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Happy April!

APRIL 2016 publisher

We have a busy month, and know you do, too.

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The warmer weather means we will be cycling, running, paddling, skating, hiking and walking more outdoors along our favorite rivers and routes. Need inspiration? Read about the Cross family of Alpharetta, where competing in triathlons is a family affair. Super mom, Sarah Cross shares her healthy recipes for a go-to to go bar. Grab one on the way to one of the gyms Alexa Lampasona reviewed. She tells us about cool programs and classes that will provide plenty of variety. No excuses now.

Lifestyle Publications is proud to be sponsoring two very important events this month. The 51st running of the Atlanta Steeplechase will benefit Bert's Big Adventure and tickets are still available for the April 23 party. Bert's Big Adventure is a nonprofit that provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day journey to Walt Disney World® for children between the ages of 5 and 12 with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families. Talk about magic! We hope to see you there and will be strolling through the party tent and around the steeplechase course looking for our favorite hat. Wear yours and we'll snap your photo for our Good Times pages! Then, on April 30, we'll gather at the Delta Flight Museum to celebrate survivors, fighters and their families at the American Cancer Society Hope Ball, honoring our friend Jeff Wigbels, who battled and beat stage four non-smokers lung cancer. You can win tickets to join us at the sponsors table by going to our website and entering, then follow the link to donate what you can to support research, education and support for people fighting cancer right here in your Atlanta community. Read about Jeff's persistence and targeted cancer treatment on page 32. Keep it fresh this month and post your fitness endeavors on our Facebook or Instagram pages!

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Around Town

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Giving Back

Driver's Notebook

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Lifestyle Calendar

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18 Facials to Facelifts

Everything you wanted to know, but were afraid to ask.

22 From Barre to Barbells

Find a gym and try something new for you.

26 Crossing the Finish Line

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Good Times

Beautiful Faces

Tucked just off Old Alabama Road, Aesthetic Specialty Centre hosted "Love the Skin You're In" in their redesigned glamorous office. The event featured a ribbon cutting, demonstrations, delicious food and drinks from local Alpharetta spots while celebrating their accomplished doctors Dr. Marc Yune and Dr. Walker. ASC-PSD.com PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTY LEE

Junior League Celebrates

In partnership with the Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties, Emory Johns Creek Hospital hosted a free Ladies' Night Out. Attendees enjoyed a panel discussion about trends in women's health, free health screenings, bone density scans and casual consultations from physicians. JLGNF.org

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

22ND ANNUAL FULTON GOLDEN GAMES Each spring hundreds of mature adults 50 and older anticipate the Fulton Golden Games. This year celebrates the 22nd Annual Fulton Golden Games. Over the years, the games have been an avenue for participants to begin or continue their competitive journey to a healthier lifestyle. The games will be kicking off in Milton at Bell Memorial Park on April 27, with the Opening Day parade of athletes. All of the field day events, including the mile walks, shot put throws, discus and more will

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follow the parade. Other Fulton Golden Games events include: Tennis

Be our guest at The American Cancer Society's Hope Ball and help

Tournament at the Sandy Springs Tennis Center, Trivia Challenge at Park

us raise funds to support lung cancer research. Go to our website to

Place at Newtown School, and the Bowling Tournament at Stars and

enter to win tickets for two to the elegant black tie gala held at the

Strikes. Call 678.297.6140 for more info on registration and sponsorships.

Delta Flight Museum, April 30. You'll join the Lifestyle Publications team at our media sponsor table, enjoy dinner and dancing (wait

ACWORTH ART FEST

until you see our publisher's style on the dance floor!) and celebrate

The popular Acworth Art Fest is a true celebration of whimsical and

the strides in cancer research and education with the American

vibrant art in the springtime! Come join the celebration of the fifth

Cancer Society. Circle the date, April 30, and enter now. Then, follow

year running on Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday,

the link to make a donation of $40 ($10 for each issue of Alpharetta

April 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. The historic Main Street in downtown

