So6ix Magazine February Issue

HEALTH &

FEBRUARY 2014

FITNESS ISSUE The

SKINNY ON SUPPLEMENTS

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AND MEAL REPLACEMENTS

By Beth Ann Mock P. 10

Emily

Sutton & Scott

Hines

Racing in the Arizona Ironman for Go Mitch Go

COMMIT TO BE FIT TECHNOLOGY TRACKERS

By Jacqueline Larocco P. 28

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• THE SKINNY

ON SUPPLEMENTS AND MEAL REPLACEMENTS

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by Beth Ann Mock

• EMILY SUTTON & SCOTT HINES

RACING IN THE ARIZONA IRONMAN FOR GO MITCH GO

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• SUMMERTIME STOMACH

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• THE QUEST FOR BETTER SKIN:

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by OneHealthyBod

REVERSING THE DAMAGE

by Rebecca Brady, RN for The Medical Spa by Dr. Juan Brou

• COMMIT TO BE FIT

TECHNOLOGY TRACKERS

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by Jacquline Larocco

• FASHION SQUARED

A FASHION PICTORIAL

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photography by Lauren Wright

• SO6IX EATS

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• STABLE TALK,

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• CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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• SO6IX EVENTS

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by Mindy Gasspari

WITH CHROME PONY

by Chrome Pony

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photography by Debbie King, Myke Smith and Jesse Stinson

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L ETTE R F R OM THE S TAFF Are you a person like me who has so much love to give? Adores the color red? Can’t get enough of chocolate? Well lucky enough for us it’s the month of Valentines Day or as it’s typically called, February! Let’s all do a little small dance that it’s the last full month of winter as we are quickly approaching spring, yay! Our Health & Fitness issue is a great one. Many of us are still pushing forward in our New Year’s resolutions (I applaud you!) and still need inspiration as well as tips to continue towards a healthy and fit life. The latest craze seems to be the meal replacement shakes and various supplements; we break them down for you and help you to have an easier decision when choosing one. Do you need help sticking to your goals? We reviewed the numerous health and fitness applications for iPhone and Android that aid in eating and working out goals.

Emily Sutton and Scott Hines of KFOR-TV, here in the city, were a blast to work with and are amazing role models for health and fitness.

They are participating in the Arizona Ironman in

November 2014 and are doing it all for a great cause, Go Mitch Go. Visit GoMitchGo.com for ways you can help.

My mantra for February:

Forgive someone Accept a compliment Rise above it Have more patience Go outside often Love yourself

Don’t overlook life’s small joys while searching for the big ones – happiness is all around you.

Lauren Wright

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The SKINNY ON SUPPLEMENTS AND MEAL REPLACEMENTS BY

Beth Ann Mock There are more weight loss products, vitamins,

Mix.

Formula 2 Complex is rich in folic acid,

supplements, shakes, and energy bars for sale

calcium, and iron. It’s good for the bones and

than you can shake a stick at. Many of them are

boosts your immune system. The Formula 3 Cell

sold by multi-level marketing companies that

Activator aims to help the body absorb nutrients

encourage customers to sell the products to

at a cellular level through energy production.

friends and neighbors. Sometimes you’ll be given

A mixture of botanicals and antioxidants, this

a hard sell to push the products, but just as often

product contains aloe and is touted as an anti-

the recruitment is low key. We’ve taken a look

aging aid.

at four companies and focused on a few of their

replacement, offers 20 vitamins and minerals, but

most popular items.

only 9 grams of protein. It is fiber-rich. This shake

The Formula 1 Shake Mix, a meal

mix is made with soy. Some researchers believe soy consumption can trigger health problems and others say it’s perfectly healthy in moderation.

While the jury is still out on whether or not soy is dangerous, there are plenty of promoters on both sides of the argument. Formula 1 contains a lot more sugar than most other shake mixes and its sodium content is sky-high at 145mg per serving.

The amount of protein is also skimpy, so you might want to look for a shake that gives you more of it.

Formula 1 is allergen-free, and that’s a plus. It’s also one of the better tasting shake mixes.

HERBALIFE Top sellers at Herbalife include the Formula 2

Finding

pricing

information

products is a little bit tricky.

for

Herbalife

To find out what

Multivitamin Complex, Formula 3 Cell Activator,

the items cost, you are asked to register online

and Herbalife’s Formula 1 Nutritional Shake

or contact a representative. In this day and age

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that’s not a process many people may want to

certified as being free of GMOs. The Antioxidant

get involved in, especially if they aren’t sure

and Immunity Booster is largely made from juice

Herbalife is for them. You can find the products

concentrate, so it has a lot of added sweetener.

on Amazon, however, if you want to experiment

The Fit Chews from Arbonne consist mainly of

hassle-free before you take the plunge. Herbalife

sugar and oil so, while they aren’t dangerous, they

is not prohibitively expensive. A 750 gram jug of

aren’t exactly healthy either.

the Formula 1 Shake Mix should run you between

The facial, cosmetic, and anti-aging lines

$35-$55 dollars. The Formula 2 Multivitamins run

from Arbonne are worth the money. They feel

at about $20 for 90 tablets, and the Formula 3 Cell

decadently silky and absorb immediately. Most

Activator should cost about $25 for a two month

of these products are unscented and made of

supply of capsules.

natural ingredients. Nothing in the Arbonne line contains animal proteins. At a little over $300, the Arbonne RE9 Anti-Aging Kit is an excellent buy.

You will notice a difference in your skin, and you’ll want to continue using this kit. For my money, you can’t go wrong with any cleansers or moisturizers from Arbonne; they are some of the best quality skin care products available.

