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Creating a Healthier You

Inside: Local gyms • Healthy cheat day recipes • One woman’s healthy journey • And more!

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THURSDAY, FEB. 9

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

HORONE DYSREGULATION SEMINAR 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Fairfield Inn and Suites Orlando-Ocoee, 10971 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee.

Dr. Steve Harrison presents a program on hypothyroid and weight-loss resistance. Event is free. Register at http://bit. ly/2jxD25h.

SQUARE FOOT GARDENING 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Square-foot gardening uses four-foot by four-foot plots subdivided into one-foot squares for growing a specific number of a particular vegetable. Learn how to grow more fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers in less space than you thought possible. Cost is $5 per household. Register at gardenflorida.eventbrite.com.

URBAN (BACKYARD) CHICKEN TRAINING CLASS 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando.

Producing your own eggs in suburban and urban settings has become a nationwide phenomenon. Hens kept in a coop are a sensible combination with home gardening. Learn how to get started and be successful. Preregistration and non-refundable class fee are required. $20 per household.

Register online at ufchickenclass.eventbrite.com. (407) 254-9200.

URBAN (BACKYARD) CHICKEN TRAINING CLASS 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando. Producing your own eggs in suburban and urban settings has become a nationwide phenomenon.

Hens kept in a coop are a sensible combination with home gardening. Learn how to get started and be successful. Preregistration and non-refundable class fee are required. $20 per household.

Register at ufchickenclass. eventbrite.com. (407) 2549200.

TUESDAY, FEB. 28

MONDAY, APRIL 24

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, through Tuesday, March 21, at Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. This is a fourday class series that covers signs of labor, preparation for labor and birth, Lamaze techniques, stages of labor and birth, medications, comfort measures and more. Take two pillows, a blanket or yoga mat and a snack and drink. Presented by Healthy Start Coalition of Orange County. Fee is $35 and includes attendance for both partners for all four classes. Register at http://bit. ly/2jzMtAG

15TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT 12:30 p.m. shotgun start Monday, April 24, at West Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. Each player receives golf and a cart, a golf shirt, hat, lunch, dinner, complimentary beverages and a goody bag. Corporate sponsorships are available. Sponsored by Community Health Centers. (407) 905-8827, Ext. 1050, for sponsorship opportunities.

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CONTACT US The West Orange Times & Observer and Windermere Observer are published once weekly, on Thursdays. They provide subscription home delivery. The West Orange Times also can be found in many commercial locations throughout West Orange County and at our office, 720 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden.

If you wish to subscribe to the West Orange Times, visit our website, OrangeObserver.com, call (407) 656-2121 or visit our office, 720 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden.

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FROM GARDEN TO TABLE: THE MIGHTY MEYER LEMON 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha. Tickets are $20. Explore Nehrling Gardens, discover how to grow your own Meyer lemon tree and learn tips and tricks for making a delicious lemon curd. Participants will also enjoy a cooking demonstration featuring local Meyer lemons, followed by a tasting of lemon curd, homemade pound cake, fresh berries and refreshing prosecco. (407) 445-9977, Kassy.Holmes@NehrlingGardens.org or nehrlinggardens. org.

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CUISINE CORNER JUNIOR: MELTED SNOWMAN BARK 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the West Oaks Branch, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Learn and create a winter-inspired treat to celebrate the season and enjoy a sweet dessert.

Ages 8 to 18. Registration recommended. (407) 835-7323.

TUESDAY, JAN. 31 VETERANS BENEFIT WORKSHOP 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Golden Pond Communities, 402 Lakeview Road, Winter Garden. Scott Thomas, Long Term Care for Veterans, LLC, will discuss VA benefits and eligibility. Learn what benefits are available through the Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security and Medicare.

Light refreshments. RSVP to Keli Helgoth at (407) 654-7217.

MONDAY, FEB 20 AS YOUR CHILD GROWS MOMS SUPPORT GROUP AND EDUCATION: VACCINE MYTHS 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Florida Hospital – Winter Garden, 2000 Fowler Grove Blvd., Winter Garden Village. The hospital’s Center for Pediatrics and Adolescence will present information on the recommended vaccines for children, the evidence behind the recommendations and vaccine myths.

This time is intended for mothers of babies 3 months to 3 years of age, and topics change each month. This is a casual support group to connect and meet other parents.

Minimum attendance of four is required. Light food and refreshments will be provided.

Cost is $8 per class or $20 for three classes. Presented by Women’s Education Located at Florida Hospital Orlando.

