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Bring on the New Year!

JANUARY MARKS THE BEGINNING OF NOT ONLY A NEW CALENDAR YEAR BUT ALSO THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SETTING PERSONAL GOALS. Perhaps you’ve resolved to exercise more regularly, take up a new hobby or volunteer at the local animal shelter.

Whatever your goals may be, we hope the people, places, recipes and tips and tricks in this issue will inspire you to focus on wellness in the new year.

And while diet and exercise are vital to your physical health, overall wellness includes your mental health as well. This month, we at Midtown Lifestyle encourage you to live your best life by taking care of yourself both inside and out.

We asked local experts for their advice on adhering to your resolutions, plus some of their favorite healthy recipes, books, workout routines and so much more.

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FEATURES 14 Top Workout Trends for 2019 20 Powerful Smoothies Superfood We Love

30 Straighten Up at Work Simple Changes for a Healthy Posture

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34 Want to See in the Future?

The Importance of Routine Eye Exams

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Northside Hospital Opening Event Northside Hospital celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art medical office building in Midtown Atlanta on Nov. 14. The nearly 169,000-square-foot, 12-story facility located on West Peachtree Street will house services for cancer, radiology, the spine center, sleep disorders, diabetes and nutrition, maternity, sports medicine, and urgent and primary care.

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GOOD TIMES

Interlock Demo Day S.J. Collins Enterprises recently celebrated the demolition of an existing structure on the future site of the Interlock. The most visible development in the rising West Midtown neighborhood, the Interlock sits on the highly active corner of Howell Mill and 14th Street. The plans include pedestrian bike paths; a boutique hotel; and a mix of incubator space, residences, dining and shopping.

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AROUND TOWN

Dr. Mark Sakr has been named the director of

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non-operative sports medicine for the Sports Medicine Network. Dr. Sakr is board-certified

This event brings together more than 1,200

in family medicine and sports medicine and pro-

business and civic leaders, policymakers, resi-

vides diagnosis and care for sports-related injuries

dents and urban enthusiasts to celebrate what’s

including fractures, sprains, tendon injuries, con-

happening in our city and to explore what’s

cussions and other medical conditions in athletes.

next. Hear insight on the "micro-mobility" rev-

Dr. Daniel Charek, another new provider

olution from Gabe Klein, a recognized expert

at the Sports Medicine Network, is a fellow-

and author on trends and technology disrup-

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Top Workout Trends for 2019 WE RAN TO SOME OF THE BEST TRAINERS IN MIDTOWN TO FIND OUT THEIR PREDICTIONS FOR FITNESS IN 2019. You are going to love what we learned!

BLAST believes you need to just show up and do the work. We asked Bri Sexton, chief product officer at Blast, about this philosophy.

“Just show up! Find something you think you will enjoy, and make friends with other people who already do it. Let your workouts be a daily gift to yourself!

Find a place that cares about you and notices when you make an improvement or hit a new goal.”

BRI’S 2019 PREDICTIONS: “You will see a shift back to the fundamentals as people realize the time they spent doing the latest fad workout hasn’t yielded the results they expected.

The most effective workouts, both in time and yielding results, combine HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and strength/resistance training into each session. I also think people will realize that the recent trend in shorter workout times, although the concept sounds ideal, are not yielding the results they expected. We don’t work 20 hours a week but expect to get paid for 40 hours, am I right?”

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Bri Sexton

Lions Den

LIONS DEN believes that training, tone,

interval training) in environments that

meals, and mind and body are the keys to

keep them engaged and wanting to be

success. Their trainers strive to achieve

there. Time is always a factor, and people

this with encouragement and support.

love to come in and finish the workout in

Owner Shawn Gingrich, an AFPA-

45 to 60 minutes and be on their way.”

certified personal trainer, thinks 2019 will continue to see growth in the area of

Shawn Gingrich

We asked Shawn how he sees technology as a factor in 2019.

group fitness classes vs. solo workouts.