ARBONNE Arbonne

is

another

network

marketing

company. Its products are sold by consultants who collect commissions. They offer cleansing products, energy bars, and antioxidants, but they are best known for their cosmetics. These items are pricey. For $300, you can purchase the 30 Day Feeling Fit Kit. You’ll receive two chocolate

KIZE CONCEPTS

flavored Protein Shake mixes, two pomegranate

This Oklahoma owned and operated company

Energy Fizz Sticks, two chocolate Fit Chews, two

makes a perfect food! No preservatives, no soy,

Herbal Detox teas, one Daily Fiber Boost, and a

no gluten. Kize Concepts says their product is

Feeling Fit Guide with instructions on how to use

all natural and it is. None of these energy bars

your kit.

contain more than six ingredients and they are

While a lot of Arbonne products are made with

delicious. Sometimes I have a nibble as a dessert

natural ingredients of the highest quality, some

and I really cannot pick a favorite flavor. Choose

of the offerings include hydrogenated castor oil,

from cocoa, pumpkin seed, vanilla almond, peanut

sunflower, safflower and canola oils that are not

butter, and cinnamon raisin.

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protein, the finest quality peanut butter, and raw

ingredients in this mix are primo. It is inexpensive

sage honey, you can keep these bars in a cool,

as well. A month’s supply will run you $120, which

dry place for about a year. It’s best, according to

comes out to less than $4 per serving.

Kize Concepts’ website, not to let them get too hot

Shakeology is available in chocolate and green

or too cold, though they are especially tasty when

berry flavors. Here’s the rub: The taste factor is,

slightly chilled. Businesses in the Keep It Local OK group that carry these treats are Crave, Forward Foods, Native Roots Market, Plenty Mercantile, Schlegel Bicycles, The Good Earth Health Foods, and The Wellness Spa. These raw energy bars are a bargain at four packets for only $30.

Kize Concepts also offers custom workout plans that are very reasonable, and they come with a personal consultant and discounts on those

well, iffy. But don’t let that discourage you from trying this, because it is an excellent option. You can doctor your shake with a cup of unsweetened almond milk and about a tablespoon of raw honey to make it taste markedly better. The chocolate shake is great with strawberries, too. Beachbody is a multi-level marketing company, so you can sign up as a coach. If you decide you like this shake and are going to continue using it, it’s worth

yummy bars.

it to sign up. You’ll have to pay a $40 fee and an additional $15 monthly charge, but you will get discounts on Beachbody products as well as free shipping.

Beachbody’s 2-Day Fast Formula is a good deal, too. It tastes good and is very effective. At $25, it comes in either chocolate or vanilla. This serves as a fantastic appetite suppressant, gives you loads of energy, and can help you lose up to seven pounds. The fast operates by allowing your body to burn through stored fat. You can see positive results from one-day use. This is a great way to clean up your system and gear up

BEACHBODY You

can

find

pretty

much

anything

at

your workout.

Beachbody. They sell meal replacements, fitness gear, muscle enhancement items, weight loss kits, and more. They are really making a splash with

Many

supplements,

replacements,

vitamins,

meal and

Shakeology. This meal replacement is a good

weight loss products are not

choice for folks who are lactose-intolerant and it’s

FDA approved, so it’s always

filled with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. You

a good idea to do

will get your money’s worth with this plant-based

research as you can before you

shake. With 15 grams of protein per serving, the

modify your diet.

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as much

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Emily

Sutton & Scott

Hines

Racing in the Arizona Ironman for Go Mitch Go

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: LAUREN WRIGHT HAIR & MAKEUP BY: MALORIE AVALINE AT BLO LOCATION: YOGA AT TIFFANY'S ON MAY, ORGANIC SQUEEZE, SCHLEGEL BICYCLES, FOUR STAR FITNESS - DOWNTOWN

EMILY SUTTON Meet Emily Sutton – award-winning KFOR-TV meteorologist, since 2009, and a native Chicago gal. Emily grew up in the NW suburbs of Chicago and has had a passion for weather since a young age. She pursued dual degrees from the University of Missouri in both Meteorology and Journalism.

Besides weather, her number one

lives would be lost,” said Emily. Want to know the way to Emily’s heart? Traveling, great food, and a manatee (her favorite animal).

SCOTT HINES Meet Scott Hines – award-winning consumer investigative reporter with KFOR-TV. Scott gets the privilege of standing up for the “little guy” every day. As an investigative reporter Scott is able to

passion is singing; she was very close to majoring expose the shady and corrupt, while helping in musical theatre. Fun fact: She has sung twice for the Thunder and as well at NASCAR. Emily’s little sidekick is her English Springer Spaniel, Okie (he’s the cutest).

He was adopted from

the Tulsa Animal Shelter and they train together!

Every weather experience thus far in her career

Oklahoma families who don’t have the means to help themselves. “I love the platform it gives me to leave my thumbprint on the community,” says Scott. Among many things, Scott has been able to help reunite a disabled US war veteran with his family, help an Oklahoma City woman renew

pales in comparison to May 2013. Emily chased

her passport, proving she’s a US citizen, after the

the Shawnee F-4 tornado on May 19, followed by

government tried to convince her otherwise. Scott

the Moore EF-5 tornado on May 20, and then the

is one that is truly about the mind, body, and spirit.

widest tornado on record in El Reno on May 31.

You can find him doing things like yoga, raindrop

“There was an absurd beauty and peace to one of

therapy, meditation, and an ancient Chinese

the most powerful storms on Earth. At the same

practice of Gigong, which helps to improve his

time, I felt overcome with helplessness, as I knew

overall energy, balance, and strength.