(407) 609-1357. Register at http://bit.ly/2jxF84Q

TUESDAY, MARCH 14 BOOTCAMP FOR NEW DADS 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. This is a “men only” class for both new and expecting fathers, as well as “veteran” fathers. The onetime class provides handson realistic experience, and participants learn how to calm a crying baby, how to change a diaper and more. Along with knowledge, confidence and fun, participants will also receive a copy of “Crash Course for New Dads.” Presented by Healthy Start Coalition of Orange County. Cost is $25. Register at http://bit.ly/2j9ygaA

FRIDAY, MAY 5 WARRIORS ON WATER 4TH ANNUAL “GOLF LIKE A WARRIOR” FUNDRAISER 7:30 a.m. registration and 8:30 a.m. shotgun start Friday, May 5, at Stoneybrook West Golf Club, 15001 Towne Commons Blvd., Winter Garden.

Warriors on Water is a 501(c)3 breast cancer survivors and supporters dragon boat team.

Entry fee is $100 per golfer, $400 per team, and includes range balls, continental breakfast, 18 holes of golf and a buffet lunch. Warrior tickets are $30 and include raffle tickets, mulligans, poker and ball launcher. Register at http:// bit.ly/2jxIO6P.

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Searching for a

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HitFit Gym trainer Renette Khan, right, works out with a client.

GYMS IN WEST ORANGE PLANET FITNESS

10908 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee (407) 982-3202 5920 Metropolis Way, Orlando (407) 473-6086 1569 W. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka (407) 915-4316 8956 Turkey Lake Rd., Suite 1000, Orlando (407) 956-2546

ANYTIME FITNESS

10665 Village Lake Road, Suite 100, Windermere (407) 217-6496

LA FITNESS

3029 Daniels Rd., Winter Garden (407) 877-0680

THE HITFIT GYM

16112 Marsh Road, Suite 416, Winter Garden (407) 982-7747

Here’s a breakdown of three types of gyms in West Orange

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16112 Marsh Road, No. 407, Winter Garden (407) 905-9982

GARAGE MAMA FITNESS​

1232 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Suite 116, Winter Garden (407) 347-7977

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​ 55 E. Plant St., No. 200, 8 Winter Garden (407) 905-3623

WINTER GARDEN YOGA

1560 E. Silver Star Rd., Ocoee (407) 965-2139

12 West Plant Street, Winter Garden (407) 579-9889

4768 The Grove Drive, Windermere (407) 612-6001

CROSSFIT WINTER GARDEN

4792 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando (407) 362-0645

1101 S. Park Ave., Suite 100, Winter Garden (321) 430 – 5348

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Roper YMCA Family Center 100 Windermere Road, Winter Garden (352) 394-7243

2791 Old Winter Garden Road, Ocoee (407) 654-4660

Dr. Phillips YMCA Family Center 7000 Dr Phillips Blvd., Orlando (407) 351-9417

2783 Old Winter Garden Road, Ocoee 407-970-1855

GOLD’S GYM

7733 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando (407) 226-9996

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When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and getting active, a gym is a good place to start.

But finding the right gym can be a challenge. With dozens of gyms peppered across West Orange County, it might seem nearly impossible to know which gym is the right fit.

KEEPING IT SIMPLE For those looking for nothing more than a room filled with a variety of workout equipment, gyms like Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness might fit the bill.

“We’re not here to judge anybody,” said Felix Lopez, who works at Planet Fitness in Ocoee.

“We accept anybody who is wiling to come in. We make them feel welcome and not feel any pressures. People want to come in and feel relaxed.”

Both fitness centers also offer flexible hours so members can workout any time of the day or night.

“The keyword is anytime because members have access anytime,” said Rob Harrington, manager of Anytime Fitness in Windermere.

And, in the case of Anytime Fitness, members who travel have access to all other clubs across the country.

A membership to either gym typically costs between $10 and $30 a month, depending on the membership package.

“It’s really about making sure people who are wanting to get healthy have the right tools,” said Kellie Behen, manager at Planet Fitness in Ocoee. “Our goal is to make sure we show them around and make them feel comfortable.”

LOTS OF VARIETY Sometimes gym equipment just isn’t enough, and that’s where big-box gyms come in. These larger gyms are packed to the brim with a variety of workout options, from dance classes to swimming.

LA Fitness is one of the most prominent of these gyms in West Orange and features a variety of amenities, including an equipment and cardio area, group fitness classes, basketball and racquetball courts, a lap pool, saunas, personal trainers and babysitting services.

But these additional features comes at a higher price tag. A membership can cost between $20 and $40 a month, depending on the package and club.

