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COVER FEATURE Exclusive Interview With

Tracea Bolin

“The Persuasive Mom”

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Exclusive Interview With

TRACEA BOLIN T H E PERSUASIVE MOM

Tracea has always had a passion for beauty and fashion. Since she was a young girl she would sing, do ballet, tap dancing, and jazz. As Tracea got older she decided to join the United States Navy. Tracea takes pride in her years served to the United States and is inspiring girls and women all around the globe. Tracea proves to them that you can do absolutely anything that you set your mind to. She dominates the pageantry world by bringing her bright shining personality and beauty, she inspires those around her to pursue their dreams no matter what. Over her years she has had 3 amazing sons and a supportive husband that enjoys doing pageantry with her. She is currently is currently Ultimate International Elite Ms Maryland 2022. When you read our interview about Tracea, you can’t help but be in awe of her willpower, drive, and determination.

Interviewed by Jessica Dewey

IPM: How did your military experience affect your life today?

IPM: What’s one piece of advice that you would like to give stay at

TRACEA: Being in the military was such a great adventure and helped

home moms or even working moms?

prepare me in being independent and strong.

TRACEA: one of the most important assignments we have is to love our family. As Mother’s we are the nurturers of our children and I am

IPM: What motivated you to join the Navy?

thankful I have been blessed to be at home to raise them over the

TRACEA: I joined the Navy when I was 18 years old right after High-

years. My advice is if you want to change the world go home and

school. I was ready to see the world and this was a great avenue to

love your family first.

be on my own and have the opportunity to travel. IPM: What made you decide to get back into pageantry after having IPM: Did any experience in getting ready for pageants growing up

kids, was it difficult getting back in?

such as staying fit help prepare you for bootcamp?

TRACEA: I did pageants before I was married and had my children. I

TRACEA: I was quite a athletic young lady growing up. I had danced

took a break while my children were small and raising them. As they

since I was 3 and was a majorette. I also played soccer and ran track

got older and more independent I decided to then compete again. It

as well.

was incredible to find a way to help me be the best me I could be by preparing for competition.

IPM: Does your family enjoy doing pageantry with you? TRACEA: My family is such a great support to me. Not only do they

IPM: What’s your favorite part about being a Certified Miss America

cheer me on but my husband has actually gotten involved competing

Judge?

and won several national titles as well.

TRACEA: I really enjoy being able to serve on the selection panel to sit on the other side of the table to help to choose the next reigning

IPM: What’s one special memory you have of your family being

queen.

involved in pageantry with you? TRACEA:

My husband and I both competed in our first pageant

IPM: Do you have any advice for our readers who would like to get

together and both won. He was International Man and I won Ulti-

into pageantry?

mate Queen. We then competed again together for Worlds Perfect

TRACEA: Pageantry is a great way to find your why. It gives a way to

pageant and we made history as first married couple to both win our

express a platform that you are passionate about to others. It helps

titles. He won Worlds Perfect Most Handsome Man and I won

you take a good look at who you are and what you are doing to be

Worlds Perfect Woman SuperModel.

the best version of yourself to make a difference in the world.

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IPM: Have you written any books or have any plans to about your life’s experience? Tracea: I became the coauthor of my first book called Rise Up! Women Who Lead by leaving a Legacy! In my chapter I talk about Living our life choosing Fair over Fear. And by my faith I have overcome. IPM: Rheumatoid Arthritis is a debilitating condition, how did you work through it and manage to do your daily activities? Tracea: I had been Diagnosed with RA about 10 years ago. I have had a hip, two knees and wrist replacement already. I also take many medications to help with this auto immune deficiency. Most of all it is my Faith that pulls me through. Greater is He who is in me than he who is in this world. IPM: You are such an inspiration to all of us out here, being a veteran, mother, wife, and multiple time pageant winner. Can you share any advice about how you still manage to have time for yourself? Tracea: I believe we make time for what is important to us. I make sure I set apart time every day for self care. For when I do it helps me better take care of everything and everyone else. IPM: Anything you would like to share with our readers? Tracea: I am a woman of faith and confident because I understand the divine plan of our Heavenly Father and my role to bless lives around me. The sacrifices I makes are worth something in an eternal sense. I know about sacrifice from knowing of the life of My Savior. I hope to continue to be a bright light of hope and inspiration to everyone around me.