“People want to see their results and

Group classes allow the individual to

compare to previous workouts to track

have someone else create the workout

progress or regression. The ability to

and then coach them through it, gaining

share their results with others via social

tips on form and safety from a certified

apps is also growing. Heart-rate moni-

fitness professional.

toring and calories burned tracking pro-

“Many of our clients tried working out

grams seem to be the most popular with

solo in bigger gyms but quit when they

our clients. New methods to measure

found themselves doing the same work-

body fat, such as Skulpt, are coming to

outs over and over,” he says. “I think people

market and will also help people more

are looking for a mix of HIIT (high-intensity

accurately track changes.”

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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“In under an hour, their goal is to achieve full-body conditioning using resistance, counter-resistance and full muscle contractions.”

STELLAR BODY BRANDS uses a combination of resistance and counter-resistance with select modified Pilates movements to attain maximum strengthening, toning and muscle lengthening. In under an hour, their goal is to achieve full-body conditioning using resistance, counter-resistance and full muscle contractions. This workout focuses on full-body composition, which forces peak performance. Stellar practices the A Lagree workout, which provides innumerable benefits essential for health and fitness. It strengthens the central core, tones and elongates the muscles and improves endurance. It also increases flexibility, posture and alignment and restores the body’s natural balance.

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TREND SETTER

AT HL EISUR E H O W-T O

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WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH AND FITNESS TRENDS, KEEPING UP WITH THE EVER-CHANGING INFORMATION THAT’S OUT THERE CAN BE DIFFICULT. “This one move will change your legs forever;” “You’ll never eat these foods again after you read this story;” or, our favorite, “A glass of wine a day can help you live longer.”

When you’re busy juggling the latest workout app craze or cleaning out your refrigerator only to find out a week later that those items are good for you again, it can get overwhelming. So, when you want a break from it all but don’t want to give up feeling sporty, take the trends from your yoga mat to your closet instead and stock up on athleisure wear.

As the stylists at Trunk Club, a Nordstrom Company, put it, athleisure isn’t necessarily about working out—it’s designed for a lifestyle. Incorporating chic, comfy silhouettes with sporty pieces gets you through the day with a fashionable vibe you’ll want to sport—no pun intended—on the regular!

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B A SI C U P G R A D E If a fuss-free outfit is what you’re looking for, keep it simple! The Trunk Club stylists recommend faux-leather leggings and a scoop-hem tank as an easy way to take the essentials up a notch. Finish off your look with a lightweight jacket, a baseball cap and a backpack with unique detailing for just the right amount of edge.

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E A SE D U P If you’re looking to reflect your laid-back outlook but need to appear put-together, consider pairing a sporty logo tank with cropped wide-leg pants.

Pro tip: Keep your outfit fresh with pieces in a cool, earth-tone color palette, and then bring it all together with trendy accessories with unique detailing.

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BOLD COMFORT Your favorite athletic pieces, like sports bras, can be repurposed by wearing them under a sheer, oversized tunic. Be mindful of your proportions, though. Avoid frumpiness by pairing it with fitted joggers, and complete the look with a stand-out bag and sneakers.

NUMBER ONE

Start with a basic tee, joggers and a branded baseball cap. Everything else is embellishment.

NUMBER TWO

Stay on-trend with a pair of joggers in an interesting print, and layer on a sporty bomber to incorporate a

NUMBER THREE

Take an outfit from the couch to the bar with unique accessories. A backpack in a standout color will draw the eye to an unexpected place.

NUMBER FOUR

It can’t be emphasized enough how much a cool sneaker can add— always have a pair in a neutral tone, but go crazy and collect them in as many colors as you want.

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Powerful Smoothies SUPERFOOD WE LOVE

WE ALL KNOW SMOOTHIES ARE A GOOD THING. Smoothies you make at home from whole fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals and many other beneficial nutrients. It’s often hard to get the daily nutritional dose you need from fruits and veggies, so the more you pack into a smoothie the quicker and easier it is.

By making them yourself, you can also control the flavors and select your base. Here are some of our favorites, but feel free to add or subtract ingredients to make it your perfect recipe!

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Avocado-Banana Smoothie

Avocado is a superfood that’s rich in vitamin B and high in fiber so you feel fuller longer.

