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NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS Your neighbors have big plans for 2014! Team 85086 hit the area streets to find out just what folks have planned for the New Year.

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STEALS & DEALS January is a time for great savings, says budget-savvy mom Judy Weston

MOMENTS FINDS Cool stuff your neighbors are selling

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COMMUNITY Runners’ group offers a dash of this and a sprinkle of that

PETS Roberta Gottlieb tells how a little poodle named Fabian left a legacy of safety for Arizona pets

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BEAUTY Beauty expert Jacqueline Starr-Hubert on the pros and cons of Botox

INSIDE Pharmacist Tara Storjohann on making permanent changes to your food intake in 2014

food HOME COOKING 62

CROSSWORD An original Myles Mellor puzzle

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The New Year is the perfect time for a cleanse

HEALTH 10 ways to get fit in 2014— for good, this time!

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HAIR Trust your stylist to guide you to your best look in 2014

A peak into Gina Quinn’s kitchen

Fun things to do in January

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PARENTING Dr. Chris Wylie on monitoring your child’s social-media account

Valley weather can turn hazardous in an instant, warns Jim Oliveri

Seen in the community

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GET TO KNOW Dr. Coral Quiet and an alternate for breast-cancer treatment

Barbara Stitzer drops in on Janis Hughes, creator of Grace Abounding jewelry

A simple hike up Daisy Mountain turns perilous

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BOOKS Kristine Abrams Gresh tackles the acclaimed suspense novel Gone Girl

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NUTRITION Five dieting myths debunked

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PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Adam Toren adam@85086magazine.com Matthew Toren matthew@85086magazine.com

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INTERN Alexandra Grunwald

CONTRIBUTORS Roberta Gottlieb, Kristine Abrams Gresh, Alexandra Grunwald, James L. Hardeman, Jacque Starr Hubert, Myles Mellor, Kelli Morgan, Jim Oliveri, Irma Poznecki, Michelle Steinke, Barbara Stitzer, Tara Storjohann, Judy Weston, Martin Weston, Joseph Wisniewski, Chris Wylie

PHOTOGRAPHERS Michele Celentano, Stephen Miller, Madilyn Morgan, Barbara Stitzer, Adam Triplett

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networking SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Eric Twohey 85086 Magazine sets high standards to ensure forestry is practiced in an environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and economically viable manner. Printed by American Web on recycled fibers containing 10% post consumer waste, with inks containing a blend of soy base. Our printer is a certified member of the Forestry Stewardship Council, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and additionally meets or exceeds all federal Resource Conservation Recovery Act standards. When you are finished with this issue, please pass it on to a friend or recycle it. We can have a better world if we choose it together.

85086 Magazine is published 12 times a year for full saturation distribution in Anthem, Tramonto, Desert Hills, and New River. You can also pick up 85086 Magazine at many businesses including specialty shops, salons, spas, auto dealerships, libraries, children’s and women’s specialty shops, boutiques, restaurants, health clubs, hotels, medical offices, and many rack locations. Statements, opinions, and points of view expressed by the writers and advertisers are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of the publishers, editors, or 85086 Magazine staff. Although 85086 Magazine has made every effort to authenticate all claims and guarantee offers by advertisers in the magazine, we cannot assume liability for any products or services advertised herein. No part of 85086 Magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Publisher reserves the right to accept or reject any editorial or advertising matter at any time.

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between neighbors Happy New Year A year ago, one of the things we had planned was to start 85086 Magazine. Fast-forward 12 months, and you’re holding the fourth issue in your hands! It’s always rewarding when a plan or resolution comes together and you see it all the way through to fruition. But it’s important to recognize that a goal is only one piece of the larger puzzle. As we move forward into 2014, we can’t rest on the fact that we actually made it happen and that we reached our goal; we need to focus on making it better—and better.

ADAM TOREN As we strive to solidify the magazine’s poPublisher sition as your hometown publication, we’re adam@85086magazine.com continually looking to bring the most important element to the pages—you! With that in mind, the 85086 Team hit the streets to ask what you and your neighbors have planned for the New Year. From spending quality time with family to taking more risks and everything in between, you’ll be surprised by some of the resolutions and a couple you just may add to your own list.

Speaking of resolutions, it’s hard to deny that getting in shape and saving money are popular goals at the start of January. To help you stick to both resolutions, this issue is full of tips, ideas, and inspirations to help you stick to those plans—all local perspectives from local writers. For instance, dietitian and mom Kelli Morgan serves up some delicious recipes on pages 48 and 49 for starting a cleanse. Then, fitness expert Michelle Steinke offers up 10 ways to get fit in 2014—for good this time—on pages 56 and 57. Closer to the front, on page 26, savings guru Judy Weston gives you a list of ways to save big bucks in January.

There’s a lot more inside to get you started off on the right foot this year. We hope you find the content inspiring and fun. Don’t forget to check back in next month because our resolution is to make each issue of the magazine better than the last.

MATTHEW TOREN Wishing you the best in your 2014 efforts.

Publisher Remember, it’s the small steps that get you to matthew@85086magazine.com the next level!

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IDEAS FOR LIVING WELL

Grow Your Own Parsley

A popular garnish, parsley is an underrated seasoning that pairs perfectly with eggs, fish, sauces, and soups. It also complements other fresh herbs and is essential to bouquet garni—a bundle of herbs tied together to prepare soup, stock, and various stews— along with bay leaf, marjoram, and thyme.

Growing Guide* • Soil preparation: Parsley grows best in rich, moist, welldrained soil in full sun to partial shade.

• Planting: Sow seeds outdoors when the soil temperature averages 50°F. You’ll need some patience because parsley seed germinates extremely slowly, often requiring six weeks before the seedlings poke up through the soil. (You can speed germination by soaking the seeds in water overnight before planting.)

• Spacing: Once the seedlings pop up, thin them to 8 to 10 inches apart.

Harvesting You can begin harvesting parsley as soon as the plants are growing vigorously. Snip individual outer stems from the plants; they’ll continue to produce new growth all season long. Parsley dries and freezes well. If you dry it, crush it by hand after it’s completely dry and store it in an airtight container. *Courtesy of organicgardening.com

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Close Call For Joseph Wisniewski, a simple hike up Daisy Mountain turned perilous. Here, he offers up his dramatic experience.

THE DAISY MOUNTAIN hiking trail is a 6.4mile moderately difficult trail adjacent to the community of Anthem. It enjoys a surprising level of solitude given that the trail and some of the surrounding ridges afford a view of the Anthem Outlet Stores.

Little did I know that as I embarked on this hiking trail at about 9 a.m. on Oct. 2, 2013, that about four hours later, thoughts would be passing through my head about those outlet stores as the last vestige of civilization that I might ever see again.

I don’t consider myself to be any kind of elite athlete. However, I have ridden a bicycle from 150 to 220 miles on a weekend, fund-raising for various events. I have climbed Mt. Humphries in Flagstaff and can hold my own at the gym. I know what it’s like to “fight through the wall.” However, at approximately 1 p.m. on that day, after having been without water for about an hour and having departed from the trail at least an hour earlier, I was unable to stand, much less continue and finish the hike.

I went off trail about halfway through the hike. Since I was constrained by time, I attempted a “straight line” return. Going off trail resulted in traversing much more difficult terrain than I had planned for. The elevation continually changed as I climbed up and down ridges. The footing was less stable and precarious than on the trail. I had to avoid obstacles such as a jumping cholla.

I depleted my water supply much sooner than planned. The heat of the day

betrayed the seemingly moderate temperature. Perhaps most dangerous was the consideration that I was lost. When in the valleys between ridges, it’s very easy to lose one’s bearings. What was worse, I was also outside cell-phone coverage.

Having been out of water now for an hour, I became increasingly fatigued. I had stopped sweating and was near to vomiting. I knew I needed to call 911, but I had to get to cell coverage first. Thankfully, I was able to climb a ridge to a point where I could get cell contact and, for the first time ever, called 911 for help for myself. I could barely speak. For the next hour, I was on the phone with emergency personnel. I could barely wave my arms to get the attention of the pilot of the emergency helicopter that ultimately came to find me.

I then guided the rescue personnel to my location, partially assisted by the GPS on my phone.

When help arrived (on foot, because my location was not accessible by vehicle) from the Daisy Mountain Fire Department, I received four liters of intravenous fluid and was eventually helped out and back to civilization, which was only two miles away.

This situation did not have to happen. I made just about every mistake that a hiker could make in terms of hydration, choice of clothing, and other safety considerations. It’s my hope that my experience may help save a life.

ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WHEN CONSIDERING A DESERT HIKE: • Research the hike online. Note the relative difficulty of the hike, whether there are markers, and the geography of the terrain.

• Do not ever hike alone. Also, always let someone know you’re out on the hike.

• If at all possible, use a hydration system in order to have as much water as possible.

• Minimize your exposure to the highest

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Joseph Wisniewski has lived in Anthem for a year. He is a software engineer/manager by trade who tutors high school mathematics. He stays active by cycling, hiking, and working out.

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temperatures of the day by hiking early in the morning or after midday.

If starting the hike in the morning, remember that your body dehydrates overnight. You must rehydrate before you start the hike; otherwise, you will be starting out in a fluid-deficient state.

Note: Sodas and caffeinated beverages are not hydration.

Drink water more often than you feel you have to. Once you feel thirsty, you’re already in a dehydrated state!

Pack light high-calorie snacks.

Wear light-color clothes.