Tracea Lynne Bolin Is a Veteran Woman of the United States Navy, in the field of Intelligence and Foreign War- Desert Storm. She graduated from the United States Naval and Marine Intelligence School. Tracea has served as the Secretary of Naval Personnel at the Pentagon and was chosen as a United States Navy Ceremonial Guard. She is an Advocate for the Arthritis Foundation to raise awareness in fighting for the cure, as herself is battling with Rheumatoid Arthritis which gave her the desire to be a spark of hope and change for others. She has been active as

the celebrity hostess and Team Captain at the Virginia Walk 2 Cure Arthritis Event every year in Richmond Virginia. Including training people in suicided and mental help awareness with Runway 2Life. At the same time the world of Fashion and Beauty became a great passion for her where she graduated from the Barbizon Modeling School and modeled in many Bridal Shows throughout the region for Virginia Bride Magazine, High Fashion Model for Runway2Life, walked the catwalk runway for New York Fashion Week 2018/2019/2020 and on the Billboard of New York Times Square. As an America Ambassador for International Face Magazine, represented the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast regions as well. Tracea was chosen as SuperModels Models Unlimited Most Beautiful Iconic Model, featured in the first ever Moda Models Unlimited Magazine with HiTech Moda, World Class Beauty Queens Magazine, Embrace Beauty Magazine along with many editorials and modeled at several runway events. She also is a judge/panel/evaluator for the Miss America, Miss VA America Teens in Training

pageantry across the USA and have competed locally, statewide, nationally and internationally throughout the world in pageantry and has received awards and won titles as Mrs. Universe Tourism 2021 , Miss Trumbull County 1990, Oahu International 1994, , Miss Island Ilima 1995, Mrs. Moseley 2014, Mrs. Central VA United States 2015, Mrs. Atlantic States 2016, Ms. Queen of Hope 2016, Mrs. Virginia All American Woman 2016, Mrs. All American Woman 2017, Mrs. Virginia TIW 2018, MS Delmarva Veteran 2018, Mrs. Mid Atlantic United States2018, Today's International Woman 2018, Ultimate Queen TIW 2019, Mrs. Global US 2019, MS Elite Virginia WOA 2019, Lady Diana Award 2020, Mrs. Universe Tourism 2020, Mrs. Universe Tourism 2021, East Coast Perfect Woman SuperModel 2021, and Women Appreciating Women Honorary Award 2021. As a leader she has been hosted and interviewed on live broadcast sharing her inspirational stories in fashion and beauty to give others hope. She will continue to inspire, overcome and be a very bright light to everyone everywhere she goes. tracea.bolin eastcoastperfectwoman2021 mrsuniversetourism2021queen

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Chef Serge Krikorian and his wife, Mary, started their catering business in 2002. Having catered thousands of events over the years as Dinner’s Ready, they launched Vibrant Occasions Catering, a new name that more accurately depicts the level of food and service provided at weddings and social events. As we approach the holidays, Vibrant Occasions Catering will bring Southern hospitality to family gatherings and corporate events. Chef Serge Krikorian with the penchant for developing unique recipes, especially sauces, offers a delectable Cuban Mojo, a citrus-marinated pork butt that is braised until fork-tender and served with a mojo sauce (similar to the pork in the sandwiches Jon Favreau made out of a food truck in the movie, Chef), Smokey Mushroom Chicken, Marinated, roasted chicken breast topped with sauteed mushrooms, smoked provolone cheese, and applewood-smoked bacon crumble, Shrimp and Grits: Blackened wild-caught gulf shrimp and spicy browned butter corn relish over cheesy stone-ground grits. Pork Shanks: Merlotbraised pork shank served with roasted garlic Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, maple-glazed heirloom carrots, roasted broccoli and a salad with toasted crostini to name a few. Chef Serge Krikorian hails from the quaint town of Benton, Arkansas His southern hospitality paired with his penchant for developing unique recipes, especially sauces, has garnered his reputation as foodies’ fan favorite in his community and now on the Youtube space, “Cooking with the Kriks.”

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Jules: Your elegant cuisine can be seen at weddings and special events. Can you share a few memorable occasions? Serge: I keep saying that I am going to write a book about all of the things that I have seen, heard, and had to do at weddings, but honestly, I don’t think anyone would believe half of it. There was the time that we were at an outdoor wedding, and during the ceremony, the power went off. None of the wedding party was aware because they were outside. I had my wife bring my personal generator, and we hooked it up and were able to get lights in the venue, music from the DJ, and power for the catering. No one but us, the DJ, and the venue owners knew what was going on until the bridal party was leaving and the power came back on. They thought it was just romantic lighting. Our goal at any event is to make sure that if something goes wrong, and

inevitably something will eventually go wrong, that no one is negatively impacted by it. We work with the other vendors, and they work with us to make sure that if any of us has an issue, we pull together to make sure that we resolve it before it affects our clients. Jules: “Cooking with the Kriks” is cooking up southern hospitality. How did this all start for you? Serge: Cooking with the Kriks started when my middle son, Brian (who never met a camera he didn’t love), and I decided to do a cooking demonstration and put it on YouTube. Brian has a passion for making pizzas and intends to reopen our carryout and delivery pizza business with his updated take on our pizzas. The reaction we received to that first episode was so positive that we started bringing in local celebrities and asking them what dishes they would like to learn how to