Lifestyle since we launched!) We'll be honoring Jeff Wigbels, stage

Acworth is a delightful backdrop for 100 whimsical and talented

four NON-SMOKER lung cancer survivor. Get to know Jeff and

artisans from around the country. Their creative booth displays

his story in the Giving Back feature in this month's issue. See you

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7TH ANNUAL MILTON EARTH DAY FESTIVAL

with

paintings,

pottery, metalwork, folk art, glass, jewelry, yard

Join 1,500+ attendees along with other area businesses, non-prof-

art and much more! The

its, and community groups to celebrate Milton’s 7th Annual Earth Day

“Lake City,” just 35 miles

Festival. Held

northwest of Atlanta in

Cobb County, is always

Friendship

Community

abuzz with excitement over the two-day art festival. With Lake

Park Saturday,

Acworth and Lake Allatoona in this beautiful, small town’s backyard,

April

23rd,

Acworth Art Fest is the perfect art-buyers destination. The City’s art

from 11 a.m. to 3

scene is growing, downtown shops and galleries are hopping—and

p.m. The Festival

Acworth Art Fest is the sweet cherry on top of the delicious and

will include more

enchanting community!

than 50 green vendors ,

lots

ALPHARETTA WINTER OPEN 2016

of family activ-

On April 23, Hopewell Middle School will host the Winter Open

ities, hands-on

Rubik's Cube Competition, this is an official World Cube Association

crafts, hamster

competition (therefore, all competitors should be familiar with the WCA

balls, climbing

regulations.) If you are new to competing, you may want to look at

wall, and ani-

CubingUSA's Competitor Tutorial. $25 registration fee. The proceeds of

mal encounters.

this competition will go to support the 1Million4Anna charity foundation.

Many local food trucks will be on hand providing food for sale as well. Bring the family and drop by the Milton Mechanical Services / Lifestyle Publications booth for some cool giveaways and a chance

VOLUNTEER FOR A BETTER SANDY SPRINGS DAY

to get your photo in next month's issue of Alpharetta Lifestyle

Volunteer For A Better Sandy Springs Day (VBSS) continues to

Magazine! Meet your Alpharetta Team Leader -Karyn Slovin, and

be a flagship day of community improvement and engagement for

one of our "Greenest" Partners -Dr. Kenneth Hughes, from Milton

Leadership Sandy Springs! Come out on Saturday, April 16, from 8

Mechanical Services, who will show us some of the latest green

a.m. to 1 p.m. and join your neighbors and friends in helping to make

technology to be installed in City Hall.

the community a better place. Utilizing a dedicated volunteer group CONTINUED >

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of 500+, the organization provides service projects for approximately

Goldberg. The PAGE Student Teacher Achievement Recognition

20 sites, which makes this annual event the largest community-wide

(STAR) program, now in its 58th year, is sponsored, adminis-

service day in Sandy Springs. Groups of volunteers are welcome.

tered, and promoted by the Professional Association of Georgia

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Educators (PAGE) Foundation. Since its inception, the STAR pro-

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JOHNS CREEK STUDENTS WIN NATIONAL AWARD FOR VERIZON INNOVATIVE APP CHALLENGE A group of Johns Creek High School (JCHS) students recently won a national award in the Verizon Innovative App Challenge. The students earned the Best in Nation award for the concept of their

have selected as having had the most influence on their academic achievement. To obtain the 2016 STAR nomination, high school seniors must have the highest score on a single test date on the three-part SAT and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average.

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app, called Vroom. It’s a carpooling app designed to pair students

Chaired by Jennifer Healey of J Healey Interiors, the inaugu-

with drivers so they can participate in after-school activities. JCHS

ral Bow Wow Brunch is an elegant event benefiting the Atlanta

students won a $20,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation to build

Humane Society, giving us a chance to share the mission and

the app and enhance STEM education at their school. They also own

vision of saving the lives of homeless animals. While some

rights to the app. In June, the team will receive an all-expenses paid

brunches are mostly for adults, Bow Wow Brunch is a family affair.

trip to the National Technology Student Association Conference in

It’s designed to introduce the children and grandchildren of our

Nashville, where they’ll present their apps in person. The group will

donors and supporters to the importance of philanthropy and

also learn coding skills from MIT experts to transform their concept

life-long giving by showcasing the life-saving work of the Atlanta

into a real working mobile app. JCHS is one of nine teams across

Humane Society. Bow Wow Brunch brings together families of

the country who won the challenge. For more information about the

animal lovers who care deeply about the welfare of dogs and cats

Verizon App Challenge visit Verizon.com/appchallenge.

in our community. More than 300 guests are expected to attend

EXERCISE FOR PREVENTION

this year’s Bow Wow Brunch, which takes place from 12:30 until 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17, at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead. Sponsors