Wear loose-fitting long pants. If you are forced off trail for whatever reason, you will minimize cuts and scrapes and possibly insect and snake bites by wearing long pants. This is especially important if you are hiking near the occurrence of jumping cholla cacti.

Life is meant to be lived and experienced. Living and loving are meant to be action verbs. Live and love as if today were your last chance. But for heaven’s sake, use your head. This experience is not going to slow me down, but perhaps it’s instilled a bit of smarts in my “living.”

A true life-saving shout-out to the 911 operator, the Daisy Mountain Fire Department and Rescue squad, and other support staff that were involved. Your efforts, skills, and professionalism won’t be forgotten.

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TREE UNVEILING

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Festive candy canes

A reindeer to guide the sleigh

The Nutcracker—sweet!

A festive scene beckons shoppers.

Holiday fun rules at Santa’s Village.

Ice carver Josh Ocano

Kids are wowed by sounds and colors of the tree lighting.

A family poses in front of the nation’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree.

PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW Photos by Stephen Miller

Ian Goodson and Max Serrano test out a new Subaru.

Nick Eads stands with “friend” in front of a Kia Soul.

A Dodge SRT Viper will rule the road.

Tad Brown and Austin Brown check out a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.

A Scion FR-S is a sporty, economical car.

The Audi R8 V10 is beautiful in blue.

The grill of a Lexus IS smiles for the camera!

A Mercedes respresentative describes the AMG series.

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THINGS TO DO… JANUARY

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Have you ever dreamed of becoming a filmmaker?

Ever wondered what it’s like to see your film on the big screen? Then come join us at the North Valley Regional Library Teens Movie Contest.

All teens from ages 12–18 are eligible to enter the contest. A number of prizes will be awarded, and the winner will have the opportunity to show his or her film in a movie-theatertype setting. North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem.

For more information, visit mcldconnect.org/teen/wordpress.

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Young Rembrandts is coming to the Anthem Community Center. The fundamental skill of all visual arts is drawing, and children will have fun doing it using the unique Young Rembrandts step-bystep method. $48. Anthem Community Center, 41130 N. Freedom Way, Anthem. Call (602) 955-3729 for more info. onlineatanthem.com.

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Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) is holding auditions for Disney’s Cinderella KIDS, Freckleface Strawberry, and 42nd St. productions.

Auditions, callbacks, and rehearsals will be held at MTA’s theater performance space at 42323 N. Vision Way, Anthem. For more info, visit musicaltheatreofanthem@gmail.com.

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Jan. 5, 2014 marks Anthem’s 15th year of existence! A grand celebration will recognize the milestone that the community of Anthem has been living up to for 15 years. To get involved and learn more, e-mail jkollings@anthemcouncil.com.

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The Ocotillo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its next meeting and program on Saturday, Jan. 11. Guest speaker Renee Palmer-Jones,

Check out the fifth annual Cave Creek Balloon Festival presented by Sanderson Lincoln and Sanderson Ford and organized by Tonto Bar & Grill and Aerial Solutions. Held on the driving range of the Rancho Mañana Golf Course, the event will be packed with family fun. $10 adults; $5 for ages 12 and under. Parking at 38406 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. cavecreekfestivals.com

a resident and local artist, will take the dais. Meetings are open to members and nonmembers.

9:35 a.m. Outlets at Anthem Community Room, Suite #435. ocotillo.arizonadar.org.

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The first meeting of Anthem Young Professionals is Thursday, Jan 16. Geared toward professionals in the area from ages 21 – 39, this new organization is a great way to network. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Ocho Locos, 3655 W. Anthem Way, New River. For more information, contact amanda@anthemlawfirm.com.

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Appraiser Sean Morton will examine your treasures, discuss their origins, and assess their value during Antique Appraisal Day. Morton is a member of the Antiques Appraisal Association of America and has more than 20 years of experience in the fine arts and antiques field. $20 per item. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. info@cavecreekmuseum.com.

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If you are one who is intrigued by the use of natural resources and technology, then the New River Clickin’ Bricks Machines Energy event is for you! Students will build and explore machines and mechanisms, investigate motorized machines, calibrate and capture wind, and study gearing mechanisms with this core brick set. For more information, visit active.com /new-river-az/classes/clickn -bricks-machines-energy-new -river-2014.

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Fabulous Finds Each month, we highlight the unique wares that local folks are selling.

Check out these interesting things you can buy from your neighbors.

By Sondra Barr

Janine pulls inspiration from the desert for her books!

Anthem resident Janine Caldwell is the creative mind behind such works as The Vortex Series: Rematch, Double Fault, Deuce, and the coming-of-age fantasy Visited. And although her books fall under the young-adult genre, many of her fans are moms who share her same obsession for YA literature. Janine pulls inspiration from her desert surroundings, especially Sedona, as well as her own teen experiences and her time leading a youth group. You can learn more about Janine and her books on her website, janinecaldwell.com

ea rin g w f l e s r u o y Picture ool vintage these c ian Di or gl asses Christ ebbie is sellin g! t h at D Debbie Iannarelli has three Etsy shops. The first one, eclecticdebsvintage.etsy.com, offers a rotating selection of unique vintage finds like Christian Dior sunglasses from the 1960s and art deco broaches. Meanwhile, in her shops azbeadingaddict.etsy.com and beadhoardersstash.etsy.com, she offers an assortment of beads and beaded jewelry. The inspiration for Debbie’s online shops came from her youth, when she would scour antique shops and estate sales as a New Jersey teenager.

Debbie and Ri got the idea fo ck Lync h Ha lters at a co r Bandan a music concert! untry 85086-based Bandana Halters was started in 2013 by Debbie and Rick Lynch after the duo attended the Country Thunder Music Festival in Florence. “We saw cowgirls that had tucked bandanas into their bathing suit tops and thought it would be a cute design for a shirt,” they told us. “We went online and saw options for Bandana Halters and came up with our own design.” The halters come in 32 colors as well as the Arizona, Mexico, and Texas flags and the Red Chili Pepper designs. Fun fact: All the website models are family members. Prices start at $19.95. bandanahalters.com

Do you create great stuff and sell it? If so, we want to know about it. Please e-mail pictures of your handwork and a bit of info about it to finds@85086magazine.com.

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Dressed in tutus, the Cupcakes cross the finish line at the IMS Run.

Get Fit with Cupcakes The sweet road to fitness starts with a local runners’ group that offers a dash of this and a sprinkle of that.

By Irma Poznecki

WE BRING YOU cupcakes that help improve your health! Local residents have brilliantly concocted a clever recipe that includes a dash of this and sprinkle of that, and like magic, you get healthy cupcakes.

Are you ready to indulge in guilt-free goodies? I introduce the Cupcake Runners! This local group, affectionately called the Cupcakes by its members, comprises local men and women who are looking to get into or maintain a healthy routine. But don’t let that intimidate you—runners of this outgoing group include all levels of joggers and walkers.

“We’re a friendly, inviting, and encouraging group of runners who like to give back to our community,” says Regina Wright, one of the group’s co-leaders.

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“Our goal is to help adults reach their fitness goal of completing a 5k event. We use a training calendar that takes our Cupcakes from a sedentary lifestyle to completing a 5 kilometer event in a period of nine weeks. The gradual increase of distance makes the process less intimidating to newcomers.”

How sweet it is that no Cupcake is left behind and no Cupcake is spared the group’s loud and inspiring cheers at every Saturday morning workout. “Progressing through the nine-week program is a big deal,” says Heather Gray, a longtime Cupcake and now co-leader of the group.

“We really do cheer for every Cupcake. We know what it’s like to start from scratch— we’ve all been there, and progressing

Irma Poznecki is an active volunteer in and around Anthem. She loves to travel and especially enjoys visiting National Parks. She loves to read and describes herself as a lifelong learner.

weekly is a huge achievement.”

The couch-to-5k program is a great start for adults who have never run before and for those who haven’t gotten around to running for quite a while.

The Cupcakes are noncompetitive and focus on helping every walker, jogger, and runner in their group complete a 5k.

The Cupcakes wear custom T-shirts to commemorate They don’t worry about their participation. how long it takes participants to cross the finish line—they simply want to ensure that they cross it—period!

So the healthy cupcake of 2014 is not an edible one—it’s you! As you indulge in this group’s recipe for success, you work side by side with other Cupcakes and receive sprinkles of positive accolades along the way. It’s a sweet road to fitness.

The Cupcakes’ next free training session begins Feb. 1 at 6 a.m. at the Anthem Community Center/Anthem Elementary School parking lot. The Cupcakes will be preparing for Emma’s Run in Anthem, scheduled for March 29.

For more information on these healthy, calorie-free Cupcakes, visit their website at cupcakerunners.org and peruse the gentle workout schedule.

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fresh | BOOKS

Up Next Kristine Abrams Gresh tackles the critically acclaimed suspense novel Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.

HAPPY 2014, book lovers! I hope you’re excited to become a part of this homegrown reading journey if you didn’t already hop onboard in 2013. Any local authors out there, by the way? It would be fun and quite appropriate to read something by one of our very own neighbors!

Ok, let’s get right to it. I have chosen our next book. Let’s try Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. The author has been described as one of the most critically acclaimed suspense writers of our time, and this book has been on my want-to-read list for a while now. It was published in 2012 and quickly went to several best-seller lists.

Perhaps you’ve already read it; if so, please write and tell us what you thought.

