Memphis Health and Fitness Jan. 2012

JANUARY 2012

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At 50, Dr. Ella Horton is building a better body

Amazing before & after stories of better health

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When not beating the streets to promote health and fitness, Amy enjoys walking Midtown’s Green Line with her 8-year-old daughter Emma. Her favorite part of magazine publishing is sharing success stories with readers.

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H+F WANTS TO KNOW…

”WHAT IS YOUR HEALTH & FITNESS GOAL FOR 2012?”

“Our goal is to run between 500-600 miles in a year, do two half marathons in Little Rock and Memphis and defend Baker Donelson’s title as Dragonboat Champions in 2012.”

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Fit Couple, Joe Koelsch and Emily Wal ker met training for the Memphis Marathon in 2005.

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Laura Gilmore, Lisa Sloan, Barbara Blum and Helen Greene at the pre-race dinner before the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco. According to Lisa Sloan “the race course was beautiful and they handed out Ghirardelli chocolate at mile 21. It was every bit as hilly as they say and my finisher’s medal was indeed a Tiffany necklace.”

“My goal is to get off the streets and on the trails. I’m training for the Sylamore 25K next month in Arkansas and then get back in 50K shape and add more trail races to my resume.”

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If you are a diet soda addict and are overweight then listen to this…diet sodas are making you fat!

It’s truly a paradox that a 0 calorie beverage causes weight gain. Research studies from the University of Texas show that drinking diet sodas cause a 41% increase in risk of being overweight.

Two of the factors; artificial sweetners create a negative hormonal imbalance that increases fat storage, and drinking the fake sugars increases your cravings for real sugar and refined carbs— causing you to eat more. Make your new year’s resolution diet free.

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Wellness Tips to a Hot, Lean, Healthy Body for Life

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It has been two years since I shared my weight loss success story with Memphis Health and Fitness readers, and I am proud to say I have maintained my 85 lb weight loss! As much as I would like to say I have reached my wellness utopia, truth be told, it is still a daily journey full of ups and downs when it comes to maintaining a healthy, lean, fit body.

Let’s face it, it can be difficult to stay lean and healthy in a culture full of sugary drinks, tempting processed pastries, succulent meats, fast food convenience, and the super oversized portions we find at most eateries. Our dead processed foods, daily exposure to toxins, lack of

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proper elimination, busy stressful lives, and a general lack of fruits, vegetables, and physical activity can easily derail even the best bodies in the world.

Make this year the year you create a wellness foundation that enhances your life, body, mind, and soul, for better health, all the days of your ageless life. Lose the diet hopelessness and make your new year’s resolution to W.O.R.K.I.T for wellness and better health. Good health and ageless beauty is built by our daily practices.

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WATER 8-10 eight ounce glasses a day

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ORGANIC FOODS Whole grains, organic fruits and vegetables, good oils

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REST 8 hours of sleep daily

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KEEP MOVING Daily Power Hour

Your body is made up of about 60% water. Water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and plays a major part in all of the body’s systems. Lack of proper water intake can lead to dehydration, which can lead to decreased energy and cellular function, and may contribute to disease and bodily discomfort. It may also lead to extra tissue swelling and impaired weight loss. So drink up and lose MORE! Filter water to eliminate harmful chlorine or drink pure, spring water, or distilled water!

Foods with dyes, preservatives, chemicals, hormones and antibiotics are harmful to our body. Since the introduction of modified foods to the American food supply in 1996, disease has almost DOUBLED! Studies are beginning to show these chemical irritate the body, are not processed easily by our digestive system and may be causing many mental imbalances in our children. GOOD health begins with a balanced, plant based, whole food diet. Most processed foods severely lack the vital nutrients, enzymes, and fiber that essential for keeping a body lean and balanced. Always choose more natural choices to ease digestion and enhance nutrient absorption. Remember, living food offers support to a living body.

Sleep is a time for your body to detoxify, restore, and regulate metabolic enzymes that repair damage to your cells. Inadequate sleep patterns can lead to mental disturbances, hormonal imbalance and even weight gain. Studies show those who sleep less than 8 hours daily tend to carry more fat around the abdomen and this may encourage hormonal disturbance, leading to weight gain, depression and eventually disease. Try healthy relaxation techniques to aid good sleep habits and create a soothing environment for your whole family and go to bed and rise at similar times daily.

Want to live longer, feel better, improve health and maintain your weight for life? Then keep that body moving! Exercise combats health conditions, wards off disease, encourages healthy hormone production, improves mood and keeps the body strong. Balanced fitness includes workouts for your cardiovascular health, strength, and flexibility. There are so many amazing resources on the internet, around town, or even on your local cable stations to get you started on a good workout program. The best workout program is the one you will do, so find exercises that you enjoy and will make a part of your daily life.