Whether young in body or just in mind, injuries can happen at

have the opportunity to reach multigenerational Atlanta donor

any stage and Corrective Exercise is often the key to getting back

families and show support for the largest animal welfare orga-

to "yourself." We recently met the owner of Medical Fitness and

nization in Georgia. The festivities will include a champagne

Wellness Group--Mike Hardy--who has transformed our thoughts of

reception for adults, a special program for children and an ele-

what alternative therapy can be. At the Medical Fitness and Wellness

gant Ritz-Carlton brunch menu. A highlight of the day’s activities

Group they truly have a comprehensive and holistic approach

will be the presentation of the prestigious Anne Cox Chambers

to helping maintain and heal our bodies through programs like:

Humane Heroine Award to a woman whose commitment and

Corrective Exercise solutions for muscle pain management and injury

devotion to the cause of animal welfare merits special recognition.

prevention, Medical Massage Therapy, ARP Wave Therapy for faster

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injury recovery and healing, Medical Exercise for chronic diseases and conditions, a scientifically proven nutrition program, personal

CURE CP

fitness Training and Wellness Programs for alternative and holistic

Cure CP will host its 4th Annual Night at the Derby Auction on May 6.

healing. Whether it is to tone up, strengthen your core, improve per-

The funds raised will support groundbreaking research and clinical

formance of your favorite sport, improve your flexibility or live pain

trials to find a cure for Cerebral Palsy. The planning committee headed

free, the Medical Fitness and Wellness Group of Johns Creek has got

by event chair Jennifer Kellett is organizing an unforgettable evening

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that will include dinner and dancing, music by Goat Rodeo, and silent

ROTARY AWARDS KUMAR

and live auctions. Nearly 300 Atlantans are expected to turnout in their finest Derby attire to show their support and vie for the Best

Parth Kumar, has been named 2016 PAGE STAR Student repre-

Hat Award. Cure CP is a non-profit organization (501c3) committed

senting Cambridge High School. The announcement was made by

to funding research, studies, trials and clinical work leading to a cure

Julie Goldberg, president of the Midtown Atlanta Rotary Club, local

for Cerebral Palsy. Cure CP was founded by families who want to

sponsor of the Fulton County STAR program. Parth selected Mark

see a better life and future for their children with CP. The passion,

Schuler, AP European history teacher as his STAR teacher. "We

generosity and ongoing support of our community directly grows

are very proud of Mr. Kumar and Mr. Schuler and the academic

and funds life-changing research. Pictured are planners, Meredith

excellence they exemplify at Cambridge High School. We are

Hatfield, Lizette Dunay, Wendy Hahn, Seale Lindsay, Maurie Drambel,

thrilled to recognize them for their accomplishments," says Mrs.

Jennifer Kellett. CureCP.org

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and franchise owner Retha Blackburn value the freshness of the product. "We never keep juice overnight," Arnold says, "and if we have any left over, we share it with our family, friends and neighhere's something primal about juice. There's something bors." And while juice isn't kept overnight, sugar isn't kept at all— supremely satisfying about capturing the essence of a plant in there's no sugar (or dairy, for that matter) in the shop. one single cup. And, lucky for us, spots selling fresh juice are popAnother feature that sets I Love Juice Bar apart from its rivals is ping up around the metro area, serving up an alternative to morning that it's opted not to use the popular cold-press method of juicing, coffee or afternoon salads. instead going for a centrifugal and a masticating juicer equipped with Located between Alpharetta and John's Creek, the newest high-speed blades. This allows more juice and fiber to be extracted Georgia location of Tennessee-based I Love Juice Bar is bringing from each piece of fruit than if just pressing the fruit. the region a healthy and quick-serve option. The recently opened For both Arnold and Blackburn, I Love Juice Bar isn't just a savvy shop sells raw and unfiltered, unpasteurized fruit juices as well as business opportunity — even though juice bars and other juice-resmoothies free of sugar, dairy, powders or other additives commonly lated businesses have seen positive growth every year for the past five found in chain smoothie shops. years, according to industry analysis — it's a way of life. Blackburn And there's more to juice than just the common apple and orange, was looking for a way to abandon an unhealthy lifestyle that included with exotic fruits and uncommon ingredients like pomegranate, prescription drugs, meat and dairy. She set that aside several years ago wheatgrass, acai berry and kiwi appearing in the concoctions. and in the process of sharing her journey towards a raw-foods life"The biggest differences between what we do and what you can get style reconnected with an old friend who had gone through a similar at the grocery store are freshness and connection," says I Love Juice process: John Hunt, the founder of the I Love Juice Bar franchise. Bar Manager John Arnold. "At the grocery story, you have no idea Blackburn then brought on Arnold as a manager for the store. who or what made your juice, and no idea when it was made." "I was one of the lives that Retha changed on this journey," says Arnold says he's frightened by the idea of juice marketed as "fresh" Arnold, "and when we were looking to expand, I jumped at the that still has a printed expiration date that's months away. Arnold chance to be more involved and hopefully change someone else's life as much as mine has been changed." 11270 Medlock Bridge Rd. This new Alpharetta location of I Love ILoveJuiceBar.com Juice Bar is a welcoming and warm space, and a far cry from what many might imagine would be an upscale, trendier-than-thou place where rail-thin trendsetters one-up each other with diet regimens. It's a family affair here at the lively space, which also features a kid's table with coloring books and crayons. "Above all we try to provide some warmth and help people feel better in more than just their physical health," says Arnold. The new store goes through more than 100 pounds of fruits and vegetables each day, and Arnold says that's projected to increase as business also builds. "Alpharetta has a very large population of people who choose a healthy lifestyle," he says, "and we want to reach as many people as possible, improving lives one interaction at a time."