For parents who are trying to get their kids involved in fitness or sports, try a local YMCA. “With chronic disease so prevalent yet preventable, the Y is on a mission to help people adopt healthier, more balanced lifestyles,” said Dan Wilcox, YMCA

of Central Florida president and CEO. And YMCAs provide families with many programs to choose from — fitness, aquatics, arts, sports and teen programs are just a few on the list.

SPECIALTY GYMS For those who dislike the traditional gym setting, new boutique gyms have been increasing in popularity across West Orange over the last several years.

“The growth for those gyms has outdone the big-box gyms,” said Don Suarez, co-owner of the HitFit Gym in Winter Garden.

“Without a doubt, you’re seeing more of those pop up.”

These specialty gyms range from yoga studios to dance studios and kick-boxing centers to CrossFit. “We blend high-intensity, interval training with kick-boxing, but we use kick-boxing for the purpose of fitness,” Suarez said. “People love that they can come in and wail on a bag. And our certified personal trainer is going to make sure you’re doing things the right way.”

But the cost of these specialized can be pricier than others and can charge per class or per month.

Costs could range up to $150 per month.

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Do you believe in

CHEAT DAYS? JEFFREY MONTALBANO

RON BETTA

FOUNDER OF THE FIGHT SPORTS WINTER GARDEN GYM

I definitely believe in cheat days! I am constantly and continuously reminding my clients that dieting is not the answer to weight loss; at least if you are looking to keep it off.

The philosophy of dieting is merely putting a Band-Aid on the problem. Unfortunately, most of these fad diets do work to some extent. It is unfortunate because this helps to popularize these diets, which provide fast results but not long-lasting results.

Developing a healthy lifestyle and good eating habits are the proper ways to lose weight. Allowing yourself a cheat day will help facilitate this is several ways. Having the cheat day to look forward to will often help push you through the week. Interval cheating also helps to ramp up your metabolism and help expedite the body’s fat burning process. Cheat days will actually cheat the body into burning more fats

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during the following days.

The low-calorie, low-carb and low-fat diets cause the body to adapt by burning fewer calories.

I try to cheat once a week. I stay fairly disciplined and use a calorie counter and log during the week as a daily reminder, not just for calories but more specifically to track macro nutrient consumption. The amount of protein, carbohydrates, fats and sugars are just as important as counting calories.

When I incorporate my cheat meal, I make sure it is still beneficial to muscle growth. So it also includes a high-protein content. One of my go-tos is a bacon cheeseburger or three!

Nutrition is a very complicated subject.

However, I believe cheat days are a great way to help clients maintain a quality nutrition program. When someone is restricting their caloric intake (dieting), a cheat day basically allows them to eat as they would “normally,” or as they did before they dieted.

A cheat day is not an excuse to go overboard and eat as much as possible. Instead, it’s a great way to reward yourself for a good week and let your body and mind know that you are not being deprived of the foods you love or the quantity you desire; it’s only a slight delay.

Our body needs both macro and micro nutrients in the diet. Macronutrients (carbs, fat or protein) have calories. Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) do not have calories.

A cheat day allows the body a chance to absorb extra micronutrients it might be

missing from a restricted diet. It’s basically like giving your body a breather, allowing it to catch up and start again on the diet the following day.

Complicated, extremely detailed diets are often frustrating, time-consuming and unrealistic. Instead, I promote a wellbalanced meal plan with small changes.

It is much more important to use a nutrition plan you can maintain for life. I never recommend anything to a client that they cannot do for the remainder of their life.

I have one cheat day per week. I believe that six days of restricting my diet is enough before I deserve a reward and allow my body to catch up. I often find that a slight increase in food on my cheat day is more than enough to fill me up. I don’t eat to a point where I’m uncomfortable, so my cheat days are still rather tame.

On my cheat days, I tend to allow candy, chips and other snack foods.

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PERSONAL TRAINER AND OWNER OF GARAGE MAMA FITNESS

Absolutely. Everyone is human and food and life are there to be enjoyed. If you can’t enjoy certain foods because you restrict yourself, you’re going to drive yourself and everyone around you crazy.

You can cheat, but portion your cheat meals. Maybe split dessert with a friend. And be happy when you’re having it! If you’re eating cheat meals with guilt, that’s how your body will take it in. But if you eat it with control and love, your body will take that in differently. As long as you’re exercising you can hang with that and go out to eat and enjoy yourself.

I try to limit myself to two (meals) per week. But for everyday living, if I’m not getting ready for a competition or have a dress I need to get into, I think about three meals a week. As long as I’m balanced, I notice I don’t crave the food as much.

I love breakfast — waffles and pancakes. I’ll go into a carb coma then pick back up and get back on the wagon.

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Yes, they are very important. It helps keep you on track and keeps you from bingeing.

I cheat no more than once a week and only one meal. If you have an entire cheat day, it can do a lot of damage and ruin all your progress in the week.

