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Author Carolyn Evans helps heat up your love life

feature 35 Weight Loss: How to keep it off

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From the Editor Best Bulletin

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Best Finds

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Best Bites Healthy and tasty ways to nourish your body

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Best Fun Our ideas for getting out and enjoying life

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Give-Back Guide Charity events and volunteer opportunities

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FINE TUNING YOUR WEIGHT LOSS

by David M. Whiteman, M.D., F.R.C.S.(c)

Best Cause The Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University

Exciting new skin care products and treatments

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Best Rx Atlanta doctors answer your health questions

The scoop on what’s new around town

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GET ENERGIZED WITH PILATES

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Reader Resources A complete guide to our advertisers by business category

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from the publisher Dancing Stars of Atlanta— We hit our goal!!!

Thanks to all of you who supported my fundraising efforts for this amazing cause. Alzheimer’s is currently the most underfunded epidemic facing our nation. With your unbelievable support, we were able to raise more than $10,000 surpassing my personal goal.

And...I came in 2nd place in the dance competition to a very worthy opponent, former mayor, Shirley Franklin. It was a great experience and my take(left to right) Christjohn Batters, Sherri Adair and Kristine Knipp away is an appreciation for the sport of dance, which I will continue.

Last, but not least...hats off to Ballroom Dance Clubs of Atlanta and owner, Kristine Knipp, who sponsored the endless practice sessions and to Christjohn Batters, the most gifted teacher and talented professional partner I could have hoped for. Thank you so much.

Sherri Adair, Publisher, sadair@bestselfatlanta.com

A special thanks to all of you…

Tony deLeede Ballroom Dance Clubs of Atlanta Julie and Brian Johnston Nathan Schwartz of Center for Foot and Ankle Care

Elaine DiMaggio of North Atlanta Dermatology Nicole Harmon Dan King of Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry

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Herman and Nina Fishman

Mona Maerz

Jim Graddy of Pig-N-Chik

Meg Taylor

Sara Greenberg Sachs of neXstep Beverages, LLC

Robert White

Bruce Salzinger of Chiropractic Healthcare of Buckhead

Ty and Laura Lane Best Self Atlanta Magazine

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Kay Wolpert of Luxe Arrangements

Carmen and Marty Koehler

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Denise and Frank Whitehead

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Mark McGrath of Westbrook, McGrath, Bridges, Orth & Bray

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Caren Berry of Citadel Broadcasting

Patti and Mark Stephens

Leslie Clayton of Body Awareness Studio

Nancy Goodrich of Nancy G’s

Charles and Sandra Blankenship

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Dona Halliday

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June Newland

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Charles Langgood of Szabo Associates Mary Kay and Mark Woodworth Jennifer Prins of Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine Husham Mishu of Midtown Neurology, PC

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Carol Besselman of Control Automation, Inc.

Mindy Strich

Lou Alvarado, Jr.

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Sherri Oppenheimer of The 100 Women Project

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The Artist: Debra Gray King, DDS, world renowned cosmetic dentist featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover and the only dentist in the Atlanta area who is an Accredited Fellow in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which is recognized as the highest level of competence in cosmetic dentistry.

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from the editor Don’t Let It Weigh You Down

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Shedding old habits can be a chore, especially when you have become so accustomed to doing things a certain way. However, when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle, sometimes those old habits can be preventing you from achieving your goals – like losing weight, eating better or having healthier relationships. Don’t be bogged down by the old, and instead make room for the new!

The best news is it’s never too late to start and there are plenty of resources out there to help you. In our Weight Loss feature this month (pg. 35), we get the inside scoop on what works and what doesn’t from local health professionals. We also get some sage advice from author Carolyn Evans and her Forty Beads Method on how it can improve the intimacy in your relationship. (pg. 28). Your life, afterall, is too short to be anything other than healthy and happy.

Happy reading!

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Feature: Healthy Company Profiles Official Guide to the 2011 Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk

Feature: Joint Pain Causes, Treatment and Prevention

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bestbulletin The scoop on what’s new around town Ultimate UV Protection Using natural mineral sun blocking agents including titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, Kiss My Face sun care products provide full UVA/UVB protection.

Made with certified organic ingredients including beeswax, coconut oil and aloe, Hot Spots SPF 30 is made for those delicate facial areas that need extra protection from the sun. $8.95 Details: Your local Whole Foods Market, www.kissmyface.com

The Write Stuff If you’re jonesing for some unique stationary, head over to the Westside Provisions District during the first week of July for the opening of Simplyput Paper and Gift. This stationary boutique is the creation of awardwinning stationer, Ashley Woodman. The store will offer custom stationary products, gifts, fun tabletop items and a candy bar where patrons can feed their sweet tooth.

Details: Westside Provisions District, 11001210 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA 30318

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Smart Holder, Smartphone Carting your phone around has just been made easier. The Texthook puts your Smartphone within reach for music, texting or answering calls while you’re working out or when you’re out and about.