make and then teaching them how to make them. Things that I take for granted that everyone should know how to do, like slicing a bell pepper, are not necessarily things the general public knows, and they love to learn new cooking skills. Nashville Hot Chicken Wings w/ DJ Jellybean from CAE | Cooking with the Kriks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LryP3bDaXXY Chicken Alfredo Lasagna w/Joe + JoAnna from CAE- Cooking with the Kriks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulhN7XbJwYs&amp;t=41s Kung Pao Chicken w/Tanarah + Steven from Tanarah Luxe Floral- Cooking with the Kriks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QutBDjCKaZo Recent events-Vibrant Occasions Catering catered The Finest Gala benefiting The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with more info here: https://happeningnext.com/ event/the-finest-gala-eid3a087kwah8 Stay tuned for the Influencer brunch to celebrate the first anniversary of Cooking with the Kriks with influencers who have been prior guests or are scheduled to be a future guest on an upcoming show. Vibrant Occasions Catering

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overdoing caffeine can accelerate wrinkle formation. While that morning Joe may

give you more energy to jump-start your day, it is also a diuretic that can dehydrate the skin during the day. Skin that lacks adequate hydration doesn’t retain the plump, luminous look of young, healthy skin. This dehydration process can also exaggerate fine lines and wrinkles, making you look older. But don’t despair! You can enjoy the energizing benefits of coffee without the effects of dehydration simply by drinking plenty of water beBy Dr. David Friedman

I believe the popular statement “You are what you eat” should be changed to “You age how you eat.” It’s well documented how dietary choices can help in the prevention of conditions like obesity, arthritis, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer. While it’s not always possible to see the negative effects taking place inside the body, your exterior appearance can be a great indicator if you need to alter your diet.

Below are some telltale signs of how your diet may be affecting your appearance and accelerating the aging process: SAGGING SKIN If the reflection in the mirror isn’t revealing healthy, glowing skin, this is a good indicator that your collagen and elastin levels are being compromised. You should cut back on simple carbohydrates like white pasta, white bread, baked goods,

and popcorn. These foods are quickly converted to glucose in the body which can be inflammatory and destructive to

Oxidative stress caused by free radicals can damage the DNA and cells of your skin. This contributes to prematurely aging skin due to the destruction of collagen and elastin. Eating foods that are rich in antioxidants can help to neutralize the ravaging effects of oxidative stress. The good news is the epidermis, or surface layer of the skin, is renewed every twenty days. When these cells of your skin die and get replaced by nourishing healthful food, your appearance can drastically improve. Even if your diet has been aging you, you get a doover!

the layers of your skin, making it lose its elasticity and firmness.

tween cups of coffee throughout the day.

Also, avoid adding cream and sugar to your coffee, as both dairy and sugar have adverse effects on your skin as well.

EYE PUFFINESS DARK CIRCLES

AND

This can be a sign that you are eating too much processed salt or not drinking enough water. Canned foods have a lot of added sodium which can also lead to puffiness and dark circles below the eyes. Before eating or cooking food items in a

can, rinse them thoroughly to remove excess sodium. Tomatoes and eggplant consumption can also be the culprit for puffiness under the eyes. They contain an alkaloid called solanine, which is known to cause an inflammatory response preva-

Excessive, chronic alcohol consumption

lent under the eyes. Try adding parsley or

can also cause sagging skin. Alcohol de-

dandelion tea to your daily regimen. Both

hydrates the skin, depriving it of the mois-

can help the kidneys flush out excess

ture and nutrients needed to keep your

fluids from the body, especially under the

complexion looking radiant, firm, and

eyes.

youthful. In addition, alcohol can adversely affect your vitamin A levels. This is a

very important antioxidant for your skin/ body and it is vital in the regeneration of new cells. Always drink in moderation. The more alcohol you consume, the faster the sands of time will fall.

PREMATURE WRINKLES

When it comes to staying hydrated, the rule of thumb is to drink half your body weight in ounces per day. So, if you weigh 150 pounds, you should consume 75 ounces of water each day.

DARK AGE SPOTS

This can be a sign that you are eating too

Dark spots could be from too much sugar

much sugar, refined grains, or processed

consumption. The reason our skin devel-

foods. These things can encourage the

ops brown pigments is similar to why an

degradation of epidermis layers and

unpeeled banana turns brown. That bana-

cause a loss of firmness, elasticity, and an

na's high fructose content (sugar) is re-

onslaught of premature wrinkles. Also,

acting to oxidation and cross-linking

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which results in brown pigmentation.

ly recommend listening to my pod-

gluten sensitivity.

When we consume sugar, this same thing

cast: “What’s In Your Water?”

gluten-containing grains and see if your

can happen to us. The fructose in sugar

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skin clears up.

can create a “browning” reaction of our epidermis. Skin is composed of collagen and elastin, which makes our skin supple and soft. Sugar causes collagen crosslinking which results in accelerated aging of the skin. The more sugar we consume, the more prone we are to developing dark spots on our skin. Another reason sugar is so ravaging to the skin is it shortens our telomere length (the strand at the end of our DNA.) Every time our DNA duplicates, our telomeres short-

en. While our bodies normally replace those telomeres, sugar quickens that shortening, and thereby, advances the aging process. Cut back on those sweet indulgent foods.

