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All the information you have been asking for… Our Mission to You SolanoFit Magazine provides inspiration for you to be your best, by featuring the people, businesses, and local wellness experts that are making a difference in Solano County. Each issue we strive to bring you tips for emotional well-being, physical fitness, internal health, beauty, and fashion, from experts who care. Together we can change our lives, our cities, and our county for the healthier. Advertise with SolanoFit ads@solanofitmag.com Want to share your inspirational story or be featured as a weight loss success profile? share@solanofitmag.com Interested in being a reader model? model@solanofitmag.com Got an upcoming event? events@solanofitmag.com We want to hear from YOU! at opinion@solanofitmag.com
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Contributors Ryan Bates Photography >> Nestled in the heart of downtown Vacaville, in a cozy and charming setting, is a beautiful photography studio run by Ryan Bates and his wife Angie. Offering portraiture for families, children, high school seniors and a limited number of weddings per year, in both studio and location work, Ryan’s creativeness and ability to capture the true feelings and representation of his clients’ shines through in all of his work. www.ryanbatesphotography.com Karl Nielsen Photography >> Karl is a working freelance photographer based here in the Bay Area. He works with a wide variety of clients including the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, SF Chronicle, San Jose State University and private individuals shooting everything from construction work, fashion, weddings and sporting events. Karl currently teaches photography for Arts Benicia. Karl has shot all around the world and is looking forward to making your moments timeless. www.karlnielsenphotography.com MRS Photography >> MRS is a Solano County based company that provides on-location photography for families, children, high school seniors, maternity and newborns. MRS Photography also proudly specializes in photographing children with special needs. Her goal is to showcase the beauty of all children while building awareness. Each session with MRS Photography is unique and built around the individual or families’ personality. Michelle strives to capture memories and not just “pictures”. www.MRS-Photography.com Marlena Stell >> Marlena is the CEO of MakeUp Geek, LLC the largest makeup education website in the United States. With the power of Youtube, she has amassed an international audience of over 360,000 and over 10million views. Originally from Vacaville, California, Marlena now conducts makeup seminars in Chicago, NYC, LA, Dallas, Houston, and Sacramento. She has been a guest teacher at Cosmix Makeup School in Ft Lauderdale, and was invited to the VIP Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event and this fall will be in Paris at the Make Up For Ever Academy. Visit her at www.MakeUpGeek.com.
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o what is beautiful? Over the next couple issues we'll be asking you! With the help of some of the best fashion boutiques in the county, we get a glimpse of not just what is so beautiful, but what is so haute. For starters, I think this is a beautiful time of year! When the cherry tree starts overflowing with beautiful white blossoms and the sun becomes the major light source for our home, I know that spring has arrived. In so many ways spring is a rebirth. The days are longer, and the earth around us begins to reproduce. Often, it's also the rebirth of our resolutions, when we are reminded that we really can accomplish what we imagined on January 1st. We are reminded that life isn't a sprint, and that it has its seasons. If you took the last few weeks or months off from changing your body, or if your resolutions are starting to look like yesterday's newspaper, take heart, it’s normal. But now with this gorgeous weather, we can dust off those dreams and get back in the ring! We can start that project, do that idea, or finally clean the garage! :) Champions know this well. It is near impossible to be the best all the time, but we can aspire to be! And no person can share that message better than international star and Olympic champion, Natalie Coughlin. In this issue, she tells us about the importance of her downtime and how she decompresses from the pressure of competition. Natalie is on the brink of breaking several records, but in our hearts, she is already the best in the world. We also spent some time with the champions who live around us. Dr. Bosler is our undercover iron man, Lisa is truly so fit, Thomas Beale is sixty and stunning, Lauren is our CrossFit queen, and for Kelley, fitness is a world adventure. These wonderful people demonstrate what is possible in the midst of crazy schedules, kids, and work. And there are more of you out there. You walk, run, swim, bike and Zumba. You try; and for that, you are a success. Not everybody likes the limelight, but when you are ready, we definitely want to share your story to inspire others!
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After having two children, Lisa realized that getting back in shape was no longer just about her. Lisa says, “I want my children to understand the importance of health and fitness, so I try to lead by example.” As a family, they complete organized runs, jog through the streets of Vacaville and swim laps at the pool. Lisa admits that there are challenges to keeping a taut bod. She says that her biggest challenge in staying in shape is keeping the routine fun and interesting. “Exercising on a regular basis can become tedious, especially performing the same workout day after day,” she says. “So I mix things up by alternating between running, swimming, cycling, weight training and TRX with SoFit Top Trainer ™, Daniel Williams at Gold’s Gym Vacaville.
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Step 1 With a firm grip on the TRX handles, gently lean backwards. Concentrate on keeping your shoulder blades retracted and do not let your shoulders roll forward. Keep your head and spine aligned, and avoid any sagging in the low back. Step 2 Exhale and slowly flex (bend) your elbows by pulling your entire body towards your hands. Your elbows should remain in front of and pointed away from your body and your wrists should remain in the neutral position. Maintain a stiff torso aligning your head and spine, and avoid any sagging or aching in your low back or hips. Step 3 Inhale and slowly lower your body back towards your starting position, extending (straightening) your elbows without your shoulders rolling forward.
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Step 2 Exhale and slowly press yourself upward until your elbows are fully extended, aligning your head and spine (avoid any sagging or aching in your low back or hips hiking upwards). Keep your feet together throughout the exercise and avoid any back and forth swinging of the TRX straps.
TRX Sprinter’s Start >Primary Muscle Group: Glutes, Quads, Hams (Butt & Thigh Muscles)
Step 4 Hold and stabilize in Sprinters Stance. Plant leg should be straight and strong, body erect, knee approximately waist level. Make sure to maintain a controlled movement throughout the exercise, as a perfect form is critical.
Step 1 Grab the TRX handles so that they lay underneath your armpits against your sides.
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Step 3 Contract your abs and slowly pull your legs towards your chest. Keep your feet together throughout the exercise. During the movement your hips will rise upwards (your glutes should move towards the ceiling). Continue the movement until your hips move directly over your shoulders in an inverted shoulder press position. Step 4 Downward Phase: While maintaining your rigid torso, inhale and slowly lower your body towards the starting pushup position, maintaining your head and spine alignment.
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TRX Deltoid “T” Fly >Primary Muscle Group: Upper & Mid Back Step 1 With a firm grip on the TRX handles, gently lean backwards, and do not allow any slack in the TRX straps. Step 2 Concentrate on keeping your shoulder blades retracted and do not let your shoulders roll forward. Keep your head and spine aligned, and avoid any sagging in the low back. Step 3 While maintaining a rigid torso, pull your shoulder blades together and without bending your elbows pull the handles wide towards your back, forming a T shape with your body and arms. Pause before your shoulders are tempted to roll forward, and then slowly close the handles towards each other, and return to starting position.
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body body Musculoskeletal pain? Depression? Sleep Problems? Indigestion? Anxiety? The healing touch modality Chi Nei Tsang addresses the whole person and brings relief to many intractable problems associated with contemporary life.
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or years Tracy suffered from stomach aches and intestinal pain, problems she attributed to celiac disease, when she realized that eating products made with gluten often made her feel worse. An active biker and yoga enthusiast, she continued her busy lifestyle and became selective about her meals, cutting out certain foods and making a practice of carefully reading labels. But the issues persisted. Then, she received a Chi Nei Tsang treatment and began to relax and feel better. “I no longer experience the level of pain in my stomach that I had in the past,” she says. “I have tried many ways to heal, and this has been the best for my body and mind.” Chi Nei Tsang, or CNT as it is commonly known, is a healing touch modality of Chinese Taoist origin. During a treatment, a practitioner uses soft, gentle touch on the abdomen and around the navel, stimulating the organs to work better and creating beneficial change in all the systems of the body: the digestive, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, urinary, muscular-skeletal, and the acupuncture meridian system that is the pathway for ‘chi’ or energy. It is not insignificant that touching someone at their core brings an enhanced sense of awareness, a chance to by-pass the thinking mind, and allows the body to make its own adjustments to the data it receives. A practitioner does not strive to “fix” a health or emotional issue, but works with the client to facilitate an internal self- healing process.
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The stresses and strains of modern life often leave us with health problems that are not easily defined or treated within the context of conventional medicine. Unprocessed emotions stored in our digestive system create stomach discomfort and intestinal distress. Job loss and difficult family issues cause anxiety and sleep disorders. Random muscular aches and pains can keep us from enjoying physical activities. A Chi Nei Tsang treatment releases deep-seated tensions and restores vitality. The modality’s holistic approach integrates the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional aspects of our being. A CNT treatment begins with a conversation between you and a practitioner concerning the nature of your health issues. The practitioner then makes you comfortable on a massage table with your legs supported by a bolster or pillow and perhaps a blanket to keep you warm. You can remain fully clothed, allowing the practitioner access to your mid-section, by rolling your pants down to just below your belly button and folding your shirt up above your ribcage. Treatments last about an hour and you may even fall asleep.