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roudly, like most women in their prime {notice I didn’t list my age but it rhymes with mourtythree}, I am no longer afraid to ask for needs or wants - from directions to an extra slice of cake. However, when it comes to skin care, I find myself burying my head in the sand. I’m intimidated by what is available as well as the cost and the ever-changing technology and science behind the subject. I decided to face reality and ask some pointed questions. Quest Women’s Spa & Fitness Center in Alpharetta, Aesthetic Specialty Centre (ASC), Aesthetic & Plastic Center of Atlanta in Dunwoody and Oculus Cosmetic have come to the rescue. (You’re welcome!)

Dr. Walker and Dr. O’Neil at Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery wisely reveal, “for both day and evening (skin care), think hydration, because the skin depends on water to be present for healing and balance.” Look for humectants, “A magic bullet for the skin’s ultimate health.” Humectant acts as a skin barrier to help dry skin, acts as an exfoliant, and helps acne prone skin by fixing a broken moisturizing barrier. Kim Palmieri at ASC suggests a go-to product in the Clarisonic Ultrasonic Skin Cleansing Brush, which “gently and deeply cleanses the skin up to 6x better than manually cleansing.” Budget: $45 - $400 three to four times a year.

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A daily face care regime should include gentle cleansing, toning, moisturizing both morning and night, and SPF. Quest’s aesthetician Vida Razmara stresses the importance of having your skin analyzed for your specific needs, “There is something for everyone’s budget, from over the counter to medical grade. Make sure you are buying the right product for your needs.” Vida recommends an exfoliant for all skin types, too. Stacie Clark at Oculus revealed that the left side of our faces are under attack more, since we spend so much time in the car. Beware and be ready with Reision Skincare Intellishade Original SPF 45 sunscreen, a tinted moisturizer with anti-aging properties.

My friends that get regular treatments and facials glow for days. Kim at ASC recommends deep cleansing facials and light chemical peels (Skin Medica’s Illuminize or Vitalize Peel) as well as their “client favorite” Hydrafacials. Treatments are helpful in maintaining the healthy integrity of the skin when performed regularly, and should be considered essential if you have skin care challenges or goals. Vida at Quest urges, “Whether the goal is pleasure or targeted results, be specific with your aesthetician.” Peels and certain treatments are best performed in the fall and winter months, when you don’t risk as much sun exposure. Our editor had a Jan Marini 40% gel glycolic peel at Oculus and the results were immediate, leaving her with a youthful glow and a surface receptive to the skin firming botanical mask form Epionce and vitamin C serum that she’ll use daily. Budget: $90 - $225 six to 12 times a year (ask for series or packages discounts)

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FILLERS AND NON-SURGICAL OPTIONS

There is a vast array of fillers working miracles: Botox, Juvaderm, Voluma, Restylane and Sculptra. “We now understand facial anatomy better than ever before as well as facial aging. Back in the day the emphasis was on pulling and tightening, whereas today the focus is on augmentation and volumization,” explains the pros at Aesthetic & Plastic Center. According to Kim at ASC, “These products are

excellent ways to lift the skin and reintroduce volume and contouring where the aging process has begun showing signs.” Check out Kybella, (injections for contouring the unwanted double chin), Ultratherapy (non-surgical skin tightening and lifting), and CoolSculpting (sculpting and contouring). Quest also hails the tried and true results of laser treatments – for tightening, hair removal, lightening sun/aging spots, and reducing appearance of spider veins. Aesthetic & Plastic Center is especially excited about the speedy recovery and results from Micro Needling (skin needling), which is a minimally invasive treatment to promote skin renewal by the body forming new tissue and releasing growth factors that promote healing and scar repair. Budget: Fillers $500 - $1,000 per syringe, Non-Surgical $1,000 - $3,500 a treatment

