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NEW YEAR, NEW ME

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

A New Year's Change WELCOME TO 2018. If you’re flipping through these pages and are wondering whether you’re in the right place, you are! With 12 fresh months at our feet, we’ve

JANUARY 2018 PUBLISHER

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opted for a new year of renewal, reflection and change here at Two Eighty Lifestyle.

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That’s why you’ll notice some differences in our appearance (and we’re not talking

Julie Brown Patton, Charmella Williams

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about the couple extra pounds we put on over the holidays). But, even with a more unified style and beautiful imagery, our team still has one collective goal: to share the stories of everything and everyone the place we call home has to

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offer—and the things that matter most to you, our readers, for whom we produce this magazine each month.

This month’s issue focuses on one common element when every January rolls around. Throughout our “Active” issue, you’ll surely be inspired to start the year off right.

May 2018 bring you new goals, new challenges, new successes and new, amazing experiences we can’t wait to share with you.

Thanks for inviting us into your homes and sharing your lives with us; we can’t wait to see you around.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2018

FEATURES 14 Don’t Let Desk Work Rob You of Exercise This 15-Minute Workout Can be Done at the Office

16 New Year, New Me Local Fitness Trends to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions On Track

22 White Chicken Chili A Recipe from Dixie Chik Cooks to Warm You Up on a Cold Winter Day

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26 Three’s Not a Crowd Three Beautiful Homes for Sale in Highland Lakes Subdivision

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

22 Culinary Creations 24 Food & Wine 26 Open House 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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GOOD TIMES 3.

Greystone Ladies Club Holiday Bazaar The Greystone Ladies Club provides scholarships to Spain Park High School students as well as several local charities. The Holiday Bazaar, now in its fourth year, was introduced by member Denise Tassone. Approximately 40 vendors participated this year helping to raise in excess of $4,000.Â

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AROUND TOWN

TOPGOLF NOW OPEN IN BIRMINGHAM Global sports entertainment leader Topgolf opened the doors to its first Alabama location December 1.

The new three-level, 65,000-square-foot venue is the company's 37th location worldwide.

Through the premium experience of play, food and music, Topgolf is inspiring people of all ages and skill levels—even nongolfers—to come together for playful competition. Guests can enjoy point-scoring golf games using microchipped balls that instantly score themselves, showing players the accuracy and distance of their shots on a TV screen in their hitting bay. The venues also feature an outstanding chef-driven menu, top-shelf drinks, big screen TVs and music in climate-controlled hitting bays for all-season comfort. Year-round programming includes events for kids and families, social leagues, golf tournaments, golf instruction and more.

Topgolf Birmingham is located at 1111 24th St. N. in downtown Birmingham. Nearly 500 full- and part-time associates were hired in advance of the opening. For more information, visit Topgolf.com, Facebook.com/BirminghamTopgolf or @Topgolf on Twitter and Instagram.

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with City of Kindness, Lionsgate and Participant Media ticipate in kind acts leading up to World Kindness Day on November 13. As part of the initiative, Birmingham held a series of events aimed at promoting kindness, culminating in a special screening of the film, "Wonder."

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AROUND TOWN (CON TI N UED)

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story of August “Auggie” Pullman— a boy who was born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates and the larger community all struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out. The film stars Academy Award winner Julia Roberts and Oscar nominee Owen Wilson as the parents of Auggie, portrayed by Jacob Tremblay.

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ALABAMA’S OCTOBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS TO RECORD LOW 3.6 PERCENT Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 3.6 percent, down from September’s previous record-tying rate of 3.8 percent, and well below October 2016’s rate of 6.1 percent.

October’s rate represents 77,358 unemployed persons, the lowest number ever recorded, compared to 82,562 in September and 133,875 in October 2016, while 2,079,576 people were counted as employed, compared to 2,069,094 in September and 2,046,861 in October 2016.

Wage and salary employment increased in October by 6,500. Monthly gains were seen in the trade, transportation and utilities sector (+3,300), the education and health services sector (+2,700), and the government sector (+2,200), among others.

Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are Shelby County at 2.6 percent, Marshall, Madison, Lee and Cullman Counties at 3 percent, and Tuscaloosa and Elmore Counties at 3.1 percent.

Counties with the highest unemployment rates are Wilcox County at 8.9 percent, Clarke County at 6.6 percent and Lowndes County at 6.4 percent.

Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are Alabaster, Homewood and Vestavia Hills at 2.4 percent, Hoover at 2.6 percent and Madison at 2.7 percent. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are Prichard and Selma at 6.5 percent, Anniston at 4.9 percent and Bessemer at 4.8 percent.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

DON’T LET DESK WORK ROB YOU OF EXERCISE THIS 15-MINUTE WORKOUT CAN BE DONE AT THE OFFICE ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON TODD MAKOFSKI, FITNESS DIRECTOR GREYSTONE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 4100 GREYSTONE DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242 Todd Makofski, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and fitness director of Greystone Golf & Country

STAND UP AND GET MOBILE

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ANKLE ROCKERS: ROCK FORWARD AND BACKWARD FROM HEEL TO TOES 10 TIMES.

Club, provides advice about fighting sedentary lifestyles—

HIP ROTATION: PLACE HANDS ON HIPS

which can result from hours spent at indoor office jobs—

AND ROTATE HIPS 10 TIMES CLOCKWISE

through the following 15-minute “deskercise.” You don't

AND 10 TIMES COUNTERCLOCKWISE.

need any equipment for these exercises. Todd encourages everyone to consult with their physicians before starting any exercise program.

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TORSO ROTATION: EXTEND ARMS OUT

LATERALLY LEFT AND RIGHT, AND SLOWLY ROTATE SHOULDERS LEFT AND RIGHT 20 TIMES TOTAL.

LOWER BODY SERIES BODY SQUAT: Position feet shoulder-width apart or wider, put palms together chest level in a “prayer” position, keep head up and upper back tight, and keep heels on the floor. Hold breath and lower body by flexing knees and hips; once parallel to floor, extend hips and knees to stand back up and exhale. Do 10 to 20 repetitions.

ALTERNATING REVERSE LUNGE: From a standing position, take an exaggerated step backward with the left foot, flex right knee until it's positioned over the right foot. Don't flex right knee past toes. Flex left knee equally with left heel coming off the ground.

STANDING SUPERMAN: Stand up straight with feet about hip-width apart, extend arms up overhead and extend torso backward, flexing glutes together as tightly as possible. Return to a standing position with arms still overhead and glutes relaxed.

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UPPER BODY COMPLEX

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TOY SOLDIER: Stand with arms extended in front of body with palms down. Raise right extended arm slightly past right shoulder level. Lower arm back down and repeat with left arm. Reach higher, depending on range of motion in shoulders. Alternate left and right arms for 20 repetitions total.

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New Year, New Me

ARTICLE CHARMELLA WILLIAMS

LOCAL FITNESS TRENDS TO KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS ON TRACK

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CROSSFIT 280 THE HOLIDAY SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY COME TO AN END, BUT THE HOLIDAY CALORIES STILL LINGER. Every year, our New Year's resolutions remain the same: save more money, get organized and lose weight. The latter is the most popular. Gym memberships soar in January, and by the middle of spring, they're all but forgotten.

Working out is not only seen as a chore but going to a gym filled with pros can be intimidating to a beginner. Today, most people are seeking out alternatives to weight loss.

Some fitness trends come and go, but a few have been able to withstand the test of time.Â

It ’s the culture of Kevin Williams, owner of CrossFit 280, says that it's the passion of the people involved that makes the workout program so unique. CrossFit focuses on the best aspects of gymnastics, rowing, weightlifting, running and more, maximizing the amount of work done in a short period. The intensity is fundamental for measurable results, and while it may vary depending on the individual, the program remains the same. Since CrossFit has been a major success for 10 years and counting, Kevin says it's more of

competition and camaraderie, not the gym itself, that keeps people coming back for more.

a mainstay and a lifestyle than a trend. It's the culture of competition and camaraderie, not the gym itself, that keeps people coming back for more.