The premise of Gone Girl goes something like this: Nick’s wife, Amy, disap-

Kristine Abrams Gresh has been a freelance writer and an avid reader for several years. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, she now lives in Anthem with her husband and son. She loves a good book and is determined to write one of her own someday.

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pears on the day of their fifth wedding anniversary. Then the mayhem begins, the mystery looms, and twists and turns abound. After reading a few reviews, it sounds like it’s a story that will remind us how things (and people) can be altogether different from how they seem. Hopefully, it delivers on its promise of having layers of sneakiness, secrets, and suspense— which is pretty much the recipe for an amazing thriller, no? Maybe it’ll even be one of those blessing-but-a-curse books that give us a night of struggling to keep our eyes open so we can go on reading long after we probably should be sleeping.

In the spirit of openness, I have heard it might be bit dark at times, but I think that this goes with the territory of a gritty, truly great story. I hope you’ll read along and maybe bump into someone else reading it in the neighborhood. Perhaps we can even organize a book-club field trip when the movie comes out later this year!

Now, what about last column’s choice: Susan Cain’s Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking?

What did you think? Personally, I found it an interesting read and surprisingly about more than just introverts. I specifically enjoyed the parts that touched on how it’s becoming increasingly frequent for people to set up workplaces and even classrooms based on the idea of groupthink and brainstorming. After reading some of the studies and theories described in the book, maybe we should be doing things a bit differently, as some companies are starting to. I also found it helpful that the book gave us some suggestions about coping in a relationship with or working with an introvert or a sensitive (“highly reactive, to use the technical term) per-

son. And the mom in me was struck by the chapter on parenting, because as Cain so sensibly explains, some kids are like orchids, meaning that many of their triumphs, failures, and ultimately how they will present themselves to the world are in direct relation to the strength, or the lack thereof, of their support system. No pressure though, right?

If I had one criticism, it would be that the book tended at times to be a little too simplistic and black and white. But the author’s bottom-line premise can’t be argued with: she summed it up by saying that it’s all about knowing what works and doesn’t work for you, adapting when necessary, and putting yourself in the “right lighting” for success. Overall, I’m glad to have read Quiet, but now I’m eager to switch gears to, it’s hoped, a scandalous and fast-paced fiction like Gone Girl.

And don’t forget—keep your eyes peeled for a copy of Gone Girl hidden somewhere in the 85086 community!

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS about Gone Girl, and suggest future reads via books@85086magazine.com.

SOMEONE FOUND THE LAST BOOK WE LEFT IN THE COMMUNITY AND WROTE IN TO SAY THIS:

Hello. Sorry this has taken so long to write, but wanted to tell you I found the hidden book at the Anthem Park a few weeks ago (and then went on a business trip). The name of the book is Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but am truly looking forward to doing so.

It is wonderful, this idea of yours, to leave a book like that. I have told just everyone about it and they are so amazed and thought I had such good luck.

The day I found the treasure on the park bench by the lake, several people had walked right by it and never noticed. I know there were lots and lots of people that toddled by because my doggie girl and I had been just a few feet away sitting on another nearby bench for 20 minutes. It must have been invisible to them, for sure!

As we started back on our walk, I glanced over at the bench and saw something. I cautiously approached, noticing it was a book with stones on top (I thought, oh, someone left their book to take a run/walk). As I got closer, I saw this little white sign with blue letters: “You Found Me”—well, then, I truly believed there was some sort of contest that was happening, or about to, and this was some little step along the way to some other treasure.

Well, about to leave at that point and not wishing to disturb, I thought “just take a little peek-about inside this book, see if it says anything inside the cover.” So I did just that, and lo and behold, a ”Congratulations” to me for finding the book! Well, I was more than just a little pleased, really, and felt it was a true gift that God had wished me to find that day. Having had such an emotional week, I came to the park to relax and ponder. I prayed a lot and asked God for help all week, “give me a sign please Lord.”

Thank you for your love to all the people you touch with your generosity and warmth; you are here for perhaps reasons you don’t even know. May God bless you and your company with many years of success.

I will let you know what my thoughts are about the book as you asked.

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fresh | DIFFERENCE

Silver Linings Barbara Stitzer drops in on Janis Hughes, creator of Grace Abounding jewelry.

Photos by Barbara Stitzer

SIX YEARS AGO, former special education teacher Janis Hughes attended a jewelry class in Oregon for fun and to tune out. She got so into the process of making jewelry that the day would just disappear. As she increased her class time, she began making her own jewelry with a vintage twist. Soon, her company, Grace Abounding, was born, featuring silversmithing with an inspirational touch.

It was indeed a touch of grace for Janis, who’d just retired from teaching and wanted to find a new direction. When her daughters, Emilee and Tara, were a senior and a junior respectively, she expended her creative energy by making her jewelry and was able to be Mom when they got home.

“I could stay home and go to their concerts and events, and I was a relaxed mom their last two years at home,” Janis says.

“The jewelry filled me up and I was a more in-tune mom and a better mom for them.

My husband is so supportive. The business wasn’t profitable and the training was so expensive, and he never said that it’s too much and need you to get a regular job. Now it’s working. He knows it feeds my soul. He

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knows that I love every second of it.”

Janis scours city and town for vintage components to rework and solder. She hand-cuts all the silver, molds each creation into a unique piece, and stamps in her special touch: messages of love and encouragement such as Love is all you need, Happy Girl, and Love, dream, smile. She then photographs them with backgrounds of vintage photographs of her family, lace, wood, and flowers.

Janis makes over 200 pieces a month, and her customers just gobble them up like candy, purchasing them faster than she can make them. “I think that more than the jewelry, it’s the message that sells them—friend to friend, mother to daughter,” she says, “but this is not pretty or glamorous work.

My hands are always black working with the metal.” But website reviews from her customers make it all shiny: “Janis, I love this necklace...I am just a farm girl at heart living in the middle of crazy, crowded California! This warms my heart! Blessings, Jill” and “Janis’s artwork is so gorgeous...I knew I’d found treasure! Not only were the initial necklaces I got as presents for my daugh-

Barbara Stitzer has been a photographer and a writer for the past 20 years. An Anthem resident, she’ s shot everything from fashion to raw ham and has tackled subjects from travel and restaurant reviews to converting a school bus into a viable place to live.

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“It was really expensive, but I just felt like I had to have it,” Janis says. “It was called Grace Abounding.” She purchased the book to use its illustrations and words in collage art. While she was cutting the book apart, she realized its true value. “John Bunyan, the author, was sharing his hopes, fears, and dreams in that book, and while I was thinking of what to name my business, it just was this!” she said.

How wonderful must it be when you want to do something with your whole being and it becomes an alloy of your life! Watch Janis in her home, with her adorable miniature dachshund, Sunny, running all around her silver and vintage pieces as she pours her love, talent, magical creativity, and whimsy into every one of her exquisite pieces. I can promise that you’ll be inspired to dream and maybe, just maybe, to garner the courage to pursue that dream.

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fresh | LOCALES

Arizona Weather Spectacular but dangerous, Valley weather can turn hazardous in an instant, warns Jim Oliveri.

ARIZONA IS WELL known for its meteorological extremes. Record temperatures within the state range from a high of 128 degrees to a low of minus 40, an astonishing range of 168 degrees. We experience a wide variety of weather-related phenomena here, some of which can be life threatening. Learning more about them is a good idea, if just for safety’s sake.

subject to a monetary penalty. Arizona has what’s known as the “Dumb Driver Law.” If you ignore signs or barricades and wind up in need of rescue, the state will bill you for that service.

Finally, never let children play in washes, gullies, or arroyos. A rapidly-moving wall of water from a flash flood can sweep suddenly through low-lying areas and quickly overwhelm unsuspecting youngsters.

Lightning Arizona experiences more lightning than any other western state. While these displays are often dazzling, they can also be deadly. Lightning strikes more than 1,000 people nationwide each year, dozens fatally. During a recent thunderstorm in Tucson, almost 2,000 cloud-to-ground bolts were recorded in just a three hour-period.

Jim lives in 85086 and is a retired bank vice president, a writer, and an editor. He’ s written two books based upon his experiences while serving with a military advisory unit in Vietnam. Currently, he’ s publicity chairman for Anthem’ s Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade. in an area; thus, solitary trees, buildings, or golfers holding metal clubs make inviting targets. And finally, be aware that the most dangerous time of day for lightning strikes is late afternoon.

Flash Floods

Microbursts

When the monsoons begin in early July, they can produce very heavy rains.

The hard, dry desert soil doesn’t absorb rainwater quickly. Consequently, water can travel many miles from where it originally fell. This results in flash floods: violent torrents of rushing water that can appear suddenly, even when it hasn’t rained in your area.

Be extremely cautious if you encounter rapidly moving or standing water on the roadway. Never drive into it, even if it seems shallow. As little as 10 inches of water can float the average car, causing a dangerous situation. If this happens to you and the water isn’t deep, try to wade to high ground. Otherwise, climb to the roof of your vehicle and await emergency help.

Never drive around barricades intended to keep motorists from flooded roads. Besides risking your life, you could become

Desert conditions are especially favorable for the formation of microbursts. These small, very intense windstorms, usually less than two miles in diameter, can produce locally damaging winds in excess of 100 miles per hour.

A microburst forms when falling rain evaporates before it reaches the ground, causing the surrounding air to cool. This cooler air sinks, accelerating as it approaches the surface. Upon reaching the ground, it spreads out in all directions, producing very strong winds.

Microbursts usually last no more than a few minutes but can cause surprising damage. They are especially hazardous to aircraft.