LINES BETWEEN EYEBROWS (“ELEVENS”) The space between the eyebrows can wrinkle, which is often referred to as “elevens.” This area corresponds with the liver, which plays a profound role in detoxification. Cut back on your alcohol consumption. Each time your liver filters alcohol, some of your liver cells die. The good news is the liver can develop new cells; however,

prolonged alcohol misuse

(drinking too much) can reduce its ability to regenerate. One alcohol, in particular, to avoid if you want to reduce those “elevens” is tequila made from agave. Agave syrup comes from the agave plant, a succulent that is native to dry regions in Mexico. It is extremely high in fructose (up to 97%!) Agave can contain more fructose

than high fructose corn syrup, another major ager when it comes to collagen destruction.

Some studies suggest that

agave syrup is ten times more inflammatory than high fructose corn syrup (HFCS.)

Red cheeks may be a sign of stomach inflammation. Breakouts can be linked to allergies. One of the most common allergies affecting humans is dairy. Milk does a body

bad!

Research

published

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Next time, before you go grocery shopping, look into the mirror and let your appearance dictate the foods you purchase and the ones you leave out of the shopping cart. ~Dr. David Friedman

matology found milk consumption causes inflammation skin.

and

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Cow's milk elevates insulin levels,

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sugar called lactose. Seventy-five per-

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complexion of your cheeks improve.

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If your skin is oily and prone to acne, you

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In addition, per fluorinated chemicals

Avoid inflammatory oils made from corn,

found in your city's water supply and plas-

canola, cottonseed, soy, safflower, and

tic water bottles can create liver toxicity

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1. Control Your Moods and Your Stresses You need to make sure that you are not going to get angry and that means that you want to never let anything go awry on a radio show. You want to make sure that you are always able to keep things focused.

2. Do Not be False! Make sure that you have great information and that you are sharing it with the audience. This means that you want to make sure that you are accurate and that you’re always giving the best information that is going to be discussed in the long term and in the short term.

If you are going to be on the radio, you need to remember and make sure that you can bring

3. Listen to Other Shows!

great value to the audience and that means you

One thing that is very clear is that all the stations that are out there have

want to always be on top of your game. With

their own style and their own content, so you want to make sure that you

these 8 easy steps, you can ensure you will be the best radio guest possible.

can get the points across that are going to be close to one another and are going to be important to the content.

4. Do Not be Sexist and Racist! You want to make sure that you are going to be kind to people who are going to be on your radio show.

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5. Re-Read Your Scripts! You want to make sure that you

are reading and rereading your scripts so that you are never allowing bad information to be put out to the public in advance. That also means that you want to make sure that the content that is going out is something that you can be proud of.

6. Be Ready Before and After Your Show! You may have too much on your plate, but you want to make sure that you are well rehearsed and that you are going to always have a great result. You want to make sure that you are always completing

all your paperwork as well as that you are ready for whatever may be tossed your way.

7. Be Proud of Home! Wherever you are from, make sure that you represent. On the air, this is very important to make sure that you are going to make the right decisions. What that also means is that you want to know you are looking at all the information and sharing it with others.

8. Laugh at You! You want to make sure that you realize that you are fallible and that it is important to laugh at yourself. If you do not do that you will never be happy with the results and in the long term, you won’t know what to do with yourself when looking for a solution in difficult situations and times. ~ Melissa Hull

Melissa Hull runs two global media companies, Globex Media Group and E360tv. From leading her content creation team to hosting The Melissa Hull Show, Melissa has a natural ability to turn stories into impact, and ideas into strategies. Through a social media audience of more than 460,000 followers and growing, one-on-one coaching and

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CONQUER INFLAMMATION TO BEAT ALZHEIMER’S

While politicians and so-called healthcare

Unlike acute inflammation where your body

Eventually, it leads to memory loss and con-

responds to a specific injury, chronic inflam-

fusion.

mation is more subtle, creeping up on you

over a period of years. And it will continue

At the same time, inflammation squeezes

“experts” debate

unless you stop it.

the blood vessels in your brain, restricting

whether or not a

New research by Tufts University confirms

oxygen supply, causing cell damage, loss of brain tissue, and cell death.

fourth Covid vaccine is

what I’ve been saying for decades... There’s a natural solution to chronic inflammation

In a recent clinical trial, Tufts University

needed, a real epi-

— especially the inflammation that leads to

researchers followed a group of adults with

Alzheimer’s.

chronic inflammation. The participants were

demic is sweeping across the globe.

randomly assigned to receive either EPA or More on this in a moment. First let’s look at the connection between inflammation, your immune system, and your brain...