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NEW YEAR, NEW ME (CON TI N U ED)

PURE BARRE A specialized approach to physical health: that's why "big box," traditional gyms are taking a backseat to boutique fitness. One such boutique, Pure Barre, offers a core-focused, low-to-no impact workout that isolates and strengthens each different muscle group by taking it to total fatigue. The small, isometric movements tone the areas of the body that women struggle with the most: hips, thighs, stomach, arms and seat. Each section of strength training is followed by stretching, which creates an elongated, lean muscular form without the bulk typically brought on by high-intensity exercise.

HOT YOGA Another trend that's been rearing its head in recent years is a toasty spin on a fitness classic: hot yoga. So, how hot is it? The room is typically heated up to 95 degrees during the sessions. The heat forces the heart rate to increase for a better cardiovascular workout, which burns more calories. In addition to the obvious benefits of detoxification from profuse sweating, hot yoga has also been proven to reduce cortisol levels drastically. Cortisol is the stress hormone that's known as one of the main contributors to low blood sugar, the culprit that causes stress eating. Less cortisol means more weight lost.

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Teah Barclay, a metabolic technician and personal trainer at Life Time Fitness, has a different view of what constitutes a fitness trend.

"At the end of the day, a squat is a squat," she says.

To Teah, a fitness trend can be more than a certain type of exercise. Life Time Fitness sets itself apart from the average big gym by taking a detailed look at the nutrition levels of each member. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach with minor modifications, they offer personalized, goal-oriented guidance geared toward the individual rather than the group.

The path to losing 20 pounds looks different for different people, which is why understanding an individual's biological makeup is just as important as designing a fitness routine. To Teah, the trend of personalization is what yields long-lasting, sustainable results.

"If you're not doing what needs to be done outside the gym, then what you're doing in the gym is not going to matter," she says.

These trends are here to stay, and Birmingham offers fitness regimens suitable for anyone willing to commit— just in time for the new year.

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Mindy Obrien, REALTOR®

Michael Langston, Broker/Owner

Michael has spent most of his life on Lake Martin. Growing up in Opelika in the 1960s, both his and his extended family bought second homes on the lake. He spent every summer weekend exploring every inch of Lake Martin - as only a child and then teenager can.

After selling his marketing company, he permanently moved to the lake in 2002 and went to work for Russell Lands Real Estate. He has grown to be one of Lake Martin’s premier REALTORS® and prominent leading the Russell Land’s Dadeville office in sales as their top producer.

He was also instrumental in the sales and marketing of many of the new numerous national and international awards for being a Top Marketing and Producing REALTOR®. He attributes much of his success to the many great REALTORS® and Brokers that were his mentors over the past 15 years, such as Mickey Phillips, Lee Lester, and John Margeson who have tools and knowledge that he still uses daily.

In 2016, Michael saw a need for a company strongly dedicated to promoting and selling property on the ‘Dadeville/Atlanta side’ of Lake Martin. He formed his own Real Estate Brokerage has grown to be THE top listing brokerage in our market – from Martin Dam to the Highway 280 Bridge.

Windy Carter, Associate Broker the past three years. Her attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of Lake Martin has allowed her to quickly rise to become our Top Producing REALTOR® for 2016.

She was born and raised in Dadeville and has called Lake Martin home her entire life. She and her husband, Michael Carter, have owned several retail businesses in Dadeville. While she is more than qualified and well versed on all of our Lake Martin developments, she specializes in selling lake property outside of these and has strong relationships with many of our area builders.