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So if you plan to watch a lightning display, be sure to use common sense.

When lightning is in the area, go indoors as soon as you hear thunder. Count the seconds from the time you see the lightning flash until you hear the thunderclap.

Divide that number by five, and the result will tell you how many miles away the strike was. Remain under cover if the strikes are drawing closer. Don’t go back outdoors until you can no longer hear thunder.

Never stand under trees during a thunderstorm, and avoid high ground and open places like golf courses, lakes, and fields.

Lightning tends to strike the highest point

So, enjoy our very varied and often spectacular Arizona weather. But always remember that a little caution and some knowledge of the dangers associated with extreme conditions can help to keep you and your family safe.

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fresh | STEALS & DEALS

Big Deals January is a time for great savings, says budget-savvy mom Judy Weston.

IF YOU ARE among one of the lucky few who survived the holidays with your budget intact, January can be a time of great savings for you. January is one the best months to save big on some large and small items.

Here’s a list of what to buy this January: • CHRISTMAS ITEMS This may go without saying, but January is the very best month of the year to buy Christmas decorations, wrapping paper, cards, ornaments, trees, etc. You will find deep discounts of 75 percent to 90 percent off sale prices.

• FURNITURE If you’re in need of some new furniture, now is the time to grab it. New inventory comes out in February, and retailers are anxious to make sure they have room for all the new stock they expect. You’ll find some great clearance items and may be able to convince the store to deliver for free as well.

• ELECTRONICS So your husband didn’t get the mother of all TV sets this Christmas. Well, his dream may still come true, and with a cheaper price tag. Most electronics go on some serious sales in January. The Consumer Electronics Show takes place during the second week of January and introduces this year’s new items. Stores are marking down their old electronics (TVs, cameras, computers, etc.) to make room for the new products that consumers will be hungry to have. Last year, I got a $700 camera for $125! If you’re not picky about having the latest and greatest, then it’s the best time to buy your electronics.

• FLOORING If you’ve been dreaming of replacing your old, stained carpet (okay, that’s my dream), now may be the time to

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do it. Flooring is at some of its lowest prices of the year. Many consumers want their homes to be in shape for the holidays, so they buy their flooring from October through December. By January, the flooring business has slowed tremendously, and they are searching for customers. You may be lured in by some great deals.

• NATIONAL PARK FREE ADMISSION DAY This one I had no idea about. Apparently, every Martin Luther King Day, the U.S. National Parks Service offers free admission. This can be a savings of about $25 per car entering the park. If you’ve been wanting to take a peek at the Grand Canyon in the snow, this would be a free day to do it!

• HOME FITNESS EQUIPMENT If you’re like the majority of us, you want to get in shape for the New

Year. Well, the home-fitness retailers would like to help you meet that goal by offering some of their lowest prices of the year. If you are looking for a treadmill, an elliptical, or any other home torture machine, now is the time to purchase one.

• DIET FOODS AND SNACKS It’s kind of mean, but this month begins the biggest sales we see all year on healthy choices and ends in one of the biggest pushes to buy junk food.

Supermarkets are aware that you have your new diet resolution and reward you with great prices on frozen diet meals, diet shakes, and vitamins. Be sure to check your coupons and combine these sales with them.

While you’re at it, clip the coupons for your favorite snack foods. Super Bowl weekend is Feb. 2, and during the weekend prior to it, you’re sure to see fantastic sales on all the chips, crackers, and dips that you’ve been longing for the whole month you’ve been good. At least your budget will be in great shape!

Judy is an Anthem resident and a mother.

She has worked in the coupon and savings field for over 13 years. Her philosophy is to save more so she can give more.

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WHERE LIFE HAPPENS

Start your year off fresh with these tips to tidy up your household: • Toss Out Your Slippers Trade in your slippers and flip-flops for a pair of tennis shoes. Wake up and lace up! You’ll be amazed at how much more ground you can cover in record speed with the right footwear.

• Spray, Swipe, and Swish Keep a bottle of bathroom cleaner and a microfiber towel under your bathroom sink. Every time you use your bathroom sink, spray and swipe––same goes for the commode.

• Double-Duty Dishwasher When loading up the morning dishes, toss the baby and toddler toys into the top rack of the dishwasher. It saves you time and kills the playground germs.

• Ask for Help Get in the habit of encouraging your husband and children to pitch in. Think of it as a trial period for college-bound teens. Send your kids into the world knowing how to launder their clothes, mop the floors, and take pride in their belongings.

Dirty Little Secret: Just because you didn’t have time to slave all day cleaning doesn’t mean that your house can’t smell like you did! Fake out your hubby by spritzing a spray of all-purpose cleaner by the front door or garage door just before he comes home from work. My husband walks in and always says, “Honey, the house smells so clean! Thank you!”* *Courtesy of beeinghappy.com

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Fabian’s Law: A Beloved Pet’s Legacy Roberta Gottlieb tells how a little poodle named Fabian is keeping Arizona pets safe.

GLENDALE RESIDENTS SALLY and Richard Andrade became extraordinary advocates for Arizona victims of dog attacks following a fatal injury to the Andrades’ dog Fabian.

The attack occurred on Sept, 5, 2009, when Sally had just stepped out of her home with her two beloved poodles. A neighbor’s dog who had escaped from its yard charged across the street and attacked Fabian.

For the Andrades, the following months were spent in a state of shock and mourning. When the couple investigated the laws relating to dog attacks, they found that there were no state or local ordinances to hold owners liable for attacks by their dogs on other domestic animals. The Andrades mustered their inner strength and began a quest to honor Fabian and protect other victims of similar attacks. Richard and Sally were determined to create legislation that would not only offer legal protection to victims but also proactively prevent recurrent attacks. They began networking with Mari-

copa County Animal Care and Control director Dr. Rodrigo Silva; Kari Nienstedt, the Arizona director of the Humane Society of the United States; Chandler personal injury attorney Peter Gorski; and several legislators, including Representative Steve Montenegro and Senator Al Melvin.

Walking through the grief and roadblocks paid off. Fabian’s Law (HB 2137), also known as the Vicious Dog Owner Responsibility Law, was signed by Governor Jan Brewer on April 25, 2011, and went into effect in Arizona on July 20, 2011.

Some key points to know concerning HB 2137: 1. This is not a breed-specific law that targets certain types of dogs. The wording is directed at the owner for having responsibility for his or her dog’s actions.

2. Fabian’s Law includes stiff penalties.

When a court has previously labeled a specific dog as aggressive or vicious and the owner neglects to follow the court-ordered restrictions, a second attack does not have to occur for the owner to be penalized. For example, if such a dog escapes from its yard, it’s considered a Class 3 misdemeanor.

3. If a Vicious Dog Petition has previously been successful in the courts and that particular dog bites or attacks a person while it is at large, the owner faces a Class 5 felony.

Contact Sally and Richard Andrade at randrade13@cox.net.

A full history of and links to HB 2137 can be found at fabianslaw.com

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The Andrades’ work is never done; they are frequently contacted by other victims of aggressive dogs. This compassionate couple offers advice about the steps required to report the attack, file with the local court, prepare a victim statement, and obtain witness statements. They also reinforce the importance of making the prosecutor aware of HB 2137 and filing a vicious dog petition. Sally and Richard have visited people in hospitals who were

Roberta’ s mission is to educate people about responsible pet ownership and to raise the public’ s awareness of animal neglect and abuse. She is a consultant to Anthem Pets’ board of directors and is employed by HALO as an animal care specialist for dogs. attacked by dogs and accompanied others to their court cases. They have consulted with victims and legislators in other states who are attempting to draft their own versions of Fabian’s Law. It’s awe inspiring to think of all that these two “ordinary” dog lovers have accomplished.

The Andrades have ensured that Fabian has an honorable legacy—one that helps others, both people and pets.

What every dog owner should keep in mind: • Remain aware of your surroundings when you are taking your dog(s) for a walk. Consider carrying citronella spray as a deterrent to loose dogs.

• Be extra vigilant if you use dog parks.

Many owners fail to monitor their dog’s behavior and instead text or talk on their cell, read, or socialize. Some dogs, especially those who are territorial or unfamiliar with their surroundings, can become reactive and unpredictable unless owners are watchful of warning signs. Even dogs that are angels at home and may be friendly to other dogs may be set off by a behavior from a strange dog in a group or dog-park situation.

• Having a pet as a family member is a gift and a privilege. Let’s all work together to keep everyone safe when we share the outdoors.

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Dr. Coral Quiet

Q&A Q: What advice would you give to your younger self?

A: Work hard, but play harder—it will keep you interesting.

Q: What’s your biggest pet peeve?

A: Those who don’t take time to smell the roses, something I have been guilty of myself from time to time. That, and the overtreatment of breast-cancer patients with mastectomies!

Q: What are you most proud of?

A: Aside from my children, I’ve been very proud to help launch ABCS and now partner it with Arizona Center for Cancer Care to help expand our technologies and level of care to all areas of the Valley.

Most recently, we entered into a relationship wherein we have been able to update and open radiation oncology facilities at both Scottsdale Healthcare’s Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center and Osborn Campuses, respectively.

Favorite sa y in g: “C ould, b e good , could b e b ad too soon to tell .”

Q: Best words of wisdom you’ve received?

A: Knowledge is power.

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hen Dr. Coral Quiet moved to Arizona in 1993, only 20 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer were being treated with breast conservation—meaning that 80 percent of all breast-cancer patients were treated with mastectomy, a sometimes necessary but disfiguring treatment.