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INTESTINAL HEALTH Healthy Elimination

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Most Americans store between 5-45 lbs of impacted fecal matter in our colon. To keep it simple, your colon is like the sewage system of your body. If it is not working properly, it can lead to toxins impairing the organs and lead to many health disturbances such as weight gain, skin problems, hormonal irregularities and may be the root of many diseases. Healthy elimination is 2-3 daily bowel movements. If you are not eliminating properly, consider cleansing and diet improvements to restore your natural balance.

Life is not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away! Wellness begins with your balanced body, mind and soul.

Remember to make time to enjoy the people, places and things that make your life worth living, NOW. Sure we all would be happier, thinner, richer, whatever. Love the body you live in and make a commitment to practice daily habits that keep it strong, balanced, and healthy. Your best self is worth the investment you make in it and will add value to your self esteem, lifestyle and overall happiness.

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FIT KID

EMMA BARTZ, 17, is a typical teenage girl. She texts her

girlfriends and listens to Taylor Swift and Glee Soundtracks on her iPhone, loves the Memphis Grizzlies, and manages to keep a 4.7 GPA while taking advanced placement classes as a junior at Hutchison School. She has her sights set on being an engineer and is considering UT, Vanderbilt, and Washington University for college. She even finds the time to feed the homeless on the weekends through her church. If that wasn’t impressive enough, Emma, a competitive distance swimmer for both Hutchison and the Germantown Swim Team, does all of that in addition to putting in around 70,000 meters of swimming a week— in the neighborhood of 400 laps a day. Laura Gray Teekell caught up with Emma (between school and swim practice) at the Nuber YMCA to figure out how she manages such a remarkable schedule.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE BEING A COLLEGE-BOUND TEENAGER AND THE TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRED TO BE COMPETITIVE IN YOUR SPORT? I’ve been doing it for so long, that I’m used to it. I manage my time really well: I always get my work done when there’s study hall, and do my homework after practice.

WHY SWIMMING? My dad is a swimmer, and my mom was a dancer, so I did both.

When I was 10, I chose to focus on swimming and have been swimming competitively ever since.

EVENTS: 500 free, 200 free are her best and working on her 100 free PRACTICES: From 3:30-6:30 after school, and we practice twice a day during the summer and over breaks.

DO YOU FEEL LIKE IT’S REWARDING? Definitely—when you go to a meet and drop times in every one of your events, it feels like it’s worth it!

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DO YOU CROSS-TRAIN? Before practice every other day we weight train, do spin classes on the other days at Germantown Athletic Club, where the Germantown Swim Team (competitive team) practices.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE EXERCISE OUTSIDE OF THE POOL? I am growing to love the treadmill…but I might run outside in the spring, and I have always wanted to try Pilates or yoga.

GEAR: I really like a latex swim cap right now, and my favorite brand of suit is the Speedo endurance suit.

DO YOU HAVE A DIET YOU TRY TO STICK TO? I don’t have a certain training diet, but I do try to eat healthy. I don’t drink soda, and my favorite pre-practice food is trail mix— nuts and dried cranberries!

RECOVERY DRINK/MEAL: BIG glass of chocolate milk and a TON of fruit!

FAVORITE TREAT: Tropical smoothie, Oreo balls!

SWIMMING ROLE MODEL: Hutchison swim coach, former Olympian Gil Stovall. He’s a great example and great person to look up to.

He defied the odds: despite his height, he made it to the Olympics. It’s inspiring for me because I’m only 5’2”—I have to make sure I have a faster stroke than all of my teammates who are 5’6” or 5’7”.

DO YOU THINK YOUR DEDICATION TO THE SPORT HAS A POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON OTHERS? My brother has picked up swimming and grown to love it; he’s getting faster and wants to beat me eventually!

IS YOUR GOAL TO SWIM IN COLLEGE OR COMPETE IN THE OLYMPICS? I will definitely swim in a recreational league, but I really want to focus on academics…swimming is something I’ll do for the rest of my life.

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MOODINESS. FATIGUE. WEIGHT GAIN. LOW SEX DRIVE. COULD IT BE “MEN-OPAUSE”?

There is an old saying: You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. A cliché, perhaps, but true enough where the hormone testosterone is concerned. Although produced by both men and women, testosterone is vital to the development of a man’s reproductive organs, and is also responsible for those physical characteristics typically considered masculine, such as a deeper voice, greater stature, increased muscle and bone mass, and more body hair.

Throughout a man’s life, testosterone will continue to play a role in his overall health and sense of well-being.

All men experience a small decline in testosterone production as they age, beginning between the ages of 30 and 40.

The fact is that many men weather this change with few complaints. Unfortunately, andropause, as the gradual decline in testosterone production is sometimes called, is often misrepresented as the equivalent of female menopause, leading to confusion in its diagnosis and treatment – if, indeed, treatment is even necessary.