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You’ve both signed up and are participating in TEAM OKLAHOMA to do an Ironman in Tempe, Arizona on November 16, 2014. Tell us why you’re doing this.

Scott - The better question is why not? 2013 was a whirlwind of new experiences, obstacles and self-discovery. Ultimately, I've set out on this new adventure to become a maker of change. I want to inspire. I want to live intentionally. There’s also the cancer component of our mission. We've all been affected by cancer in some way. My sweet friend, Stacey Slaton, a young mother of two, recently passed away. My grandmother and greatgrandmother are cancer survivors.

Emily - I am a part of TEAM OKLAHOMA, a group of 13 Oklahomans training for the Arizona FULL Ironman in November in the fight against blood cancers! We are trying to raise $200,000 for The Go Mitch Go Foundation, a local non-profit inspired by Mitchell Whitaker, a Choctaw native that died of Leukemia at age 10. His last words were, “keep fighting.” I am also racing in honor of my Aunt Liz who is currently fighting Leukemia.

Your goal is to raise $200,000 to be sent to a direct connection at Integrative Cancer Research at MIT for this blood cancer research. How can we all help/donate?

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for The Go Mitch Go Foundation. Oklahoma City has a GMG Team! Visit www.gomitchgo.com for more information.

To donate to TEAM OKLAHOMA it’s easy! We’ve posted links at www.so6ix.com! www.yellowcheetah.com/fundraising/382/13671/ Emily-Sutton

What are your eating habits like during the training?

Scott - I eat super clean and try to stick to the outer walls of the grocery store. I’m gluten-free and steer clear of processed foods, white flour and refined sugars. I load up on good fats, like avocado, nuts and olives. I eat organic fruits and

vegetables, grass fed beef, wild fish, organic eggs and chicken. I cook with coconut oil and drink coconut water and raw goat milk.

Emily - When I did my first full Ironman I figured I could eat anything I wanted since we were burning so many calories training.

During the

high mileage weeks, I am hungry all the time and eat like a teenage boy. It turns out that pizza and queso aren’t great recovery foods. This year I am trying to eat clean and lean towards Paleo. I call it “paleoalmost.”

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Scott - A full Ironman is definitely not for the weak.

Emily - Scott and I have never done a full Ironman.

Here’s the thing. I’m not a triathlete, yet. Sure, I've

I have done the Redman 70.3 twice, once to raise

always been active and athletic, but swimming,

money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

cycling and running has never been a constant for

The most I’ve done is a full aquabike, which is a full

me. With the exception of the occasional charity 5k, I rarely run. I don't cycle. I only recently learned how to competitively swim. Emily on the other hand is a champ. It goes without saying I’ve got plenty of ground to make up. I’ve been doing some major

Ironman minus the run (2.4 mile swim and 112 mile bike). It takes more than a half a year of training by a professional coach to make sure you don’t hurt yourself! The general rule is 2 work outs of each leg of the race (swim, bike, run) a week and one rest day. You slowly work up your mileage.

work to heal old injuries and get my body back in alignment. I’ve assembled a whole team. I say that

Be sure keep up with So6ix on social media. LIKE

half-jokingly. “Go Mitch Go” provides us with a top

So6ix Magazine on Facebook, FOLLOW us on

notch trainer and nutritionist. Meanwhile, we’ve

Twitter, and So6ixmag on Instagram as we will be

been teaming up with professional triathlete, Dan

staying in touch with these two and their progress

Tigert, and Terra Tri on weekly training sessions.

and post-race experience.

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SUMMERTIME STOMACH

BY OneHealthyBod with MODEL Jessica Bohne

Steve Clausen and Jessica Bohne

1. The plank is a great abdominal exercise that targets not only your abdominal wall but also your lower back.

2. The sit-up is one of the most common abdominal exercises. It primarily works the rectus abdominal muscles and also works the oblique’s.

PLANK

SIT-UP

Start in the push-up position then lower

Lie supine on mat with feet flat on the floor

yourself to the ground so that both your forearms

shoulder width apart. Place hands behind neck

and hands are flat to the ground. Your toes

or head.

should be placed shoulder width apart tilting

Flex at the waist to raise your torso from the

your pelvis upward while keeping your neck and

mat until everything superior to the buttocks is

spine neutral.

no longer touching the ground then return to the

Your body should form a straight line from your

starting position.

head to your heels. Start by holding this position

While performing the sit-up keep your head in

for 20 seconds then rest the equal amount of time.

a neutral position with eyes looking upward. Be

Repeat

on

sure to remember to exhale during flexion and

contracting your abs and tightening your entire body.

inhale while you slowly return to your starting

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through

focusing

position. Â Start by repeating this exercise 10 times.

3. Start the cocoon by laying supine on the floor with your feet extended straight and your arms extended over your head.

COCOON Once in position tuck your knees into your chest curling your pelvis upward and lifting your glutes off of the ground while at the same time wrapping your arms around your knees and performing a crunch with your abdomen.

Hold the position for one second then extend back to the starting position and repeat the exercise.

Exhale as you crunch and inhale as you extend to the starting position.

Complete 15 repetitions then rest 30 seconds.

Repeat three times.

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The Quest for Better Skin:

REVERSING THE DAMAGE BY

Rebecca Brady, RN for The Medical Spa by Dr. Juan Brou

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In my line of work, I have seen all types of skin problems‌.hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, rosacea, tone and texture issues, large pore size and more. Some patients are genetically predisposed to have some of these features, while others acquire flaws by endless days of sunbathing, smoking, or stress. Patients of all ages come in to The Medical Spa; some looking for prevent and some looking to repair. Luckily for us, there are many different options for each type of skin problem! Most issues are not fully corrected by one single thing, but rather a cocktail of treatments tailored to the patient’s specific skin type. I am going to list our most common skin complaints and what you can do to correct them. so6ix.com | FEBRUARY 2014

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HYPERPIGMENTATION

It works well on the body too, especially hands.

