with Jessica Timmons Don’t the words “elimination diet” sound severe and off-putting and extreme? The first time I heard the concept, I thought it sounded like an exercise in frustration and deprivation and futility, frankly, because isn’t it human nature to intensely crave whatever you’ve decided you can’t have? But before you dismiss the notion […]
Free Situational Seminar This Saturday
The biggest part of self defense is avoiding situations before they happen. This ongoing FREE seminar series provides information on becoming more aware of your surroundings and spotting potential threats. Join us at 10am on Saturday, June 1, at Freestyle Martial Arts Academy for this popular event. Learn how to cultivate safety awareness. Q&A throughout […]
Stories From Our Members- Shonna Giraudo
Shonna Giraudo has been with us for awhile now. Her attitude and determination are inspiring. She, like many people who begin a fitness regime, suffered an injury early on. This did not stop her though. It was her commitment to finishing what she started that made her a success. Her story is an important one […]
Jill Koontz
“We all have to start somewhere… Everyone is a beginner in the beginning… It’s hard now, but it’ll get better…” We’ve all heard these sayings many times, and while we know they are true, sometimes the people saying them are difficult to believe. What did the beginning look like for Michon? I mean really… Can […]
Gluten 101, by Gina-Gilbert Green
Gluten… Yep it seems to be the topic of every dietary conversation these days…so what the heck is GLUTEN anyway??? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, oats and barley. It is the composite of a prolamin and a glutelin conjoined with a starch in the endosperm of various grass-related grains. Gliadin, a water-soluble, and glutelin, […]