INGREDIENTS ++ 1 banana, sliced ++ 1/2 avocado, peeled and sliced ++ 1/2 cup soy milk ++ 1 cup Greek yogurt ++ 6 ice cubes ++ 2 teaspoons honey

DIRECTIONS Combine ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Spinach and Berry Smoothie

Not a fan of spinach? Try this to get all its benefits while hiding the taste by adding lots of berries!

INGREDIENTS ++ 1/2 cup strawberries ++ 1/2 cup blueberries ++ 1/4 cup raspberries ++ 2 cups spinach ++ 6 ounces vanilla yogurt ++ 1 cup ice

DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

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POWERFUL SMOOTHIES

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Peanut ButterBanana Smoothie

Kale Smoothie

Beet Smoothie

Peanut butter is known to be

other vegetables you’d put in your

ents including fiber, folate and vita-

high in fat and calories, but it’s

smoothie. This is the go-to vegeta-

min C. Beets also contain nitrates

even higher in benefits from

ble for added benefits. We added

and pigments that can help lower

protein, fiber, vitamins and miner-

apples to this smoothie to mask the

blood pressure and boost your

als. This recipe makes a little go a

“veggie” flavor of the kale.

workout performance.

Kale is richer in nutrients than most

Beets or a great source of nutri-

long way!

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

++ 2/3 cup almond milk

++ 1/2 cup almond milk

++ 1 cup low-fat milk or almond milk

++ 1 1/2 cups kale, chopped

++ 1 cup mixed blueberries or berries

++ 2 bananas

++ 1 stalk celery, sliced

++ 1 small beet, peeled and diced

++ 2 tablespoons peanut butter

++ 1/2 Gala apple, sliced

++ 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

++ 1 tablespoon ground flax seed

++ 1/4 cup frozen pineapple

++ 1/3 cup quick oats or rolled oats

++ 2 teaspoons honey

++ 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

++ 1/2 tablespoon honey

++ 1/3 cup ice

++ 1-2 teaspoons honey

DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in blender

Combine

and blend until smooth. *

blender and blend until smooth.

Note: Peanut butter blends easily when

Vegans can sub agave nectar

at room temperature or warm.

for honey to sweeten.

(about 8 ounces)

*add 2 tablespoons oatmeal to make the

all

smoothie even more filling.

ingredients

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DIRECTIONS Combine

all

ingredients

blender and blend until smooth.

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in

Carrot Juice, Apple and Celery Smoothie

Here’s a refreshing daily detox and a meal of veggies at the same time.

INGREDIENTS ++ 1 medium apple, chopped ++ 1 cup celery, chopped ++ 1 cup carrot juice ++ 8 ounces plain yogurt ++ 6 ice cubes Optional: Add a splash of orange juice.

DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Make It Your Own

+ The fun of making smoothies at home is you can change things up and use your favorite ingredients. + Milk can be almond, soy, 2 percent, etc. + Sweeten with honey or agave nectar, or add a splash of lemon. + Use your favorite Greek, plain or flavored yogurt. + Fruits can be fresh or frozen. Overripe bananas are perfect for smoothies! + Add rolled oats or oatmeal if you are using a smoothie as a meal to feel fuller longer + Kids love smoothies. Add ice cream in place of yogurt.

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TALKING COMPETITION, FAMILY AND LIFE WITH A CROSSFIT LEGEND

ROAD

ABOUT 80 MILES EAST OF NASHVILLE, AMONG THE

Or, it could be the man of the hour himself—whose name

WINDING ROADS OF PUTNAM COUNTY, TENNESSEE,

appears throughout his home of Cookeville, from the road that

BETWEEN A BRICK HOUSE AND AN OLD RED BARN,

was named after him (though his dad may joke otherwise) to the

THERE’S A GRAVEL ROAD. It’s easy to miss in the expanse

city limits signs proudly displaying his accomplishment as the

of rolling hills that, in the fall, are colored in leaves of fiery

four-time Fittest Man on Earth: CrossFit legend Rich Froning.

reds, yellows and oranges seemingly from the sunset of a

If you know anything about competitive CrossFit, you

dream. And good luck picking the right one—the rural area

know Rich Froning. You know that he won four back-to-

full of history and a picture of the South is chock-full of them.

back individual CrossFit Games championships from 2011 to

But when you manage to find it and make it just far

2014. You likely know that he won the worldwide Open three

enough up the hill that you feel like you should turn around,

consecutive years. And, if you’ve caught “Froning: The Fittest

you’ll be there—though, it’s a toss-up of who you’ll be

Man in History,” the 2015 documentary, you’ve intimately fol-

greeted by first.

lowed his uncertain path to a fourth-straight CrossFit Games

It could be Mat Fraser, the three-time CrossFit Games Champion and reigning individual champ, heading home from a morning workout.

championship as a husband and new father.