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It is sometimes the case, however, that a man’s body fails to produce adequate amounts of testosterone as he ages, resulting in bothersome symptoms such as a reduction in muscle mass, weight gain, hair loss, and difficulty concentrating. He may experience erectile dysfunction, perhaps even lose interest in sex altogether. He may feel depressed, with an overall decrease in his sense of well-being and quality of life. Since these symptoms could be indicative of other, more serious health problems, it is important for any man who believes he may be suffering from low testosterone levels to have a doctor perform a simple test to measure the amount of testosterone in his blood. If these levels are found to be abnormally low, treatment such

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as testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) may be warranted.

Testosterone replacement therapy is considered controversial by some medical professionals, however, as there have been no large, long-term studies detailing its benefits and risks. For some men, particularly those who are older, the benefits are unclear; risks include the worsening of health problems that may already be present, such as prostrate trouble, liver toxicity, sleep apnea, or heart failure. It is also unknown at this time how common abnormally low testosterone is, and whether genetics, lifestyle, environment, or a combination of these factors are responsible, although interest in the use of TRT continues to grow and the procedure is becoming more commonplace.

For many men, TRT relieves the bothersome symptoms of testosterone deficiency, with several treatment options now available, including gels, patches, and injections.

Forty-one year old Mike Ashmore is a case in point. “Around the time I turned 39 I started noticing a lack of energy, focus, and drive,” he says. He found it difficult to sleep and began to lose interest in activities he had previously enjoyed, such as coaching youth sports, weight training, and spending time with his wife Martina and son Cody. He became moody and irritable, and sank into a state of depression.

In 2010, Ashmore was diagnosed with low testosterone levels and began testosterone replacement therapy via a series of regular injections. By his third treatment, he noticed a significant improvement in his symptoms, and is now an enthusiastic proponent of TRT. Ashmore’s main goal as the Wellness Director for Laser Aesthetics Body and Wellness has become educating men about TRT and

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HE AT HLY L I V ING Ask Andrea Hall, FNP-BC “I’M A 35-YEAR OLD MALE AND HAVE TROUBLE LOSING WEIGHT. I’M TIRED, AND MY SEX DRIVE HAS SLOWED WAY DOWN…..WHAT’S HAPPENING?” The symptoms you are experiencing may or may not be contributed to a low testosterone level. The inability to loose weight, lack of energy and low libido could be symptoms of low testosterone or another hormonal imbalance such as a thyroid disorder or from a systemic illness such as diabetes, hypertension or cardiovascular disease.

Your symptoms could also be related to lifestyle or situational issues. It is important to get a professional opinion regarding your symptoms to obtain the correct clinical diagnosis.

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— Depression — Fatigue — Inability to concentrate

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— Sleep disturbances — Decreased energy — Decreased spontaneous (night time or morning) erections — Decreased strength

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Every year people make resolutions to change themselves for the better with the best intentions in mind and have difficulties staying motivated and sticking to it within the first few months.

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Hypnotherapy is rapidly becoming a popular tool for individuals who are looking to change their lives. It is a popular addition to traditional talk therapy. With the use of hypnosis in the therapeutic process a therapist can help the client reach their personal goals for health and wellness more rapidly. In many cases where clients have looked to traditional treatment (for addictions, attention issues, pain and anxiety), they are finding hypnotherapy to be a successful alternative to medication.

Each day, we all go into a form of hypnotic trance—we daydream, drive, fall into the pages of a really good book, exercise, or do anything without being consciously aware.

Many athletes refer to being in the “zone.”

With hypnosis a therapist can help the person recreate that experience when needed.

Therefore, the person who wants to make a permanent change in their life can focus on just that—eliminating many of our daily distractions and staying motivated to change.

When a person allows themselves to relax into the trance state, they can usually achieve catharsis more quickly. Their attention is so focused while in a state of hypnosis that anything going on around them is temporarily

blocked out or ignored. However, they are never out of control or anesthetized. In fact, they are in more control and aware that they can stop the session anytime they want. It is a misconception that the therapist has control over the person to do anything they do not want to do. If a person wants to be hypnotized, then they can be hypnotized. If a person doesn’t want to be hypnotized, then they will put up blocks and not allow themselves to go into the trance state.

trauma, addictions, sexual dysfunction, pain management and phobias.

You’ll want to take care in choosing the best professional to work with. Choose an individual who is both a trained hypnotherapist and licensed psychologist, clinical social worker, counselor, or psychotherapist. A combination of both practices will ensure the best results.

Hypnosis also helps within traditional psychotherapy. The hypnotic state allows people to explore painful thoughts, feelings and memories which they might have blocked from their conscious minds. It may also enable people to perceive some things differently, such as blocking an awareness of pain or cravings. The long distance runner can finish the race even though halfway through he may have hit a physical wall. A sugar addict can choose a glass of water instead of chocolate.

If an individual has severe emotional or behavioral challenges, a trained clinical hypnotherapist can focus on their problems and can apply his expertise for better results.