Motivated to advocate for women, the Anthem resident co-founded the Arizona Institute for Breast Health (AIBH), which gives women the opportunity to receive information about the best treatment for their specific breast cancer––free of charge.

This team, with Dr. Quiet at the helm, evaluates the medical and surgical options for the preservation of a woman’s life, body, and emotional well-being. As she was

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Q: What’s next?

spreading knowledge about breast cancer, something else happened—she learned about breast brachytherapy, a five-day radiation-therapy alternative for women with early-stage breast cancer and eventually helped bring the technology here.

This, coupled with other research she was doing in the field, led her to co-found Arizona Breast Cancer Specialists (ABCS) in 2008, the first and only center in the world dedicated to exclusively treating women with breast cancer with radiation.

In less than two years, they had expanded from one to three centers in Arizona. Today, they have teamed up with Arizona Center for Cancer Care to expand their specialty care model to more than 30 offices Valleywide.

A: Long term, finding a cure for breast cancer so I can bartend in the Caribbean or at least play golf once a week.

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THINK Clearly in Cyberspace Dr. Chris Wylie on the importance of monitoring your child’s social-media account.

LAST MONTH, my daughter asked me if she could have her own Facebook account. I realized after our discussion that it wasn’t an easy decision.

Most everyone is on Facebook these days. I own a Facebook account and use it frequently for work and keeping in touch with friends I haven’t seen in years. After doing some online research, here are a few things I found interesting: 1. The fastest growing segment of new users comprises preteens and teens.

2. With over 250 million daily users, over 10 million are underage.

3. Many parents don’t monitor their children’s Internet use.

Facebook currently requires users to be at least 13 years of age; however, misrepresenting one’s age online is not a challenge.

Reports indicate that Facebook users may be as young as 8 years old. At this age, many children unknowingly expose themselves to strangers or post innocent—or not-soinnocent—photos of themselves only to catch the attention of predators of all ages.

With the dangers of “sexting” making their way from high-schoolers down into elementary school children, an acronym that our church pastor gave us came in handy while I spoke to my daughters about how and when to use social media. I explained to them that Facebook, if used inappropriately, can become an avenue of revealing too much personal information in a way that could expose them to sexual predators and damage their reputations.

A few weeks ago at church, our pastor spoke about social media and family use.

He suggested a perfect way to set limits on what is and what isn’t appropriate online. He used the acronym THINK, which stood for “True,” “Helpful,” “Inspiring,” “Necessary,” and “Kind.” When children use social media in a mindful way, they guard themselves from becoming the target of cruel jokes from their peers, cyber-

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bullying, and crude language. I asked my daughters to use the THINK concept before they exchange any form of information. Before posting anything, they are to ask themselves: 1.

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Is what I’m posting “T”—true?

Is what I’m posting “H”—helpful to others as a form of information or content?

Is what I’m posting “I”—inspiring to others?

Is it “N”—necessary? Do I really need to tell everyone I hate eggs? (I love this one the most!)

And the most important of them all: “K”—is my post kind?

Parents should be aware that while their child may be under 17 years old and still cannot get into an R-rated movie, he or she can hardly help but come across sexually explicit language, photos, and videos on Facebook. And for those parents who are not monitoring their teenager’s Internet use, beware of the dangers of Internet porn. Pornography is nothing new, but it was more difficult to access before the advent of cyberspace.

Teens tend to have twice as many Facebook friends as do adults, on average. Most don’t realize that as a result, simply shar-

ing with your own network (friends and friends of friends) is not safe because it exposes their posts to tens of thousands— and potentially millions—of strangers.

Often, these publicly accessible remarks, images, videos, and links to other online material, which can be seen not only by your child but by your child’s friends and the public, can spell a fast flight to a damaged reputation.

Why do users post questionable content on their own pages even though they are aware of the public ramifications?

Such people use social media as a vehicle to vent a variety of severe social, behavioral, and emotional pathologies: anger, jealousy, self-pity, and pride; or deception, aggression, harassment, and cruelty. I’ve learned that some people, through posts and pictures, try to paint a picture of their lives that is little more than a facade. But the maelstrom of posts about their image, relationship, activities, and opinions become a transparent attempt to conceal the miserable, insecure person underneath.

Privacy is becoming a disappearing commodity; however, you need to intervene in reality when the lack of it threatens your child online. Teach your child to THINK!

Dr. Wylie is an educational psychologist, founder and president of the Psychological Testing Center of Phoenix. You can reach him through his website at psychologicaltestingcenter.com.

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Sammy Oriza Raise enough money to be able to go on a mission trip to Romania.

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Danny Cuttill I would like to win the lottery in 2014.

Debbie Fuellas Get into shape and help in community activities.

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Be more patient with my children.

Go on more “dates� with my husband.

Eat healthier and spend more time as a family.

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Holly Matson Petra Macias Spend more time as a family.

My husband, Jeff, and I will be spending New Year’s in Phuket Thailand, visiting our oldest daughter, Hannah. I haven’t seen her since June when she went overseas to teach in Laos. Hannah and I have a very close mother-daughter relationship so, needless to say, I am bursting at the seams for the opportunity to hug my girl. It will be fun to see how New Year’s is celebrated in Thailand and to make New Year’s resolutions with my daughter. Hoping Hannah’s resolution includes coming back to the U.S. soon! But either way, my resolution will be to continue supporting and encouraging her to spread those wings and grow—and, of course, for me to exercise more.

Jordan Houle Crystal Gonzalez

Lose weight and tone up. Change my diet.

To enjoy every moment with my two boys, who will be going to Delaware in May.

Robert Oriza To spend more time with my family.

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My resolution is to manage my car project.

I don’t have one yet.

Too many things to list!

Jason Langston Be less broke. Be more rich.

Cathleen Woodall Be more willing to take personal and emotional risks.

Peggy Falconer To finish my novel!

Dr. Darren Flowers Attend church more often.

Micah Johnson I’m counting on 2014 as a great year. My resolution is to work more efficiently and spend even more quality time with family and those that really matter at the end of the day. Oh, and I could handle more time in Hawaii.

Dr. Wyatt Wood woodortho.com To acclimate to warmer temperatures, for my office staff’s happiness.

Brandy Falconer To travel more than last year.

To earn more money than last year.

To enjoy my friends more than last year.

To be more patient than last year!

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Krysten Deitz I would like to graduate in 2014.

Angela Cox Spend more time with family and friends.

Jodi Deitz To continue hiking and finally reach the top of Daisy Mountain.

Bill Bailey hopsandtannins.com Continuing to provide the best beer selection in Anthem.

Pat Bennett To make some time for myself…finally!

Nicci LaMacchia To get some six-pack abs going on.

Willine Evans My New Year’s resolution––if I make one—is to pursue it one day at a time. As for my New Year’s Eve plans, I plan to spend it with my husband and share memories of the year that has passed and hope for our family’s and friends’ new year.

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Becky Tran To have a healthy, peaceful life.

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4 1 0 2 r o f d e n n a l p behind 85086 have

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MANAGING EDITOR Continue to spend quality time with my husband, kids, family and close friends in 85086!

PUBLISHER Really focusing on sticking to a fitness regimen, a healthy eating/juicing program, and connecting our great community with well-written, locally focused articles in 85086 Magazine. I plan on continuing to build upon my passion of helping kids understand the basic principles of Entrepreneurship through our Kidpreneurs.org program. Wishing everyone a very healthy, happy, and prosperous 2014!

Sondra Barr MANAGING EDITOR My work is my passion, so it’s not always easy finding a family/work balance, but in 2014, I’m going to put forth the effort to turn off my computer and phone and live in the moment more. I also plan on finally being able to do a handstand in the middle of a room without a wall to lean against. Cutting back my caffeine intake should probably be on the list, but I’ll save that for 2015.

Stephen Miller STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER To be a father who is an outstanding role model and instills good morals and behavior into his child’s life.

Vanessa Fryer Kate Karp COPY EDITOR With work, volunteering, and trying to enjoy myself, life looks like a mosaic right now and sleep is a hobby. I resolve to say no to people who want me to do stuff for them—either that or figure out how to clone myself (and let my clone do the housework). But I also plan to try to make a difference in shelter overpopulation by continuing to volunteer with the local shelter. If I can somehow meld those two objectives, I’ve succeeded!

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Kristine Abrams Gresh CONTRIBUTING WRITER My resolution for 2014? I will try to have more patience. Plans? Now that we’ve been living here in Arizona for a few months and I’m starting to feel “settled” here in Anthem, I’d like to read more, write more, and (fingers crossed) travel more—see more of this side of the country. Most importantly, I will try to set aside time and finally write my book!

ART DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION I recently took it upon myself to sign up for a very challenging race—Tough Mudder!

I’ve realized after long deliberation, I want to do this for the dedication it takes both mentally and physically. I want to be able to look back and reflect on what it felt like to be in the moment where I wanted to quit so badly but kept pushing my limits to finish.

As a result, my resolution this year is to put forth the dedication in my training and completing Tough Mudder and use that form of commitment to push myself beyond my limits to succeed in all other areas of my life.

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Matthew Toren PUBLISHER I’m looking forward to getting more physically fit.

I’m also going to work on my cardio and focus on eating healthier in 2014.

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Pavlina Toren MANAGING EDITOR My New Year resolution is to spend more quality time with my family and to reconnect with friends that I have not been in touch with for a while.

