other players attempting to reach their full potential. Line drills, suicides, and sprints filled my evenings to propel my tennis talents to the next level.

As a teenager, I would not have believed you if you told me that, a decade later, I would have competed in my first half marathon, completed

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four years of Division I college tennis, workout almost daily, and actually enjoy that afternoon run. Let alone have a stable career that’s centered around fitness and tennis. Absolutely unfathomable. From elementary school, the complaints surrounding that burdensome Presidential Fitness Test still haunt me to this day. Those timed-mile tests each year pushed me to the limit, and I recall even training for Field Day at the end of the year so that I could throw that football better than any girl out there.

Now, I can proudly say that I rely daily on my fitness routine to keep me sane, and, well, fit. After captaining the Georgia Southern Women’s Tennis Team and enduring four years of collegiate level strength and conditioning, you’d think that I reached my peak potential as I threw on that cap and gown in May 2015. However, since that day, I’ve taken matters into my own hands. I run or visit the gym just about every day to maintain strength and continue pushing myself.

Without a strict goal in mind, like the upcoming tennis matches I trained for, I now workout and focus on my fitness just for me. After all those years of being pushed, I’m now the one doing the pushing.

Even my career is structured around tennis and f itness.

From producing the latest magazine story on local workout outings to producing new content on my tennis travel blog, Tennis Itinerary, I’m constantly utilizing f itness in both my personal and corporate life. Thanks to a childhood immersed in the f itness f ield, I’m proud to say that I plan to maintain this healthy lifestyle for many years to come.