Clinical hypnotherapy will be very helpful and effective in the therapy process. Conditions that often require the professional assistance of a clinical hypnotherapist include smoking cessation, weight loss, academic performance, athletic performance, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders, ADHD,

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GET MOTIVATED! WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO START LOSING WEIGHT AND HOW MUCH WEIGHT HAVE YOU LOST? A trip to Mexico in 2010 inspired me. Before the trip I lost 25 lbs in a little over 4 months. Since then I have gained 10 lbs of muscle mass which I’m pretty excited about.

WHAT’S YOUR TYPICAL DAILY WORKOUT? A lot of mixing and matching—my main goal is for my body not to get used to any workout. Winter I usually stick to Mass Building Workouts, and in the summer I do a lot of Circuit Training and Outdoor Training.

Inspiring Weight Loss Stories RYAN CARROLL Age: 24 Occupation: X-ray Technologist at Methodist South Hospital

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT? Circuit Training in the heat of summer AND YOUR LEAST FAVORITE? Leg workouts DO YOU HAVE ANY PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE YOU OR KEEP YOU INSPIRED? My workout partner and best friend, Brett. He was there for my first time in a gym, and he’s the main reason I have gotten were I am in my training. And also my girlfriend, Megan, who keeps me motivated and inspired on a daily basis.

WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART OF STARTING YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY? Probably just getting over that first hump. Once I saw the weight falling off, that was enough reason for me to keep going.

HOW MUCH WEIGHT HAVE YOU LOST? 65 lbs WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO START LOSING WEIGHT? My grandsons and health issues WERE YOU ON ANY MEDICATIONS? Yes, blood pressure meds, but I’m off them now.

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WHAT’S YOUR TYPICAL DAILY WORKOUT? Walking or elliptical for 30 minutes, 3 days a week, plus daily lifting of small 10-pound weights

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BEFORE YOU STARTED LOSING WEIGHT, WHAT WAS YOUR TYPICAL DAILY DIET? You don’t even want to know. Fried foods, burgers, loaded baked potatoes—with extra butter and sour cream—candy, ice cream…bad, bad, bad!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE HEALTHY SNACK? Almonds and honeycrisp apples DO YOU HAVE ANY PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE YOU OR KEEP YOU INSPIRED? My daughters who just ran in the St. Jude half marathon, fitness model, Jamie Eason, Tosca Reno, author of Eat Clean, and Dr Oz—I love Dr Oz! DO YOU HAVE ANY “MUST-HAVE” TECH TOOLS FOR WORKING OUT? My Weight Watcher app with calorie counter and also Run Tracker on my iPhone with a sensor in my Nike shoes to track walking/ jogging distances

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F I T P R OF IL E JERRY DEWITT Age: 64 Occupation: Bridge Specialist in Ladies Apparel

HOW MUCH WEIGHT HAVE YOU LOST? I went from 174 lbs down to 148—and from size 14 to size 6!

WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO START LOSING WEIGHT? I wanted to live life to the fullest being healthy and fit.

WERE YOU ON MEDICATIONS? I was on blood pressure medicine. Since I started exercising, I’ve lost weight and been living a healthy life, so my doctor suggested I come off them.

ANY INJURIES OR CHRONIC ILLNESSES YOU SUFFER FROM AND NOW ARE BETTER? My blood pressure is now normal and much healthier.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT? Water aerobics and walking WHAT’S YOUR LEAST FAVORITE? Bikes and Stairmaster DO YOU HAVE ANY PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE YOU OR KEEP YOU INSPIRED? God is my inspiration.

DO YOU HAVE ANY “MUST HAVE” WORKOUT TOOLS? Yes!! I have an Advocare Nutritional Store at www.advocare.com/11053662. I take my products faithfully and exercise. Part of my regimen includes Bio Tools (vitamins for healthy aging) and Spark (energy drink).

WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART OF STARTING YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY? For me, it was starting the discussion to do what it takes to be healthy and fit.

HOW MUCH WEIGHT HAVE YOU LOST? 110 lbs

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WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO START LOSING WEIGHT? Health and lowering blood pressure BEFORE YOU STARTED LOSING WEIGHT, WHAT WAS YOUR TYPICAL DAILY DIET? I would eat loads of food after a workout. I ate pretty much anything late at night. I love fruits, vegetables and healthy stuff. But I also love meat, breads and pasta— especially after 10 p.m.

WHAT’S YOUR TYPICAL DAILY WORKOUT? I alternate upper and lower body with weights six days a week. I do some form of cardio everyday, usually at French Riviera Spa. I also use a trainer, Mark Bonner.

TYPICAL DAILY DIET? At first I cut my portions nearly in half. Then I did low carbs for three months.

Now I eat normally but kept some good habits like reducing greasy foods, French fries and breads.