The Texthook attaches to treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, and most stroller handles. $25.99 Details: buybuyBaby, 7121 North Point Pkwy., Alpharetta, GA 30022, www.thetexthook.com

Risa Soap uses natural ingredients like organic shea butter, jojoba oil, olive oil, avocado oil and more, to create sweet smelling suds that are not only good for the skin but also good for the environment. Even the packaging is made from recycled material and is biodegradable. There are several different scents to choose from including lemongrass and rosemary, rose and sandalwood, lilac and lily and even an unscented bar. These sweet smelling soap bars are sure to make your bathroom and your skin smell amazing. One bar with soap dish, $10.50

Hats Off to the Chef Kids looking to dabble in the kitchen alongside their peers won’t have to look further than the newly opened Hal’s Kitchen in Sandy Springs. Headed up by local cooking teacher Cyndi Sterne, children ages 7 to 10 will have a fun filled culinary experience as they take part in different cooking camps and classes.

With state of the art Wolf and Viking stoves, ovens and cookware at their fingertips, kids will have a blast preparing a variety of dishes.

Adults looking to try their hand at cooking are welcome to sign up for classes as well. Register at www.halskitchen.com.

Details: (404) 847-6991, 206-B Johnson Ferry Road Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Photos courtesy of: Kiss My Face (top left), Texthook (middle left), Photo by Gregg Willett (bottom right)

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Awareness on the Green The 19th annual Tim Hudson Braves Celebrity-Am golf tournament will be held on August 29. This two-day event provides a memorable opportunity to play golf and socialize with current Braves players, former professional athletes from the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL, and local celebrities. Proceeds from the event benefit pediatric cancer research at the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

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Time to Work Out This colorful collection of watches is the perfect way to keep track of your workout time. RumbaTime’s newest addition is the Broadway, a hexagon-shaped watch with an interchangeable face and slap-wrist strap. These silicone watches are water resistant, durable and a fun, fashionable fitness accessory that keeps up with your active lifestyle. $25 Details: Sports Authority, 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy., Atlanta, GA 30338, www.rumbatime.com

Contributing Card The first annual Dinner & A Cause Card benefiting the “Children of Conservation” project is now available. The card costs $50 and offers holders a 20% discount at Atlanta restaurants while contributing 100% of the profits to the education of children and protection of wildlife in third world countries. Participating restaurants include Murphy’s, Einsteins, JCT Kitchen and more. Visit the website for a complete list of participating restaurants, places to buy the card and more information about the Children of Conservation project.

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Terrific Tan Getting that glow is easier and healthier with Perricone MD – No Sun Tanner with pro-vitamin D. This gradual tanner provides a natural looking color without staining your clothes.

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The thrill of riding your first bike is not easily forgotten, and the new book Bicycling: A Reintroduction aims to recapture that excitement. Whether you are interested in a leisurely bike ride through Piedmont Park or want to get into mountain biking, this book also gives you all the information you need on the right bike for you, appropriate clothing, helmets, maintenance and repair and more.

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Direct Access Emory-Adventist Hospital offers an online tool called “MyAccess” which allows patients to securely view and store hospital health information.

Patients can now manage their health information anywhere they have access to the Internet. Through “MyAccess,” patients can review their medical record summary, including discharge instructions, immunizations, medications and procedures and access their clinical results, such as lab results.

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Here is one of our favorites: Amy On Food Amy is an in-town foodie and adoption attorney who loves to share her experiences at different restaurants, her favorite dishes and foodrelated events.

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Wild yams sound like something you would find in a Thanksgiving dish; however the anti-aging product Lumière Riche incorporates this ingredient to help fight the signs of aging. Lumière Riche helps to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduce the look of under eye darkness and alleviate the appearance of puffiness. The wild yam extract also helps to minimize the appearance of sagging and improve skin’s moisture retention.

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Who wouldn’t want to tone, lift and erase those pesky signs of aging in the comfort of your home? Using microcurrent technology, the hand-held NuFACE device allows you to do just that. This gentle, low level electrotherapy leaves face with visible results, lifting and firming the skin. Using this treatment over time will restore overall texture of skin for a glowing result. If you want to try out the treatment first, 29 Spa at The Mansion on Peachtree offers their NuFace® Skinfit Facial, however if you want to dive right in you can purchase the NuFACE at your local Neiman Marcus.

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Between the unique atmosphere and the rockin’ entertainment, Chastain Park Amphitheater is a must-do this summer for anyone that enjoys good music under the stars. Their summer concert series always brings talented musicians to the stage and this year is no exception. From Huey Lewis & The News to Steely Dan, there is no shortage of great tunes. This unique natural setting combined with good friends, food and wine makes for an unforgettable evening.

Learn all about the history of different mythical creatures at the Fernbank Museum’s exhibit, Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns and Mermaids running though August 14. The exhibit is broken down into different sections including the water realm which deals with sea monsters and mermaids, the land realm which explores giants, Cyclops and more, the air realm and the dragon room. Come discover how living and prehistoric animals have inspired these fantastic beings.