On cheat day, I eat chocolate and sweets! I really enjoy eating healthy meals, so I don’t really crave unhealthy foods, just chocolate.

Yes, absolutely. Life’s too short. There’s 168 hours in a work week. We sleep for 56 on average, which leaves us with 112 hours. The majority of it you are trying to be on your best behavior. Everyone’s struggling to be consistent. Initially, you have to be disciplined at least for the first month, but after that if you want to give yourself a cheat meal, you can. You’re not doing it from sun up to sun down. Give yourself that reward for doing all that hard work.

Do I like a Five Guys? You better believe it. I’m going to have one. I cheat once a week on football Sunday. I’m a long-suffering Miami Dolphins fan, so sometimes I need a comfort food. A nice greasy cheeseburger — that’s typically what I crave.

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CO-OWNER OF THE HITFIT GYM IN WINTER GARDEN

I do (believe in cheat days), but you have to be careful because cheat meals turn into cheat days which turn into cheat weekends.

You can undo a week’s worth of proper eating in one seating. But whatever it takes to get mentally back involved, go do it.

I am typically good Monday through Friday. When Saturday and Sunday roll around, I’ll find myself snacking here and there — mindless snacking. I will enjoy a couple of beers here and there, burger and fries, pizza or wings.

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CHEAT RECIPES HEALTHIER GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE ALLISON BRINKLEY, DIETICIAN

INGREDIENTS • 2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bitesized pieces • 1 Tbsp. olive oil, divided • 1 medium onion (peeled, quartered and thinly sliced) • 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese • 1/4 tsp. salt • 2 Tbsp. butter or olive oil • 8 oz. white button mushrooms, thinly sliced • 1 tsp. minced garlic • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock • 1 cup milk • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (unpacked) • 1/2 tsp. salt and ground black pepper (for mushroom sauce) DIRECTIONS: • Preheat oven to 350°. Heat half a tablespoon of olive oil in large pan over medium heat.

Add onions and sauté for five minutes. While onions are cooking, steam green beans until slightly crispy.

• For crispy onion toppings: Transfer the onions to separate mixing bowl. Add remaining half tablespoon of olive oil to pan and heat until melted. Add in breadcrumbs and stir.

Cook until breadcrumbs are toasted and golden. Remove from heat and transfer to bowl with onions. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and quarter teaspoon of salt to bowl and stir. Set aside.

• For mushroom sauce: Heat remaining olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat until melted. Sauté mushrooms for three to five minutes until soft. Add garlic and sauté for an additional one to two minutes. Sprinkle with flour and stir to combine. Sauté for additional minute to cook the flour. Slowly add chicken broth, whisking to combine.

Whisk in milk and bring mixture to a simmer. Let cook for another minute until thickened, then stir in remaining Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until cheese is melted. Reduce heat to low until sauce is ready to be tossed with green beans.

• When mushroom sauce is ready, transfer green beans into the pan with the sauce and toss until combined. Pour green bean mixture into a pre-greased baking dish and sprinkle crispy onion topping evenly on top. Bake for 25 minutes. Serve warm. Serves 8 to 10.

HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS JAIMIE ROBERTS, OWNER OF POWER, DANCE & FITNESS

I love to put grapes in a baggie, freeze them and then eat them like potato chips or popcorn!

I’ll also go to Aldi, buy the organic bag of sea salt almonds and mix them with the bag of dried berries and the organic peach granola cereal. I put about a cup of each into a baggie and keep it with me for a quick protein, sweet and salty treat when I’m rushed.

It doesn’t need to be refrigerated and can be stashed in your purse! I find that having snacks like that on hand at all times keeps me from grabbing a snickers bar at the checkout.

Another thing I do is peel any bananas that are getting too brown and put them in a baggie in the freezer. They are perfect for a smoothie of frozen yogurt, a bit of skim milk, a scoop of all-natural peanut butter and that banana. Yum! And a favorite snack of all time is Greek yogurt, any flavor, with any berries and a handful of Grape-Nuts. It’s like candy!

CAULIFLOWER PIZZA DON SUAREZ, CO-OWNER OF HITFIT GYM IINGREDIENTS: • 2 cups cooked riced cauliflower • 1 cup low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 egg, beaten • 1 tsp oregano • 1/2 tsp garlic salt

DIRECTIONS: Cook the 2 cups of riced cauliflower in microwave for 8 minutes. This yields 1 cup cooked. Add egg and mozzarella and mix. Roll out into circle or square then season with oregano and garlic salt. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. After it’s baked, add desired pizza toppings and broil until cheese is melted.