Tracy’s experience with Chi Nei Tsang gave her renewed vigor and more ease with digestion, but the treatments help each client with their own particular health issues. Elizabeth, a retired sales person, found the treatments useful in making a transition to living on the west coast. “The treatments have increased my awareness of my body, and have helped me start making important and positive changes in my diet and my life,” she says. Richard, an artist engaged in a new professional endeavor, found Chi Nei Tsang helped release a lifetime of stress and tension in his abdominal area. “My digestion, sleep cycles, You may choose to have a treatment mental state, and overall well-being have been for a variety of reasons: significantly improved.” Chi Nei Tsang is an aid to detoxification: A CNT treatment can help Touch is instinctual, but to place your hands on improve digestion and elimination, relieving the body of excess stagnation another person therapeutically requires a high by stimulating the lymphatic and circulatory systems. The immune system is degree of sensitivity and the understanding strengthened and resistance to disease increases. that touch is, in the words of noted bodyworker Chi Nei Tsang can strengthen and restructure the body: A treatment Deane Juhan, ‘a language of sensations.’ Chi calms the nervous system and restores and enhances natural vitality. CNT is Nei Tsang creates an open-ended dialogue, often helpful with chronic pains found in the back, neck, and shoulders and a subtle exchange between practitioner and can also help with issues related to structural misalignments. client that allows the body to access important and vital information so that it can reorganize Chi Nei Tsang helps with our emotional life: Poor emotional digestion and adapt. Touching at the core opens up new is often at the root of ill health. A CNT treatment allows for the unfolding of possibilities for health and well-being and emotions and can be an aid to personal development. unending avenues for self-development. Chi Nei Tsang heightens self-awareness: CNT treatments are a great Sylvia Sensiper is a certified Chi Nei Tsang adjunct to meditation, meditative exercises, and other processes of selfpractitioner with an office in Davis, California. development. Gentle touch at the center of our being provides a graceful way Contact her at sensiperhealinghands@gmail. to experience ourselves anew. com or 530-848-0354. To respect their privacy, client’s names have been changed for this article.
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his metamorphosis. What is the adage? When the student is ready, the master appears? It was some chance acquaintances in the gym that developed in to friendships that guided Thomas to the next level. “It was the guys in the gym that started telling me that I looked pretty ripped, and that I should compete as a body builder.” But Thomas told himself, then at 57, that showing off on a stage wasn’t for him. But as he got better, and stronger, the idea began to interest him. “I was 190lbs, feeling so much better about myself and my life, that I figured why not just give a shot,” he said. Thomas researched the industry and discovered that not only was the body building industry full of steroid use, but that few competitors existed in his age bracket. The news did not deter him. He decided to compete in the natural competitions figuring that he got into the gym to better his health; he wasn’t going to ruin it all by jeopardizing his health with drug use. And as far as the age factor? “Age is just a number. I am as young as I feel!” Thomas completed his first competition at age 58, and won second place among a group of men half his age. Thomas recalls, “there is nothing like standing on stage at 58, or 59 and beating guys half your age!”
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homas Beale has a smile on his face a mile wide, like he’s discovered a secret to life that he can’t keep inside. Give his age a guess: some might say 45, others…51. Way off! This guy is 60 and strong! But like so many others Thomas was frightened into fitness, motivated to change his life because of poor health. “You go to the doctor and he tells you that all these things are wrong with you, and that if you don’t change you may not be around to watch your child grow up? I had to change.” Thomas admits that he was the perfect specimen of poor health. “I was 250 lbs, with a pot belly, and
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But now at 60 and in incredible shape, one might think that Thomas actually found the fountain of youth somewhere and is hoarding it all to himself. Thomas laughs, and says that most don’t believe him when he tells them his age. “I gotta show them my ID!” For the sacrifice of time, and focus that it requires to compete, even at the amateur level, Thomas credits his wife of thirty-five years. “She’s my biggest supporter, and my biggest fan!” Now preparing for his fourth and last competition, Thomas is set to accomplish his goal, of being number one. “I keep telling myself that this will be the last time,
One could say that he grabbed the bull by the horns, but Thomas ripped the poor bull’s horns right off! After 26years of smoking, he quit cold turkey. “I did all the things that people told me I couldn’t do. They told me that it had to take a long time. But I prayed, and was able to quit smoking in about three weeks, and here I am today.” The gym became his sanctuary, and the place of
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body body but the next year rolls around, and here I am again!” Thomas is in a unique position, held by few, to motivate people of all ages to improve their lives by improving their health. For people in their 30s, 40s, or 50s, who think the race is winding down, Thomas says this: “Never give up! It’s not over; you can be better, let’s grab the bull by the horns and let’s make that stride! We are going to start at the bottom, but that is the only way to build upward.” Thomas says his long term goal is to inspire and work with other middleaged people to share what he’s learned to help them believe again as well. “When they are standing over you with the shovel to bury you, slap it away, you’re not done! There is a whole lot more life to live!” In the meantime, his eyes are set on claiming victory at what may be his final competition this June. Either way, there is no denying what Thomas has already accomplished. At 60years old, Thomas represents the future. He is the example of a growing trend: men and women
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who expect more, who storm past their 50s with energy and life still coursing through their veins, living stronger, and not just longer. And he didn’t start till he was late in his 40s! Thomas has found the fountain of youth. He found it first in his championship attitude, and then in his faith to defy convention. Inspiring? You bet! When we’re all 60, and in-shape like Thomas, we won’t be able to stop smiling either.
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ords can’t describe the thrill of reaching the finish line at the Ironman World Championship Triathlon in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. For me it was a feeling like no other. It had been nearly 12 hours since the early morning blast of the starter cannon sent all 1400 of us swimming madly at once, churning Kailua Bay into white foam. After 140 miles, I made my final turn onto Alii Drive, the last quarter mile before the finish line. Where my body had only moments before felt spent and exhausted, the thrill of finishing brought new life. I ran taller, my pace quickened and people I had never met lined the street to cheer us all on. A hundred yards away was the flood lit finish line. There was a party going on with music and celebration. It was then I knew I was going to make it. After all the preparation and all the effort, I would finish the Ironman.
IRON CHAMPION SoFit>> How did you get started in ultracompetitions? Dr. Bosler >> Curiosity led me to attend my first triathlon as a spectator. I was so inspired by the level of competition at the triathlon, but I only had a month to train for it. I was quickly humbled. I knew more training would be necessary, so I entered cycling events like the Foxxy Fall Century, the Davis Double Century, and the Death Valley Century. Then I entered two marathons, one in Las Vegas and the other in Death Valley. To train for the swim, I twice did the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon where we swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco. Four years after my lack luster first triathlon, I competed in my first Ironman. Three years after that, I did it again. SoFit>> What kind of effect did your parents have
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on your fitness prowess? Dr. Bosler >> My parents were relatively healthy. They were active tennis players. My dad snow skied up until his mid-seventies. I’ll never forget a 10K run he and I ran together at Yerba Buena Island. We appreciated its beauty in a way we never could by driving through it on the Bay Bridge. SoFit >> What advice can you give our readers struggling to stay motivated? Dr. Bosler >> The best way to stay motivated is to have work out partners or belong to a group where you can hold each other accountable for consistent effort. When you know your partner will be waiting for you at 6:00am to head out on a run, you don’t want to disappoint them. We all need help staying motivated. Motivation is the drive for achievement. It comes as a result of
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body body having very clear goals. Goals should be written down in detail. They can be pinned up on a bulletin board so they can be vividly imagined. Tremendous focus is required to prepare for extreme events. Our focus gives us goal clarity. It protects us from distractions and random mental vacations that can easily derail us in our training and in our performance. SoFit>> What kind of visualization or focus was necessary to compete at that level? Dr. Bosler >> Intense focus was required. To maintain it, I read Triathlete Magazine and pinned up pictures that especially caught my imagination. Often, during a long run, I would repeatedly chant under my breath, “Ko – Na, Ko-Na” imagining myself crossing the finish line at the Ironman in Kona, Hawaii SoFit>> Where do you work out? Dr. Bosler >> I like to work out at Gold’s Gym. I can get there before work or even at lunch because it is so close to my office. They have a hypoxic room with a stationary bike and a treadmill in it. The oxygen is about as thin as you would find it at 9,000 feet elevation. Working out in this room can effectively increase your endurance.
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But when the schedule is tight, I will often ride a stationary bike in my garage. That’s what I do now to maintain fitness. But to train for an Ironman distance triathlon, a much greater time commitment is necessary. I trained 6 days and took Sundays off to rest. I ran 3 miles in the mornings each week.
Wednesdays after work I took a bike ride 13 to 26 miles and I got to the pool 3-4 times to swim about 1700 yards. Except for the Wednesday night bike rides, my minimal training schedule did not impact my family time at all. It was the Saturday mega work out that pushed my limits and took me away from the family. These work outs became 8 hours long at times. They would consist of a mile swim at the Three Oaks pool, the Berryessa 70 mile loop bike ride, and a run down Hawkins road and back for 13 miles. Subsequently, I have become aware of the” Family Filter” concept of applying balance in my life. If it doesn’t pass the “family filter”, I think twice about participating or I try to include family members in my training. For example, my teen age daughter and I rode 50 miles to the Monticello dam, and my teen son completed two half ironman races with me. SoFit >> Lastly, Dr. Bosler, so many of us want to look, feel, and be our best, having accomplished so much in your fitness legacy what final tips can you give? Dr. Bosler >> I would tell those who desire to change and live healthier to:
1. Catch a vision of how you want to become and then set a goal. 2. Join a gym, or a masters swim group, or a cycling team, or a running club. Be accountable to someone else like a training partner or a group.