Shhh...Just for Alpharetta Lifestyle readers this month only Aesthetic & Plastic Center 5555 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road Suite 135 Sandy Springs, 404.256.7520 AestheticAtlanta.com 25% OFF all Injectables (BOTOX®, Dysport®), and Fillers (Juvederm®, Voluma®, Restylane®, etc) on your first visit, 15% off all Epionce Skin Care Products, Healthy Skin Care Treatment package for treating acne to aging purchase 5 treatments and the 6th is free, package pricing $750 for a savings of $150; Anti-Aging Skin Tightening packages (IPL Refirm) - total face: purchase 5 treatments of IPL and receive 6th free with Refreshing Skin Care Treatment with a facial peel package price $1250 for a savings of $400.

Aesthetic Specialty Centre 1825 Old Alabama Road 770.393.9000 ASC-PSD.com Complimentary skin cancer screening (for new patients with our dermatology 411 ON SURGICAL OPTIONS

Surgical options range from lipo-suction, fat transfers, eyelid surgery, neck lift, brow lift, midface lift, to face lifts. The biggest benefit of a surgical option is longevity. Nonsurgical procedures only last three months to a couple of years and surgical options generally last for 10 – 15 years before needing an boost. Most recovery time is somewhere between 2-3 weeks to get back to life as you know it and about 4-12 weeks to see your full results in all their glory. Work with a reputable doctor to create an individualized plan. Oculus offers a free consultation to discuss goals and timelines. “If your daughter is getting married and you want to lighten age spots, we would offer something different than if you wanted wrinkle repair,” says Stacie Clark. Budget: Depends on surgery done ($3,000 - $25,000)

providers), purchase any chemical peel & receive $50 off any Hydrafacial, 20% off CoolSculpting, Brow WOW with Ultherapy treatment for the brow area & one area of Botox - $900, Rejuvapen for Thinning Hair - $1900 - 5 Treatments

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From Quest– Cellcosmet, Switzerland based skin care products. Quest is the only MedSpa to be trained in and carry the product in the Atlanta area. Contains live skin cells and is supposedly out of this world. From Aesthetic & Plastic Center - Revision’s skin care line, especially their Brightening Facial Wash which has Salicylic and Glycolic Acid’s as well as various vitamins. From ASC – Kybella, this procedure is a game changer for the dreaded double chin.

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Welcoming New Patients! If you suffer from foot or ankle pain, then our practice is designed for you. We specialize in the latest in conservative and surgical management of conditions and injuries of the foot and ankle, focusing on returning you to activity. Utilizing the latest in minimally-invasive approaches and plastic surgery techniques, our board-certified physician, Dr. Brian Harley, is an expert in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, and brings over 10 years of experience practicing in the Atlanta area. Our practice prides itself on a patient-centered experience where your time is valuable, and your health and understanding is paramount.

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ou know that feeling after a good workout, where you feel invincible and don’t even care how much you sweat? These gyms give you those feel-good endorphins, along with top-notch classes that kick your butt, and perks like themed classes, free snacks and more. Here’s the scoop on four of Alpharetta’s favorite gyms. ELEVATE BARRE STUDIO

From Barre to Barbells Four Gyms to Try This Spring

Since its opening two years ago, Elevate has formed an intimate community at the barre studio. Regardless of fitness level, the classes deliver a unique blend of cardio, strength training, and stretching in a low-impact, high-reward workout. Perks: An on-staff physical therapist helps design the barre and TRX programs, so members can modify their workouts based on injuries. A changing room features lockers and a lighted mirror. In the studio, a spinning disco ball makes class feel more like a party. Picks: The team of instructors, known as “barre addicts” follow a class structure of warm-up, upper body work, thigh work, seat work, and abdominals, focusing on small, isometric movements to fatigue the body’s smaller muscles. The addition of TRX Suspension Training classes is ideal for low-impact strength work. Pops: Elevate Barre Studio really connects with its members: the studio hosts themed class days and special night gatherings, and beyond the barre, members get access to healthy recipes and contests to boost motivation. Particulars: 3719 Old Alabama Road, ElevateBarreStudio.com 404.521.8007 U FIRST FITNESS