I’m talking about the chronic inflammation that leads to diseases

DHA supplements twice a day.1 After 34 weeks, the researchers discovered:

DHA lowered the genetic expression of Breakthrough research confirms that amy-

four types of pro-inflammatory pro-

loid plaques are caused by a breakdown of

teins

the immune system, triggered by wide-

DHA lowered white blood cell secretion

spread inflamm-aging.

of three types of pro-inflammatory

like Alzheimer’s

proteins Amyloid plaques prevent neurons from

DHA also reduced levels of a specific

working properly. When your brain is in-

anti-inflammatory protein

flamed and your immune system can no longer clear away these rogue proteins, they

To reduce the inflammation that causes

cluster together and gum up the signaling

premature aging, you need between 600 mg

networks between your neurons.

and 1,000 mg of DHA daily. It’s impossible to

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get what you need from our food today. So, you’ll need to supplement.

flamm-aging. Knocking out inflammation with stem cells has been done for more than a decade, and treating Alzheimer’s itself with

But as you may know, most fish oils don’t have nearly enough DHA. I recommend getting DHA from krill. These shrimp-like animals don’t live long enough to absorb large amounts of toxins — so they don’t get

stem cell therapy is widespread practice outside the U.S. — for example, in Germany, Peru, India, and China.

To Your Good Health,

contaminated. And their omega-3s are stored in phospholipid form instead of triglyceride. This helps it pass through cell membranes better. And combine your krill with calamari oil. Calamari, or squid, has one of

Al Sears, MD, CNS

the highest concentrations of DHA of any food. But be sure your oil comes from squid that lives in the pure water off the South American coast.

Conquer inflammation to beat Alzheimer’s You won’t hear this from your doctor — but there are several tried and tested ways to reduce inflammaging, restore your body’s immunomodulation powers, and dramatically reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Change your diet: Today, almost everyone on the planet is inflamed, thanks to a modern diet packed with inflammatory ingredients like refined sugar, grains, and cheap vegetable oils.I recom-

mend that my patients limit carbs to 5% to 10% of daily calories. The easiest way to start is by avoiding all processed foods. Also avoid grains, rice, pasta, beans and legumes, and starchy vegetables.Fats should make up the bulk of your calories. But they have to be the right kinds of fat. Strictly avoid trans fats and vegetable oils like

REFERENCES:

1. So J, et al. “EPA and DHA differentially modulate monocyte inflammatory response in subjects with chronic inflammation in part via plasma specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators: A randomized, double-blind, crossover study.” Atherosclerosis. 2021 Jan;316:90-98. 2. Wang LT, et al. “Advances in mesenchymal stem cell therapy for immune and inflammatory diseases: Use of cell-free products and human pluripotent stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells.” Stem Cells Transl Med. 2021 Sep;10(9):1288-1303. “Coenzyme Q10 in cardiovascular disease with emphasis on heart failure and myocardial ischaemia.” Asia Pacific Heart J. 1998;7(3):160-168. 4. Langsjoen H, et al. “Usefulness of coenzyme Q10 in clinical cardiology: A long-term study.” Mol Aspects Med. 1994;15 Suppl:s165-75. 5. Langsjoen PH, et al. “Role of concomitant coenzyme Q10 with statins for patients with hyperlipidemia.” Curr Topics Nutr Res. 2005;3(3):149–158.

corn, sunflower, safflower, soy, and canola. Instead, choose fats like olive oil, cheese, coconut oil, avocado, butter, and heavy cream. Choose grass-fed meats, pastured eggs, and wild-caught fish. Factory farmed meats and farm-raised fish are full of pro-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids.

Supplement with curcumin. This spice is one of the most powerful

Al Sears, M.D., is a practicing physician with

anti-inflammatories out there. It works by knocking out the body’s

extensive experience in the fields of complemen-

inflammatory “command center.” Your body has a “switch” that

tary and natural healthcare. The recommendation

activates more than 400 pro-inflammatory genes. It’s a molecule

and materials on this site represent his opinion

called nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kB).This molecule controls nearly

based on his years of practicing medicine. The

98% of all diseases. But it can’t stand up to curcumin. Studies show curcumin deactivates NF-kB.

Soothe inflammation with stem cell therapy. Stem cell therapy

has been shown in multiple studies to have an impressive ability to

information and material provided on this site are for educational purposes only and any recommendations are not intended to replace the advice of your physician. You are encouraged to seek advice from a competent medical professional regarding

soothe inflammation.2 Especially mesenchymal stem cells... which

the applicability of any recommendations with regard to your symptoms or condi-

have special immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties.

tion. It is important that you do not reduce, change or discontinue any medication or

Unfortunately, you lose stem cell activity as you age. Some stem

treatment without consulting your physician first. The personal stories shared on the

cells die — but others fall into a state of stem cell senescence, a kind

website or magazine are personal to the users and will not be typical of the results

of cellular deep sleep. Stem cell therapy can reawaken these senes-

you will have if you follow the advice provided on the website or magazine.

cent cells, helping to keep your body free from the dangers of in-

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9. Be Protective

“Setting big goals can help

of Your

Time

to elevate your confi-

Dr. Smith shared this

dence, reduce anxiety,

idea that we love: Eval-

and one’s fear of the un-

uate where your time

known,” says Francis.

goes.