3. Plan to participate in a future event like a 5 or 10K run. Pay your entrance fee early so you feel committed and then systematically train for it.
4. Take note of your progress and celebrate your success.
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he health of your back influences all aspects of your life. When the spine is healthy, vital energy flows unimpeded, and we enjoy optimum well-being. More than 80% of the population will experience back problems at some point in their lives. The good news is that many back problems can be prevented through a regular yoga practice. It’s a well-known medical fact that when we tense up psychologically, we tense up physically. So with prolonged tension, our muscles seize up and remain in their contracted position. Over a long period of stress exposure, the back muscles forget how to extend out to their original length and
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instead, remain crunched up, contorting our spine or other parts of our body in awkward ways. In response, our posture changes: we slump, our shoulders roll in, and our head bows forward. While some muscles remain tightened and overworked, others grow weak from lack of use. Despite the fact that our body has adapted itself to this new muscularly contracted state, it’s not happy and it lets us know this through pain. When an individual repeatedly stretches his or her body’s muscles with yoga, chronic discomforts fade away as the anatomy returns to its natural alignment. Yoga strengthens the body’s muscles
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in a balanced way to promote healthy posture and support the spine. Over time, regular yoga for back pain will also increase the body’s range of motion, strength, and overall health. Those who use yoga for back pain find that the yoga doesn’t just take away the suffering; it also adds a new level of well-being. Regular yogic breathing also offers an effective technique for relaxing the mind and body, and helps ease chronic pain as well. Our breath alters our perceptions of, and our responses to, pain. The physical yoga postures, along with the yogic breathing combined, really help with back pain. A regular yoga practice helps center the mind and establish an inner peace that allow individuals to face stressful situations with greater clarity and calm. As a result, yoga for back pain does more than just relieve the body’s stress. Yoga helps prevent it from accumulating. Sherri Ludwig has been in the nutrition and fitness industry for over 30 years. She is a Registered Dietitian with Masters Degree (MSRD), an Exercise Physiologist and a Registered Yoga Teacher. To learn more about her services contact her at (707) 3720239 or visit www.yogafortotalhealth.com
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Inspiration to be your Best, from the Best: She is the first American female athlete in modern Olympic history to win six medals in one Olympics and the first woman ever to win a 100m backstroke gold in two consecutive Olympics. She earned the World Swimmer of the Year Award one time and American Swimmer of the Year Award three times. To date, she has won a total of forty-six medals in major international competition: twenty gold, sixteen silver, and ten bronze spanning the Olympics, the World, and the Pan Pacific Championships. It was our pleasure to sit down with international star, and hometown hero, Natalie Coughlin.
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oFit: Welcome, Natalie! In this issue, we are looking at inspiration to be the best at whatever an individual seeks most. Few athletes exude that so completely and with as much class as you do. So what’s your secret? Is it DNA, do you have mutant powers? Why are you so awesome? Natalie: *laughs* Well…I think, in addition to being blessed with certain athletic abilities, what separates me is the ability to focus. Even as a little kid, I was pretty serious when it came to focusing on school or sports. I’m definitely a type A personality – I’ve just always been that way, I’ve always wanted to be the best at whatever I was doing, so I think it fed that natural competitive nature. SoFit: Where did you first learn to swim? Natalie: I had a pool in my backyard, and my parents put me in lessons for water safety reasons. They always wanted me to do something athletic, but they didn’t really care what it was. I tried gymnastics, and volleyball, but swimming really chose me. I was definitely more comfortable and the most successful in the water. SoFit: What about your ties to Solano County? Can you tell our readers about growing up here? Natalie: Sure, I was born and raised in Vallejo, and went to school at St Catherine’s. All of my friends were from Vallejo, and even when I started swimming on the Benicia swim team, we practiced in Vallejo at the Maritime Academy. And then, the Benicia and Vallejo teams shared the Cunningham Pool in Vallejo. My mother worked at Kaiser Vallejo for many years, and my father was a cop in Vallejo for thirty years. He actually just retired, so I definitely feel several ties to Vallejo and Benicia. SoFit: So often, we think of the pool as the calming, peaceful, vacation destination, but for you, perhaps not so much. What is a day at the office like? Natalie: It’s pretty demanding. Most days I swim twice a day. Growing up, there were weeks I would swim 100,000 yards in the pool, and if you add that up, its like sixty-something miles. So it’s many hours and a lot of repetition. It’s not only physically demanding, but mentally demanding because you’re in your own head the entire time. You can't talk in the pool, so you are alone with your thoughts staring at that black line for hours and hours on end. SoFit: Wow, so would you tell young swimmers looking to follow in your footsteps they need to have that same focus-ability, and a control over their thoughts?
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Natalie: They do. Swimmers are a unique breed in some ways. They need the ability to get up early in the morning, the ability to focus, and a strong work ethic to be in the pool so often. Obviously, there will be varying degrees between swimmers, but for the most part it’s a tough sport… and getting through it in high school was probably the hardest part. SoFit: Was there a lot of high school experience that you missed because you were so focused on being the best? Natalie: I am sure I missed out on some things, but at the same time, I have done so much more, and received so much back in return. I've received a college scholarship, was able to travel around the world, and went to the Olympics…there were sacrifices to be sure, but they’ve all been more than worth it. SoFit: I read somewhere that an unwillingness to sacrifice is the one thing that separates people from realizing their dreams. Natalie: Exactly. SoFit: You are an inspiration to thousands, even millions of swimmers around the world, so who inspired you as a young swimmer? Natalie: Growing up, I looked up to Summer Sanders, and Janet Evans. Janet was at the Olympics in ‘88, which was when I started swimming, and then in ’92 was when Summer Sanders had her break out Olympics. I grew up with their posters on my wall. SoFit: Do you ever watch your competition or study their technique at all?
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Natalie: I never really focus on other people’s technique, but I was definitely inspired by what other swimmers accomplished. SoFit: How have you dealt with the pressures of being an international star or does it ever get tough? Natalie: It definitely gets tough at times. I just remind myself of how blessed I am. I’ve had a wonderful career, so no matter what happens from here on out, I consider it just icing on the cake. As an athlete for twenty-two years, I’ve definitely dealt with pressures…in college, at my first Olympics, and at my most recent Olympics. Dealing with external pressures is part of the growing pains and part of the process. You get better at it as you get older. SoFit: With so much focus and energy in one direction, how have you been able to balance the other side of Natalie, the side that wants to relax, or just chill? Natalie: That’s a big part, and I definitely take my down time seriously. It actually helps my swimming. If I allow myself the chance to recuperate either mentally or physically, I am going to be that much better in the next training cycle, so taking care of myself outside of training is a very big part of being an athlete. SoFit: With the Olympic games every four years, how long is your training cycle? Natalie: The Olympics is the pinnacle of our sport, and it’s always been a goal mine, so I was preparing for a long time. It wasn’t until I was 13 did it become a foreseeable goal, though. And I didn’t make my
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first Olympic team until I was 21, so there were many years of preparation. SoFit: As far as going into London, next year, any specific goals? Natalie: Well, I always want to do my personal best, but first of all, I have to qualify and make the team, but I hope to make it on relays and individual swims. I’ve been fortunate to win 11 Olympic medals so far, and I hope to add that total count next year. SoFit: Isn't that the most of any female Olympic swimmer? Natalie: Well, the most is 12 for any female American athlete. I had the most in Athens, and the most ever in Beijing. I just need to get a couple more. SoFit: Uh…wow!! Natalie: *laughs* It’s been fun. SoFit: We saw you on Facebook, and were amazed at how much you were into healthy eating, farming, and cooking. How did cooking develop as a major hobby for you? Natalie: I’ve always really liked food, and enjoyed eating. During college in Berkeley, I was exposed to such a great restaurant scene, an amazing food culture, and incredible ethnic cuisines. When I got my first apartment there in 2001, it became a goal of mine to become a great cook, so I started taking classes, and I realized how relaxing it was for me. So now, I see it as a way to decompress from the day, as well as nourish my body with something healthy. SoFit: Speaking of eating healthy, we were invited to an upcoming event. What’s happening on May 7? Natalie: Oh, I am joining a panel of nutrition experts, and chefs, to talk about healthy eating for children in school cafeterias. It’s the Wellness City Challenge in Contra Costa County and they are doing some amazing work. SoFit: Jessica (SoFit editor) went to speak with them. They are doing some really cool stuff. Things we’d love to see done here. So, who does the cooking at home, you or husband? Natalie: Pretty much me, but he doesn't like it when I am looking over his shoulder, or when I try to help out. *laughs* He is actually a really good cook, but it’s nearly impossible for me not to butt in, so either I’m banished from the kitchen or I’m doing all the cooking.