Owner Rene’ Serate watched friends around her battle chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, and that motivated her to take action in her own life. She competed in Figure Competitions for several years before she was stricken with rheumatoid arthritis, but that didn’t stop her from carrying out her goals to teach fitness to others at U First Fitness. With a focus on

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weight-loss, U First Fitness caters to a range of members, with some as active as Serate herself, and others who are new to a fitness regime. Perks: The focus here is on fitness, and the warehouse-style gym features a playground of equipment that many of the classes utilize, such as barbells, Bosu balls, monster truck tires, pull-up bars, and battle ropes. Picks: The personal trainers at U First Fitness are hand-picked by Serate and all hold national certifications. Classes range from lower and upper body-specific workouts to HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), and total body workouts. Members train in small group sessions and focus on innovative, high intensity workouts with metabolic conditioning such as combo movements. Pops: The “Fit Beyond 50” program was developed by Serate herself to train those members that are 50 years or older. Through a structured exercise regime, the program has helped its members reverse chronic pain, renew energy, and shed pounds. Much like U First Fitness’ other classes, the small-group format encourages and motivates members with personal attention and goal-setting. Particulars: 11164 State Bridge Road, UFirstFitness.com, 404.202.4640 BODY-N-BALANCE

Body-N-Balance is a one-of-a-kind wellness facility that offers physical therapy, massage therapy, facials, Pilates, GYROTONIC®, and Redcord exercise. Whether fitness or rehabilitation, an individualized program is designed to meet the specific needs of each client. Perks: Three licensed physical therapists are on-hand for one-onone treatment sessions tailored to treat sports injuries or orthopedic conditions. Therapists use cutting edge treatments such as dry needling and red cord Body-n-Balance

therapy, a suspension method that uses slings and bungees to facilitate body weight-bearing exercises. Picks: Certified Pilates and GYROTONIC® instructors provide private, duet and small group sessions using the latest equipment and techniques. Golfers will want to take advantage of the Golf Performance Program to improve their swing with a personalized plan incorporating strength, flexibility and balance as related to golf. Larry Nelson, World Golf Hall of Fame inductee and winner of numerous tournaments on the PGA and Champions Tour, touts how Body-N-Balance improved his performance. Pops: Sandi Ecclestone, owner of Body-N-Balance, is a GYROTONIC® Master Trainer and opened the first fully equipped GYROTONIC® studio in Georgia over 16 years ago. The GYROTONIC® EXPANSION SYSTEM® works from the core out to the body’s extremities, so users perform three dimensional, circular, twisting, and bending motions that allow for total freedom of movement in every conceivable range. Particulars: 3005 Old Alabama Road, Building E, bnbstudio.com 770.552.8852 ATLAS FITNESS & TACTICAL TRAINING CENTER

Atlas Fitness challenges its members to conquer life’s obstacles, providing practical training that’s constantly changing: one day members are completing an “obstacle warriors” class, the next day they are learning “tactical self defense.” Perks: The warehouse-style gym is home to an eight-foot vertical climbing wall with ropes, a cargo net, a moving suspended bridge, a tunnel filled with hanging sandbags, modified monkey bars and several stairs for climbing. All of these obstacles are utilized in the Obstacle Fit class. Picks: Many of the trainers are former combat veterans, educators and athletes, like co-owner Armando Bermuda who is a 22-year Navy SEAL veteran, and he draws upon his experience to teach people tactics that are easy to remember in dangerous situations. The Obstacle Fit class incorporates body weight into obstacle course challenges similar to Tough Mudder or Spartan races. The Realistic Self Defense program is useful to males and females, as it combines the skills of military tactics with martial arts. Members will learn to defend themselves verbally, through hand gestures and body language, and using both conventional and urban weapons. Pops: Atlas Fitness has the only lead-free, virtual shooting range with moving targets and reality based simulated scenarios, designed to prepare civilians to protect themselves in home invasion or active shooter scenarios as well as improve marksmanship. Particulars: 1815 Hembree Road, Suite 417, AtlaseLiteTraining.com 678.744.6198 Atlas Fitness & Tactical Training Center

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Crossing the Finish Line Alpharetta Family Values Fitness, Athletics ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

arah and Eric Cross and their seven children rarely sit still, unless it’s to sit down for dinner together, fueling up on Sarah’s healthy cooking for the next race, practice or athletic event. Eric, has been competing in triathlons for more than 25 years having completed his first one in college as a Greek week event. He regularly lands on the podium locally and nationally, and twice competed in the Race Across America as a member of an 8-man cycling 26