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F I T P R OF IL E MICKEY WRIGHT Age: 28 Occupation: Operations Manager at Mitch Wright Plumbing, Heating and Air

HOW MUCH WEIGHT HAVE YOU LOST? 80lbs DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE GYM? I do most of my workouts at home. I have a Bow Flex and mountain bike, plus I love to run.

ANY INJURIES OR CHRONIC ILLNESSES YOU SUFFER FROM AND NOW ARE BETTER? I had high blood pressure, but that was corrected with weight loss.

WHAT’S YOUR TYPICAL DAILY WORKOUT? If I don’t ride my bike, I like to do 100 pushups, 100 air squats, and 100 sit-ups for time, with some pull-ups in-between.

WHAT’S YOUR TYPICAL DAILY DIET? Breakfast: oatmeal w/ some kind of fruit. Snack: cashews. Lunch: boiled chicken and veggies and yogurt. Snack: protein bar & carrots. Snack: strawberries & tuna. Dinner: steak or shrimp w/ brown rice and more vegetables at the end of the day a scoop of peanut butter.

WHAT WAS THE HARDEST PART OF STARTING YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY? Eating enough food—for some reason, I couldn’t eat enough of the right food.

ANY FITNESS GOALS FOR 2012? I want to lose another 15lbs.

ANY MOTIVATION TIPS FOR OUR READERS? Coffee is your friend!

HOW MUCH WEIGHT HAVE YOU LOST? 52 lbs DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE GYM? Church Health Center HOW WAS YOUR HEALTH BEFORE AND AFTER YOU STARTED WORKING OUT? I had water in my legs, couldn’t walk or bend over, and used a cane— now I’m jogging around the track!

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BEFORE YOU STARTED LOSING WEIGHT, WHAT WAS YOUR TYPICAL DIET? I used to drink 4 to 6 cups of coffee and several sodas a day, but I quit it all cold turkey.

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WHAT’S YOUR TYPICAL DAILY DIET NOW? I eat three meals a day at 500 calories per meal.

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT? The NuStep machine—it’s like a little car DO YOU HAVE ANY PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE YOU OR KEEP YOU INSPIRED? The Church Health Center inspires me—it’s an affirmation to see people who have already accomplished weight loss.

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Bodybuilder At age 50, Dr. Ella Horton keeps busy with her professional life as a pharmacist and an education consultant in cardiovascular disease and as a wife with two sons. She’s also a pro in something else: the sport of competitive Figure Bodybuilding.

So, what in the world is Figure Bodybuilding anyway? It’s about bodybuilders that look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in the late 1970s, right? According to Dr. Horton, “the sport is really a beauty pageant with muscles.”

The “Figure” division debuted at the Olympia in 2003, and is different from traditional women’s bodybuilding. The International Federation of Body Builders professional league (IFBB) is the highest level of competitive bodybuilding in the world and now includes Figure, Fitness, Bikini and Physique competitions in the women’s divisions.

Of only three professionals in Shelby County, Ella is the only individual—male or female—from the Mid-South area to ever qualify for the Olympia, which is an international weekend event (to qualify, you must place in the top three of a professional competition, and winning a Mr. or Ms. Olympia title is the highest accolade achievable in the IFBB). Ella was recently featured in Muscle and Fitness Hers magazine after competing at the Olympia in September of this year as the oldest Figure Athlete in the history of the event.

Did we mention she’s 50?

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Like many, Ella just wanted a fitness goal. Some women in her gym suggested that with her physique, she should consider Figure Bodybuilding. While she was aware of the sport and admired the appearance of the women competing, Ella was not sure it was for her at the time. Soon after, the “Figure competitor look” continued to evolve on a national level; so when Ella made the decision to compete in Figure, she and her physique “came along at a good time for the sport.”

BUT IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT BEING IN SHAPE— IT’S ABOUT ACHIEVING A VERY SPECIFIC LOOK, RIGHT? Yes. Judges are looking to see if you fit a specific protocol. For Figure, you do mandatory poses in a posing suit. It’s a head-to-toe look—so hair, makeup and stage presence matter. Physique-wise, judges are looking for defined shoulders, with a V-like taper from back to waist, and overall upper body to lower body symmetry. continued on page 28

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While being a healthcare professional has an impact on her overall outlook on a healthy lifestyle, it was training for triathlons with the aspiration of competing in the Memphis in May triathlon that ultimately put Ella on the path toward an entirely different type of competition.

For a former competitive swimmer, triathlons were a natural transition, but Ella’s knees could not take logging the miles for the run.

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HOW DO YOU ACHIEVE THE “FIGURE” BODYBUILDER PROTOTYPE?

ARE SUPPLEMENTS ESSENTIAL WHEN UNDERTAKING THIS TYPE OF TRAINING?