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SoFit: Wow, you are the green machine! Natalie: I really try to be. The more you learn about it, the more you realize how much you can do. SoFit: I caught a glimpse of you on Dancing with the Stars. How was that? Natalie: I loved that! It was incredible. It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I got to be athletic in a very different way from swimming, and just as competitive. It was physically challenging for sure. But I got to be so glamorous, and I made a lot of friends along the way. It was one of those oncein-a-lifetime experiences. SoFit: You looked so focused. You know sometimes, I think it’s hard for people to watch professionals, because you make whatever you do look so easy, and we think, “Of course she’s going do it, she’s a shoe-in!” Do you encounter those assumptions at all? Natalie: Definitely! It’s funny because so many people who watch the show never vote, so when I got kicked off, people would stop me and my partner in the street and say, "Oh, you shouldn't have gotten kicked off!" And when we'd ask them if they voted, they’d say "No...but you were our favorite!" * Laughs* And we were like, “Oh...thanks!” SoFit: Oops…my bad, I should have voted! Natalie: *laughs* On all those shows, like American Idol or Dancing with the Stars, where people have to call or text to vote in, it was so weird as an athlete, relying on the public to vote for our chances to stay. But the experience was so fun. I got to dance for 5-6 hours a day and have a reason to do so. Even if I hired a private dance instructor now, I would never be a professional dancer, but to be a part of this very unique competition was amazing! SoFit: I imagine that as an athlete your body and mind are really tuned in to being able to synchronize your movements and adapt better than most. Did you find that you were able to dial in to the new patterns as easily? Natalie: There was definitely a learning curve. What I found was that I was super focused and cerebral in training, so I could understand the steps. But when I got to the Monday night performance, it came naturally, and I wasn't trying to remind myself to dance. I had practiced it so many times, it was second nature. Just like in my other competitions, I went on auto pilot. SoFit: So, then for you, it’s all about that incredible work ethic and championship-focus ability? Natalie: Well, it works for me. Everyone is different. A lot of swimmers out there thrive on racing, looking who's next to them, but that’s never been successful
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for me. I do a lot of training experimentation, with new competition techniques to figure out what works best. SoFit: What percentage of training is on land compared to water? Natalie: About 50/50. I do way more cross training than most swimmers now. In high school, I only did about 10% of my training on land. SoFit: Ok, so in addition to being a hard bodied fit and focused athlete, you are glamorous and hot too. Do people gawk after you when you’re in public? Natalie: I definitely don't feel that way. * laughs* The glamour side of it has been fun, but my daily outfits are sweats. I never get to wear any makeup, and I rarely get dressed up, so when I do the glamour fashion shoots, it’s really fun for me to embrace. It was one of the best things about DWTS. All of that is pretty foreign to me, because I was the biggest tomboy growing up. SoFit: Ok, now for the important questions! Natalie: *laughs* Ok. SoFit: So, with all that time in the pool, how do you take care of your skin? Natalie: Well, a lot of different lotions. *laughs* First and foremost, sunscreen is so important. But, yeah I use a lot of different lotions and potions in order to deal with the chlorine; it’s just really harsh. SoFit: What is your favorite day?
Natalie: Sunday is my favorite day because I get to sleep and not swim. I get to lie around and be lazy. SoFit: Are you dog person or a cat person? Natalie: Dog. I just like dogs better - never really had a good cat. I have two dogs and I love to hike, and run with them. They seem more lovable. Maybe I haven't found the right cat. Dozer is my American bulldog, and my Border terrier is named She-Ra. SoFit: Oh, She-Ra, Princess of Power right? Natalie: *laughs* Exactly! SoFit: What's your sign? Natalie: Virgo. I think it describes me perfectly. It basically means type A, focused, kind of controlling, I think judgmental might be there in too *laughs*…it’s definitely a pretty good description of me. SoFit: Are you a Pilates person or a yoga person? Natalie: Pilates. I have done yoga in the past, but I have a fabulous Pilates instructor I’ve worked with since 2004. He's definitely been a big part of my success. I love Pilates. SoFit: And there is something new called the Dailey Method, which we’ll be checking out pretty soon, it looks really interesting. Natalie: Oh, I've done it! It’s amazing; it’s a combination of dance, ballet bar, and Pilates. The thing I would stress the most is that technique is the most important. The small movements are very difficult, but you want to do it with great form. It is an awesome, awesome workout and I highly recommend it! SoFit: Really? Well, one just opened up in Benicia, so we plan on checking it out pretty soon here - that should be fun. Natalie: Yeah.
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SoFit: So finally, what advice can you give to people that want to become champions in their own right? Natalie: First of all: Set realistic goals. Have long term goals, but have short term goals along the way to break it up into pieces and make it more manageable. Really define what success means to you, and don’t let other people define it for you. Our society really values winners, and that's great, but by definition, not everyone can be first, and not everyone can get the gold, but it doesn't mean you’re not successful. So, it’s important to look internally for that reward and not externally. SoFit: Beautifully said. We wish you all the best in London, next August 2012. We’ll all be watching I’m sure. Natalie: Thank you SoFit. It was fun!
have always felt that Natalie continues to win and defy conventional wisdom by incorporating a training regimen that is quite different from her peers. She adds activities outside of the pool such as pilates, cross-training, and weight training to ensure that her overall fitness remains world class.
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Natalie’s contrarian approach also applies to her diet— she has been drinking coconut water since she was a young girl, she sees it as an essential part of her training regimen. She definitely feels that C2O Pure Coconut Water works best for her — pure, and all-natural. Her passion for living a healthy lifestyle also goes beyond coconut water. As a huge proponent of natural foods, Natalie believes that most of her vitamins and minerals should come from the whole foods in her diet instead of supplements. She even keeps a garden at her home, complete with free-range eggs from raising chickens so that she is truly benefiting from the diet of natural foods.”
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Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month— Dry, Stuffy, Itchy, Red, Runny…Does that sum up this month?
Dixon Fruit Market 7808 Batavia Rd, Dixon Open Year Round dixonfruit.com Erickson Ranch 2482 Cordelia Rd., Cordelia Open June through October ericksonranch.com
Fifth Annual Monticello Solano Century May 22nd 6:00am Pena
Adobe/Lagoon Valley Regional Park, Vacaville
Lynch Canyon Trail Run & Community Hike
4th Annual June 4th 8:00am Lynch Canyon Openwww.lynchcanyontrailrun.com Space, Vallejo • 100% trail event • Half Marathon and 10K • 2.5 mile hike (free) • Custom medals for 1/2 M
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National Strawberry Month
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May 3rd National Teacher Day
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In-Kind Sponsors: Brooks • Fleet Feet Vacaville • Habit Burger • KUIC • Vallejo Times-Herald • Vallejo Chamber • Wallaby Yogurt Company
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Larry’s Produce 4606 Suisun Valley Road, Suisun Open June through December larrysproduce.com Nola’s Fruit and Produce Cherry Glenn Road, Vacaville Open May through October Pedrick Produce 6850 Sievers Road, Dixon Open Year Round The Vegetable Patch Rockville Rd, Suisun Open June through December Looking for a Farmers Market Near You--go to www.pcfma.com Organic Farms www.chilenobeef.com www.cachecreekmeat.com www.fulloflifefarm.com www.eatwell.com www.nutnother.com
May 5th Cinco De Mayo May 6th International No Diet Day—“Like” May 8th Mother’s Day—The tie which links mother and child is of such pure and immaculate strength as to be never violated. Washington Irving May 30th Memorial Day—Thank you for your sacrifice.
May 14th 9:00am Rio Vista High School 410 S 4th Street, Rio Vista, CA
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May 21st 9:00am Benicia High School 1101 Military West, Benicia, CA
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June 25th 9:00am Vacaville High School 100 W Monte Vista Ave, Vacaville, CA July 23rd 9:00am Armijo High School 824 Washington St, Fairfield, CA Aug 6th 9:00am Saint Patrick-Saint Vincent High School 1500 Benicia Rd, Vallejo, CA
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month June 5th World Environment Day June 19th He didn't tell me how to live; he lived,
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hat started as a simple New Year’s resolution of “working out more” has become an ongoing passion and lifestyle. That same year Kelley did her first 5K, first triathlon, and became a fitness instructor. Years before in college, she had been on the water-ski team, but never considered herself an athlete. Kelley credits her husband with pushing her to grow and achieve things she never thought she could. “I fondly remember him running by my side at that first 5k, encouraging me every step of the way, when I thought there was no way I would finish,” she recalled. But she did finish – and it was the beginning of years of adventure. Kelley’s husband’s profession as an Air Force pilot has given her the opportunity to experience fitness around the world. Instead of dreading the inevitable move, she has enjoyed searching for races and events unique to each area: bike races in IL through cornfields, triathlons in the mountains of Alaska (where frostbite can be an unfortunate outcome), kayaking in Prince William Sound with otters and whales, running through hills in Germany, dodging snakes during runs in the deserts of Mexico, running 5Ks down deserted runways in the Bahamas, sculling with dolphins off the coast of South Carolina, her first marathon at Disney World, competing for the CAF in the Ford Ironman 70.3 (raising money for disabled vets of Iraq/Afghanistan while her husband was deployed), and now enjoying northern California with local races and triathlons through valleys and vineyards.