HEALTHY BRIECHON CHISE SANDWICH FISH MORGAN, OWNER, AND HEAD CHEF JAYME DEBARR, YELLOW DOG EATS INGREDIENTS: • Multigrain bread • sliced Granny Smith apple • watercress

• thinly cut brie • sliced red onions • candied walnut spread

DIRECTIONS: Spread two loaves of bread with candied walnut spread. Top one loaf with thinly cut slices of brie, watercress, apple slices and sliced red onion. Top sandwich with the remaining bread loaf and heat up in a panini press until the brie melts.

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFIN KAREN JULIAN-CANGRO AND RON CANGRO CO-OWNERS OF 9ROUND, OCOEE INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips • 2 tablespoons almond milk, unsweetened • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt • 1 egg • 1 tablespoon coconut oil • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1/4 cup honey • 3 medium bananas

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 1/2 cups oat bran flour • 2 scoops Pro Voltage 10x

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line muffin tin with muffin liners and lightly spray the inside of each liner with nonstick spray.

Whisk all dry ingredients in one bowl and all wet ingredients in another. *NOTE: Be sure to mash bananas before mixing.

Add wet ingredients into dry and mix until batter line texture is formed.

Gently with a spoon fold in chocolate chips.

Using the same spoon, evenly disperse among muffin liners.

Top with extra chips and bake for 20-25 minutes.

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Orlando Health breaks ground on Horizon West hospital By the beginning of 2018, the first phase of Orlando Health’s newest hospital in Horizon West should be complete.

WHAT’S NEW IN HEALTHCARE IN WEST ORANGE For more detailed information on the newest healthrelated projects in the West Orange County area and on what’s to come, see a previous forecast-edition article in the West Orange Times & Observer: http:// bit.ly/2jocHUc ORLANDO HEALTH “Orlando Health is a $2.6 billion not-for-profit health care organization and a community-based network of physician practices, hospitals and outpatient care centers throughout Central Florida,” according to its website. For more: orlandohealth.com WEST ORANGE HEALTHCARE DISTRICT An independent special district established by the Florida Legislature, the WOHD is governed by 16 governor-appointed trustees who help “address the health and wellness needs of our growing community through the funding of healthcare programs and the expansion of healthcare services,” according to its website. For more: wohd1949.org

Members of multiple organizations, including Orlando Health and the West Orange Healthcare District, were delighted to officially break ground on the Horizon West hospital.

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DANIELLE HENDRIX STAFF WRITER

HORIZON WEST As development comes along and population increases in Horizon West — one of the fastest-growing communities in Orange County — the time to work toward bringing health care options to those residents is now.

And on Thursday, Jan. 19, Orlando Health and the West Orange Healthcare District officially broke ground on the site of Horizon West’s own future freestanding emergency room and hospital.

The 80-acre property is conveniently located off of State Road 429 and situated near the intersection of Avalon and Porter roads.

“Health Central’s commitment is to provide health care services where there’s an appropriate population. We’ve been patiently waiting for enough growth to get out there and put up facilities,” said Mark Marsh, president of Health Central Hospital. “Now that there are enough people there (we can get) a state-of-theart emergency room and boardcertified physicians to take care of those folks right there.”

Over the last few years, the

two organizations have teamed up to identify health care needs in the West Orange County area and fulfill them. Several projects have already been completed, some are soon to be completed, and some will come to fruition in the next couple of years.

It’s all part of a $100 million plan to bring accessible, preventative and acute care to residents in years to come, and the health care district has funded $75 million of the $100 million. It also purchased the 80 acres of land this new hospital in Horizon West will sit on.

“Orlando Health has been ready to expand and continue to bring quality services to West Orange, and that’s the goal of the district,” said Tracy Swanson, executive director at the WOHD. “The district foresaw the expansion West Orange was going to have. Orlando Health was deemed to be the strongest partner the district felt could advance the vision. That land (for the hospital) was transitioned, and they have continued to advance and work on creating plans and strategy for bringing it to fruition.”

The Horizon West hospital project comes in two phases, the first of which is expected to be

complete in the first quarter of 2018. This phase includes a twostory, 78,000-square-foot freestanding emergency room, with 10 beds on the first floor and physician office spaces on the second floor. It will have 12 patient exam rooms, and four more rooms to be used for patient observation, said Rick Smith, chief operating office of Health Central.

A timeline for the second phase has not yet been announced, but it will consist of a six-level, 214,000-square-foot building with 103 acute-care beds. It will directly connect with the ER. And although having acute care will be beneficial to the community, Marsh said that preventative care is just as important.