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“Are you ready?” asks Mackenzie, one of the animal trainers at the Georgia Aquarium who is standing next to me in the tank. I nod quickly and she asks me to lightly slap the water to invite Beethoven, an 1,800 lbs.

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Melanoma skin cancer accounts for only 5% of all skin cancers but it has the greatest potential to spread to other parts of the body and therefore, the highest mortality. The best chance for a cure is early detection, prompt removal, and close followup care.

• Protect your skin - Know your skin type and how easily you can burn • Know your area’s daily UV index – find it on the National Weather Service’s site • When outside: slather on sunscreen and seek shade Early signs of melanoma are changes to the shape or color of existing moles or in the appearance of a new lump anywhere on the skin. Use the common mnemonic ABCDE when examining the shape of the mole, which stands for: 1. Asymmetry 2. Borders (irregular) 3. Color (variegated) 4. Diameter (greater than 6 mm (0.24 in), about the size of a pencil eraser) 5. Evolving over time —Courtesy of the Melanoma Hope Network

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As July is UV Awareness Month, it’s only natural to spotlight an organization fighting skin cancer head on: Atlanta’s Emory Winship Cancer Institute. The institute is Georgia’s first and only cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute, with more than 30 cancer teams joining researchers, physicians, epidemiologists, nurses, engineers and social workers in an effort to prevent, treat, and control cancer.

The melanoma team alone consists of a multidisciplinary cancer team, featuring members from dermatology, medical-oncology, radiation-oncology, surgical-oncology and ophthamology.

Dr. Navneet Dhillon, Assistant Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory, has been a member of this melanoma dream team since March 2010. She says no two days at Emory are the same. Dhillon spends her time treating patients, teaching medical students, and working on developing research.

“Our team meets each week for what we call the Melanoma Tumor Board to review and discuss patient cases and treatment plans. This means that patients benefit from the expertise of a full team of medical experts, all working together to develop the best treatment plan for our patients.”

Dhillon says while the exact cause of melanoma skin cancer is not known, there are certain risk factors linked to the disease, including too much exposure to UV radiation, certain types of moles on the skin, as well as fairness of the skin, or having a family history of melanoma.

“Catching melanoma early is critical in our ability to treat it,” Dhillon says. “Catching cancer before it has a chance to spread increases the chances of stopping it in its tracks. Melanoma is one of the few cancers which are deadly, even when it is very small.”

With the team’s designation as a Melanoma Center of Excellence by the Melanoma Hope Network (www.melanomahopenetwork.org), a network dedicated to helping those affected by melanoma, the Emory team is certainly on the right track towards combating this deadly skin cancer.

“We are honored by this designation. It means a tremendous amount to us to be recognized by an organization like the Melanoma Hope Network,” Dhillon says. “Our melanoma team is committed to working closely with our patients and their family members, and providing the best possible treatment and care. We place great value on communication, research and education.”

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“The best protection is staying out of the sun, and wearing appropriate clothing in the sun, such as wide brimmed hats and full sleeve shirts. Sunscreens are not usually the first line of defense and do not guarantee complete protection from UV radiation, even when used correctly.”

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By Jeyme Colodne Upon later reflection, knowing that it was likely that schedules, moods and other elements might interfere, she decided to slightly alter her offer. “Only when I woke up in the morning and realized what I’d done, I became painfully aware of the fact that I didn’t have the emotional stamina or bodily constitution to survive that much sex,” Evans explains.

Instead, she decided to try a modified version of her original proposition.

She would ration out the forty days of sex. This idea became the basis of the Forty Beads Method which involved her husband placing a red bead into a small bowl (a Beadcatcher) by her bedside table to indicate that he wanted to ‘cash in’ one of his sex guarantees. “What started out as a half-baked, over-zealous idea had morphed into a token system, which evolved into the full-blown Forty Beads Method,” says Evans.

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Placing a bead in her Beadcatcher not only signaled his interest in sex, but also symbolized the understanding that he would definitely get lucky within the next 24 hours. This simple shift turned out to be one of the best things to happen to Evans and her marriage. “Life is just easier and a whole lot more fun,” Evans says, “Even when the hard stuff pops up, we’re ready for it and deal with it better as a couple, because the beads keep us connected to each other.”

Spreading The Word Evans felt strongly that if this method worked in her marriage, there would no doubt be a few other marriages that could benefit from her discovery. So she decided to find out. “I was so floored by the amazing changes happening in my relationship but I thought how could all this be happening just because I gave him a bunch of beads?” Evans reflects, “I BEST SELF ATLANTA

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“I’m so thrilled that the book is resonating with so many women on such a deep level.”

Evans is quick to explain that her book does not dispense advice on doing the actual deed, but instead gives direction on getting you and your partner in the mood. “Sex keeps a couple connected—both physically and emotionally—and a healthy sex life is an important part of a healthy marriage,” Evans explains. “The Method is about couples having fun as they pull sex back to the front burner of their relationship.”

The idea of having and maintaining a healthy sex life is not a new idea.

It’s the presentation of the Method that seems to have captured people’s attention as well as set it apart from other self-help or relationship-help books.