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Some races have pushed her past the breaking point – where she needed bags of fluid through IV after longer races. She says of her adventures, “No matter the size of race – no matter how much training I’ve put into it - I always try my best! All I need is my shoes and some ground to run on, and I become very comfortable, no matter where life moves us.” Kelley keeps her awards from past races in her closet to inspire her every time she grabs her running shoes. “But I’m just as proud of the many races in which I haven’t placed. During those races, I remember my favorite quote: ‘If you can’t win, make the fellow in front of you break the record,’” she says. “Most importantly, my husband and children are proud too. And when they aren’t supporting me on the sidelines, they’re in on the action. We did our first 5k as a family this past year. We didn’t finish first, but I think we may have laughed the most – stopping to take a turn down the slide with each playground we passed along the 5k route on base.” With each move, after unpacking the boxes and getting the kids settled, Kelley searches for a new running route and local race. “It’s been a great way to experience the world, make new friends, stay fit, and create an ongoing bond in our family,” she says. Next up: her 55th race - but definitely not her last.
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4th Annual
www.lynchcanyontrailrun.com • 100% trail event • Half Marathon and 10K • 2.5 mile hike (free) • Custom medals for 1/2 M
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There is a chain letter making the rounds in which a mother offers her newly-married daughter these words of wisdom: “Don’t forget your sisters,” she advised. “They’ll be more important as you get older… Remember to go places and do things with them. Remember that ‘sisters’ means ALL the women… your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your women relatives, too. You’ll need other women. Women always do.”
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Do you have what it takes? Mental Toughness to be Your Best
practice boldness, challenge your limits, and bounce back after setbacks. Ultimately, you will exude confidence and calmness. We aren’t talking about becoming bullheaded or stubborn or obstinate. Actually, it’s just the opposite. Mental toughness is about being unshakably committed to your goals (not better than others), while agile to change and humble in the face of failures.
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hat is mental toughness? Are you born with it? Can you learn it? Is it only possible for an athlete to experience it?
Mental toughness probably means many things to many people. In trying to create a baseline understanding, I came across this intriguing definition: having a physiological edge that enables you to be consistent, confident, focused, and determined during high pressure situations in order to perform at maximum potential. Inspiring, no? And something we all want, right? Unfortunately, in all my years of education, I never had a mental toughness class. Those who have played competitive sports may have been exposed to it, but I for one, was definitely not taught it. Yet somehow we all know that being mentally tough increases our chances of realizing our goals, while making us stronger survivors in this increasingly stressful world. So now what? FIRST THINGS FIRST Mental toughness absolutely can be learned, and it is not just a Marine or a champion that needs mental toughness. Everyone can flourish from it and can embody it: parents, teachers, leaders, children, anybody really. This skill can help you learn how to focus,
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Here are small steps to become Mentally Tough Take initiative, especially if it is something you’ve never done before. This doesn’t mean you won’t be nervous. Setting a clear plan to get fit, trying a new sport or class, and/or participating in an endurance event are some fitness options. Commit to an action plan, tell others about it, and keep at it. Practice. Ask for help if needed, but never give up. When you fail, and it will happen, acknowledge and learn from it. Stumble forward until one day you can run full steam ahead. Celebrate successes.
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Toughness isn’t just about your actions either; it’s about your reactions. In the face of a setback how do you respond? Do you give up? Do you blame others? Do you get angry? Or do you calmly own your mistakes, learn from them, and move forward? We can all learn how to improve our reactions. First, we need to be honest with ourselves by taking a moment to reflect on our reactions. How can they be improved? In the end, mental toughness is about having the courage to persevere in the most mundane moments: giving someone feedback, gracefully accepting feedback, holding a boundary with a loved one, admitting a mistake, going after what you really want despite difficulty, not accepting mediocrity. It is strapping on those running shoes and heading out to exercise even though you’ve had a tough day at work. Are you ready to go for it?
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Most people think that losing weight is all about diet and exercise; however, the real key to being successful in weight loss begins in the brain. Accomplishing weight loss has to start with changing your ideas and thoughts about food and exercise. You must adjust your brain to change eating habits and to value exercise in a way it hasn’t prior. Identify what emotional attachments to food, or lurking fears about exercise, you may have. And while a therapist could be helpful, you can start now by jotting down the pros and cons, sacrifices and benefits that you will reap once you meet your goal. Get your mind in gear with positive affirmations and daily targets. Make sure you have your meals and snacks planned out and written down. Get your exercise
routine on paper. Seeing these daily plans will help your mind to stay focused when nasty thoughts of giving-up sneak back. Below is a simple template – and that’s the key, KEEP IT SIMPLE! Start slowly. Your weight loss plan should be part of a larger lifestyle goal, which may not be completed in just one summer. Plan for the long haul, keep motivated, lose the weight, and never look back!
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Write down a daily exercise schedule a. 12:00pm - Run for 30 minutes b. 3:00pm - 30 minutes on elliptical and 15minutes free weights
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Write down meals for the day a. Breakfast – High fiber cereal b. Lunch – Vegetable soup c. Dinner – Grilled chicken and salad 3. Write down snacks for the day a. Yogurt b. Popcorn c. Fruit
If you can, map out an entire week, go for it! Then, when grocery shopping or planning the kid’s schedule, your diet & exercise plan will remain intact. Try posting this schedule in a few places, so that you see it continuously and can focus on it. Never forget the power of support. Therapists, trainers, friends, great magazines *wink*, and positive people help resolutions stick. Never give up - this is not a passing fancy. You are changing your life, and that is true cause for celebration! Invest the time and make up your mind.
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here is a chain letter making the rounds in which a mother offers her newly-married daughter these words of wisdom: “Don’t forget your sisters. They’ll be more important as you get older… Remember to go places and do things with them. Remember that ‘sisters’ means ALL the women— your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your women relatives, too. You’ll need other women. Women always do.”
Everyone— girls, boys, women and men— desire healthy friendships. The wish to trust; to feel accepted, valued and respected; and to have a positive sense of self and purpose is universal. Special learning occurs within a woman’s relationships where her self-esteem and competence are forged, enhanced, or damaged on the anvil of her relationships with other girls and women. Every woman can recall the joy of having a best friend and deep despair when that best friend’s words or deeds were wounding or rejecting. Each passing age brings fresh challenges as social skills are practiced and honed with old friends and new acquaintances in a widening circle of all kinds life experiences and people. In order to have a friend, you must be a friend; to be a friend, you must have a friend. How is this reciprocal wisdom about valuing connections and being a good friend imparted, especially to girls as they grow up?
Essential elements for making and keeping friends Learning about relationships begins at home and requires consistent care and attention from family members, including siblings and other caregivers. The child’s ability to name and respect her own thoughts and feelings prepares her to have empathy for others, an essential ingredient in maintaining friendships. Kindness, respect and predictable consequences provided during formative years, can in turn be extended to others through this type of modeling that shapes positive attitudes and behaviors. When basic needs for security and acceptance are met, when exposures to danger and trauma are minimized, and as language develops and feelings are named and acknowledged, the child experiences a resilient social awareness. Healthy friendships are built upon a foundation of mutual trust, honesty, give and take and acceptance. A true friend wants what is best for you, supporting your self-esteem and positive growth without hurtful criticism or judgment. Another key element is sharing common interests and activities that develop over time. Flexibility and tolerance for inevitable differences and disappointments are hallmarks of any maturing relationship.
How can I know if a relationship will be healthy when I first meet someone? While some lifelong relationships begin with a spark of instant attraction, most take time to achieve attachment, belonging and intimacy. Enjoying mutual work or social activities, and feeling safe, secure, happy and good about your friend when you are together and also when you are apart, build a foundation for enduring attachment. Protecting and respecting each other’s likes and dislikes, boundaries and privacy, also build trust. The desire to know and be known provide ever-deepening opportunities that keep friendships alive and well.
What if my friendship is hurtful? How do I change it for the better or end it in a healthy way? Self-esteem— positive thoughts and feelings about yourself— and selfawareness are essential for evaluating your own needs and desires, and making appropriate choices that support self-respect. Even in the best
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of friendships, empathic failures, misunderstandings and ruptures can arise. Your friend’s response may not meet your expectations and disappoint you. The best way to manage disappointment is to speak honestly and responsibly, describing how your friend’s actions have troubled or hurt you without launching a personal attack or blaming her. Finding common ground, removing obstacles as they appear and solving problems together, can actually strengthen your friendship. When events that cause protracted suffering and undermine trust and selfesteem cannot be worked through, you may wish to seek help from other friends and family, or professional consultation. Sometimes just a break and the tincture of time can clear the air and heal the rift between you and your friend. However, if you are unable to resolve the conflict, ‘warm distancing’ and detachment may illuminate a path of least resistance to the ending.