DID YOU KNOW New Year resolutions date back more than 4,000 years ago to the ancient Babylonians. They observed New Year’s Day on March 23, and they celebrated by making resolutions to their gods to return something borrowed from their neighbors. Fastforward to around B.C. 154, when the Romans declared Jan. 1 as the first day of the New Year. The Romans named the first month of the year after the Greek god Janus, who’s depicted with two faces, one facing front and one facing back, which allowed him to see backward and forward at the same time. On midnight on Dec. 31, the Romans were certain that Janus was looking back at the old year and forward into the New Year. Janus became a symbol for resolutions for the Romans, who looked for forgiveness from past transgressions from their enemies and looked to good fortune ahead.

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Personal Taste

For homeowner Gina Quinn, home is where her personally designed kitchen is.

By Sondra Barr Photos by Michele Celentano

WHEN GINA QUINN first saw the Anthem house that would become her home, it was just an empty shell. The house was stripped down to the floors and walls. There were no counters, cabinets, sinks, showerheads, toilets––not even fire-sprinkler caps.

“At first look, I was taken by the view but couldn’t imagine how I would make it livable, so I passed on it,” Gina says. The stripped-down house was still on the market months later when a Realtor friend of Gina’s asked her to come look at it again. “I came with the intention of pointing out all the reasons it wouldn’t work,” she says. Not deterred, the Realtor was armed with more reasons why it would work.

“I realized that I was actually getting the opportunity to build my own home from essentially a blank canvas in a model I always liked,” Gina says.

“I was in love with the view and started to see the potential.” Within 24 hours, Gina was signing the paperwork; now, five years later and after count-

less hours spent searching the Internet and shopping for good deals, she’s still enjoying creating her living space to fulfill her vision.

The room Gina’s particularly excited about is her kitchen. “Since it’s centrally located, I knew it would be the room we’d be spending the most time—and we’re an Italian family, so we eat!” she says of her bright kitchen. It’s also the logical place for heart-to-hearts with her daughters, Anna Rose, 13, and Grace, 11. “I put the most time and effort into this room. My proudest find in my house are my kitchen appliances. I saw the stove on Craigslist, and I loved it! I got in the car to go look at it, and the seller told me I had to take all the appliances he was offering, or none.” While Gina says she initially didn’t want a huge refrigerator in a screaming shade of red, she also didn’t want to lose scoring the stove. As it turns out, it’s what she loves most about her kitchen. “Except that my mother likes to cook in it!”

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FRESH FROM THE KITCHEN

Spice of Life FIVE SPICES TO KICK YOUR LIFE INTO HIGH GEAR Cinnamon: What is not to love about cinnamon? It’s a nutrition superstar. It helps keep your arteries healthy, manages bloodsugar levels, and can help lower cholesterol.

So, try some in your coffee, in your oatmeal, or sprinkled on a sweet potato.

Turmeric: A staple of Indian cooking, this colorful spice can help reduce inflammation in arthritis patients and block some forms of cancer. For your first taste, try it in a mild curry dish, couscous, or as a seasoning for acorn squash.

Ginger: Ginger has long been used as a healing spice, helping everything from morning sickness to heartburn to migraine relief. This distinguishable spice can add just the right amount of bite to Asian dishes, marinades, and salad dressings.

Oregano: Quite the comfort spice and used in almost every Italian recipe from spaghetti to focaccia, oregano is good for much more than a pizza topping. It’s antibacterial and full of antioxidants, so help yourself to another slice.

Chili Peppers: If you are not afraid of a little heat, pile on the extra chili pepper with every meal. The spicier the pepper, the more capsaicin you’ll find. This ingredient can aid in pain relief and heart health, and it also can fight prostate cancer and ulcers.

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food | HOME COOKING

Cleanse The new year is the perfect time to try a cleanse, says dietitian Kelli Morgan, who serves up some delicious recipes to get you started.

Photos by Adam Triplett and Madilyn Morgan

JANUARY 1 IS a fresh start. The holidays are over, and we can turn our attention back to our health. Many usher in the New Year by wasting money on seldom-used gym memberships or equipment and unhealthy crash diets—both of which cause the loss of only one thing: your mind!

Health is more than a new gimmick diet or machine. Health is (you know what’s coming next) a lifestyle that begins with making intelligent health decisions, which in turn leads to positive healthy results.

For example, rather than commit (and inevitably de-commit) to a fad diet, consider embarking on a cleanse. For many, the prospect of committing even short-term to eating a predetermined group of notably healthy and nutrient-rich foods without deviation is unthinkable! But when you consider that a diet in specific nutrient-rich foods is no more drastic than a diet consisting of only meal-replacement bars and shakes, the idea of a cleanse gains perspective.

I did my first cleanse almost four years ago. It was a truly life-changing experience.

My lifelong stomachaches went away. My battle with chronic fatigue subsided. I slept better and worked out harder. I finally figured out that gluten was my body’s enemy and discovered that my body functions better without meat or dairy. But had I not tried a cleanse, I would still be suffering from debilitating stomach pains and unexplainable fatigue. The seven basic rules of the cleanse are simple but stringent: 1.

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No dairy No meat or eggs Limit caffeine to one small cup a day No sugar No gluten No alcohol One green smoothie a day

The cleanse runs for 21 days, which is long enough to start changing your habits and feel the process change both your mind and body! Not convinced? Consider this:

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• Do you regularly eat five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables a day? Probably not, right? By incorporating a daily green smoothie into you diet, you will have met your intake goal before lunch! Green smoothies only take a few minutes to make, requiring only that you rinse your blender, and you can drink them on the go! By blending your dark leafygreen vegetables, you flood your body with chlorophyll and a powerhouse of enzymes, vitamins, and minerals.

• Did you know that major research studies indicate that a plant-strong diet can reverse major illnesses such as heart disease and cancer? Yes, I said reverse!

• Are you that person that gets every cold that goes around? Switching to a plant-based diet naturally lowers your body’s pH, which decreases inflammation and dramatically improves your immune system. Say hello to broccoli and goodbye to sick days!

• Are you concerned about the earth? If every American could simply give up one meal of chicken per week and replace it with an all-vegetable meal, it would be the equivalent of taking more than half a million cars off the roads!

• If you went vegetarian today, it would slow climate change more effectively than switching to a hybrid car!

Kelli Morgan, R.D., is a registered dietitian living in and loving Anthem. She’ s also a total foodie.

She completed her dietetics degree and internship at Syracuse University in New York. She loves preparing, cooking, and eating delicious foods. She shares all of her recipes on kellird.com.

7-Day Smoothie 1 4 1 2 1 1 Ω Ω 1 Ω

big handful organic baby carrots inches organic cucumber, leave skin on only if it’s organic big handful organic cherry tomatoes cups organic kale orange, peeled apple, cored frozen banana cup frozen blueberries cup water cup ice sprinkle of stevia, if desired

Put all the ingredients into your blender.

Blend for about 60 seconds or until everything is smooth and combined.

Here is a sample day on the cleanse Breakfast: Green smoothie (visit kellird.com for lots of smoothie recipes) Lunch: Salad topped with beans, avocado, and lots of veggies, dressed with a vegan/gluten-free vinaigrette. Serve with a few gluten-free flaxseed crackers or my favorite: a roasted sweet potato!

Snack: ∑ cup of mixed raw nuts and a piece of fruit Dinner: Asian Noodle Pasta Salad (see recipe on the right)

Don’t you love knowing that you have the power to change your life, even the world, by making changes to the food you put into your mouth? What’s the worst that could happen? Just this: You try it, decide it’s not for you, and then revert to bars and powdered shakes.

Change starts with you. Why not give a cleanse a shot and raise your fork to change your body, your mind, and the world!

Asian Noodle Pasta Salad 1

box pad Thai noodles (you can even use brown-rice pasta, but I love the pad Thai noodles!) Ω cup Asian salad dressing (Bragg’s makes a great gluten-free option!) Ω cup peanut butter (I use natural peanut butter) 1 bag frozen shelled edamame, thawed 1 bag grated carrots 1 cucumber, sliced thin 1 avocado scallions and cilantro for toppings Bring a pot of water to boil. While waiting, combine peanut butter and dressing in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.

Prepare the cucumber, scallions, and cilantro. When the water boils, add the noodles, edamame, and grated carrots. (If you are using noodles that take longer than 4 minutes to cook, add the edamame and carrots when there are 4 minutes left on the timer.) Drain the noodles, edamame, and carrots. Add them to the large bowl with the peanut/dressing mixture. Stir, stir, stir to combine. Add the cucumber and stir again. I like to serve this room temperature. When you’re ready to serve, top each bowl with some scallion, cilantro, and avocado. I sometimes like a little extra dressing on top too.

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food | NUTRITION

Five Dieting Myths Physician James L. Hardeman debunks some of the weighty fables that aren’t helping dieters.

DR. JAMES L. HARDEMAN has seen firsthand the consequences of unhealthy habits during his 30 years as a practicing physician. He partially credits the slew of misinformation swirling around about diet and exercise to contributing to the national epidemic of fat-based disease. Here, he takes on some of the generally accepted beliefs that don’t hold true about losing weight.

t h g i e w g in in a G : h t My y h lt a e h s i e g a h it w . l a r u t a n s ’ it e s u a b ec Metabolism slows with age, causing many to put on the pounds. However, maintaining your ideal body weight (IBW), which factors in height, gender, and frame size, will keep you feeling and looking younger if you do not slowly gain weight over time.