12-week competition preparation is standard protocol and includes a combination of proper nutrition, supplements and workouts, with a real emphasis on nutrition: no simple sugars, more protein and healthy fats, in addition to customized weight training and cardio, such as lowimpact running, spinning, and elliptical. In the training phase, Ella eats 5 meals a day of complex carbs, lean proteins and healthy fats. With the help of her trainer and coach in California, (who trained 3 of the top-6 finishers in this year’s Olympia) she shed 15 pounds of primarily body fat, from 16-17% down to 10%.

Yes, supplements help alleviate the stress on your body while training.

Multi-vitamins, B-Complex, CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) helps reduce body fat, and Glutamine and Branched-Chain Amino Acids aid muscle repair and recovery.

But it’s not all hamburgers and chocolate sweets after the show is over—there is off-season maintenance, where athletes work on areas of improvement and make tweaks to certain areas of their physique.

WHAT KIND OF EFFECT HAS YOUR AGE HAD ON YOUR APPROACH TO THE SPORT? For me, it was more about having a goal, and with encouragement from people who understood the sport, and the support of my family, I’ve been successful and had fun. I never wanted to represent mature women in a poor light, so I strived to look like I belonged there on stage alongside other women 15 to 20 years younger, because it’s subjective and based on comparisons. It’s a lot of hard work and dedication, but it’s achievable! I have had positive feedback from women over 40 from all over the world. One woman told me my photo is the screensaver on her computer—it’s her motivation. And that was even more motivating for me, because I never wanted to show up on stage without knowing that I absolutely could be competitive.

WHOM DO YOU ADMIRE IN THE SPORT? There are a few women that I had admired—but it’s the women that I admired and then shared the stage with at professional competitions that had the greatest impact on me.

IF SOMEONE WERE INTERESTED IN COMPETING IN BODYBUILDING, WHAT KIND OF ADVICE WOULD YOU HAVE FOR HIM OR HER? There are all kinds of people involved in the sport. It may not be for everybody, but there are so many categories that one may be for you. If you are interested, do some research on your own to educate yourself on the sport to see what it takes to be successful.

Ella’s passion is health and wellness coaching for those with an interest in taking their fitness to the next level.

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She provides nutrition and fitness consulting for individuals or through her “Get Fit with Ella” seminars, in which expert presenters provide participants with an action plan for achieving fitness goals through exercise and nutrition. The next seminar will take place in February 2012. “What I am trying to do is inspire women to know that they can accomplish whatever fitness goal they have, regardless of where they are now, or how old they are.”

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By Laura Gray Teekell You can contact Dr. Ella Horton at: getfitwithella@gmail.com

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WEEKEND WARRIOR RECENT EVENTS: I completed the 5K Race for St. Jude Memphis Marathon weekend in December. I finished in 32:28, which was my best finish time for running a 5K. (Last year’s time was 35:31) In October, I completed the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K race finishing in 34:05.

FAVORITE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: Finishing the St. Jude Half Marathon in 2009 was a major fitness accomplishment for me. I realized that I was committed to my training when I completed my first 6 miler in the rain.

Training for this race showed me that I could achieve any goal when I put my mind to it. During training I realized that challenging myself was the true key to my growth.

INSPIRATION: My mother is a true inspiration to me. She has diabetes, hypertension, and suffered a massive stroke that caused her to lose mobility on her left side. However, she hasn’t lost her beautiful spirit and zest for life. She inspires me to be strong, resilient, and push through life challenges.

OBSTACLE COURSE: One month before the St. Jude Half marathon in 2009, I completed the Memphis Runners Track Club Road Race series half marathon and injured my Iliotibial band (IT band) around the 10th mile of the race. I had to walk the last 3 miles and I started to doubt my ability to complete a half marathon. My running coach recommended a great sports medicine doctor who prescribed physical therapy and daily exercises to strengthen my legs, thighs and gain flexibility. I didn’t give up and overcame my IT band injury and ran my first half marathon.

TRAINING TIPS: Remember to breathe and run at your own pace.

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WW GEAR: Saucony shoes, Nike Element Jacket and Thermal Tights, Nike Fit Dry hats, tops and pants; Thorlos socks; New Balance Shoe Wallet; Under Armor Heat Gear and ColdGear tops and SPIBelt running belt. I always run with my iPhone and my RunKeeper app, which keeps tracks of my pace, distance, location and calories.

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“In running, it doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say ‘I have finished.’

There is a lot of satisfaction in that.”

Interview By Hailey Thomas. Photo by Allen Elliotte.

TUNES: I love listening to house music, acid jazz, trip hop and electronica. I have a running playlist that features artists like Jamiroquai, Blue Six, Gaelle, Bitter:Sweet, Zero 7, and Bliss. My favorite cool down song is “Don’t Look Back” by Bliss.

FAVORITE INDULGENCE: Cupcakes—from Muddy’s Bake Shop and Gigi’s Cupcakes MANTRA: In running, it doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say ‘I have finished.’ There is a lot of satisfaction in that.