This is surely the most prevalent skin problem

IPL is best done in fall through spring, because

of them all. Most everyone I know has some sort

it requires that you have no sun or spray tan.

of hyperpigmentation; whether it is freckles, sun

The majority of our patients use OBAGI and IPL

damage, scarring, or age spots. The first thing

synergistically to achieve the best results.

to consider is how you got that pigment. Do you spend a lot of time out in the sun? Do you have a

FINE LINES AND WRINKLES

good sunscreen? Are you wearing it? In order to

This is definitely one of the most dreaded skin

have a successful outcome, we have to be honest

problems we have. Fortunately, there are many

about our habits and be willing to change them.

solutions to this problem as well. As I said before,

My first line of defense is ALWAYS the OBAGI

OBAGI is always my first go-to treatment. From

Nu-Derm skin care line. There are many pieces

there, I assess whether the patient has had any fat

to it and it requires some commitment to adhere

volume loss in the face. If so, using dermal filler like

to the regimen, but it is easily the most bang for

Juvederm or Radiesse can restore volume to the

your buck. The two superstars of this line are the

cheeks, temples, or folds around the mouth and

prescription products, hydroquinone and Retin-A.

diminish wrinkles. This procedure usually takes an

Hydroquinone is a skin lightener that can be found

hour or less, has little to no downtime, and gives

in two OBAGI products: Clear and Blender. This

instant results. An even easier potential option

pair works on different layers of the skin to halt

is Botox or Dysport. It works by blocking nerve

melanin (color) production at the cellular level.

impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces

This prevents new pigmentation from rising to

muscle activity that causes moderate to severe

the surface of your skin. Retin-A cause’s cellular

lines to form. These products can be used in the

turnover. For a lot of people, this means your

frown line between the eyes, the forehead, or the

face will slowly peel off the older, damaged skin

crow’s feet. Most treatments can be administered

and gradually replace it with healthier cells. It is

in 5-10 minutes and are very comfortable. You

tolerated by most patients very easily. Retin-A

will start seeing a gradual decrease in muscle

gives the added benefit of correcting tone and

movement within 3-5 days, with your final result

overall texture of the skin. You will start seeing

showing in a week or two. For most people, your

changes in just a few days and the majority of your

results will last for 3-4 months. An OBAGI product

transformation should be around 3-4 months.

that works in conjunction with Botox very well

Another option for hyperpigmentation is

is Elastiderm Eye Cream. Its sole purpose is to

a laser called Intense Pulsed Light or IPL. This

tighten fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes

treatment works by pulling the pigmentation up to

and corrects areas of skin that Botox cannot be

the surface of the skin and allowing it to naturally

treated with.

slough off. This procedure is nice, because there

For a more dramatic change, Fractional CO2

is no downtime. Your discoloration will appear

laser resurfacing is available with a more patient-

darker for about a week, and then lightly flake

friendly design. “Combining the effectiveness of

off to reveal less pigment. The average number

traditional carbon dioxide lasers, long thought

of treatments is 3-4. You can perform IPL on the

to be the gold standard in wrinkle removal, with

whole face, neck, and chest or simply spot treat.

a new application technique, delivers powerful

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results without the traditionally harsh side

use for this patient.

effects.” (Bouchez, 2007) How does it work? The

ACNE

natural aging process, combined with exposure to sun and pollution, destroys collagen, the

Oh the joys of growing into this embarrassing

main protein of connective tissue that keeps

skin problem as you become an adult. Many of us

skin plump and line-free. Laser resurfacing uses

didn’t need to worry about acne until much later

beams of light to bore tiny holes in the skin,

in life. Sometimes, it can be caused by hormone

which in turn boosts the body’s natural collagen

changes. The environment and our lifestyle

production. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing

habits also play a role in this annoying burden.

prevents damage to the top layer of skin, offering

I’ve had many patients come in on medications

maximum results with minimal recovery time.

with serious side effects, such as Accutane, still

As with IPL, the skin is usually prepped with the

looking to us for help. As you may have guessed,

OBAGI Nu-Derm system and treatment can be done on several parts of the body.

OBAGI has the wonderful Clenziderm System with medical grade products to fight off acne.

I usually use a combination of Nu-Derm and

ROSACEA Rosacea is a common problem among fairskinned patients. It is a general redness to the skin, usually to the cheeks, and tends to worsen over time. The patient can also have broken blood vessels and tiny, red, pus-filled bumps. Sensitivity to strong products often plays a factor in flare-

Clenziderm products to get the results we want.

Regular chemical peels and microdermabrasion can dramatically improve your results too.

Remember, the little things count too. Be sure to wash your hands frequently and try not to touch your face. Your hands have bacteria on them that will make acne worse. This distressing skin type can be controlled!

ups of redness. Because of this, these patients must have a modified OBAGI skin care protocol to

Know that you are not alone in the quest for

allow them to use some gentler products. Intense

better skin. There are many different roads to get

Pulsed Light (IPL) is a more aggressive redness-

you and your skin to the same place. If you would

buster. The settings are different for the rosacea

like to schedule a free skin care consultation with

patient, with focus on red pigment only. While

one of our experienced staff members, you can

these treatments are extremely helpful, nothing

call The Medical Spa at (405) 945-0001 or visit

can substitute careful moisturizing and sunscreen

www.drbrou.com for more information.