A diverse circle of friends is your best health insurance “Bio-psycho-social health” research examines how factors such as innate biochemistry, mental attitudes and the presence or absence of supportive friendships, affect the quality of health and longevity. It comes as no surprise that social support and shared activities boost well-being, general health and happiness. Conversely, mental and physical health often decline when relationships are troubling. A person who feels alone and disconnected from others is more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. Good friends take an interest in each other’s well-being, encouraging them to seek help when problems arise. Connecting with your girlfriends during stressful times provides an emotional safety net, enhances coping skills and reduces suffering. Friends can motivate each other to maintain healthy diet and exercise goals by working out or walking together. Just as attention to diet and aerobic activities improves heart health, a diverse circle of girlfriends with whom you share a range of interests expands your options for companionship and connection. Developing different aspects of yourself through varied friendships and activities brings out your personal best and instills happiness— which are good for your heart in every sense! _______________________________________________________________ Debra Milinsky, LCSW, is a licensed couple and family psychotherapist, practicing in Berkeley and Vallejo. She helps women and men, couples and families, mothers and daughters from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, sexual and gender identities develop healthy, harmonious and satisfying relationships. www.FeministTherapy.org Contact her @ 510.525.7575 © Copyright 2011 Debra Milinsky, LCSW
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Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. In fact, research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet. Research studies recently demonstrated that pressures at work lead workers to gorge on comfort foods like cookies and chips. Observations of nearly 5,000 people showed that the stressed population was more likely to suffer from obesity. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, workers should control blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady. So take comfort in bananas! When compared to an apple, it has four times the protein, double the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. Maybe it’s ‘A banana a day that keeps the doctor away!'
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By Kali Avila
id you know that eating sustainably not only promotes the health of the environment, but also the health of your body? The concept of environmental sustainability is simple: use food that was harvested in a manner that leaves the environment undamaged and in a state that allows for the gentle production of future crops. Makes sense, right? Eat fish that was caught in a way that allows the fish population to flourish in its natural surroundings. Now, what does this mean for you, and how does it affect your body? Think about the number of miles your food traveled to get to you. This directly determines its freshness and the amount of nutrients it has left to nourish your cells. As a
simple rule of thumb, before you get your food close to your mouth, think about how long it has been since it was close to the earth. Solano County has many fresh farmers' markets where you can get everything you need to make this delicious meal, selected below. Eating fruits and vegetables that grow naturally, during each time of year, is Mother Nature’s way of providing the maximum nutrients each food has to offer. A great resource for keeping up to date on seasonable fruits and vegetables is www.sustainabletable.org. For sustainable seafood information, visit the Seafood Watch link at www.montereybayaquarium.org. Happy eating!
Citrus California Cod with Grilled Asparagus and Orange Arugula Salad By Kali Avila Ingredients 4 fresh cod fillets 1 bundle asparagus (thinner stalk makes for more tender asparagus) 4 cups arugula 3 large shallots, finely sliced ½ cup leeks, finely sliced juice from 3 oranges juice from 1 lemon 1 orange, peeled 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons olive oil sea salt cracked pepper For the dressing I medium shallot, finely sliced ¼ cup champagne vinegar ¼ cup juice from orange 2 tablespoons juice from lemon salt & pepper to taste ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
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Cooking instructions Salad dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together first 4 ingredients. While whisking, drizzle in olive oil, and then set aside. Rinse and pat dry cod filets, brush with a light layer of olive oil, add pinch of sea salt and cracked pepper to each, cover, and set aside. Rinse asparagus, and remove bottom ¼ of each spear. Transfer asparagus to a platter, drizzle with 2 tbls olive oil and a couple pinches of salt & pepper, and set aside. In large sauté pan, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add shallots and leeks, cook 5 minutes until tender. Add juice from oranges and lemon, and bring to a simmer (do not cover), stirring every 2-3 minutes for 15-20 minutes, to reduce liquid.
While citrus sauce is reducing, heat grill and add asparagus, cooking 4-5 minutes each side or until desired tenderness. Remove from grill and set aside. Now, to prepare your arugula salad, add arugula to large mixing bowl. After peeling orange, chop each slice into thirds, chop asparagus into 2-3 inch pieces, and add both to arugula. In a large sauté pan, over medium/high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Make sure pan is very hot before adding cod filets, in order to get a good sear. Cook 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook 3-4 more minutes, until fish is opaque and when pressed lightly with fork, it is tender enough that it begins to separate. (Cook time may vary depending on the thickness of each piece.) Remove citrus sauce from heat, and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and chopped parsley. Add dressing to salad and toss. Plate salad and cod. Spoon citrus sauce over cod and enjoy!
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Petite Sirah: Suisun Valley’s Champion Wine By Ann Miller
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here is nothing dainty about Petite Sirah. Inky and peppery, this wine packs a wallop of tannins, that astringent quality that is not so much a flavor as it is a sensation. Like a scrappy wrestler who is more sinew than flesh, Petite Sirah will muscle down a steak, a stew, or an earthy sandwich of portabello mushrooms. If you think wrestling is an odd metaphor for wine, you should see the YouTube video in which Petite Sirah is likened to a muscle car: wrestling, muscle cars, wine, you get the picture. Petite Sirah is not Syrah; it’s a hybrid of Syrah and a variety unto itself. It is distinctly Californian. Called Durif in its native France, it isn’t grown there much, as it likes our drier climate. Petite Sirah was one of the first grapes imported to California to replace the so-so tasting Mission variety, a grape planted by the padres for sacramental and (I hope) recreational purposes. In the early days, people were less snooty about wine and more casual about the pedigree of their grapes. Growers confused this grape as a small-berried version of Syrah, thus its name. The small grape size is important for another reason. The skin of a grape gives wine its color and tannins,
therefore, the high ratio of skin to juice in Petite Sirah gives it a punch of black-tinged color and lip-smacking tannins. During prohibition, this mighty little grape was prized for its portability. Many California wine growers, such as the Lanza family in Suisun Valley, survived prohibition by shipping grapes to home winemakers in the east. There was a loophole in the law that allowed home winemakers to make up to 200 gallons a year. Do the math: 200 gallons, 365 days a year; would a daily half-gallon ration of wine be enough to keep you happy? Later, Petite Sirah was used in blends to give oomph to the color and structure of other wines. Many single-varietal wines are in fact blends. A wine needs to be only 75% of the variety on the label to carry that name. For example, your favorite Cabernet may in fact have small amounts of Merlot, Malbac, or Petite Sirah and still be correctly called a Cabernet Sauvignon. The advocacy group for Petite Sirah (yes, even grapes have advocacy groups) is called P.S. I Love You. Yes, Suisun Valley Petite Sirah, I do love you, let me count the ways. You bring the warmth of the valley to my table. You make my hamburger sing. You fill my glass with rich color, my mouth with big flavor. Most of all, you remind me of a little girl who grew up near Suisun Valley, my daughter, Sarah. Need I go on? Ann Miller writes about wine at the blog www.dot-wine.com
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Sweet Potato Turkey Bake By Christie Albertson
Gluten Free Banana Bread By Christie Albertson
2 lb lean ground turkey meat 2 sweet potatoes baked or microwaved 1 cup reduced sodium chicken/vegetable stock 2 cup broccoli 1 red and yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes 1/2 cup baby tomatoes 2 cups fresh spinach Cook turkey with grapeseed oil or Pam, garlic powder, little salt and pepper, onions, celery seed, sage. When the meat is cooked I add in the sweet potatoes and mash it up with the turkey. Then I add in the vegetables let them cook, when they are soft I add in the chicken stock and reduce heat to very low, let it absorb. I then put everything into a baking dish that has been sprayed with Pam and put a thin layer of parmesan and Gluten free bread crumbs on the top. I then bake for about 35 minutes at 350 degrees, and remove when the top is brown and crunchy! It’s pretty yummy!!!
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2 ripe bananas 1 sweet potato (microwaved so its soft inside) 1 squeeze agave 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup + 1 T egg whites 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 T + 1/2 T cinnamon 1 cup GF all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown rice flour 1/4 cup almond meal 2 tsp baking soda and baking powder 1 tsp xanthan gum 1/4 cup pecans (mix in batter at the end) 1/4 cup water Mix wet ingredients and slowly add in the dry ingredients, add water last, and put mix into a bread pan sprayed with Pam, bake at 350 for 1hr 15 min. Remove from oven and after 10 min remove bread from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
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For a Healthy Brain By Valerie Ozsu, MSN, CNM, NP, Pro EFT/Matrix Practitioner The basic information about what our bodies need hasn’t changed since the information written in the early 1900’s. But we do need to change our belief systems about from whom we get our information. The Healthiest foods are actually found outside of the grocery store. Consider these brain foods: wild Alaskan salmon, berries, various vegetables (like broccoli), mixed organic nuts, avocados, eggs, and grains like barley, spelt, quinoa, and brown rice. Check out places like www.EatWell Farms.com, or other CSA farms or farmer’s markets. If you must use a grocery store, the healthiest foods are on the outside aisles where you’ll find the fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, and eggs. Your challenge is to select foods (or a store that sells these foods) without pesticides, hormones, and toxins. Stay away from the inside aisles and shelves that contain the processed non-foods made with chemicals.