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W E E K E ND WA RRIORS OCCUPATION: Running Coach – Can’tStopEndurance. com, Training Adviser to the St Jude Heroes Program.; National Coach for the Team McGraw endurance program (Tug McGraw Foundation); Writes the “Memphis Fit” blog for the Greater Memphis Chamber; National co-host of Pace Per Mile Radio www.PacePerMile.com WEEKEND WARRIOR RECENT EVENTS: Wade’s Big Adventure 18 Mile Trail Run – I love this event because it is a grassroots, low- key event that runs on my home coursethe Wolf River Trails. I have been running these trails for 32 years.

FAVORITE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 1: Ironman Triathlon due to the unknown challenge of the event.

2: Competing in the USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals and earning All-American status. 3: Running the Boston Marathon- such history and mystique around that race.

4: Every marathon PR is a favorite because it takes such planning, hard work, patience and race day execution.

5: As a coach, being able to help a fellow runner get that amazing feeling of crossing the finish line and achieving a goal.

Kevin Leathers, 47 – Family: Married 23 years to Karen.

Sam, 17, Abby 14, dogs Rex & Lucy – Sport: Runner for 32+ years & Triathlete for 27 years

WHY RUNNING: I fell in love with running my sophomore year in high school. Yes, it fuels my competitive fire but it also provides a mental and physical outlet from the day to day stress. Then and now I thrive on the “test of self”.

How fast can I run? How far can I run? My biggest competitor is me!

OBSTACLE COURSE: My only extended time away from exercise was last fall when I had a serious infection in my foot. I spent 5 days in the hospital and five months with no running. The time off made me appreciate my health and fitness even more.

UPCOMING RACES: 2012 is going to be a big ultramarathon year. I have the Swampstomper 50K in January, Sylamore Trail 50K in February, Mississippi Trail 50 Miler in March and then start building towards my biggest goal EVER. In pursuit of that “how fast, how far?” quest I signed up for the Leadville Trail 100 Mile Run in August.

100 miles at high altitude, over the Rocky Mountains in CO. PRE-RACE RITUALS: Coffee, something involving peanut butter, and a GU Energy Gel 15 minutes before the start.

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INDOOR TRAINING: The YMCA of Memphis. The multiple locations locally and nationwide make it very convenient with a busy travel schedule.

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BUCKET LIST: I hope to complete a big one in August…

Leadville Trail 100! Ironman Hawaii – My only hope is the lottery! Ride the big climbs of the Tour De France.

WW GEAR: Running shirt: “Can’t Stop Endurance” Brooks tech shirt from Bluff City Sports; Running Shorts: Pearl Izumi Infinity or CWX compression shorts; Running Shoes: Road shoe is Saucony Mirage or Nike LunarGlide; Trail shoes are Brooks Cascadia; Sunglasses: Rudy Project BIKE: Scott Plasma Pro; Racing wheels: Zipp 808s; Cycling Gear: Los Locos team gear by Louis Garneau or Nimblewear; Helmet: Specialized FAVORITE INDULGENCE: Cookies MANTRA: “I didn’t say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.”

“How fast can I run?

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My biggest competitor is me!”

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voted ‘Best New Restaurant.’ His foods are not fusion but an exciting and pleasing combination of cultures and fresh, mouthwatering ingredients reflected in his Korean, Italian/Irish American heritage.

“American cooking is the melting pot of cuisine. I cook American food with local, regional and worldly ingredients that expand upon the southern palette.”

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EDIBLE therapy

By Macrae Schaffler

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A frittata is just the thing for January: it’s easy enough not to require planning in advance, light but hearty, and versatile enough to include just about any leftovers you have in your refrigerator. Using egg whites instead of whole eggs lowers the fat content drastically, and a frittata can be absolutely last minute. Leftover frittata is even good the next day for breakfast, with a salad for lunch, or between two slices of bread as a sandwich. Get creative! For this version, I have used leftover spaghetti, which makes the frittata that much heartier. I always store my leftover spaghetti separately from my leftover sauce so that I can use it however I want, and I always cook too much, so I tend to have leftovers in my refrigerator fairly regularly. I also used Manchego cheese, because that is what I had on hand (and because I adore it), but you could use any cheese you like. Try changing it up by dotting the frittata with goat cheese before broiling it or even a smoked gouda…whatever you have in your cheese drawer. You could use any leftover meat, already cooked vegetables, cubes of day-old bread lightly sautéed in olive oil with garlic, salt and pepper—there are really no limits to how a few eggs can become your dinner. And you always have eggs, don’t you?

SPAGHETTI FRITTATA Serves four generously

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8 egg whites, whisked to combine salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 small onion, sliced into half-moons 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups leftover cooked spaghetti 4 slices manchego cheese, quartered grated parmigiano reggiano (optional)

Season the whisked egg whites with salt and pepper to taste—about ¼ teaspoon. Heat a large oven-proof skillet over a medium high flame (a non-stick skillet is always useful when cooking eggs, but be sure that it can go under the broiler).