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team and was a member of the record setting team. Now, he is a volunteer coach for Multisport Explosion, working with the youth triathlon team. Following in their dad's footsteps, five of the seven kids love triathlons, swimming and cross country. “The two youngest join me in cheering,” says Sarah. Not that she is always on the sideline. Sarah played soccer through high school and rowed on the crew team for three years in college. Their daughter, 17, danced for 12 years before hanging up her pointe shoes and putting on cycling shoes and started competing in triathlons too. Their older son, 15, swims competitively with Dynamo and is on the Southeast Junior High Performance tri team. The younger boys play lacrosse, run cross country with Alpha Crush, are on the neighborhood swim team, Go Windward Waves!, and are on the Multisport Explosion youth tri team. Eric and the four older boys are all active in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts too. Sarah owns her own business, handles home schooling and is the mastermind behind the family’s practice schedules. Still, she makes cooking a priority. “I love to cook and make sure my family has good, tasty and healthy meals and snacks," says Sarah. "Having the right snack before a workout and proper re-fueling after a workout is a key to a healthy active lifestyle."

Nut and Fruit Bars (aka Birdseed Bars) FOR NUT MIXTURE 2 cups whole roasted* unsalted almond, whole or roughly chopped 3/4 cup cashews, whole or roughly chopped 1/2 cup dried unsweetened cherries or cranberries, chopped 1/4 cup raisins, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup puffed millet, rice (or other puffed whole grain; or crispy brown rice cereal) 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal FOR SYRUP: be sure to use thermometer, I like either instant read digital or an old fashioned candy thermometer. 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup brown rice syrup (may substitute light corn syrup) 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt 1 teaspoon vanilla Cross Family Nut and Fruit Bars

Coconut Almond option - omit dried fruit and add 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes Grease/spray large bowl, 9x13 baking sheet/pan, wooden spoon or rubber spatula, and bottom of drinking glass. Set aside.

Cross Family Honey Nut Granola CROSS FAMILY HONEY NUT GRANOLA

If nuts are not already roasted: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread nuts on large baking sheet and bake for 3-8 minutes until lightly toasted and fragrant. Watch carefully as they burn easily. Toast the coconut flakes: Spread coconut in single layer on baking

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-7 minutes, stirring half way through,

2 cups quick cook rolled oats

until lightly toasted. Keep a close watch on it to avoid burning--it can

1 1/2- 2 cups mixed chopped raw nuts (I like sliced almonds and

go from golden to burnt quickly.

chopped walnuts) 1/2 cup raisins or chopped dry fruit

1. Add toasted nuts and fruits (or coconut) to large bowl. Add puffed

1/2 cup hemp hearts (optional)

rice/millet and flaxseed meal. Stir to combine; set aside.

1/4 cup ground flax (optional)

2. In 1-1/2 or 2 quart saucepan, combine honey, rice syrup, salt, and

1/3 cup coconut oil

vanilla over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture

1/2 cup honey

reaches 260 degrees (hard ball stage) on a candy thermometer.

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Immediately, pour mixture over nut mixture, stir until evenly coated.

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

3. Quickly transfer to greased/sprayed 9x13 pan, use greased spatula or spoon to spread mixture evenly in pan; press the mixture to close

1. Preheat oven to 275.

in holes and distribute evenly all over the pan. Using bottom of

2. In a large bowl, stir together oats, nuts, fruit, hemp hearts, flax

greased/sprayed drinking glass to tap and compact mixture in pan.

and cinnamon. In a separte microwaveable bowl mix coconut

4. Let cool 40 minutes (pan should still be just slightly warm). Invert

oil, honey and vanilla. Microwave until coconut oil is liquid. Pour

pan on cutting board and tap until mixture falls out in one piece.

liquid mixture over oat mixture. Stir well to combine.

5. Cut into 20 bars. (If they cool too much and become too hard

3. Spread mixture onto 2 parchment lined baking sheets. Bake

or brittle to cut easily, put in warm oven for 1-2 minutes to soften;

10 minutes, stir then bake another 10 minutes. Repeat 2 to 3

proceed with cutting.)

times. Allow to cool without stirring to make granola clusters.

6. Wrap individually in waxed paper or freezer paper and store in air

4. Store in air-tight container.

tight container. Keeps for weeks in refrigerator.