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tart eating healthy early in life and your risk of diabetes, heart disease and possibly even cancer are greatly reduced. It’s a proven fact.
Take time to find out what is in the food you are feeding your children and yourself and learn how that food might affect your health or your child’s health. Read labels of foods and products you buy. Carboxymethylcellulose, or any other ingredient that can’t be pronounced, is an indication that it’s not a food. Better yet…buy fresh foods to ensure you are eating healthier foods. Think you are buying a great drink that says natural fruit juice on the label? If you do some detective work you will learn that “natural” means that there may be chemicals in your drink known to cause digestive problems or cancer.
If your goal is to have a healthy brain and body, purchasing quality foods is the way to go, even if it may cost a little more up front. Your reward will be the money and time you save from avoiding medication and disease. Valerie Ozsu, MSN, CNM, NP, Pro EFT/Matrix Practitioner owns Natural Health and Wellness Center, Inc. For more information on what wellness can do you for you call to reserve a seat and join her free wellness lecture at 418 Elizabeth Street, Vacaville, CA. 707-689-5395
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Real natural foods contain complex enzymes, amino acids, and phytonutrients that are necessary for creating healthy cells. Buying manmade foods loaded with sugars and chemicals just make you want to eat more, but aren’t satisfying. Plus, man-made foods alter your cells, rather than nourish them. Our bodies need the real foods: vegetables, fresh fruits, or healthy grains like buck wheat, steel cut oats, kamut, quinoa, and barley. We need to eat meat, poultry, eggs and dairy that are hormone and vaccine-free. What these animals are fed goes into our bodies and affects the cells of our bodies. There are resources such as movies, books, magazines and websites (not television) available to you that give truthful nutrition information. For example you can watch Food Matters on Netflix, read online: www. westonaprice.org or read books like, Conscious Health by Ron Garner, or In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan.
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As we approach summer and the intense California sunshine, it’s a good time to talk about controlling the risks of living with the sun. Time spent in the sun, even if you don’t burn, is the main risk factor for developing skin cancer. Excess exposure to the sun can also increase your risk for developing cataracts – the world’s leading cause of blindness. And excess work or play in the sun can lead to heat stroke and heat exhaustion. The sun’s ultraviolet rays A and B (UVA and UVB), are thought to cause the majority of the damage. Most skin cancers occur on parts of the body that are repeatedly exposed to the sun. These include the head, neck, face, ears, hands, forearms, shoulders, back, chest, and lower legs. Scientific studies have shown that people who are exposed to high levels of sunlight are up to four times more likely to develop cataracts. Ultraviolet light is thought to speed up the clouding of the lens – and one of the reasons you should pay attention to the UV protection provided by sunglasses. Don’t sunbathe. A tan is just your body’s desperate attempt to protect itself from the sun’s harmful rays.
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Avoid the sun, especially between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Don’t use tanning booths or sunlamps. Wear protective clothing and hats. Wear sunglasses with UVA/UVB protective coatings. Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more, and reapply it every hour if you’re swimming or sweating.
Thoroughly check your skin every month for new moles or discolorations. Signs of skin cancer are called the ABCDE rule. “A” stands for asymmetry: a mole that, when divided in half, doesn’t look the same on both sides. “B” stands for border: a suspect mole will have edges that are blurry or jagged. “C” stands for color: watch for changes in the color of a mole, whether darker, lighter, or speckled. “D” is for diameter: watch moles that are ¼” in diameter or more. “E” is for elevation. Watch for a mole that is raised above the skin and has an uneven surface. There are other warning signs of skin cancer of which to be aware. They include a mole that bleeds, a fast-growing mole, a scaly or crusted growth on the skin, a sore that won’t heal, and a mole that itches. Marilyn Ranson is a Public Relations Specialist for NorthBay Healthcare.
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hile eating a healthy diet and getting enough exercise are key to controlling your weight, other internal factors can challenge your ability to either lose or gain weight. Your thyroid gland secretes hormones that are essential to controlling metabolism, so if it produces too much (hyper) or too little (hypo), it can affect your weight, and even result in significant health complications.
Your Thyroid and Weight Gain By Naser Jamal, M.D.
Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are very common; it’s estimated that 20 percent of all women will have thyroid issues at some time in her life. These disorders are fairly easy to diagnose, with a simple blood test. They’re quite treatable too. There does seem to be a genetic predisposition involved, so it’s a good idea to know if you have relatives with a thyroid issue.
Hypothyroidism Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, being tired despite getting enough rest, depression, constipation, and a change in the texture of your hair. Left untreated, you can develop edema, carpal tunnel syndrome, sleep apnea, dementia, and congestive heart failure. The good news is that hypothyroidism is easily treated with a once-daily dose of a synthetic hormone. You’ll need to continue this treatment for the rest of your life, but you shouldn’t consider yourself to be ill, since you’re merely giving your body something it doesn’t naturally produce. Your doctor should check your thyroid hormone production with annual or biannual blood tests to ensure your dosage is appropriate, but that’s the only thing—other than taking your pills— you must do to control your condition. You shouldn’t expect to lose a great deal of weight once your disorder is under control. Most of the weight gain associated with hypothyroidism is due to an accumulation of salt and water, so you may see a small initial loss, usually less than 10 percent of your body weight. Your body should then return to its normal weight, and your ability to gain or lose weight will be the same as someone without a thyroid problem.
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Hyperthyroidism Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include being hot all the time, losing weight despite regularly eating, faster moving bowels, anxiety, being jittery or snappy, and seeing a change in hair texture. People with longstanding hyperthyroidism may suffer from exophthalmos, an irreversible bulging of the eyes, and can also develop heart issues like tachycardia and fibrillation, which present as irregular heart rhythms. Left untreated, the disorder can result in congestive heart failure, tremors, worsened asthma, and diarrhea.
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Hyperthyroidism is more difficult to treat than hypothyroidism because there are several different disorders that can cause it. In some cases, medication may control the condition, but in other instances, removing the thyroid gland might be required. You may see weight gain once your hyperthyroidism is under control, since you’ll be burning calories at a normal, rather than elevated rate. You should return to your normal body weight, and will have to balance your caloric intake versus your activity level to maintain it, just like everyone else. Naser Jamal, M.D., is a boardcertified internal medicine physician affiliated with Sutter Solano Medical Center who practices with Sutter Medical Group in Vacaville. Appointments can be made by calling 707427-4900 or requested online at suttermedicalfoundation.org.
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In an instant the QR codes link you to text, video, or product information. Dozens of free QR code applications exist. All the rage in Japan, tech experts believe that the wave has already hit American shores. Microsoft, Google, and several other companies have already adopted the technology, and will soon launch upgrades. If you haven’t seen them yet, you soon will! Sound complicated? If you can take a picture using your cell phone, you can scan a QR code. If your phone doesn’t already have Google Goggles installed, google Goggles and follow the instructions to download it to your smartphone. Each issue of SolanoFit will offer prizes, videos, and useful tips through QR codes. Join the age, and get scanning to WIN! No Smartphone? No worries! Just go to www.solanofit.com to enter contests!
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At 81 years of age, there’s no slowing down literacy volunteer tutor, Avie Messerli. Avie’s history is rich, and filled with a lifetime of experiences. Formerly a teacher of needlecraft, oil painting, and calligraphy, Avie now fills her life giving and helping others. “It’s all I’ve ever wanted—to help someone and to give,” she added. When a young family moved into Avie’s neighborhood, she discovered that the mother, Carlota, couldn’t speak English. One day, while at the Fairfield Civic Center Library, Avie saw information about becoming a literacy volunteer—a volunteer who tutors adults who want to improve reading, writing, and English speaking skills. “I wasn’t a real teacher. I had no credential.” That didn’t stop Avie. She called the library and registered for tutor training. She had a plan. “It’s so much easier to give. It’s what everyone should do. I wouldn’t know how to live differently.” Avie started tutoring Carlota twice a week. Avie’s pleasure was evident as she described her tutoring sessions. Carlota’s two young boys became very much at home with their new “abuelita.” Studying together for over 2 years, Carlota’s English skills have progressed immensely. She can now speak with her boss and communicate with her children’s teachers. Earlier this year, she received her U.S. citizenship—an accomplishment that makes Avie beam. A year after beginning to tutor Carlota, Avie decided to take on a second adult student, a native English speaker, working on improving his reading and writing skills. “I’m 81 years old, and I told him, I’m not going to die until he learns to read,” she said to the audience at the Solano
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“It’s so much easier to give. It’s what everyone should do. I wouldn’t know how to live differently.” County Library Annual Literacy Celebration. “I just love that man. He doesn’t say so, but I think he loves me, too.”
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Welcome to “Your Financial Fitness,” a column designed to provide a platform for questions on finance and retirement. Each column addresses topical questions, submitted by readers, and generalized for all. Questions are selected based on their suitability for the column. See below for submission information.