But what you can’t truly know until you’ve met Rich, who was raised just up the hill from where he and his

It could be Tia-Clair Toomey, the Queensland, Australia,

wife, Hillary, currently live just outside of Cookeville, is

native and two-year reigning CrossFit Games Individual

the pure humility and hospitality the Michigan-born,

Women Champion, doing a sled push on the outer side of

Southern-raised lifelong athlete—who has since traded

the property’s custom-built barn gym.

in competing individually for family time and lower-pres-

It could be Gilligan, the 7-year-old black lab; or Gipper, the

sure team competitions—exudes.

4-year-old Goldendoodle; you can find frolicking around the

In 2010, Rich hit rock bottom, quite literally, with a

picturesque landscape (but whatever you do, Mat warns—

second-place showing in the CrossFit Games. Unable to

laughing, but serious—do not throw the golf ball or rock

complete the formidable rope climb, Rich fell—a moment

Gipper is carrying, or else you’ll be indebted to him for all the

he’ll say marked a pivotal turning point in his professional

games of fetch until the end of time).

career and served as an eye-opening metaphor to his life.

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INSPIRED BY

(CON TI N U ED)

Photo by Kelsey Hawkins Photography

“I wasn’t willing to sacrifice being a dad.”

“My major downfall was falling off the rope and trying to fig-

“Stepping away from the individual side, that had to happen.

ure out who I was and what I was doing this for,” Rich says over

When I was in individual, I was so fixated on competing at the

the sound of weights dropping through his CrossFit Mayhem

highest level—which you have to be to be the best in the world

team’s midday workout. “It really brought my faith back into

at anything,” Rich says. “There was no balance in my life, and I

perspective and showed me that CrossFit isn’t what defines

saw that. When we were going to have Lakelyn, I was like, ‘you

me—it’s Christ and my faith. And that’s why I got the tattoo

know what, either my fitness and me competing at that level

Galatians 6:14—it really put everything into perspective.”

is going to have to give or me being a dad.’ I wasn’t willing to

In the midst of preparing for his 2014 competition, Rich became

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sacrifice being a dad.”

a father for the first time when he and Hillary adopted their now

Rich and Hillary now have three adopted children: Lakelyn;

4-year-old daughter, Lakelyn—an event that had a large impact

Trice, whose full name is Richard III; and Harper Violet,

on his decision to remove himself from individual competition.

Lakelyn’s biological sister.

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“[Having Lakelyn] was a complete 180, and now every time I have a kid it switches in a different direction—in a good direction,” he continues. “My mindset 100 percent switched when we had Lakelyn. And when we had Trice. And then a third time when we had Violet—in good directions. It’s made me more well-rounded. Balance is hard; to be the best at anything, you can’t really be balanced. Now I’m trying to be the best father and husband I can be. It’s a good challenge; it’s fun.”

Rich found some of that seemingly unattainable balance through his transition to team competitions, which have allowed him more of an opportunity to think about training while he’s training and to not think about training while he isn’t.

“I get to be present in my life,” he says. “[In individual], even when I was doing other things, I was still thinking about what I needed to do, what I was missing out on.

“Competing as an individual for me, I got burnt out,” he continues. “It’s been fun the last couple of years to be able to compete with a team. You push harder when you know somebody else is counting on you, and seeing how hard they push and what they sacrifice makes you want to do the same for them.”

Outside of the gym, Rich now spends much of his time using his experience as a CrossFit champion and exercise science degree from Tennessee Tech creating online programming for his gym, CrossFit Mayhem, which is located on Rich Froning Way.