“Preventative care ties into the Healthy West Orange movement, so ultimately we want to make sure West Orange is one of the healthiest communities in the entire nation. It’s really a lot of education and getting people involved,” Marsh said. “We’ll have the ER and acute care, but we want to both prevent people from having to go to the hospital and promote healthy lifestyles.”

The new campus is located about 12 miles from the main campus, but Orlando Health and

WOHD representatives are excited to be a part of offering health care close to home for a developing and growing community.

“Not only are we supporting access to high-tech and specialty care, we’re bringing it close to the residents,” Norma Sutton, chairwoman of the WOHD, said at the groundbreaking. “For better health outcomes, proximity is key. This project will help our residents live happier and healthier lives.”

For now, anyone who drives down Porter Road will be able to see the property, once filled with trees, transform into a medical complex that will soon serve thousands of people.

“It’s a great opportunity. It’s about access and bringing health care to the local level,” Marsh said.

“You want primary and preventative health care close to where you live. This dovetails around our mission of quality care and providing quality services in a patient-friendly environment.”

Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.

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Finding her purpose in fitness More than a decade has passed since Windermere resident Laura Islas dropped 80 pounds — and kept it off.

Now a certified personal trainer, she is motivated by helping others.

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Laura Islas can still remember the way her family doctor looked at her 14 years ago.

“He looked at me and said, ‘What have you done to yourself? How did you let yourself get to this position?’” Islas said.

Living in Michigan at the time, Islas had recently given birth to her third of three of children. She put on a little more weight with each pregnancy and, by the time she was standing in front of her family physician, she was weighing in at around 200 pounds — and she wanted a quick fix.

Medicine, surgery, whatever it took. What Islas did not want was tough love — but that’s what she got, anyway.

“He said, ‘I’m not going to give you anything. You need to go home and figure this out and I’ll see you in six months,’” Islas recalled. “I was pretty upset about that. I went home and felt sorry for myself.”

Her pity party did not last long, though.

Islas said she continued to reflect on what her doctor had said and how she felt — in addition to her depression, she had a nagging knee injury. So, she decided that maybe her doctor had a point, and she set about making some changes.

The first change was small, but significant — she made an effort to move more. First walking, then hitting the treadmill — that was the first domino.

“My kids thought I was going to have a heart attack because my

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face got so red,” Islas recalled.

She persisted, though, and gradually began to make better nutritional choices.

“Focusing on the movement first gave me the positive energy to be able to make healthier choices with my food,” Islas said.

She can remember the positives beginning to snowball around the three-month mark of her journey, and she began to do all sorts of reading on the subject. At first, she read about — and tried — many fad diets. But as she experienced firsthand the volatility those can entail, she continued to read and eventually, as her source material became more academic, she zeroed in on some bigger truths.

Islas says she discovered that there was no quick fix, but rather that it was a journey that had to include cardiovascular training, strength training and sound nutritional choices.

“You put those together and add a good night’s sleep — magic

happens,” Islas said.

Over the course of a year, she lost 80 pounds.

She kept the weight off, too, and when people at her church began to ask her how she did it, a seed was planted. Islas became a certified personal trainer while still living in Michigan, teaching a variety of classes around her community.

Her career choice was determined in part by her philosophy on why she got fit in the first place — a philosophy that drives her to help others.

“Everybody has something unique, some special purpose — you need to grab a hold of that, and that needs to be your purpose to take care of your body,” Islas said. “For me, I needed to take care of my body so I could take care of my children.”

Islas and her three children — Alexandra, Olivia and Jacob — relocated from Michigan to Windermere three years ago. She is now a personal fitness trainer

at Isleworth Golf and Country Club. She is available for additional consultations and can be contacted through her website, trainingforahigherpurpose.com.

With 14 years having passed since her own personal journey began, Islas has a few guiding principals she has picked up along the way.

“Taking care of your body and eating well should not be punitive,” she said. “Information is huge — the truth sets you free. …

Nobody put weight on overnight, and no one is going to get it off overnight the right way.”

And, as for that family doctor who delivered the tough love 14 years ago?

“I have thanked him numerous times,” Islas said.

Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@orangeobserver.com.

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The Healthy Leaders program is a new initiative that aims to encourage individual West Orange community leaders to lead a healthier, more active lifestyle. The six-month pilot program is made possible by a $77,312 grant awarded to Orlando Health from the West Orange Healthcare District to assist in the full development and execution of the program’s goals.

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“Some may want to lower their cholesterol, some may want to lose weight, some may want to simply increase their daily activity or improve their diet. So we’re going to work with these individuals based on their specific goals and lead them to success by the end of the six months.”