One of the concerns that some have had with this method is the idea that sex is a commodity that must be ‘bought’ with the currency of ‘beads.’

Evans addresses this idea in the chapter aptly named “Beads as Currency.”

Beads have had a long-standing history of being used during trade and have at one time had a monetary value placed on them. Evans claims that taking this “long-abandoned token system and applying it to sex inside a marriage might seem crazy, but it’s really not.”

As we go along our busy day, there is usually a long list of things we need to accomplish. Evans challenges readers to take sex off your “mental list” and place it in your “physical world” instead, making it a definite instead of just a possibility. The simple act of doing this can change how couples view having sex. “That bead in your Beadcatcher is a physical representation of your commitment to the Method and more importantly, your relationship,” Evans explains, “Using the Method separates sex from the things you mean to do in any 24-hour period, and puts it with the items that you’re going to do.”

With the Method, sex becomes a priority for the couple, encouraging intimacy and creativity in the bedroom. “The Method is about choosing love—again and again and continually moving a relationship forward. It’s about not getting bogged down by the petty minutiae of the day, like the sock on the floor or the toilet seat left up,” says Evans, “Couples who use the Method continually rise above what commonly pulls them apart on a daily basis.”

had a hunch it would work for other women because I’m a really hard one to convince." Evans decided that simply talking about it to friends wasn’t enough, she decided to form a local Bead club in her hometown of Charleston where women could get together and talk about how the Method was working for them and offer each other support.

“Once I developed the Method—the rules, the subtleties and began to understand exactly why it works so well, I had to share it with other women,” she says, “And you know, when we women find something that works for us, we like to tell all our friends about it. So that’s how this Forty Beads Movement began—very organically—by word of mouth.”

The next step seemed obvious – a how-to book explaining the Method and how it worked. Penning her first book, Forty Beads: The Simple Sexy Secret for Transforming Your Marriage turned out to be a labor of love, both literally and figuratively. “Writing this book was like pouring water from a pitcher,” she recalls, “I started writing it and I couldn’t rest until it was done. I’d wake up at 4 a.m. and write all day. ‘Obsessed’ would be a word that comes to mind. It took me about four months to complete the manuscript.” www.bestselfconnect.com

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1) How would you describe The Forty Beads Method?

The Forty Beads Method is a sweet little token system that sort of magically dissolves the negative tension that can build around sex in a marriage (specifically, the frequency with which it does or does not occur) and replaces it with the sex life you always thought you should have, which in turn creates the relationship you've always wanted. It’s all about creating that sense of abundance around sex—which permeates the whole relationship.

2) What is the best complement/story you’ve gotten from fans of The Forty Beads Method?

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3) Do you feel everyone can benefit from The Forty Beads Method?

No. The Method is definitely not for couples where there is abuse of any kind going on. I say to women that if they’re married to a complete jerk, no, the Method is not for them. Otherwise, yes, I’ve found that the Method is fun and effective for couples who struggle with conflicting libidos and also those who aren’t really having problems with sex, but just want to change things up and bring some playfulness back to their marriage.

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I worked as a therapist for maybe four to five years, but I think once you’re a therapist, you’re kind of always a therapist—as far as how you view your world. I’ve always been fascinated with people and what makes them do what they do so I guess my personal curiosity along with my desire to improve my own situation were both helpful in writing the book.

5) What makes The Forty Beads Method unique?

Well, to my knowledge (and I’ve had lawyers research this) there has never been a token system method that involved sex before The Forty Beads Method. Some people are really freaked out by the whole token system—beads for sex—kind of thing, but it’s about sex in a marriage so…

6) What has been the reaction from men who participated in The Forty Beads Method?

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I get emails everyday from men and women thanking me for writing this book. They tell me things like: Finally somebody came out with it—this truth about sex in a marriage. And: You’re describing my life and my marriage in your book. I’ve been surprised and delighted to hear that couples are actually reading the book together, which I think is a great idea, I just hadn’t predicted that would happen.

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That every choice we make and every action we take either brings us closer to or pulls us further from the love we want. My Beaders tell me that using the Method helps them become more conscious in their relationship and they learn to choose to look at the big picture and not to get pulled down by the irritating little things like they used to.

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I have a fantastic husband who helps out a ton. And I’ve been trying to take good care of myself—I go to bed early and get up early.

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1) Forget the Diet, Change Your Lifestyle “Don’t think ‘diet’—this word implies a temporary approach to weight loss. Instead, think ‘lifelong meal plan,’” says Lisa Giles, MS, RD, LD, CDE, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Northside Hospital Diabetes and Nutrition Education. “The right meal plan is 50 percent of the equation. It should be a plan that is tailored to a person’s daily work or school schedule, medical needs and behavior patterns to promote successful and lasting weight loss. Meal planning has to be sensible and sustainable for the long haul or it won’t work,” she adds.

According to local nutrition and fitness expert Mark Macdonald, “Beginning a nutrition plan is all about preparation and education. People typically start diets when they are at their tipping point: their clothes are too tight, their weight is higher than ever before, or their energy is too low.”