WE ARE LAKE MARTIN™

Originally from Alexander City, Mindy got her REALTOR® license in 2013 in Texas. She met Michael Langston when they were each asked to give a presentation on real estate marketing. In 2015, she finally answered her heart’s call to move back to Alabama and the Lake Martin area. She as Michael’s second-to-none approach to marketing. Mindy has been a very successful part of the LME team since then. She represents sales

Preserve at Stoney Ridge and our newest development concept for our area - Village West! Her love and knowledge of the lake and commitment to her clients helps her zero in on buyer’s and sellers’ specific needs, Martin Experience.

Michael Carter, REALTOR®

Michael has been a REALTOR® for over 25 years and is a life-long resident of Dadeville. He is the President of the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce and a member for the Tallapoosa Board of Education.

Michael and his wife, Windy Carter, have owned several commercial Experience. After growing up on Highway 49, Michael is particularly knowledgeable about the Stillwaters community. He started working there at fifteen years old when ground was broken on the neighborhood.

He and Windy have lived in Stillwaters for 25 years. Michael’s deep ties to our area give him a unique perspective on Lake Martin real estate.

Jenni Mims, REALTOR® Media Coordinator in 2016. She received her real estate license when she moved to Auburn over twenty years ago. After she and her husband had two children, she left real estate to start a retail establishment in Auburn.

In 2008, she and her husband bought their lake home. After spending every weekend on Lake Martin, they finally made it their full time home in 2014. Jenni has become relicensed as a full-time REALTOR® and now Martin Experience developments.

Welcome to the other way of life.

CULINARY CREATIONS

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI A RECIPE FROM DIXIE CHIK COOKS TO WARM YOU UP ON A COLD WINTER DAY ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHY SHEA GOLDSTEIN

When this Southern belle isn't helping patients as a registered nurse, she's in the kitchen experimenting with recipes. Originally from Hoover and now living in Pelham, Shea Goldstein is eager to share ideas about healthy and creative meals through her food blog, Dixie Chik Cooks. Featured here is a chili she created to warm souls on any wintry day.

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI INGREDIENTS 1 TABLESPOON OREGANO

1 TABLESPOON CUMIN

1 TABLESPOON CHILI POWDER 1 TABLESPOON SEASONED SALT 1 TEASPOON SUGAR 1 TEASPOON ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL

1 TEASPOON MINCED GARLIC

2 SMALL YELLOW ONIONS, DICED 2 SMALL- OR MEDIUM-SIZED FRESH JALAPENO Photo courtesy of Shea Goldstein.

PEPPERS

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8 OUNCES DICED GREEN CHILIES, DRAINED 1 TABLESPOON SALT 1 1/2 POUNDS BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS, REMOVED OF FAT AND BOILED, GRILLED OR BAKED UNTIL DONE AND SHREDDED 2 CANS GREAT NORTHERN BEANS, DRAINED AND RINSED 1 CAN PINTO BEANS, DRAINED AND RINSED 1 1/2 CUPS WHITE SHOEPEG CORN (FROZEN WORKS FINE)

64 OUNCES CHICKEN BROTH (HAVE MORE ON HAND) 1/4 CUP SALSA VERDE (GREEN TOMATILLO SAUCE BECAUSE SHEA THINKS IT ADDS SOMETHING SPECIAL) 1/4 CUP WHOLE CREAM

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DIRECTIONS 1. Combine oregano with flour in a small bowl; set aside.

2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add garlic, onion, jalapenos and green chilies to oil, then sprinkle with salt. Sauté oil mixture, stirring, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. If the mixture starts to dry out, add a little water.

3. Add chicken, followed by dry seasoning mixture, making sure everything is well-blended.

4. Add beans, corn, broth and salsa verde; stir together and bring to a slow boil. Add more chicken broth if chili appears too thick for your preference. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Add whole cream and fresh cilantro, stir and simmer for 5 more minutes and remove from heat.

6. Serve and enjoy with some of the following toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, pickled jalape-

Photo courtesy of Shea Goldstein.

nos, diced avocado, Fritos corn chips, tortilla chips, crackers, pico de gallo, hot sauce or squeeze of lime.