Participants will be offered multiple activities to stay on track with their health improvements. On the second Saturday of every month, the program will have the group meet on the West Orange Trail to go for walks, jogs or runs, and on every fourth Wednesday, the Roper and Dr. Phillips YMCAs will offer free use of their facilities and classes to all program participants.

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there will also be breakfast sessions accompanied by health-education experts offering informational lectures.

“We felt there was a great need to involve the community leaders – whether it was from businesses, education, church organizations and individuals – to have them participate in a program where they could experience health improvements personally. (They could) be ambassadors in the community and grow the groundswell of support for Healthy West Orange by encouraging not only their employees, but their families, neighbors and friends to get involved as well,” O’Donnell said.

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The participants will begin with lab screenings that provide their full lipid profile. They’ll also get their blood pressure and waist circumference measured and will be asked to fill out a questionnaire to help health coaches evaluate what can be done to achieve their wellness goals.

At the end of the six months, everyone will receive lab screenings again to compare their results with the prescreening.

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The program will also host more health-related events in the coming months for the nearly 150 people who have already signed up to participate in the invitation-only program.

“I am tremendously excited about this,” said Lee O’Donnell, corporate manager of the prevention and wellness program at Orlando Health. “My entire career has been teaching people about prevention and wellness, about active living and healthy nutrition, and the fact there is a program in a community that’s addressing this methodically is incredibly exciting to me.”

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For Dr. Lisa Yurkiewicz, her approach to orthodontics is simple — straight talk about crooked teeth.

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DR. PHILLIPS As Orlandobased orthodontist Dr. Lisa Yurkiewicz puts it, orthodontics is not just about straight teeth and beautiful smiles — it’s about overall health and a more balanced face, too.

Yurkiewicz’s philosophy in her practice is “straight talk about crooked teeth.” She doesn’t only focus on aesthetics and having a straight, beautiful smile— she also focuses on the cause behind the issue, on growth and development and on improved airway and breathing function.

“I’ve learned that what we do in orthodontics has an effect that can be positive or negative in the long or short run, as far as overall function. To me, it’s not just about teeth,” she said. “Yes, we will give you an amazing, beautiful smile, we can straighten crooked teeth, that’s a given.

But I think the difference lies in not just the aesthetic, but the healthiest outcomes with airway and cranial balances.”

THE PATH TO ORTHODONTICS Yurkiewicz, who has been practicing orthodontics since 1995, has always been interested in the health profession.

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interested in teeth — in fact, she wanted to be a pediatrician.

“I always loved kids, (but) my dad is a physician, and I wanted to be a little bit of a rebel, so I wanted to do something a little different,” she said.

Although born and raised in Jamaica, she has been a Florida Gator since age 10. It was only fitting that when she moved to Florida, she participated in a summer program at the University of Florida while in high school. When program leaders asked the students what their career interests were, though, Yurkiewicz didn’t want to say her first interest was medicine; instead, she said it was dentistry.

“They put me in a lab in the dental school, and I met dental students that were nice and seemed really happy. I thought, ‘maybe I could do this,’” she said.

“So I ended up going to dental school and not even applying to medical school.”

She earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and cell science before heading to dental school.

After dental school, though, Yurkiewicz knew she wasn’t done learning. After pondering what to do next, she settled on orthodontics — something that she had only dabbled in while in

dental school.

“I have a curiosity about orthodontics and malocclusion and how it’s so prominent in 75% of children,” she said. “I belong in clinical care — direct patient care. I just want to work with people.”

THE GAME PLAN Yurkiewicz’s initial consultations are free, and with each diagnosis she doesn’t just look at the teeth — she also assesses the cranium, jaw joints, surrounding muscles, tongue and oral posture, swallowing pattern and occlusion beforehand.

It’s about fixing the underlying problems, she said, and not just covering up the crooked teeth and gaps, and to do this she works with other practitioners ranging from dentists to osteopaths and orofacial myologists.

Following a full assessment, Yurkiewicz then alerts her patients to what she sees as issues and offers them options to fix the problem. The end goal is giving her patients more balanced faces, stable results, a functional occlusion — or bite — and an overall beautiful smile.

Stable results also minimize the need for long-term retention.

“We can do braces, Invisalign, removable retainers or maybe no braces. That first consultation can be very revealing and telling for the patient to understand what they have and why they have it,” she said. “I like for patients to be informed and educated. I feel like I have an ethical responsibility to be honest with the patients and give them what’s best. The patient should be aptly and justly treated and know their options.”

Yurkiewicz has two main offices, one in Dr. Phillips and one in Clermont, and splits her time between them. However, she occasionally travels to her dentist colleagues’ offices in Lake Mary and Winter Springs to treat patients in those areas.