Macdonald, who is the creator of the Venice Nutrition Program and author of New York Times best selling book, Body Confidence, notes the danger in this approach to dieting. “When people become frustrated, they become desperate for immediate results. Many individuals fail because emotions dictate motivation, and they are willing to do anything to progress.” As they begin the plan, they may progress but not fast enough, eventually becoming unmotivated and abandoning the plan.

The key to experiencing weight loss success is to surrender the dieting mindset and replace it with goals based on the effort you can put into your health. “The reality is that with the right plan, all health goals can be achieved—the only unknown is the time frame in which you will achieve them. Everything in life is an ever-evolving process, and your health is no different. Staying present with your goals and evaluating them on a weekly basis keeps your emotions in check and sets you up for success,” says Macdonald.

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2) Make Exercise a Priority If making healthy lifestyle changes and establishing a lifetime meal plan makes up 50 percent of weight loss, then a regular exercise regimen makes up the other half. “It is virtually impossible to maintain long-term weight loss without regular physical activity. The goal should be at least 30 minutes a day, five days per week. This is a minimum goal—strive for an hour of activity, if possible,” Giles comments.

According to David J. Wyatt, MD, owner of WeightLossMD in Vinings, “I caution patients about exercise routines that are too ambitious. I look at a person's baseline activity and try to alter it somewhat. That way, the change is attainable and maintainable in the long run. It is important to use the ‘muscle confusion’ approach and incorporate various exercises into your routine, including interval training, strength training, aerobics classes, dance, swimming, etc. Ultimately, you should enjoy your workout.”

3) Keep a Food Journal “Journal writing can be powerful and should include diet and exercise habits,” says Cris Hartley, RD, LD, CDE, manager of the Diabetes & Nutrition Education Center at Gwinnett Medical Center. A daily food diary boosts awareness, improves self-control and keeps you accountable.

By recording your food intake and workouts on a daily basis, you will begin to notice patterns in your eating habits and exercise routine. A daily journal serves as a great motivator for sticking to the plan. “The most effective weight loss methods include implementing strategies for changing behaviors and habits, maintaining a positive attitude and finding motivational factors along the way,” says Hartley.

If keeping an actual journal is inconvenient for you, there are several phone applications and websites that help you keep track of your daily food intake. MyNetDiary and MyFitnessPal are convenient mobile applications, and Weight Watchers offers useful online tools. Also, the American Dietetic Association provides a wealth of sound, evidence-based advice at www.eatright.org.

4) Ask for Help When Needed According to Carlos Jordan, certified super trainer and owner of Ultimate Bodies by Carlos, “One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose weight is giving up their current eating habits cold-turkey and starting a rigid, usually unhealthy diet in its place.” Jordan suggests consulting a professional if you are serious about changing your lifestyle. Nutritionists and certified personal trainers are knowledgeable in their respective fields, and can determine the best plan for you.

“Each approach to weight loss is different,” says Hartley.

“To provide further support and develop a map, the Gwinnett Medical Center offers a program called Diet by Design, which is a personalized, flexible approach to weight management. One of our registered dietitians acts as a personal coach, and will design a plan tailored to suit your lifestyle.”

The HCG diet is a weight-loss program based on human chorionic gonadotrophin, a hormone that is naturally secreted during pregnancy to ensure enough nutrition for the fetus to grow. When the body is flowing with HCG, it mobilizes the abnormal deposits of fat for nutrition during times of starvation or very low-calorie diets. As these fat stores are being utilized, the weight drops rapidly.

Dr. Sarah Ghayouri weighs in: “It is not uncommon to lose 0.5 to one pound a day on the HCG diet. The nutrients released into your blood give you energy and reduce your appetite naturally,” says Dr. Ghayouri, medical director at Atlanta Wellness & Aesthetics.

“Considering all the risks associated with obesity and the side effect of appetite suppressants and other diet pills, HCG is relatively safe.”

The program requires medical supervision to ensure the safety of patients. “More than 95 percent of my patients lose weight on this program. The weight loss is variable depending on how compliant they are with the diet. Overall, people feel better emotionally and physically on HCG and are able to complete the diet.”

Dr. Gail Ravello weighs in: “What makes HCG different from dieting alone is that many restrictive diets can trigger a “starvation mode”, putting the brakes on your metabolism and actually causing fat storage. HCG combined with a reduced calorie meal plan (500 calories per day) stimulates the body to mobilize stored fat, making it available to your body as an energy source.” explains Dr. Ravello of Natural Medical Solutions. “This means fat is burned instead of muscle, without the typical hunger pains one would experience with such a low calorie program. It is common that HCG dieters find that even very small servings, to be completely satisfying.” This program helps reset your caloric needs, your metabolism and fat regulations system. It's important to continue to be aware of the foods you take into your body and your caloric intake. After completing the HCG diet, you should find your appetite, eating behavior, and of course, your body has changed.