Not sure where to begin? Try Brian Moran’s 12-Week Year strategy or a similar approach: Imagine your life a year from now. What do you want to have accomplished? What two or three major things would make you feel satisfied? These might seem kind of daunting, but if

you focus on these intentions and break these ideas down into what you can ac-

Notice how you spend your time and what you do in a day or week. If something doesn’t feel intrinsically fulfilling and isn’t moving you closer to achieving a goal, consider limiting the amount of time you give it. Give yourself permission to say “no,

thanks” so you have room for the activities and people that bring you joy.

complish on each in 90 days, you’ll be impressed how much progress you can make on each by staying focused. Give yourself a few tasks to complete each week (but don’t overload yourself), and watch them come together. Then, once the 90 days are done, evaluate where you are and see if you want to continue working toward the same goal or adjust.

8. Evaluate Your Diet (and Your Pantry) Now is a great time to reboot your diet, your pantry, and your fridge. Sign up for a Beachbody nutrition program and learn how to cook healthy recipes created by registered dietitians and nutrition experts.

Get the glass storage containers

you

need

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pageants and fashion shows gives her a voice to help share hope with people. Through her journey, her eyes were opened to the many truths about her kids being so proud of her and loving her no matter what. Sally stated that “this journey that God has planned for me is my purpose. I am thankful to be a mom. Being a mom is the very best thing I could ever hope to be.”

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that Vinnie embodied that in his life. He began to play football at 5

years old. I was always proud to hear the coach mention Vinnie's hard work on the team. I realized though that people work hard and don't always win. I wanted to show Vinnie and my students that hard work is worth it. I started joining in pageants to show my kids that dreams are attainable if you just don't give up. Going from sneakers to putting on heels to walk the runway was no joke. My spirit had perseverance but lacked grace. With each pageant, I got a little better and my confidence grew. I got married and had my next child, I have been a mom for twenty-five and a half years. My journey began when I was 21 when I had my first son, Vinnie, on November 12, 1995. When I was three months pregnant, his dad left me. He wanted me to give Vinnie up for adoption and said it was unfair to a child to only have a

mom. Although I went through labor and delivery without his dad, I learned quickly that being a single mom was still amazing. My mom was there for me too and taught me to persevere. Vinnie was the greatest treasure that I could have ever imagined. He was a gift from God. I was attending school at Ithaca College to become a Health, Physical Education Teacher, and a Coach. Alone with Vinnie, I knew I needed to continue my education so that I could support my son. I graduated and got a job teaching and coaching. I enjoyed my job so much. Not just sharing life with Vinnie, but with my students. I empowered them to know they are a masterpiece and to give 100% to their life in every way. One famous NFL coach, Vince Lombardi inspired both Vinnie and I with his drive to persevere. He believed in heart power. He said, "the quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence." I was very happy

Emily on December 2, 2000. She was wonderful. She was another treasure for me. My husband was an alcoholic and the drinking got bad. I continued in pageants and working hard to show my kids that life is great. On September 4, 2005, I had my third child, Alli. She was

my next little miracle and just amazing! I love being a mom! Emily and Alli wanted to dance. It was my childhood dream to be a dancer. With the girls, I began dancing again. It was so much fun! My husband continued drinking and made our life very hard. I had to make the decision to protect my kids and divorce. I wanted my kids to know that life can be hard but to keep persevering. The kids understood to keep running the race of life and God will hold us up. They were brave. I taught them no matter what family is important and your character does matter even when no one is looking. I married again a man named Elliot. We had another child, Gabriella, born on July 24, 2009. She was terrific and yet another treasure from God. Being a mom makes me whole and gives me a purpose to, "train my children in the way they should go." (Proverbs 22:6). We have always

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In Loving Memory of Kimberly

had fun. The girls started doing pageants, modeling, and dancing with me. Vinnie was always supportive and watched when he wasn't playing sports or riding horses. In May 2014, I was assaulted by a student while teaching. A student threw a rock at the back of my head and I suffered a trau-

matic brain injury and I was unable to teach. It was hard on my kids and they gave me 100% of their love. In June 2015, I realized that I had cancer but I didn't go to the doctors because I wasn't sure how to tell my kids after going through a brain injury. In August 2015, Emily and I went to Connecticut to participate in the Petite America Pageant. Director, Kimberly and Queen Carol opened the pageant with a message from their heart about breast cancer and the need to do self breast exams as they both had cancer and recovered. As I sat there, I realized that small pea size lump in my right breast was exactly what they were talking about. God brought me all the way to this pageant to tell me go to the doctor because your kids need you. Kimberly made sure I saw the doctor and wasn't afraid. So, after the pageant, I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and BRCA 2. It was aggressive and spread to my lymph nodes. My family and I planned my recovery party for April 24, 2016. I began treatment with chemo and a double mastectomy. I received a call on March 21, 2016 to tell us the good news that I was cured from