“The people I’ve met along the way (in my career) have made me better. I feel like I have something more to contribute; you really engage in the world and in life,” she said. “There will be some significant change in orthodontics in the next five to 10 years, and I hope to be a part of it in a positive and favorable way.”

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WINTER GARDEN More than 250 children from around West Orange County converged on Winter Garden Athletic Club Jan. 21 for the gym’s third Youth Fitness Warriors event.

The free event — the third such event since May 2016 — allows children of all ages to compete and to try the facility’s elaborate Ninja Obstacle Course and to receive a complimentary T-shirt, in addition to several health-oriented vendors onsite. Parts of the course included tasks testing participants’ agility, strength, balance, speed and endurance.

The event started as a means for residents to get connected.

For Neil Barnhill, the club’s owner and head trainer, holding the free event for local youth is part of a bigger mission.

“I love working with youth, and there’s a need for people working with kids,” Barnhill said. “Fitness can be fun — getting a good workout can be a cool thing.”

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June bike rides with her granddaughter, walks an hour a day, and does yoga twice a week. All thanks to her commitment to Winter Garden Yoga. But her story wasn’t always like this.

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of three events. The events have grown in size from 70 participants in May 2016 to 150 in September 2016 to more than 250 Jan. 21.

Pester says the growth underscores an important point, that kids will be fit if adults can make it fun.

“If you’re going to get kids away from an Xbox, it needs to be fun,” Pester said. “The whole idea for the course is to make it fun, let them be these little ninja athletes.”

Barnhill, who opened Winter Garden Athletic Club last spring, says taking a family-based approach to fitness can be a huge factor in determining success and lifelong healthy habits. Thus, he puts an emphasis on getting parents and their families to embrace fitness, together.

“It’s a family gym,” Barnhill said. “Kids are going to do what their parents do — good or negative.”

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STRONG RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP David Strong, Orlando Health president and CEO, has been awarded the Excellence in Healthcare Leadership Award by the 18-member Board of Directors of the Central Florida chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

The award recognizes ACHE Central Florida member fellows who demonstrate a sustained and outstanding contribution to the advancement of leadership and mentorship to others, as well as for support and service to the local chapter.

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After doing props and set decorating on feature films, TV series and commercials for more than 10 years, Margewicz decided to follow her other passion: holistic healthcare.

Following a minor car crash and having almost constant headaches for more than six weeks, receiving both chiropractic and regular massage therapy, she tried acupuncture.

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Hands and Hearts That Care, an Oakland-based non-profit organization that provides services to caregivers, is getting set for a big fundraising weekend.

The featured event will be the inaugural Caregiver Golf Classic at the Falcon’s Fire Golf Course in Kissimmee at 10 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 27.

Prior to the golf tournament, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, there will be a pairings party at the Falcon’s Fire Golf Club & Resort. The evening’s festivities will include appearances by actor Brett Rice, recording artists The Full Force Brothers and country music star Ira Dean.

For more information about the golf tournament and pairings party, contact Bob Forster at bob@orlandogolfguy.com or (407) 492-5711.

The weekend will kick off with an all-day fundraiser at the Buffalo Wild Wings at the Orlando Eye, 8363 International Drive, Orlando, on Saturday, Jan. 28. Ten percent of the proceeds raised during the course of the day will go to Hands and Hearts That Care. Additionally, the restaurant will host a “Ca-

sino Night” fundraiser for the charity from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

At noon Sunday, Jan. 29, the charity will host a tailgate party at Camping World Stadium prior to the Pro Bowl. Tickets are $50 and include food and drink. For more information and to RSVP, contact Sylvia Briggs-Judkins at sylvia2063@ centurylink.net or (434) 4465407.

Hands and Hearts That Care was started by former NFL quarterback Walter Briggs, a caregiver himself for five years for an ALS patient.

“People who are caregivers are the ones who seem to suffer silently, while they try to remain positive for the person they are caring for,” said Briggs, a member of the N.Y. Jets in the late 1980s. “Caregivers are often forgotten as well as their needs. Most caregivers do not get paid for the services rendered to love ones or someone close to their heart.

HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FUN FAIR New Beginnings, a homeless recovery program in Winter Garden and Clermont, is holding a free Health, Wellness and Fun Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. It takes place at the First United Methodist Church, 950 Seventh St., Clermont.

“This is a great community event offering seminars and screenings, a kid zone to help bring health to the children in the community and approximately 90 vendors helping to raise money for our programs,” Sandy Farnsworth, marketing director, said.

There will be many free seminars offered, such as DNA testing for weight loss, wills and power of attorney, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. There will also be free screenings, such as hearing, skin cancer, blood pressure, BMI, posture and glucose testing.

The community is invited to attend.

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