Meena Kakarala, MD, a board certified internist at Piedmont Physicians Group, emphasizes the benefit of a supervised dietary plan (like Weight Watchers) that educates chronically overweight individuals in regards to healthy food choices, portion control and calorie content of the different food categories. “A good nutritionist/dietitian or physician can also do

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this to a more limited degree. Sure, taking a weight loss pill (be it over-the-counter or prescription) is easy, but in my opinion, it is not sustainable or advisable in the long run and does nothing to educate the person about healthy choices over the course of his or her life,” she says.

5) Set Reasonable Goals “Oftentimes, people make too many changes too quickly. They set short-term goals for weight loss that are not realistic for improving health. Some fasting and starvation type diets can peel off pounds, but most of the weight that is lost is only water loss, which comes back as fast as it was lost,” says Ashley Ritchie, RD, LD, community nutrition education specialist and culinary specialist at Good Measure Meals.

While short-term goals may serve as motivating factors to stay the course, they should support the long-term goal.

Remember, healthy weight loss will not occur overnight. “The advice I always give people who are trying to lose weight is they don’t have to make enormous changes to their lives.

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When reviewing your food journal, use common sense to determine when it is time to treat yourself. If you have spare calories on a given day and want to indulge in a sweet treat, go for it.

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In response, our pancreas releases insulin, and the insulin will put the glucose in fat cells for storage. The blood sugar, or glucose, then drops, and we become hungry for a highcarb fix. This cycle encourages overeating and weight gain, and eventually causes health problems.”

Macdonald’s solution to healthy weight loss stresses the importance of blood sugar stabilization. “Rather than using nutrition to lose weight, nutrition should be used to create internal hormonal balance in your body. This is accomplished by stabilizing your blood sugar—there are three core principles to stabilizing your blood sugar: eat every three to four hours (five to six meals a day, within an hour upon waking and within an hour of going to sleep); eat a balanced combination of protein, fat and carbohydrates per meal; and eat the optimal amount of calories per meal (not per day),” he says.

He continues, “By following these core principles, your blood sugar will remain stable and your body will be in balance. This balance ignites your metabolism and triggers the release of your stored body fat, which then gets burned in your muscle for energy.

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Cosmetic surgery is not the answer for weight loss, but it can certainly help patients further embrace their new bodies after weight loss and reveal their health-focused efforts. I work with ACE certified personal trainer, Daryl Madison to formulate diet and exercise plans for patients who express an interest in losing weight before surgery. I always encourage healthy habits in my patients because a healthy lifestyle significantly improves the surgery recovery process and cosmetic results.

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It happened for me in one simple breath. At one of my first Pilates Teacher Training workshops, I rolled off the cylindrical foam roller for the first time and landed on my mat. My body melted into a relaxation unlike anything I’d ever felt before. I began to notice subtle sensations moving through me. Some felt like pulsations moving through my blood. Some were like waves of warm water washing over my body. I remember liking the feeling.

Nothing else mattered in that moment. The whole world disappeared and I was the world all at the same time. This was something very new for me, and it was my little secret at first. Not because I didn’t want to tell others about it, but rather because I didn’t know how to describe the feeling and I really didn’t know if anyone else would care. I had been teaching Pilates for about a year by that time, so I told a few clients about my secret and attempted to guide them into this mysterious yummy surrender. Sometimes it worked for them. Sometimes it didn’t. It was like an itch that I couldn’t quite scratch.

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It’s been 16 years since that Pilates experience and I’ve had many more since then. Pilates is an excellent way to strengthen and stretch your body.

When your done, your body feels like you’ve had a massage. Enjoy.

Besides being the name of my business, body awareness is a term that defines the pathway toward self-acceptance and true love. The action steps that take you on the journey inward and onto that pathway are simple, but they can be hard to choose. They require aligning your physical body with Earth and Heaven, being willing to feel your emotions fully even when it hurts, focusing your thoughts with pure intentions, and consciously choosing when to take action and when to wait for life to unfold naturally.

You were born with all of this information available to you, but it takes focus and technique to put the knowledge to transformative use.

Aligning the Body Become aware of your posture as you move through this gravitational world.

Your posture influences your state of being. When your bones and spine are aligned properly, you will have less compression on your joints and your muscles will function with ease and grace. The energy that moves through your meridians will flow like rivers and your vital organs will receive the nutrients that they are thirsty for. Your body needs good food, clean water, exercise and rest to thrive on this Earth. Learn to listen to your body and tend to it as a sacred temple. Love and appreciate your body, and the earth will feel your intention. She will align with your health. Your body is directly connected to the planet. Every step you take to benefit the planet will support your own well-being.

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Body Awareness Studio 5549 Roswell Road Northeast Atlanta, GA 30342-1801 (404) 252-7550 www.bodyawarenessstudio.com Leslie Clayton is passionate about helping women find strength, balance and beauty. With more than 30 years of dance and exercise training, she uses physical and metaphysical exercises to assist her clients with body awareness. Leslie founded the first Pilates studio in Atlanta in 1993. Body Awareness Studio is currently the Georgia host site for Balanced Body Pilates Teacher Training. Leslie combines her compassion and expertise to develop conscious Pilates instructors.