“Winning championships is great, but it’s like the next year somebody else wins...I enjoyed that, but I don’t want that to be what defines me. I want to be known as a good husband, a good father.”

Among them are Mayhem Compete, a program for those beginning to take competition seriously or who want to take their fitness to the next level; Mayhem Masters, a program for competitive athletes ages 35-70; What’s Rich Doing, a program offering exactly what Rich is doing every day; Mayhem 60, a complete 60-minute workout for anyone with a garage gym; and M30, a short 30-minute workout designed for someone who travels or wants to work out at home with no access to equipment.

Looking toward the future, Rich is in pursuit of moving forward.

“Winning championships is great, but it’s like the next year somebody else wins so it’s always different,” Rich says. “I enjoyed that, but I don’t want that to be what defines me. I want to be known as a good husband, a good father.

Moving forward [is important] for sure—not getting caught up in one thing that’s stuck—you’ve got to always be thinking about what’s next and what [you] need to do to grow as a person.”

For more information about CrossFit Mayhem, access to Rich’s online programs or the opportunity to train alongside him in Cookeville, visit CrossFitMayhem.com.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

St ra i g ht e n Up a t Wo r k SIMPLE CHANGES FOR A HEALTHY POSTURE ARTICLE RHONDA HERRAINE

DR. AUSTIN COHEN, CHIROPRACTOR AND FOUNDER OF CORRECTIVE CHIROPRACTIC, IS PASSIONATE ABOUT ALL HE DOES. In his daily practice, he sees clients in pain who could have easily avoided how they got there. Technology has created a negative effect on healthy posture. His message is simple.

"We are in an era of excessive phone and computer usage. More effort is needed in our workplace to boost a healthy posture," he says.

Dr. Cohen sees the work environment as a place of necessary but simple change. Most notably, he see patients with lower back pain, tension between the shoulders, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome. These can all be attributed to long work days at a computer. The good news is that simple steps can be made to avoid these problems.

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THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO IMPLEMENT IN 2019:

3. Computer Monitor at Eye Level. You should not look down all day. This puts the weight of the head on

1. Exercise Ball in the Workplace. Sitting 2 or 3 min-

the shoulders and allows for less blood flow to the brain.

utes in daily intervals. Benefits include having your body

Over time, this causes less blood flow and lower oxygen

off gravity and creating movement. Workout would

intact. In a side view of your desk, position your shoulders

involve moving left to right 20 times, forward and back 20

to line up with your ears. Straighten up and get your mon-

times and circular motion 20 times—just three easy breaks

itor in a place where this is possible.

in the workday to increase spinal health.

"You find just one thing and commit to it. Take care 2. Wrist Support. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is caused

of yourself and build from there," he says. "Even if you

by repetitive motions, like typing or any motions of the

miss, don't quit. Make it your lifestyle. Positive efforts

wrist that you do over and over. This is especially true

yield profound results."

of actions when your hands are lower than your wrist.

A wrist support at your desk is a must as well as simple stretching and exercises to help strengthen the muscles in your wrists and hands. You do not need to do extensive exercises, but even 5 minutes per day could make a difference.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR outdoor adventure clubs, outdoor

and UK. Delectable food from 5

adventure clinics and more.

RESOLUTION RUN

panel of beer judges will award med-

JANUARY

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cask-conditioned ales from the USA Seasons will be on sale. A morning

Piedmont Park

als to the top cask ales. Take home a

Start 2019 with Atlanta Track Club at

free souvenir glass.

CALLANWOLDE ARTIST MARKET

the Resolution Run. This event features a 5K, a 1-mile and a 50-meter dash and will get the entire family moving. With a start/finish line conveniently located in Piedmont Park, this event is easy to access. This is the best way to get your new year off to a healthy start!