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COMMIT TO BE FIT

Technology Trackers BY

Jacqueline Larocco

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There are so many gadgets and tools for weight

the $7.99.

loss and fitness these days, it’s hard to keep track or choose the right one for your specific needs.

App: Couch

to 5K

The good thing is that most of us have smart

Type of exercise: Running

phones that are capable of downloading apps

Price: Free - $1.99

equipped with everything we need to slim down

Platform(s): Android, iOS

and get healthy. I’ve tested several of these apps

Perks: There are several Couth to 5K apps out

myself. They all have benefits and drawbacks, so

there, but they pretty much follow the same

it’s all about finding what works for you.

program. The goal is to help non-runners work up to the physical endurance and strength it takes to

App: Zombies,

Run!

Type of exercise: Running/Walking Price: $7.99

run a 5K. There are running and walking intervals, and each week the workouts get more intense and more challenging.

Platform(s): Android, iOS

Drawbacks: If you’re looking for an overall

Perks: This app is super fun! If you’re into zombies

workout, you’re not going to get it with running

(die-hard Walking Dead fan here), or just need

exclusively. The program is pretty repetitive, and

some extra…motivation…to keep moving, this is

while the workouts get more challenging as you

the app for you. Nothing makes you run faster than

move along, the monotony might be too much for

the sound of imposing zombies in your head, and

some to stick with it.

it sounds pretty realistic. I tried using this app while running at night…never again. Also, if you’re more

App: Nike+

Running

into walking rather than running, it accommodates

Type of exercise: Running/Walking

for that too. It also has an actual story line you can

Price: Free

follow, so it keeps you motivated day after day.

Platform(s): Android, iOS

Drawbacks: It’s expensive. Some would say it’s

Perks: Well, for one thing, it’s free! Another plus to

worth it; some would say it isn’t. Just be sure to

this app is that it tells you how many calories you

read reviews to get a varied response to how

burn, which is an important aspect of the workout

the app worked for others before shelling out

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Drawbacks: There have been complaints that the

Perks: The app automatically calculates the

GPS tracking isn’t very accurate, so if you’re really

activity you’re doing and measures it for you

into reaching certain distances, this may not be

throughout the day. So as long as you have your

the app for you.

smartphone on you, you’ll know how many steps you took, how much of a workout you got in

App: MapMyRun Type of app: Running/Walking/Biking/Hiking/

throughout the day, and it even gives you tips on how to live healthier.

Cross Country/and other workouts

Drawbacks: You have to constantly have your

Price: Free

smartphone on you in order to enjoy the perks this

Platform(s): Android, iOS, Windows Phones

app has to offer. So there’s no leaving your phone

Perks: There are such a variety of activities that

at your desk if you’re really wanting to know what

it can measure, like hiking and biking, but it also

all you can accomplish in a day.

has a really accurate GPS. It even shows when I cross the street. At the end of your workout, it tells

App: MyFitnessPal

you how many calories you burned and you can

Type of app: Almost any exercise you can come

record how your workout went. There is also a

up with (over 350)

sharing feature for social media.

Price: Free

Drawbacks: You have to be dedicated with this

Platform(s): Android, iOS

app, because there aren’t really any motivational

Perks: This app is perfect for almost anyone,

tools. It’s simply a way to keep track of your

because it offers such a wide variety of features.

running, walking, biking, etc. so if you need

You can input calories either by searching their

someone yelling at you to keep you going, this

enormous database or by scanning a barcode

isn’t going to work for you.

from a packaged item. There are quite a few restaurant options in the database as well. Then

App: Moves

you can also input your exercise, and it deducts

Type of app: Walking/Running/Biking

the calories you burned from the calories you’ve

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eaten to show you your net calories as well.

Drawbacks: MyFitnessPal is very focused on

calorie consumption. It doesn’t show you at a

Perks: It shows you at a glance if your weight is

glance how much protein, carbs, fat grams, etc.

trending up or down, and it also calculates your

that you’ve consumed. You can go in and look at that information on a special page, but for those

BMI and displays that as well.

Drawbacks: This is really more to simply keep

who feel these factors are more important than

track of your weight loss. There isn’t any profound calories, and can become tedious.

wisdom or tips given each day, and it won’t

App: Lose

It!

educate you a lot of how to lose the weight.

Type of app: Almost anythi n g , s im ila r to M yFitnessPa l Price: Free Platform(s): Android, iOS Perks: This app is very similar to MyFitnessPal;

App: The

Eatery

Type of app: This app keeps track of your diet and allows other users to rate your food choices.

Price: Free

however, whereas MyFitnessPal focuses heavily Platform(s): iOS on calories, Lose It focuses much more on the other factors of your diet, like carbohydrates and fat grams. It displays this information on the home

Perks: If you’re really into social media or group fitness, this is the app for you. You input what you

page so that you have that information easily.

eat, and other users can rate your meals based

Drawbacks: If you are looking for something

on how healthy it is. It really helps if you need

simple and something that focuses on one thing,

someone to be accountable to.

like calories, this app may be too much for you to keep track of.

Drawbacks: There is not always a plethora of wisdom when it comes to this app. There aren’t

App: WeightBot Type of app: WeightBot focuses mainly on keeping track of your weight Price: $1.99 Platform(s): iOS

really any built-in features that educate you on healthy dieting or exercise, and there’s no quality-check for how accurate the users’ ratings are.

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BY

Mindy Gasspari

EATS

SOPHABELLA’S Wine Bar & Bistro

Whether you are in the mood for a romantic dinner, a casual lunch, Saturday or Sunday brunch, or even a new happy hour… I have found the perfect spot for any occasion. Sophabella’s Wine Bar & Bistro is located just south of Wilshire on May in Oklahoma City. This chic wine bar & bistro delivers far more than just a meal.