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CrossFit Box, a multi-faceted fitness program combining training techniques from various sports, recently opened at Athletic Club Northeast, Buckhead’s premier athletic and tennis club. Anyone of any fitness level can start the CrossFit training. The program incorporates full body motions and specific body weight exercises. Athletic Club Northeast, 1515 Sheridan Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, (404) 325-2700, www.athleticclubnortheast.com. More information on CrossFit visit www.crossfit.com.

The Callan Café is the newest amenity at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. It is located on the second floor of the historic Gothic-Tudor mansion in Atlanta’s Druid Hills neighborhood. Visitors will enjoy free Wi-Fi and a variety of delicious hot and cold beverages, desserts and snacks. Future plans include an outdoor terrace with a panoramic view of the formal gardens and wooded grounds.

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The ultimate kick-off event for the Peachtree Road Race. Come pick up your race number and browse through the exhibits featuring sports and athletic apparel, nutrition and much more. Peachtree Road Race.

AmericasMart, 230 Spring St. NW, Building 2, West Wing, Atlanta, 30303. Times vary by day. www.peachtreeroadrace.org

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AJC PEACHTREE ROAD RACE

Atlanta Track Club. Lenox Square Mall, 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, 30326. 6:45 am. www.peachtreeroadrace.org

July 7

PEACE CONTAINERS’ 8TH ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION AND WINE TASTING Mustard Seed Communities. Ravinia Club, 2 Ravinia Dr., Suite 100, Atlanta, 30346. 5 pm. www.eigth.eventbrite.com

July 9

DRY HUMOR - A NIGHT OF COMEDY The Triangle Club. Relapse Comedy Theater, 380 14th St., Atlanta, 30318.

8 pm. www.dryhumor.eventbrite.com

July 14

PINK DIAMONDS AND DENIM

PINK CHRISTMAS IN JULY CRAFT SHOW

A high-end craft show that will feature vendors from around the Southeast selling their handmade goods and other items, from paintings to quilts to woodworking to pottery. Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Peachtree Road United Methodist Church, 3180 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, 30305. 10 am. www.pinkchristmasinjuly.com COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF FAN FESTIVAL Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. UGA Football Practice Fields, Corner of Smith St. and Rutherford St., Athens, 30602.

3 pm. www.choa.org

5TH ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT Speedway Children’s Charities.

Cherokee Rose Sporting Resort, 895 Baptist Camp Road, Griffin, 30223. www.atlanta.speedwaycharities.org

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NBAF. Ritz Carlton, 3434 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, 30326. 7 pm. www.nbaf.org

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

University of Georgia Golf Course, 2600 Riverbend Road, Athens, 30605. 11 am. www.choa.org

HEELING DIABETES “SHOENISTA” AUCTION Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Shula’s 347 Grill, 3405 Lenox Road NE, Atlanta, 30326. 5:30 pm. www.shoenistaauction.eventbrite. com

July 16

ATLANTA BELTLINE SOUTHWEST 5K

This is the second race in the running series and features a competition between the Atlanta Fire Department and the Atlanta Police Department. Atlanta BeltLine. Rose Circle Park, 914 Rose Circle SW, Atlanta, 30310. 7:30 am. www.beltline.org 7TH ANNUAL PINK RIBBON WALK Sisters… By Choice, Inc. Piedmont Park, 400 Park Dr. NE, Atlanta, 30309.

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July 17

THE 3RD ANNUAL JCT. KITCHEN ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATO FESTIVAL

BACK TO SCHOOL FALL FASHION SHOW Makayla Jefferson Foundation.

Dekalb Technical College Conference Center, 495 N. Indian Creek Dr., Clarkston, 30021. 3 pm. www.makaylajeffersonfoundation.org

July 28

POOLSIDE FOR A PURPOSE Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.

Concourse Athletic Club, 8 Concourse Pkwy. NE, Sandy Springs, 30328. 6:30 pm. www.ccfa.org

July 29

Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation and The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children. Atlantic Station, 171 17th St. NE, Atlanta, 30363. 7 am. www.support.sbtf.org

Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation. Atlanta Marriott Northwest, 200 Interstate N. Pkwy., Atlanta, 30339. 10 am. www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org

TEE UP FOR CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

HEARING FROM THE HEART Sharon St. Cyr Fund. The Jungle, 2115 Faulkner Road, Atlanta, 30324. 5 pm. www.hearingfromtheheartatl.eventbrite.com

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Fearless Philanthrophy.

Piedmont Park, 400 Park Dr. NE, Atlanta, 30309. 9 am. www.fearlessphilanthropy.com

The Atlanta Braves Foundation. Loews Hotel Atlanta, 1065 Peachtree St., Atlanta, 30309. TBD. www.braves.com

PEOPLE’S HEALTH DAY 5K

BACK PACK IN THE PARK For The Kid in All of Us, Inc. Greystone Pavilion in Piedmont Park, 1215 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, 30309. 4 pm. www.forthekid.org

Aug 3

CLUB BLUE AUGUST MIXER Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Hudson Grille Midtown, 942 Peachtree St., Atlanta, 30309.