cancer. Praise God! We had our recovery party. That pageant gave me the courage to know I had to be me and my kids got to have courage along side of me. I lost my hair and my breasts. I realized that I was still me. I didn't need a wig to be a mom. With Kimberly's encouragement, I was able to put my crown on with no hair on my head and spoke to many different groups about getting checkups, hope, and love. I believe that " hope is an anchor for the soul" (Hebrews 6:19). God's love for us is greater than we can ever imagine- even greater than our own love for our kids which is a lot. After recovery, we still, participate in pageants, fashion shows, and dancing. I love to share our story like Kimberly and Carol shared with me. Being in pageants and fashion shows gives me a voice to help share hope with people. Through our journey, my eyes were opened to the many truths about my kids being so proud of me and loving me no matter what. What I started to encourage in them has grown to a love for people and themselves. I'm thankful that they invite people into our lives and I love watching our family grow. We have so many people who care about us and that we care about from participating in these activities. No matter what happens, I am a mom to Vinnie, Emily, Alli, and Gabriella. As they grow, I am so excited to see their adventures and where life takes them. Being a mom is the very best thing I could ever hope to be. My kids teach me too. Moms do matter. Kids need their moms and moms need their kids. This journey that God has planned for me is my purpose. I am thankful to be a mom. Being a mom is the very best thing I could ever hope to be.

Sally is a mom of 4 amazing kids, Vinnie, Emily, Alli, and Gabriella. She is married to her husband, Elliot. Sally has a Bachelor degree from Ithaca College in Health and Physical Education. She has a Master's degree from Cortland College in Physical Education with a concentration in Adapted Physical Education. She has a Master's degree from Fresh Anointing Christian Bible Institute in Christian Counseling. She has a Doctorate from Fresh Anointing Christian Bible Institute in Humanities. She enjoys running, dancing, kayaking, and playing outside with her family. They have a small hobby farm and have raised ducks, pigs, horses, turkeys, goats, chickens, and rabbits. She is an active member of her church and dance team. She participates in pageants and models in Victoria Henley's Manifique Shows. sally.forbidussi

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an Inspirational Cuban Model and Fitness Instructor

Yessenia Martinez is a Cuban model currently residing in Miami. She has been a fitness instructor for 7 years and recently became a personal trainer. In 2020, she competed in her first modeling competition, “Miss Fashion Global” and placed top 5 in the fitness category. It was there that she met Victoria Henley of “America’s Next Top Model “and was invited to walk her first fashion runway show. Since then, she continues to work with new models, designers, and photographers as she

expands her resume. In between shows, she is committed to her own health and fitness goals. It is her idea that, “all that we want, we can achieve, as long as we live each day as if it is already ours.” Fitness and fashion have always been her passion and are evident as part of her everyday life. IFFM :What inspired you to become a fitness instructor? Yessenia: I was first inspired by amazing instructors that I met when I began going to the gym as a teenager, when I first became pregnant, and after becoming a mother. The role they played in my life inspired me to do the same for others. IFFM: How did you get into modeling? Was it something you always wanted to do? Yessenia: I was first introduced to modeling as a child, but I never felt confident about pursuing it as I struggled with body image. I also believed modeling was only for a specific body type that I did not fit.

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In 2020, I was teaching a lot of fitness classes and wanted to compete in a competi-

tion. I signed up for Miss Fashion Global in the fitness category with no expectations. It was here that I was reintroduced and drawn into the modeling industry. I met Victoria Henley at the competition, and she invited me to walk in a fashion show. Since then, it’s become a new passion. 3.What did it feel like walking in a Fashion Runway Show? It felt nerve wracking at first. After the first few walks on the runway, the fear disappeared, and it became fun and exciting. It

feels like a performance, and it’s a moment to be whoever you want to be in the outfit you are showcasing. The best part is being able to be inventive with your poses and facial expressions. 4. Any fitness tips you can share with our readers? Set small, realistic goals. Stay consistent and create a routine that works for you. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else because everyone has different body goals, capabilities, and limitations. Never skip abs or miss leg day. Lastly, change your mindset to see exercise as therapeutic rather than a chore. 5. What are your 2022 goals? My 2022 goals are developing my modeling experience and wellness company, Wellyess. I’m launching a fitness-wear line, Fityess, and I’m praying to see it on the runway this year. 6. How important do you think nutrition is to achieving your fitness goals? It’s a hard truth, but without consideration of nutrition, fitness goals are hard to reach. Nutrition is 70-80 percent of meeting these goals. The important part is making nutritional adjustments that are tolerable and evidence based. Truly understanding why certain foods need to be included or excluded in relation to our health and goals is what makes the challenge of nutrition easier to overcome.