We had the privilege of visiting with the owner, Bill Brazil, during our lunch. What a treat. We learned the history of this quaint Italian restaurant, about the love, passion and hard work that has been poured into making it what it is today. Over the past 14 years, Mr. Brazil has mastered the art of exquisite service and an exceptional dining experience. Named after his children, Sophia and Isabella, Mr. Brazil has grown this gem into one of OKC’s best-kept secrets. Sophabella’s Wine Bar & Bistro has definitely made its way into my heart.

Offering over 70 bottles of wine on their list, all are reasonably priced. The entrées we experienced were perfect… absolutely perfect. The importance they put into quality and consistency is remarkable.

All menu items are made from scratch with fresh ingredients, including the pasta, bread, chocolate cake, and even the sauce that takes 72+ hours to make.

I speak specifically on the perfection of the following menu items: WINE: We chose the house wine, which both were delicious: • Red – William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (Dark, Rich, full of fruit flavors, with a hint of toasted oak and caramel) Vintage 2011 • White – William Hill Chardonnay (Well balanced with flavors of fruit and spice, and a subtle hint of vanilla) Vintage 2011

• Filet Au Poivre - 8oz prime filet rolled in cracked black pepper, charbroiled in a 650-degree oven, and then topped with cognac cream sauce served with garlic mash potatoes and grilled vegetables. This prime filet seemed to melt in your mouth.

SOUP: • Lobster & Crab Bisque Soup – Served Every Day • Prime Rib & Mushroom Soup - Chef’s Special Delicious!

• Gorgonzola Stuffed Filet - An 8oz prime Filet stuffed with gorgonzola cheese and topped with a veal demi-glaze cream sauce served with scalloped potatoes and grilled asparagus…. The best steak I have ever had….

Hands down

PIZZA: • Margarita Pizza – Hard to believe pizza can taste this amazing. You just have to try it. It doesn’t have pizza sauce, just garlic, cheese, and tomatoes…

ENTRÉE: • Chicken Marsala – The most delectable chicken marsala you could imagine. The marsala wine with the demi-glaze, garlic and cream sauce was the perfect way to serve homemade fettuccini.

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And my favorite……

DESSERT: • Gavino's Double Chocolate Cake – Homemade

by Mr. Brazil’s mother-in-law. When was the last time you had a REAL chocolate cake??

Perfectly paired with the Palenti Gelato (Vanilla).

• Chocolate Chip Cannolis – Tube shaped shells made of pastry dough, with a creamy filling. A staple in homes of Italy.

NEED TO KNOW! Saturday and Sunday Breakfast & Brunch • $1 Mimosas • Bloody Mary bar

2 Daily Specials – Inspired by Executive Chef / Owner Happy Hour 3pm – 7pm M – F • $2 Bud Light Draw • $5 Build your own brick oven pizza (Any topping, excluding seafood)

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SUSHI BAR 1201 NW 178th St #123 Edmond, OK 73012 405.285.8484 • thesushibarok.com Nestled in the heart of Edmond, The Sushi Bar boasts first class dining and the finest selection of sushi available. The atmosphere is so inviting in a way that it’s cozy and intimate. If you’re a person who needs lots of variety – you’ve come to the right place. At the sushi bar, there are choices of all kinds of great appetizers like crab cakes or the typical edamame, dishes like the choice of rack of lamb or Norwegian Mackerel, noodle dishes, and endless sushi options. They have everything from a great sashimi menu, cooked rolls, and fresh rolls. Be sure to check out their delicious cocktail and desserts!

IL DOLCE GELATO 937 SW 25th St Moore, OK 73160 405.794.7266 • ildolcegelato.com This

family-owned

Gelaterie

has

been

handcrafting gelato for the customers as they have come to celebrate special occasions, have gelato catered for their wedding, date nights, or just to simply sit and study. Keeping with the Italian tradition, the gelato is handmade from scratch on location using the finest ingredients including natural cocoa, Sicilian pistachios, Piemontese hazelnuts, vanilla beans from Madagascar and more. They offer 24 flavors daily – so there’s always a great selection. The atmosphere is so quaint and takes you to the feel of Italy!

BELLINI’S 6305 Waterford Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 405.848.1065 • bellinis.net

CAFÉ KACAO 3325 N Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 405.602.2883 • cafekacao.com

Bellini’s Ristorante, opened in 1990, has been providing spectacular service and food to the Oklahoma City area. Their menu is an array of dishes from steak to seafood, with a strong focus on Italian cuisine. Bellini’s strives to use only the freshest ingredients. Make sure to ask for the daily specials created by the talented kitchen staff. Bellini’s is more than just strictly food, they serve all kinds of specialty drinks at the newly remodeled bar. There is an outstanding selection of fine wines and spirits. Bellini’s is the perfect place for a celebration, business lunch, or just to 46 FEBRUARY 2014 and an appetizer. stopso6ix.com in for a |glass of wine

A longtime dream of the Del Cid Family, Café Kacao finally came to life! Café Kacao displays cuisine from South of Mexico, Guatemala, & South America. One of the many specialties of Café Kacao is their coffee imported from Guatemala.

You won’t find this in many other places here in the city. This place is all about the unique flavors, heritage, and culture shared through the food.

Dishes include everything from eggs served with black beans and fried plantains to Guatemalan style beef stew to Chile Relleno’s. This is a great hidden gem in the middle of the city. Check it out!