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FOOD & WINE

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HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DIET WITH REGISTERED DIETITIAN AND LOSE IT! ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER KRISTIN KIRKPATRICK

In the plant world, color and hue rule in terms of disease-fighting capability. Each color represents different benefits and the deeper the color, the more benefit there is.

Red

For example, red foods, like tomatoes, have lycopene which may play a role in helping to re-

Purple

Purple plants, like blueberries and eggplants, have anthocyanins, which have been found to

Green

Green plants provide multiple benefits that improve health; two of my favorites—broccoli and

duce the risk of prostate cancer. + Tomatoes, strawberries, watermelon, raspberries

help benefit the brain. + Eggplant, blueberries, plums, beets

kale—have high amounts of lutein and folate which can help enhance eye, brain and heart health. + Broccoli, spinach, kale, green tea, avocado, celery, snap peas

Orange

Some orange foods, like sweet potatoes and carrots, are packed with vitamin A, and other orange foods, like oranges and nectarines, are loaded with vitamin C. + Oranges, carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, orange peppers, peaches The point is, variety is key, and keeping a colorful plate will always serve you better than focusing on one simple color.

Track your fruit and vegetable consumption with Lose It!—a personal, app-based weight loss program used by millions of people around the world. Founded in 2008, 72 percent of Lose It!’s users have achieved clinically significant weight loss according to a 2016 study with the National Institute of Health. Free and paid versions are available in Apple’s app store and Google Play store in the “Health and Fitness” category.

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“EACH COLOR REPRESENTS DIFFERENT BENEFITS AND THE DEEPER THE COLOR, THE MORE BENEFIT THERE IS.” Kristin Kirkpatrick, registered dietitian, is a nationally recognized nutrition expert practicing in Cleveland. She has more than 15 years of experience in the health management area. Kristin is also an award-winning dietitian, an author and an advisory board member for The Dr. Oz Show. She has also appeared on both NBC Nightly News and CNN Health. Kristin holds a masters in health promotion management from American University in Washington, D.C., and a bachelor’s in political science from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

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OPEN HOUSE

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The first stop in the neighborhood is 272 Highland Park Drive, a four bedroom family home currently on the market for $509,900. While this property has more than enough to offer, it's most notable for its flawless landscaping. Outdoor living spaces are a hot amenity right now, and this house takes the cake. The back deck

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The next house is just down the street—366 Highland Park Drive is on sale for $589,900, a good bit higher than its outdoorsy neighbor. Although its five bedrooms, vaulted ceilings and four-car garage make it impressive enough, the most eye-catching feature is the kitchen. This perfectly dreamy room greets you with everything you could imagine: brand-new stainless steel appliances, tons of cabinet space, granite countertops, an oversized island and a classic breakfast area nestled between bay windows. Best of all, the kitchen is flooded head to toe in natural lighting and opens up to a keeping room, making it the ideal family gathering place. Imagine all the holiday meals that will be prepared there!

Last but most certainly not least, 331 Highland View Drive sits at a pricey $989,900, and it's not hard to see why. Only one word is needed to describe this home: spectacular. It really is a sight to see. A walk through the massive front doors reveals a spiraling staircase to the west and an ornate chandelier to the north. This mansion offers not only an elevator and a two-story closet but also a home gym and outside deck complete with a fireplace and a built-in grill.The most coveted feature of the house, however, is not the elevator or the closet but the luxurious master bathroom. It's a gigantic space made for royalty, with first-class amenities fit only for a king and queen.

The Highland Lakes subdivision holds a charm and value that speak for themselves. The unmistakable value of these gems coupled with their desirable location all but guarantees they won't stay on the market for long.

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Alexandra Brigham Life Time Fitness, Vestavia Hills "It's a very natural thing for our brains to be hardwired to desire all things sweet," Alexandra Brigham, personal trainer, certified nutrition coach and group training coordinator for Life Time Fitness in Vestavia Hills, says. "When I understood this, and that my choices to cave into the cravings were simply decisions I made and nothing more, I was able to move on and put sugar in its rightful place in my

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