6 pm. www.bgcma.org

Relatively flat course, family friendly, post-race party and awards ceremony, age-group awards, prizes, part of Kennesaw Grand Prix. Wounded Warrior Project. Kennesaw First Baptist Church, 2958 North Main St., Kennesaw, 30144. 8 am. www.runforwoundedwarriors.org ATLANTA’S FINEST 5K

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BRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Spiritual Women Aiding and Nurturing Sisters. Goodby Recreation Center, 2302 Godby Road, College Park, 30337. www.evolve-strive-reach.org

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.

Sugarloaf Country Club, 2595 Sugarloaf Club Dr., Duluth, 30097.

10 am. www.bgcma.org

Serenity House Homeless Shelter. Bobby Jones Golf Course, 384 Woodward Way, Atlanta, 30305. 6 am. www.eventbrite.com

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Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC. Olmsted Park North Druid Hills, 1451 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, 30307. Times vary by day. www.festivalonponce.com

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2ND ANNUAL S.W.A.N.S. JUST GIRLS DAY SPA RETREAT

Georgia Organics. JCT. Kitchen, 1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, 30318. 1 pm. www.georgiaorganics.org

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Aug 8

RUN FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS

Atlanta Police Foundation.

Pemberton Place, 121 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, 30313. 7:30 am. www.atlantapolicefoundation.org

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Aug 19

KATE’S CLUB 8TH ANNUAL CABERET

Mark your calendars for August 19, when Kate’s Club hosts its 8th annual Cabaret benefit with musical sensation U.S. Beat! Kate’s Club. The Buckhead Theater, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta, 30305. 8 pm. www.katesclub.org

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1ST ANNUAL PIEDMONT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL

Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC. Piedmont Park, 1701 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, 30309. Times vary by day. www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com

Aug 20

FREE TO BREATHE 5K National Lung Cancer Partnership.

Virginia Highlands, Greencover and Virginia Ave., Atlanta, 30306. 8:30 am. www.freetobreathe.org

Aug 25

MILTON FRIENDS RBM GALA Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. RBM of Atlanta-North, 345 McFarland Pkwy., Alpharetta, 30004. 7 pm. www.choa.org

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Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

12th and Midtown, 1075 Peachtree St., Atlanta, 30309. 7 pm. www. jeffreyfashioncares.com/atlanta

Speedway Children’s Charities. Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton, 30228. www.atlanta.speedwaycharities.org

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KAISER PERMANENTE CORPORATE RUN/WALK

CAN CAN BALL Atlanta Community Food Bank.Sheraton Atlanta, 165 Courtland St. NE, Atlanta, 30303. 8 pm. www.cancanball.org

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2011 GRANT PARK SUMMER SHADE FESTIVAL

Grant Park Conservancy. Grant Park, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta, 30315.

Times vary by day. www.gpconservancy.org

Aug 27

19TH ANNUAL LEKOTEK RUN Lekotek of Georgia. Georgia Perimeter College - Dunwoody Campus, 2101 Womack Road, Atlanta, 30338. 8 am. www.lekotekga.org

8TH ANNUAL ADAMS REALTORS 5K RUN FOR THE PARK Grant Park Conservancy. Grant Park, 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta, 30315.

8 am. www.gpconservancy.org

5K FOR HOPE Our House, Inc. Georgia Perimeter College - Dekalb Campus, 3251 Panthersville Road, Decatur, 30034. 8 am. www.southdekalbstriders.org

3RD ANNUAL DI DASH Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Marietta

REED SORENSON CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC Speedway Children’s Charities.

Crystal Lake Golf Course, 100 Crystal Lake Blvd., Hampton, 30228. www.atlanta.speedwaycharities.org

Sept 3-5

MARIETTA ART IN THE PARK Marietta Square, 205 Lawrence St., Marietta, 30060. Times vary by day. www.artparkmarietta.com

Sept 3

LIVE MEMORABILIA AUCTION Speedway Children’s Charities. Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton, 30228. www.atlanta.speedwaycharities.org

Sept 4

RIDE OF A LIFETIME PRE-RACE PARADE LAP AUCTION Speedway Children’s Charities. Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton, 30228. www.atlanta.speedwaycharities.org

TRACK WALK Speedway Children’s Charities.

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Sept 8

A unique workplace-organized fitness promotion that encourages a physically fit lifestyle for everyone, from walkers to joggers to competitive runners. Atlanta Community Food Bank and Atlanta Braves Foundation.

Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Dr., Atlanta, 30315. 7 pm. www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com

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MEALS ON WHEELS ATLANTA GOLF TOURNAMENT Senior Citizens Services. The Capital City Club, 53 W. Brookhaven Dr., NE, Atlanta, 30319. 12 pm. www.scsatl.org

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CRIME IS TOAST BREAKFAST Atlanta Police Foundation. Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, Atlanta, 30313. 7:30 am. www.atlantapolicefoundation.org

Sept 24

GARDEN OF EDEN BALL Atlanta Botanical Garden. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, 30309. 6:30 pm. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

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