LUDIVINE 805 N Hudson Ave Okahoma City, OK 73102 405.778.6800 • ludivineokc.com Farm-to-fork is such a fabulous concept, one that Ludivine was created on. The owners wanted a place where the menu would change daily to reflect what is available from nearby farms and ranches. When they say local, they mean it.

Ludivine receives products from over 40 different local partners. This truly local eatery has been spotlighted in Food & Wine, Saveur Magazine, and Redbook. Not only are delectable dishes offered but so is a great drink menu and bar area. While Ludivine is open solely for dinner, the bar stays open to two a.m. on the weekends. Amazing place all the way around.

ALL ABOUT CHA STYLISH COFFEE 3272 S Broadway Edmond, OK 73013 405.340.9959 Want something a little different than the typical coffee shop and barista? Give All About Cha a try.

This stylish tea and espresso shop came about by attempting to reinterpret oriental beverages with its culture. Here you’ll find Tea-Baristas instead, who are professionals that have gone through proper training. They come equipped with the skill for precise blending and variation to meet the needs of customers. Instead of a typical latte, give the Green Latte a try or snack on the ice cream waffle. A great place to try for all occasions and all seasons.

BLUEBERRY GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE Ingredients: 2 teaspoons matcha powder handful blueberries 1 banana half avocado 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon chia seeds 1 teaspoon hemp seeds 1/2 cup almond or soy milk Directions: • Blend all ingredients together in blender until desired consistency • If you find the smoothie to be chalky, simply add more milk or water

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"What Is Love?!"

Let me tell you about where love comes from

who they are.

and what it means. At the beginning of Time-as-

Dating is popular. Nobody wants to be alone

we-know-it, the Universe was fully compacted

forever. That’s why there’s Valentine’s Day: to

into a state of singularity, so that no one could

facilitate dating. It’s just a suggestion. And a

tell the difference between the Nothing and the

celebration of our emotional intelligence. The

Everything, not that there was anyone around to

universe is trying to get itself together again. Give

tell the difference between the two anyway.

it a break. Go on a date.

That was infinitely boring, obvious, and it lasted

What are you scared of? Maybe you should

for a terribly long time. Something said to itself,

believe in something for once in your life. Believe

“Let’s try something a little different,” and then it

in something bigger than you. Not that you’re

shrugged itself out with an awful lot of energy.

We called it The Big Bang, although I personally think it should just be referred to as The Bang, for Bang

was

nerve-wracking

because

suddenly everything in the Universe—having just recently been separated from everything else— began feeling pretty lonely, which in hindsight was nearly as bad or possibly worse than having been bored for so damn long. On account of the loneliness, all the elements started going on dates with each another.

Today, we call that an “attraction.” Attraction is the force that’s trying to put the universe back together again. There are all kinds of attraction.

One kind of an attraction is called common sense, which is about as useful as it is exciting. Another type of attraction is called love, and it is preferred.

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you are. Maybe even a little too big. Maybe you need to lose a few pounds. That’s fine. We’ve all got to shed some excess baggage every now and

obvious reasons.

The

small. You’re not small. You’re big, too, just the way

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then. Again, that’s not my problem.

I may be right, but I’m not wrong.

- Chrome Pony Listen to Chrome Pony’s weekly radio hour Tuesdays, with Pony every Tuesday night at midnight, on KOSU and The Spy. 91.7 in Norman/OKC, 107.5 in Tulsa, 88.3 in Stillwater, and everywhere online at www. thespyfm.com For

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3 DOORS DOWN February 1 Grand Casino 777 Grand Casino Blvd Shawnee, OK Taking a little turn from the typical 3 Doors

FEBRUARY 6 HOOK BAKERS STREET OKLAHOMA CITY PIANIST – DAVID MORRIS SKIRVIN HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 7 DRIVE THUNDERBIRD CASINO NORMAN PIANIST – CHRISTIAN PEARSON SKIRVIN HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY AGUILAR TAPWERKS OKLAHOMA CITY TYLER RUSSELL TOBY KEITH’S BAR & GRILL OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 8 SQUADLIVE PAUL F SHARP CONCERT HALL – OU NORMAN MAGICIAN – MICHAEL KING COWBOY HALL OF FAME OKLAHOMA CITY SQUADLIVE RUSSELL’S OKLAHOMA CITY PIANIST – GRANT STEVENS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY

MORGAN BAND TAPWERKS OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 9 VIOLINIST - ISAAC ROMAN SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 11 PIANIST – TARA DILLARD SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY THE RECLINERS BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 12 THE RECLINERS BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY GRANT WELLS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY DRIVE BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY PIANIST – DAVID MORRIS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 14 THOMAS RHETT DIAMOND BALLROOM OKLAHOMA CITY SANDLIVE RIVERWIND CASINO NORMAN

Down sound, these guys are touring their acoustic version this time around. Titled "Songs From the Basement," this tour is going to be a little different but wonderful! They plan to play a mix of new and hits. Grab your tickets and head out to the Grand Casino in Shawnee!