When the skillet is hot, add the oil and heat it until it shimmers. Add the onions and sprinkle them immediately with a pinch of salt to help them release their moisture and brown more quickly. When the onions start to brown, add the tomatoes and mash them a little in the pan with a spatula.

Turn your broiler to high at this point. Cook until the tomatoes are a little soft and the onions are nice and brown, but not burned. Add the garlic and stir, cook for another 30 seconds. Add the cooked spaghetti and toss with the other ingredients to coat and warm the pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. When the spaghetti is warm, pour the egg whites over the pasta and tilt the pan to distribute them evenly. Do not stir once you have added the eggs. You should run around the edge of the pan every once in a while with a rubber spatula to make sure the frittata is not sticking.

When the bottom of the frittata has started to brown, tuck the pieces of cheese in all around the surface of the frittata. Place the frittata in the oven and broil it until the cheese is melted. The broiling will not only melt the cheese, but it will also ensure that the eggs on the surface are properly cooked.

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When you remove the frittata from the oven, you can sprinkle it with a little grated parmigiano reggiano if you like.

Or, if you are serving salad with the frittata, you could just put the salad right on top of the sliced frittata. Enjoy!

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Good and Good for You Meals for a Flavorful New Year Staying true to wellness goals in the New Year doesn’t always mean cutting out your favorite foods. In fact, having delicious meal options makes it easier to keep resolutions on track by increasing satiety and curbing the impulse to overeat.

One solution to health-conscious meal planning is flavorful, nutritious pork. Today, pork tenderloin is one of the leanest proteins available, containing only 3 grams of fat per 3-ounce serving. What’s more, studies show that trim, protein-packed cuts like the tenderloin make you feel fuller longer, keeping cravings at bay.

Nutritious, inspired meals for the New Year don’t have to be complicated. Follow these simple tips for delicious meals that won’t derail your health and wellness goals:

SLIM DOWN WITH LEFTOVERS: Control portion sizes by immediately reserving part of the dish for later use. Pre-cooked tenderloin and chops can be repurposed throughout the week for healthful salads, wraps and stir-fries—keeping meals diverse while cutting down on prep time during hectic weeknights.

DRESS IT UP: Tenderloin and chops are a no-brainer for fast family dinners, but they are also a perfect fit for elegant occasions. Stuffing chops with vitamin-packed veggies or rubbing tenderloin with flavorful herbs and spices elevates simple meals without the added richness of heavy sauces.

LEAN, MEAN, JUICY: To keep them tender, lean cuts like chops and roasts should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F, with a three-minute rest, for maximum enjoyment.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING: Calories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5g Saturated Fat . . . . . . . . . . . . 1g Cholesterol . . . . . . . . . . . 75mg Sodium . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210mg Carbohydrates . . . . . . . . . . . 4g Protein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24g Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0g For more information, including recipes to help you maintain a healthy diet year-round, visit www.PorkBeInspired.com or Facebook.com/PorkBeinspired.

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Warming Up to Robust Reds So. We made it through the holidays without too much damage. We drank champagne rather than eggnog (okay, maybe one or two), walked two floors to the office party rather than taking the elevator (except going down afterwards…) and passed on the brittle (on the way to the bar-b-que!) But, all is not lost. The New Year gives us new hope that we can and will become healthier.

I have my list of healthful resolutions which include expanding my workout regimen to include classes at my local gym, like Pilates and yoga. I would like to cut back on starches. Hopefully, rice and potatoes will be only occasional, rather than frequent, guests at my protein and vegetable parties. Luckily, red wine will continue to accompany my protein rich, lower calorie meals. After a sweat soaked workout in the middle of winter, nothing revives the soul and reconstitutes the blood like a glass of robust red wine. I keep a dozen or so inexpensive reds in an old pie safe, handy and hearty enough to stand up to and bring out

By Angela Moon

the best in winters recipes that are staples at our house, like oven roasted root vegetables with sautéed kale, multi-bean turkey chili and grilled tenderloin (beef and pork).

Of course you recall the restorative powers of red wine from previous articles, but to review: red wines contain antioxidants that help lower bad cholesterol and improve good cholesterol. Moderate wine consumption favorably affects arterial muscle cells, and helps slow progression of neurological degeneration disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Resveratol and polyphenols, most prevalent in the skins of red grapes, help prevent artery damage. Another “secret” ingredient within those polyphenols that have anti-aging effects are Procyanidins, a flavanoid found in foods such as dark chocolate, apples and cranberries—and identified as the most abundant flavanoid in red wine.

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Australian shiraz is typically jammy and peppery, and this one delivers on both. After going through a long slow fermentation process, skins transferring loads of flavor and flavanoids, the resulting wine is spicy with black pepper and blackberry jam.

Enjoy with steak au poivre.

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