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lpharetta native Austin Mueller knew from a young age that he wanted to be an entrepreneur. He started small — walking his neighbors’ dogs, pruning bushes in his neighborhood and babysitting. After saving every penny earned from these odd jobs, Austin was able to purchase a lawn mower and started his first company when he was 12. Austin’s Lawns won the Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneur of Georgia award in 2011 and and was sold to an interested party in 2013. Austin’s desire to lead followed him to Milton High School, where he was captain of the hockey team and participated in DECA, a club that encourages the development of entrepreneurship and leadership skills. During his time in high school, Austin enjoyed hanging out with friends at Taco Mac and Willis Park.

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After graduating from Milton, he headed to college at the University of Alabama. He spent one year there before deciding to take advantage of Georgia’s HOPE scholarship and transferred to the University of Georgia. He is currently a senior with a major in marketing with an emphasis in digital sales. While at UGA, he started his latest company, Bravado Branding. As CEO and Creative Director, Austin helps companies build brands through services including logo creation, website design, photography and videography. In his role, he heads Bravado’s social campaigns, lead generation, client relations, team management and marketing strategy. Austin’s plans to return to Atlanta after graduation led him to enter ChooseATL’s Ultimate Job Interview Contest. In October 2015 he submitted a 90-second video about why he thinks Atlanta is a place that he can make his mark. To move forward, he leveraged his personal network and social savvy to earn enough online votes to become one of 10 semi-finalists. At the next step, Austin wowed a panel of judges as he performed a five-minute virtual pitch session through PGI’s iMeet platform. His story resonated with the judges and earned him one of three spots as a finalist in the contest. As a finalist, Austin was treated to an all expenses paid experience in the city, which

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eff Wigbels is a long time surfer, triathlete, marathon runner, golfer and skier. He never played football. Yet when he refers to one of the most important persons in his life, he calls Dr. Roy S. Herbst, his “quarterback.” It was this energetic quarterback who led the powerful offense on Jeff’s battle against stage four non-smoker lung cancer, making accurate and aggressive calls and staying mobile with his thinking to meet the fierce cancer’s every malignant maneuver. Nine years ago, while he and his wife Tiffany welcomed their second child, another doctor told Jeff he had a lung tumor the size of a baseball. He had never smoked. He faced death twice, but never lost sight of the goal, charging toward good health with intense optimism, vehement strength and ardent support from friends, colleagues and family. Dr. Herbst and the team called in pharmaceutical powerhouse players and thanks to the success of a trial drug (now FDA approved), and targeted therapies, Jeff has been cancer free since. He and Tiffany and their kids, Jack and Ava, live in Buckhead and he is senior vice president at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and the recipient of the American Cancer Society’s 2016 Hope Award at the annual Hope Ball later this month. “When thinking of who our honoree would be for the 2016 Hope Ball, we wanted to connect the mission of the American Cancer Society, the passion found within those that want to make a difference in the fight, and a story that inspires and brings hope to the future. Let's just say we hit the lottery when we asked Jeff and his family if they would allow us to honor him with this award.” says Shari Henning, executive vice president and south Atlantic division operating officer for the ACS. His story is miraculous, but the wonder and work continue. 32

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The power of Jeff’s determination and close network of influential doctors and important researchers he met during his treatment and recovery has empowered him to help hundreds of other cancer patients - friends, friends of friends, colleagues, cousins of colleagues and more. “I can talk to them about the process, about going to places like Yale, Mass General, MD Anderson and others, what questions to ask to find out exactly what sort of cancer they have and how to attack it,” says Jeff. Together with the world’s top lung cancer researchers, hospitals, clinics and physicians, as a patient advocate Jeff is pushing trials and education for targeted therapy as an option to standard care. This is individualized and aggressive care to fight cancer. “We’re one of more than a dozen Dream Teams launched by Stand Up 2 Cancer and The American Cancer Society and funded by individuals or collaboration, innovation, acceleration, targeted therapy, and translational research,” explains Jeff. He’s passionate about this. And, about everything in his life. Always has been. He’s served on numerous boards (locally for the High Museum and Atlanta Ballet); lectured at his alma mater, Penn State University Graduate School of Business (he’s a member of the Wharton Alumni Club here); and launched foundations for veterans, athletes and lung cancer research all while managing a very successful career in Wealth Asset Management with Morgan Stanley where he’s been for 33 years. It’s for this tenacity and dedication to lung cancer research that Jeff Wigbels is being honored by the American Cancer Society. “Jeff’s dedication to both fundraising to find a cure as well as his compassion to help others who have heard those same words -- ‘You have cancer’-- fit all to perfectly into the night we have planned to celebrate and honor him, Tiffany, Ava and Jack,” says Henning.

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