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THE DAMN QUAILS February 7 Buffalo Run Casino 1000 Buffalo Run Blvd Miami, OK

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PIANIST – GRANT STEVENS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY LAURA LEIGHE TAPWERKS OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 16 EDGAR CRUZ SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 18 PIANIST – TARA DILLARD SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 19 ANNIE UP BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY GRANT WELLS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 20 STARS BAKER STREET OKLAHOMA CITY

DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES February 26 First Council Casino 12875 U.S. 77 Newkirk, OK February 28 Grand Casino 777 Grand Casino Blvd Shawnee, OK The American music duo Hall & Oates have been touring the country with hits like "Rich Girl," "Kiss on My List" and "Maneater" for decades and now the couple is headed to Oklahoma for two action-packed performances. The award-winning group consists of Daryl Hall and John Oates achieved their greatest success in the late 70s and early 80s. We are happy to see they continue to tour with their popular fusion of rock and roll and rhythm and blues styles. so6ix.com | FEBRUARY 2014

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JOSH WARD February 7 Buffalo Run Casino 1000 Buffalo Run Blvd Miami, OK PIANIST – DAVID MORRIS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 21 SOULED OUT UCO JAZZ LAB EDMOND

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FEBRUARY 7 – 9

JANUARY 1 – FEBRUARY 2 DEVON ICE RINK DOWNTOWN DEVON ICE RINK OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 1

OKLAHOMA CITY BALLET PRESENTS: “CARMEN” CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL OKLAHOMA CITY

WINTER JAM CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKLAHOMA CITY

OKC PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS: RACHMANINOFF & BRUCH FEATURING SARAH CHANG CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 1 – 2 OKC GUN SHOW OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 6 CHAMPIONS CUP PRESENTED BY LAMAR ADVERTISING CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKLAHOMA CITY

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AN AFFAIR OF THE HEART STATE FAIR PARK OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 7 FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK PASEO ARTS DISTRICT OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 14 – 16

CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS PRESENTS: DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 14 LIVE ON THE PLAZA NW 16TH BETWEEN CLASSEN & PENN AVE OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 15 -16 OKLAHOMA MOTORCYCLE & CAR SHOW OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK OKLAHOMA CITY

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MONSTER JAM CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 15

OKLAHOMA CITY ROLLER DERBY BOUT COX CONVENTION CENTER OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 21 – 22 OKC PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS: THE MUSIC OF QUEEN CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 2

BACKWOODS HUNTING & FISHING EXPO OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK OKLAHOMA CITY

THUNDER VS. MEMPHIS CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 4 D –LEAGUE TULSA VS. IOWA CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 5 THUNDER VS. MINNESOTA CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKLAHOMA CITY FEBRUARY 8

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MIMI MARLATT BodyPump Instructor – Gold’s Gym

Meet Mimi Marlatt, Gold’s Gym, BodyPump Instructor!

You can catch Mimi at the Edmond location off of Bryant and Danforth on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday nights at 5:30 p.m. How’d all this get started? Mimi had been taking BodyPump for three years with Vickey, one of the managers at Gold’s. She eventually approached Mimi and asked if she would be interested in teaching the class. Mimi saw that it was a Les Mills workout and said of course! It took her three days to get certified through various classes and training. Working out and living a fit lifestyle has always been a passion for Mimi. Her husband, Chris, used to be a personal trainer for Aspen back in the day and then went on to other gyms around the city. Mimi herself, used to manage Anytime Fitness, which eventually led her to open up her own personal training studio. Life got busy with two kiddos and that business was sold and of course now you’ll find Mimi at Gold’s in Edmond! The BodyPump class is completely transforming. It consists of less weight and more reps, which is suitable for both men and women. The entire class is choreographed to music where the attendees will move through workouts that target all parts of the body such as squats, to chest, to back, to biceps, to triceps, etc. It’s designed for all ages and sizes that have a desire to come and get stronger.

Mimi is happily married to her Athletic husband, Chris Marlatt. They have two sweet children that keep them fit as well, I’m sure.

If you were to tap into her iTunes during her personal workouts, you’d hear Rihanna! As a workout instructor, Mimi strives to eat as healthy as possible with her favorite meal being grilled Salmon and her favorite cheat meal would have to be something like nachos. She explained that she absolutely loves working for Gold’s. “They have an amazing staff, great gym, my boss Vickey is amazing,” said Mimi. Swing by Gold’s and check out Mimi’s class!

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STEVE CLAUSEN Owner/Personal Trainer – OneHealthyBod

Meet Steven Clausen, owner and personal trainer of OneHealthyBod, here in Oklahoma City. As a guy who has always loved sports as a child and that love eventually grew into weight training, he didn’t get a conventional inspirational push into personal training. His father had a stroke when Steve was in the 6th grade. Steve helped his father over the years in things like walking again; he knew from then on he was meant to help others become strong, healthy, and simply better. It didn’t take long for him to understand that if there is a will, there is a way. OneHealthyBod does many different things from personal training sessions, boot camp classes, and training various dance teams. If there was one way to describe the workouts, they are a mixture of plyometric exercises and high intense interval circuits.

Think that OneHealthyBod does just boot camp? Think again. OneHealthyBod is the official trainer of The Oklahoma City Thunder Girls, Golden State Warrior Girls, The University of Oklahoma Spirit Squad, University of Tulsa Spirit Squad, and the University of Central Oklahoma Spirit Squad, and the Oklahoma City Biggest Loser Contest. They truly do so much more than people could even imagine, from Fitness Expo’s, Jump Start Run a 5 and 10K race for a great cause, and even training bikini models.

Steve is so proud of marrying his beautiful and supportive wife, Holly. He is also very proud of developing a training system that helps change peoples lives. He truly means it when he says, “progress is my passion.”

He can’t see himself doing anything besides personal training. Trying to get the body you desire is also very strongly related to the way you eat. Steve’s favorite clean meal is grilled chicken breast with sweet potato and spinach. Who doesn’t deserve a little cheat meal every now and then? Steve’s weakness would be double stuffed Oreos. YUM! What are Steve’s future goals or plans you ask?

His response, “You’ll SEE.” To schedule an appointment with Steve Clausen, email steve@onehealthybod.com. so6ix.com | FEBRUARY 2014

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