Also, casually accepting some weight gain over time can lead to massive weight gain, considering our largely sedentary lifestyles and easy availability of quick, fatty meals.

M yt h: Thi rty m inutes of ex er ci se th ree ti mes a w eek is suffic ient .

Moderate exercise may work for a 25-yearold with a reasonably healthy diet. When we are young, our basal metabolic rate (BMR) rages like a furnace. Unfortunately, our BMR decreases 2 to 3 percent each decade after age 25. That means that we have to make up for that decrease with either better eating habits, more exercise, or both if we want to maintain a healthy weight. For those who are older, overweight, or obese, a stronger commitment is necessary, including an hour’s worth of exercise at least five times a week.

M yt h: You sh ould drink at lea st eig ht gla sses of w ater per da y.

Humans possess a sensitive thirst center in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which responds to dehydration and tells us to drink water.

The amount of water needed for each person varies, so we don’t need to target a set amount because our thirst will tell us.

However, drinking plenty of water may decrease appetite, and water should always be chosen over sugary beverages for satiating thirst.

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Dr. Hardeman is triple board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, and critical care medicine.

He is also author of the book “Appears Younger than Stated Age,” a pragmatic guide to looking younger.

M yt h: Tak in g vita m in supp le ments every d ay m akes you he alth y. . m i l s u o y p e e k M yt h : D i et b ook s “Going on a diet” is one of America’s favorite pastimes.

Diets typically entail temporarily altering eating patterns, losing a bit of weight, and then going back to old habits.

This has created an entire genre of literature as well as videos, gear, and meal plans that have become a multibillion-dollar industry. Really, it all boils down to the I&O (intake and output) principle: People who stick to the Atkins, South Beach, and Sugar Busters diets lose weight because they limit the intake of calories.

Dietary supplement sales represent a $20 billion a year business, yet the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act allows for significantly more lenient rules for supplements than do medications from pharmaceutical companies, which are carefully scrutinized by the FDA. Manufacturers are not required to substantiate the supposed benefits of their products. A balanced diet generally provides all required vitamins and minerals needed, with the possible additions of vitamin B12 for those who eat no animal products, folic acid for women of childbearing age, and, if blood tests indicate deficiency, vitamin B12 and vitamin D in the elderly.

It’s no revelation that weight loss is among the most stated resolutions for the New Year. Combining Dr. Hardeman’s statements with advice from your own physician or nutritionist will lead you to a reasonable approach to your goal.

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fitness | CHALLENGE

Success Courtesy of SWEAT, Courtnie Crawford is seeing her body and life in a whole new light.

AFTER PARTICIPATING IN the 12-Week SWEAT Challenge, for the first time in over three years, local Courtnie Crawford weighs less than 200 pounds, and she’s never felt better.

“I look back in amazement. I really don’t think that I could have gotten to where I am now without working out with the SWEAT team,” Courtnie says.

In just 12 weeks while under the tutelage of SWEAT, Courtnie’s waist has gone from 44 inches to 38 inches. Her hips are down to 44 inches from 50, and her body fat is down to 39 percent from 50 percent. “They have pushed me, and I’m so pleased with the results,” she says. “I no longer look at things and say I can’t do that but rather I’ll give it my best try.”

Laura Rogers, co-owner of SWEAT, is proud of Courtnie’s efforts but is quick to point out that fitness and health are lifelong endeavors.

She’s confident, however, that Courtnie is on the path to a healthier life now that she’s armed with the proper knowledge.

“I now know that I have been given the tools to lead a healthy life. I know what my body needs,” Courtnie says. “For anyone out there who is questioning or making up excuses to not change their life, take it from me—we are never guaranteed tomorrow. Only you can make the change. I did, and I’m so proud, and now I know I’ll never be back to that place I was before. Thank you, SWEAT!”

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Four Simple Steps to Happy • Focus on the Positive: If you have only five minutes a day to dedicate to becoming a happier person, here’s a great way to spend it. Each night before going to bed, write down five things for which you feel grateful. As you write your list, take a moment to reflect on each item.

• Cope Effectively with the Negative: Don’t wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy. Accept that negative experiences are a part of every life.

• Develop Strong Relationships: No matter how much we may enjoy and need our time alone, the fact remains that we are an intensely social species and that meaningful connections with other people are essential to happiness.

• Pursue Meaningful Goals: Goals focus and motivate us. They increase our resilience by giving us reasons to keep going following setbacks. And they give us a highly gratifying sense of purpose, forward motion, and meaning.

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better | HAIR

Your Hair, Your Way For 2014, make yourself a promise to trust your stylist to guide you toward your best look, trendy or not, says hair-care professional Martin Weston.

THE HOLIDAYS ARE over! Now, you and I both know that as fast as our Phoenix snow can melt from beneath our sandaled feet, the winter holiday will be upon us again. And what separates these two wonderful seasons is a brand-new year—12 months overflowing with untouched promise that’s ready to be seized! So let’s make this an amazing 2014. Happy New Year!

One of the things I like to do in January is assess what hair trends did and did not work during the previous year. Recently, we’ve watched some trends explode like the grand finale on the Fourth of July and other pretty head-scratching ones fizzle out nearly as quickly as they lit up the scene. Fads are fleeting and are marked by their own era.

From 1994 to 2000, I worked with a stylist whose hairstyle never changed. From my first day in the salon to my last, her cut and color lived in a 1970s time capsule. Even when the sitcom Friends was in the top 10 and Jennifer Aniston’s much-copied Rachel cut was the rage worldwide, this stylist wore her hair in Farrah Fawcett’s revolutionary long shag made popular in 1976.

For decades, trends have lived and died. Mia Farrow cut all her hair off in the 1968 film Rosemary’s Baby, and the look inspired waifs around the world. In 1979, the beautiful Bo Derek ran down a stretch of beach in slow motion in the film 10. Her long blond hair, cornrowed and beaded, became iconic. Rock star Deborah Harry of Blondie started a trend of her own with her platinum hair and contrasting dark streaks during the ’70s and early ’80s.

What Jennifer Beals did for ripped sweatshirts in the 1983 film

Flashdance, Madonna did for headbands and bows during the same period. We’ve had the beehive, the bun, the pixie, the bob, the wedge, and the pageboy. All trends, some classics.

What’s trending now in the beauty industry, and where’s the next trend coming from? Personally, I hate being trendy. I have my own style that works well for me and my personality. I love the poetic Beatnik and hippie look, with a little rock ’n’ roll thrown in.

What about you? Do you like to be on the cusp of trends, riding the crest of that wave, or do you prefer to drift along while waiting to see where the wave crashes? For 2014, make yourself a promise to trust your stylist to guide you toward your best look, trendy or not. Right now, soft beach waves dominate every runway. Long and effortless, touchable and feminine. A large barrel curling iron held vertically while curling can be used to create these waves, adding both volume and movement to unmanageable, wild hair.

Or for those whose personalities are a bit more tamed, the glossy sleek lines of smooth texture are always lovely. Soft or heavy fringe with light texture, either sideswept or eye framing, are never out of style.

Be inspired by Jennifer Lawrence’s decision to cut her hair short or even Miley Cyrus’s bold move to shave her sides and nape. Maybe you liked Kate Beckinsale’s modern twist on Veronica Lake’s beautiful style or Christina Aguilera’s new classic A-line bob.

What’s for you? Edgy? Subdued? Do you lean toward strong geometric shapes with high-contrasting colors or the cool classic glamour of a bygone era with soft lines and natural color? Regardless of our cookie-cutter world, be authentic. Whichever part of the wave you’re riding, be unconventional and go by your instinct.

Be fearless with your hair. (It’ll always grow!)

As a hairstylist, a salon educator, and an artist, local Martin Weston sees artistry everywhere. After working in the beauty industry for 30 years, he’ s still passionate about creating amazing looks for his clients. He’ s available by appointment at (623) 412-2421.

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better | HEALTH

Beyond New Year’s Resolutions Fitness expert Michelle Steinke on 10 ways to get fit in 2014—for good this time!

I WILL ADMIT that fitness New Year’s resolutions are a pet peeve of mine. I waited for years to get in shape. I let each New Year come and go with the same goals, and I really never made much progress. Often, I would diet hard for a few weeks, drop some pounds, and then ultimately gain it all back—plus 10 more. You see, diets don’t work, and, to my knowledge, neither do many resolutions if you don’t have the intention of changing your life for good. It’s so much more than looking at a date on the calendar and deciding that now is the time. Being healthy and fit is about making lifelong changes that can start immediately and without any special date or time.

So, here are few of my tips for getting fit in the New Year. If you follow these tips, your resolution just may stick this time!

1. REALIZE YOU ARE ALREADY ENOUGH. Without dropping a single ounce of fat, you are enough. Learn to love yourself now, regardless of your size. Self-love is critical to a satisfying life.

2. DON’T QUIT SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU MESSED UP. How many times have you made a bad food choice or skipped the gym and then allowed yourself to be off track for days, weeks, or even months? Fit people don’t stop just because they made a bad choice. Fit people simply start back over the next moment and continue to live their fit lifestyle.

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3. MAKE YOUR GOALS ABOUT HEALTH, NOT WEIGHT Too many people are obsessed with how they look rather than how they feel. When you take in good fuel and you take good care of your body, you will be paid in dividends of better health. Health is the greatest asset we have in this life.

Make health your goal, and the rest will take care of itself.