BIG CHANGES MEAN BIG BENEFIT Changes in the Estate and Gift Tax Sharon C, (Suisun, CA) - “I keep hearing that there are big changes in estate taxes for 2011. Will these affect me?” Jim Riley: Recent estate and gift tax changes offer huge planning opportunities to pass along assets and their future appreciation to children, grandchildren, and more. You do not have to be ultra wealthy to take advantage of the new circumstances. For example, these changes might allow you to pass assets tax free to grandchildren and for pennies on the dollar. Here’s a recap of the changes enacted by the Tax Relief Act of 2010: 1) The top estate tax is now 35% but the biggest change is that the estate tax exemption amount is now $5,000,000 per individual. That means that a married couple can shelter $10,000,000 against estate taxation. That is the highest amount ever. Furthermore, each individual’s exemption is portable. That means if Ozzie dies with an estate of $3 million, than Harriet may have an exemption of $7 million, provided an election is made at the time of Ozzie’s death. This development effectively cancels the estate tax for all but the very wealthiest individuals. Bear in mind that the facts I’ve described are only
2) The gift tax has undergone significant changes as well. There are two components of the gift tax. The first is the annual exclusion that states that any individual may give any other individual $13,000 per year. Let me stress that this is an annual amount. This amount has not changed for either 2011 or 2012. The second component is the amount, which has been $1,000,000 for the last 10 years. For 2011 and 2012, this amount jumps to $5,000,000. So now every individual may annually give $13,000 to as many people as he or she wants and give $5,000,000 over their lifetime without incurring gift tax. 3) There’s more. The generation skipping transfer tax (GST), which concerns how inheritances can jump a generation or more, has undergone the same changes as the estate and gift taxes. For 2011 and 2012, each individual is allowed a $5,000,000 GST exemption, which makes giving to grandchildren and great-grandchildren easier than ever. So, what do you do? At the very least, have a look at your estate plan. You’ll want to make sure that any trust arrangements you’ve made will mesh with the new laws. Furthermore, as it’s become easier to pass assets to future generations, you might want to look into those opportunities as well. Again, don’t wait to act too long, as these changes, as they stand now, are temporary and will end on December 31, 2012. Jim Riley is the Director of Planning for Napa Wealth Management. He has an extensive background in wealth management with particular expertise in retirement planning, tax preparation, insurance and accounting matters. Send submissions to money@solanofitmag.com.
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>Advice for Others Struggling If there are any women who are out there who want to workout after pregnancy, I say do it! Start slow, based on what you did before you were pregnant and while you were pregnant. But get out of the house, start walking, turn it into a light jog or run. Get your babies involved, squat while holding them or lay next to them doing sit ups and pushups.
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TAMING THE TAN Bronze Beauties Need Sunscreen Too
By Jennifer Carrasco
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o tan or not to tan, that is the question. Girls -now that your base coat has faded- really think twice before putting your beautiful bod under those dangerous rays.
Sun is great for your vitamin D supplement, but you also should know that anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes a day is an adequate amount of sun for your body to soak up its vitamin D. It is beneficial to get those few minutes without sunscreen, but be wary. Spend only 5-10 minutes, and not between the hours of 11am and 3 pm, when the sun is hottest. Sun exposure is a major factor on how your skin ages over time. UV rays, the type of energy emitted by the sun, can do much more damage than you can think possible. UVA rays, (which are the aging rays) penetrate through the skin causing discoloration, skin cancer, and yes, WRINKLES! UV rays react with our skin’s cells, producing little particles called free radicals. Free radicals eat up DNA, corrupt healthy cells, and damage collagen. However, when the skin is over occupied with excessive UV rays, our bodies cannot neutralize them on its own. That’s when sun damage starts to accumulate. Try a moisturizer with sunscreen. I use a sunscreen with titanium dioxide, which will block all forms of UV radiation. Just remember: not all sunscreens have UV protectors, so do your research. I am also faithful to my Jane Iredale mineral makeup, which has 20 SPF, water-resistant for up to 90 minutes, and sweat proof. It also provides all forms of UV protection due to the majority of titanium dioxide and zink.
Sometimes faking it can be a good thing! Having tanned skin extenuates healthier skin and helps camouflage flaws. But tanning beds offer no Vitamin D benefit, and only contribute to those nasty UV rays that cause skin damage and aging. I encourage self-tanners and spray tans for people who want that sun-kissed look without the risk of burning, wrinkling, spotting, or the risk of skin cancer. At Rosina’s, we take all the hassle away by offering a treatment called “The No Sun Golden Glow.” We exfoliate the whole body with a sugar scrub that will leave your skin silky smooth. We follow the scrub with an application of a self-tanner that is absolutely amazing. You will leave the spa looking like you spent a week in the Caribbean.
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Since ancient Egypt, women have known the power and allure of eye makeup. Re-shaping the eye, adding depth to eyes, is an artistic expression. It’s not uncommon for most women to have eyeliner of some kind in their makeup bag. Everyone has their own favorite color, product and technique, but here are my thoughts about eyeliners.
Pencils:
Pencil liner is probably the most known liner in the market.
+ Available in countless colors and textures, it’s remote and easy to use.
+ Most pencils can be also used on your waterline + Easy to smudge for a sultry sexy look - Needs to be sharpened regularly - Harder to create sharp, thin lines - Smudges easily, doesn’t necessarily last all day Personal favorites: MUFE Aqua Eyes pencils (Sephora) (Amazon) (Ebay)
Liquid liners:
Liquid liners are second in popularity to pencils .
+ Comes in countless colors + Different tips so you can use what’s best for you + Usually long-lasting + Precise in creating thin and intense lines + Great for more dramatic looks - Needs steady hands, may not be suitable for beginners
- Not to be used on your waterline - May be harder to remove Personal favorites:
Illamasqua pencils ( Illamasqua )
Illamasqua precision ink (Amazon) (Sephora)
NYX pencils (MakeupGeek Store)
NYX Felt tip liner (MakeupGeek Store)
Gel liners:
Gel liners are my own personal favorites.
+ Large range of colors + Usually suitable for your waterline + Long-lasting (usually waterproof ) + Sort of combination of pencil and liquid, good for
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Remember Cyndi Lauper and her signature, colorful look of the 80’s? You are all probably shaking your head at the thought, right? I hate to be the one to break it to you, but that look is back in full force this summer! Forget subtleness, this summer is about bold lip colors, bright eye shadows, and dramatic eyes. Color was the theme on the Spring/Summer runways.
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he sun is shining once again! So why are so many people walking around with umbrellas? Before you shun the sun, or slather on copious amounts of chemical-laden sunblock, consider that the biggest brightest star in the sky is a main component of life on earth. Perhaps blocking it so aggressively can actually cause health problems.
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ust like seasons and fashions change, so do the trends for makeup styles.
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Get Bold with your Lip Color – Most people consider the lips to be the most attractive part on a woman’s face, so why not play it up with a bold color lipstick or gloss? Go for the red, raspberry, orange, and hot pink this summer.
Go Bright with your Eye Color – A few seasons ago, the thought of a bold lipstick matched with an equally bold eye color would have been frowned upon. This season, however, that rule is obsolete. The season is about making statements and that includes eye shadows. Choose greens, blues, oranges, lavenders, and reds. Eyeliner and mascara is a must when using these colors, so don’t forget its importance.
Use a Heavy Hand on the Eyeliner – Last summer’s smoky eyes just got smokier. To balance the brightness of your eye shadow, go heavy and darker on the eyeliner. Use darker eyeliner colors for a more dramatic look.
Skin cancer is the most prominent cancer in the United States and accounts for close to half of all cancer cases. Most contribute the sometimes-fatal disease to the sun’s rays, but how can life’s biggest source of all energy really be the main culprit? Humans lived without sunblock for hundreds of thousands of years. Until industrialization, people spent much more time outside, so they were most likely getting optimal levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D isn’t exactly a vitamin at all; it actually works more like a hormone in our bodies. When we don’t get enough, lots of things can go wrong. Sunscreen blocks 90-99% of the rays that create vitamin D, so this means the lotion is preventing people from getting the proper amount. Vitamin D deficiency is actually a huge, yet silent, epidemic that is believed to affect over one billion people. Due to our indoor lives and people fearing the sun, it is estimated that three out of four Americans are in fact deficient. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to numerous diseases including, but not limited to, depression, osteoporosis, autism, heart disease, diabetes, muscle degradation, and cancer. Sunblocks are also full of man-made chemicals that absorb through your skin and into your body, which may be detrimental to health as well. Many studies actually show that optimizing your vitamin D levels could prevent as many as 16 different types of cancer including lung, colon, pancreatic, breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers. It also helps lift the cloud of depression, and many people feel more blue in the winter months due to lack of vitamin D from sunshine. The best way to enhance Vitamin D levels is through safe, smart, and limited sunscreen-free exposure to the sun. So what do we do to absorb vitamin D, but avoid skin damage? Sun smartly, which means 15-20 minutes of sunshine on your skin (without sun block) if you’re fair skinned, and 20-40 minutes if you have a darker complexion. Like the saying goes, it’s not the poison; it’s the dose. Just like sugar, alcohol, fat, sodium, and even water, the sun is fine, and even vital, in moderation. So get outside and enjoy the sun! It feels so good because it is!
Stacy Marie Lyons studied Communication Design at CSU Chico. She is passionate about being fit and does so with a plant based diet, exercise, water and sunshine!
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