25-27

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Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

The Callanwolde Artist Market is a unique winter indoor art festival fea-

MLK RUN/WALK

turing more than 80 artists working

Piedmont Park

in a variety of media. Artists will have

This 5K walk/run will take place

display spaces throughout the 1920

entirely

Callanwolde mansion.

in

Piedmont

Park. The

10-13

USATF-certified race course and

The market brings artists from around

Peachtree Road Race qualifier will be

the Southeast and from Callanwolde

ATLANTA BOAT SHOW

run on grass, road, gravel, wooden

visual arts programs. Jurors will be

bridge and dirt paths through the

very selective to ensure the highest

Georgia World Congress Center

park. There will be a 3.1-mile drum-

quality of work.

Georgia’s premier boat show is the

line all along the race course. This 5K

best place to see and buy new boats,

will have a vibe like no race ever run.

gear and accessories. If it’s for boating, you’ll find it here! More than 600 new boats—including power boats, pontoons, center consoles, ski boats and personal watercraft—and more

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26-27 THE GREAT AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE SHOW

CATHEDRAL ANTIQUES SHOW

Cobb Galleria Centre

Cathedral of St. Philip

Since 1992, the Great American

est in engines, marine gear, electron-

The 2019 show will feature dealers of

Motorcycle Show has been the

ics, docks and accessories.

fine furniture, art, jewelry, porcelain

place to buy a new motorcycle

and silver. Interior design vignettes

and the accessories you need. Join

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will return to the show's main floor,

them for Georgia's biggest indoor

offering a look at how Atlanta's finest

bike show. The show is full of new

ATLANTA WINTER WINE FESTIVAL

designers integrate antiques with

motorcycles brought to you by

today's design. The Flower Festival

Georgia's leading dealers. This is

City Winery

enhances the beautiful cathedral,

your chance to see what's new in

Atlanta Wine Festivals will host the

and the Iron Floral Competition is

the market and talk to the pros.

Atlanta Winter Wine Festival at City

back by popular demand. Lecture

Winery on Saturday, Jan. 20. There will

Series is also offered.

than 100 booths showcasing the lat-

be two sessions: 12-4 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. Featured are more than 50 different wines, beers and ciders to sample from Atlanta, the Southeast and all over America. Enjoy the awesome venue with live music from RTW.

25-27 ATLANTA CAMPING AND RV SHOW Atlanta Exposition Center South.

The

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Atlanta

Camping

and

RV

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Show has grown to one of the big-

CASK ALE FESTIVAL

the Southeast with nine of Atlanta’s

We are always accepting sub-

largest RV dealers on site featuring all

missions for events you'd like to

5 Seasons Brewing

makes and models for outdoor travel

see included in our Calendar sec-

Experience one of the Southeast's

and camping resort destinations.

tion. Submissions are accepted

most highly regarded craft beer

More than 80 exhibitors will be on

via

events.

hand, offering up travel destinations,

MidtownLifestylePubs.com.

gest combined RV dealer shows in

Sample

55-plus

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Wa n t to S e e i n t h e F u t u r e ?

THE IMPORTANCE OF ROUTINE EYE EXAMS

THOMAS EYE GROUP IS HAPPY TO CATER TO YOUR EVERY EYEWEAR NEED. They are a full-service optical shop offering glasses, frames, lenses and contact lenses to fit every need and every lifestyle.

We asked some key questions about eye care for the best new you!

Dr. Kelly Arnhart feels that nutrition plays a role in your eyes just as it does with every other organ in your body. It’s especially important to get vitamin A for your eyes, which you can find in green leafy vegetables, carrots, squash and sweet potatoes, to name a few.

Additionally, one thing she is really focused on is the Zeiss Clarus machine that allows doctors to take a picture of the retina in the back of the eye without patients being dilated. They have the ability to take these pictures in patients who are healthy and don’t have a medical indication for dilation, and they can track the health of the eye year to year.

We also asked Dr Shivani V. Reddy, M.D., Comprehensive Ophthalmologist & Retina Specialist a couple questions on eye health.

Dr. Reddy suggests that patients be more vigilant about eye care.

“You would be surprised what the eyes can tell you about the rest of your body.

Many times, systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, liver problems, even some cancers show early signs in your eyes. As ophthalmologists, we actually dedicate at least four years of residency training after medical school just to learn the intricacies of this tiny organ.” + Founded in 1974, Thomas Eye Group has served the greater Atlanta community by providing eye care services to patients ranging in age from infants to seniors.

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