4. THINK OF YOURSELF AS A FIT PERSON. Fit people don’t diet. Fit people don’t work out. What fit people do is eat and train. You are a fit person from this day forward. Your workouts are your training time, and your food is your fuel. Fit people make a daily choice to live the fullest life possible, and they don’t stress or beat themselves up when they make a bad choice. They simply go back to living their fit lifestyle.

5. STOP MAKING EXCUSES. As a trainer, I have heard every excuse in the book. As a former overweight woman, I’ve made every excuse in the book. At the end of the day that’s all they are—excuses. The only person you’re trying to convince with your excuses is yourself. Dump the excuses, and get busy changing your life.

6. REALIZE THAT FAT IS LOST IN THE KITCHEN, NOT WITH HOURS OF CARDIO. I’m all for doing enough cardio to maintain your heart and overall health. It’s not an uncommon believe that you can make poor food choices and then get on the treadmill for two hours to burn it off. That’s not how fat loss works. If you change your mindset and realize that you drop fat in the kitchen, not in the gym, then your workouts become more fun and a much more productive use of your time.

7. LIFT WEIGHTS. Frequently, I see people doing hours of cardio hoping to change their bodies. Lifting weights is key to turning up your metabolism, strengthening your bones, and shaping your body.

8. EAT REAL FOOD. Repeat after me: You can’t out-train a bad diet! Put food in your body that will take you to a place of better health and well-being.

I always tell my clients that if it grows in the ground, walks on the earth, swims in the ocean, or flies in the air and it’s still in its natural state—eat it!

9. DUMP THE SCALE FOR GOOD. The scale gives you absolutely no information of importance. The scale is your relative relationship with gravity, no more, no less. You don’t walk around with the number tattooed to your forehead, and nobody knows what that number is but you. Focus on non-scale victories like smaller clothing sizes, more strength, more energy, and better overall health. I won’t use the term weight loss because ultimately, who cares what you weigh? People need to start focusing on fat loss instead of weight loss.

10. STOP DIETING. There is a reason that the diet industry has become a multibillion dollar industry. Diets are a vicious cycle of restriction, followed by binging and then by weight gain, and the cycle begins again. Diets simply do not work. No pill, shake, wrap, or bar will offer you results that can be maintained for life. What does work is a solid lifestyle change centered on good whole-food choices in moderate quantities.

Michelle is the founder and CEO of 1FW Training and the future One Fit Widow Foundation. After losing her husband in 2009, Michelle found a new love for fitness as a grief-coping mechanism. Learn more about her at 1fwtraining.com.

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The Fountain of Youth?

Beauty expert Jacqueline Starr-Hubert on the pros and cons of Botox.

THE INJECTION OF botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox (manufactured

by Allergan), has become very popular for reducing wrinkles and rejuvenating the aging face. It’s the most popular cosmetic treatment in the United States, but Botox continues to inspire fear and confusion in certain cautious corners. The world of esthetics is based on lifestyle, goals, and the almighty budget of consumers. Before you drink from the fountain of youth, let’s reveal a few points of insider information.

• HOW DOES IT WORK? When Botox is injected into a muscle, it blocks nerve signals that tell your muscles to contract. The effect is that it temporarily weakens the facial muscles and smoothes or eliminates wrinkles.

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• IS THE INJECTION PAINFUL? Botox can be minimally painful.

Recommendation: Ask your provider to apply medical-strength numbing cream minutes before the injection. Doing so will make the treatment a breeze.

• WHAT CAN GO WRONG? On rare occasions, there can be mild drooping of the eyelid or eyebrow, which usually goes away within two weeks. Determining how much Botox is required for an individual is crucial for reaching a desired effect. Too much Botox will excessively relax the muscle, creating a droopy appearance.

Remember, it’s better to inject a

Jacqueline Starr-Hubert, ME, CMLT, has been an Anthem resident since 2001.

A medical esthetician/laser technician, and makeup artist, she’ s also the director of Scottsdale Ridge Medispa.

few extra units of Botox two weeks later instead of being too aggressive and having an unfavorable result. Vigorous exercise, massage, or lying back in a reclined position immediately after injection can minimize your results.

• HOW MUCH DOES BOTOX COST? There are two ways to be charged for Botox, so be informed: Method 1: You can be charged per location. For example, you can be charged a set fee for each area injected regardless of how much Botox is required. Pricing is based on average dosing.

Method 2: You can be charged by unit. Botox is measured by the unit, and depending on the integrity of the muscle, the amount needed will vary among individuals Recommendation: Generally speaking, if you are under 40 years old, your need is less. Therefore, it may be more cost-effective to seek out an office that charges by the unit. Be sure to ask how many units were injected in all, and where (crow’s feet, forehead, or glabella).

• HOW LONG DOES BOTOX LAST? It varies from patient to patient, but good results usually last three to four months. It’s best to slightly overlap your treatments. It will cost you less in the long run.

• IS THERE ANY TRUTH TO RECENT REPORTS OF COUNTERFEIT BOTOX? The FDA has revealed that there are indeed Botox knockoffs being sold in the United States. Some providers are motivated to purchase these products to increase profitability. Being a bargain shopper can present risks when shopping for Botox. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Hopping from office to office looking for the cheapest Botox is not a good plan.

Recommendation: One way to ensure that you have a genuine Allergan (Botox) product is to request to see the vial. There should be an Allergan hologram present.

Find an injector you trust. Follow the recommended number of units. If it isn’t in your budget at the time, return when you can afford it. Whether you spend $20 or $600, if you do not have full correction, you will feel it was all a waste of time and money.

Keep it simple, and stay savvy. As for me, I dip into the Fountain of Youth as much as I can.

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better | INSIDE

Resolve to make healthy eating habits Pharmacist Tara Storjohann on making permanent changes to your food intake in 2014.

AS WE RING in the New Year, many of us, including me, are thinking about what we’d like to accomplish in 2014. Approximately 40 percent to 50 percent of American adults participate in the annual ritual of making New Year’s resolutions, and not surprisingly, the majority of resolutions center on weight loss. According to some research, New Year’s resolutions are successful 39 percent of the time among young people and only 14 percent of the time among people who are 50 or older. So, while we all start with good intentions, most of us fall short of our goal after the first few weeks or days of the New Year.

If one of your goals is to shed some unwanted pounds this year, why not try a different tactic? Instead of constructing restrictive resolutions of stringent diet rules, create ones that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. I submit that most of us fail not because we don’t know what we need to do to lose weight but because it’s so hard to get started. Successful weight loss comes from making permanent changes.

The following are a few simple starter tips that I gleaned from an article titled “Promoting Long-Term Weight Control: Does Dieting Consistency Matter?” by P. Lally, A. Chipperfield, and J. Wardle. Making at least one or more of the following changes can, I hope, propel you into a habit of healthy eating in 2014 and beyond.

• Keep mealtimes routine. Try to keep your daily schedule the same with regard g to meal and snack times. Myy daily

regimen includes three regular meals and two snacks a day at midmorning and midafternoon. Like that of a 2-year-old, my body lets me know when it’s snack time.

I’m notorious for having a handful of dried fruit and nuts in my purse, so if you see me nibbling in church, don’t judge. I tend to make better menu choices if I’m not starving, and as a bonus for my family, I’m a little bit more fun to be around. Think easy, portable, healthy snacks and meals if you know you’re going to be away and off your normal routine.

• Think about your drinks. It will be no surprise that water is always your best choice for a beverage. There are conflicting opinions on how much water you should drink, but the easiest rule to remember is to drink at least 8 ounces of fluid per day, including but not limited to water. Keep in mind, however, that this amount varies depending on your alcohol intake, environment, exercise habits, and other individual factors. Fruit juices, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened soft drinks are high in calories, so if you’re trying to shed some pounds, limit your consumption of these beverages.

• Focus on your food. In the highpaced society that we live in, we often don’t have the time to sit down for a nice family meal. Most of us are trying to keep pace with the obligations of life. When it’s time for a meal or a snack, slow down.

Tara has resided in Anthem for over 11 years and is a wife, a mom, a pharmacist, and an assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University in Glendale. She is a health advocate and is passionate about helping others achieve their wellness goals.

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Try not to eat on the go or while watching TV, and sit down at a table, if possible.

Research strongly suggests that excessive TV viewing and eating while distracted tend to be associated with a higher-calorie intake. This is because our internal cues that regulate food intake may not be as effective while we are preoccupied by the TV (or Facebook).

• Don’t forget your “eight a day.” “Eat your fruits and vegetables.”

You’ve probably heard this mantra your whole life. If you have, you’ve not been deceived. Diets that are rich in fruits and vegetables potentially reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases. As a bonus, they’re also naturally low in fat and calories and are filling. The USDA recommends eating at least three to five servings of vegetables and two to three servings of fruit per day, but most people need to eat more than this for the vitamins, minerals, and fiber they supply.

• Caution with your portions.

I’m sure it will not shock you when I say that portion sizes as well as waistlines are expanding in this country. Larger portions contain more calories, and the fundamental rule of weight management is that you will gain weight when you eat more calories than you expend. One simple trick is to know what an appropriate serving size is for your favorite foods. A helpful tool for this is found at webmd. com/diet/healthtool-portion-size-plate on WebMD’s website. Measure your portions, and as a general rule, eat half of what they serve you in restaurants.

I hope that I gave you a few nuggets to consider as you formulate your goals for the New Year. Just making one of the mentioned changes can go a long way to improving your health in 2014. Start small, and you’ll be well on your way to achieving your goals.

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