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How Your Mind is Connected to Your Body, Copyrighted by Michael Abdallah

Did you know that your biology, your physiology, your hormones, your neurochemistry, even your genetic expression is equal to how you think, how you act and how you feel.

or circumstance changes what you see in that object or circumstance. So perspective creates perception, perception creates belief, Belief creates a behavior, your behavior creates an experience, your experience

If based on what I’m saying Is true then you’d have to agree that if you

creates reality and now your reality creates your perspective.

changed the way you thought, the way you acted and the way you felt

Surely you can see that by changing your perspective everything changes

about yourself, then you could change your the changed the way you

in that same moment.

looked and felt about yourself as well as improve your biology, your hormone function, your neurochemistry, your physiology and even change your genetic expression.

Keep in mind I’m not here to convince you that this works, I already know it works, all I AM about to do is inspire you to change and take control of your life, and finally become that happy and healthy person

Most people genuinely want to change, so they’ll sign up to a new program or read self help books, then recite positive affirmations, start day thinking positively but are still feeling negative and sooner or later adver-

sity sets in or variable present itself and they’ll revert back to bad habits. Wouldn’t you like to know why?

that you’ve always aspired to be, mentally, physically and emotionally. Now your body is the unconscious mind, it does not know the difference between an experience that is creating an emotion or an emotion you create by thought alone. The body reacts to them both in the exact same way, so now if you’re

In this column I promise not to hold anything back, I’ll give you infor-

thinking and feeling these familiar emotions your body is literally living in

mation that is shared in our VIP program and things that are promoted in

the past.

our app , throughout the coming publications I intend to open your eyes unlike anything you’ve ever experienced or heard and help you make sense of all the self sabotaging moments that are deeply embedded into

And the question is how can one create the future by living in the past, it’s absolutely impossible. In the moment of an event most people react to that event or circum-

your subconscious. You see your mind is your brain in action and the brain is the artefact of all your thoughts and experiences, it is literally your thought processing unit, so where are emotions stored? We don’t have an external storage unit for our thoughts like an iCloud.

stance, that is they act to that event as they did before, they Re-Act, that’s because they’ve gone into their archives of prior data stored in their artefact of memories and that data tells them how they should respond to it so they react.

When ever we react to an experience, or thought the chemical change of

Candice Pert wrote a book called The Body is the unconscious mind, Sig-

the body goes through is called a refractory period, It’s literally when you

mund frued spoke about it in his book called, the unconscious, basically

don’t know how to control your emotion to that thought or event, and

saying that your emotions are stored in the body as it is your uncon-

you begin to feel tight chested, knots in your stomach and so on.

scious mind.

If you allow those thoughts and emotions to consume you it’ll become a

Think about it logically when you think of a past experience your body

mood, if those same thoughts and emotions consume you for weeks, it’ll

literally starts to react as though that experience is happening right now,

become your part of your temperament, “what’s wrong with her?” “I

you become flustered, overwhelmed, and the days priorities and tasks

don’t know she just has an angry temperament”.

take the back seat as you’re now reliving the past experience as though

But if you keep up the same emotional refractory period long enough it’ll

its happening right now. here’s a secret, all we need to do is change our

eventually become your personality.

perspective and everything changes, because perspective creates perception and by that I mean the way you look at an object

People wear their emotions layer by layer and have this belief that that’s exactly who they are and let me tell you,” it’s not who you are.

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“We do not get fat because we overeat. We overeat because we get fat.”

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~Michael Abdallah

You’re now probably thinking, so how do I change, This column

being where the intention is to help you change your internal narrative from thinking that being healthy and fit is the appearance of someone to realising that its really about the con-

Michael Abdallah is the managing director of Body by Michael (BBM). He has been helping people become the best version of themselves for almost 20 years. With qualifications in Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Coaching, NLP, Educational Kinesiology and Postural Assessment and Rehabilitation, his thirst for knowledge is driven by his love of people and seeing the lifechanging impact good health has on them and their loved ones. BBM is a platform of health and wellbeing programs and resources, including the VIP program, corporate program, and an app available on both Google Play and the App Store. Follow

dition that they’re in and if you get these pillars right the consequence will be the weight loss and that illusive body you’ve always desired.

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Project You by Michael Abdallah is a much-needed guide for understanding how health, well-being and fitness are related to energy and spirituality. If you've been struggling to move past scars, have relenting triggers and at times find yourself overwhelmed and suffering in your own distress then Project You invites you to go on a journey and allow yourself to develop a better understanding of why it is you think, act and feel the way you and through this new found self empowerment you will finally meet yourself!

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The first part of the book discusses the various background influences on our health, such as the environment we grew up in, our perspectives, the relationship between the body and the mind, energy, the human brain and stress. The second part of the book goes in-depth into Michael's Six Pillars of a healthy lifestyle - movement, nutrition, breathing, hydration, sleep and mindfulness. The last part of the book we 'bring it all together' and reveal the common theme thread through every word in this book and help you understand how to use all this new found knowledge and apply it in a very simple, sustainable, practical and life changing program.

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