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Two sisters share the honor of being valedictorian, a Saginaw man reclaims his health and loses nearly 500 pounds, and a Bay County woman uses YouTube to talk about her disability and connect withtens of thousands of subscribers.

There were many positive and inspiring stories to be told in mid-Michigan in 2019. Here's a look back at these and several others:

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Meet Gretna VanFleet, the 88-year-old whose name inspired Greta Van Fleet

Greta Van Fleet is a group of young Michigan rockers whose sound is reminiscent of Led Zeppelin.

Gretna VanFleet is the 88-year-old bluegrass musician who inspired the bands name.

As Greta Van Fleet prepared to perform on "Saturday Night Live" in January 2019, Gretna VanFleet said their popularity was getting her more recognition as well. At least in Frankenmuth, the band's hometown where she also lives.

I get a lot of response. I rarely go anyplace, but when someone recognizes the name or the band ... sometimes people react, said VanFleet, while sitting in her favorite chair in the living room of her house.

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After losing nearly 500 pounds, man has second chance at life

About three years ago, at the age of 38, Carlos Orosco weighed 650 pounds, was in poor health and facing an uncertain future.

If he didnt lose weight, his doctor told him, his health would continue to deteriorate and his life expectancy was uncertain.

He also learned he was going to become an uncle.

His doctors warnings and a desire to see his niece grow up motivated him to make a radical change.

I personally gave myself the timeline of turning my life around before I reached 42 years old, to do what needed to be done, Orosco said. I cut out all fast food, all fried foods, all breads, alcohol.

By changing his diet, Orosco lost 100 pounds. Then, on Dec. 22, 2016, he underwent bariatric surgery at Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw. The surgery was a success, taking his weight from 550 pounds down to 300.

After that, I had to start putting forth the effort, he said.

Since the surgery, by eating right and exercising, Orosco has been able to achieve and maintain his goal weight of 185 pounds.

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Meet some inspiring mid-Michigan women who are making a difference

In March, Women's History Month, MLive/The Saginaw News featured several influential women making a difference in their mid-Michigan communities.

These inspiring women are elected officials, entrepreneurs, law enforcement officers, volunteers and more.

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Group cleaning up trash in Saginaw encourages others to do the same

DeShawn Hayes is an advocate for recycling and cleaning up Saginaws scenery.

If you see trash on the side of the road, pick it up, is the message Hayes wants to instill in residents.

Hayes, along with several dozen volunteers and other organizers, cleaned a lot on North Michigan Avenue between Genesee and Davenport on a Wednesday morning in March. Yeager Asphalt handled the trash that was collected at the site.

Im trying to clean up all of Saginaw, but I cant do it myself, Hayes said. But I can rally the people.

Hayes created #SPOTitSNAGit and hopes it inspires a movement of young litter eliminators.

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Mom thankful to see Mother's Day after aneurysm turns life upside down

Shortly before Christmas 2018, Sandra Gonzales was busy with another day of work. The single mother of two had no idea the headache she experienced that day would turn her life upside down.

I didnt think it was that bad at the time. Im a single mother, so I always have to be strong, I cant get sick," Gonzales said.

But when the pain wouldnt quit, the 45-year-old Gonzales asked her brother, Hondo, for a ride to the hospital. There, she learned she had a brain aneurysm and would need surgery.

It didnt sink in. I remember thinking, Well, I have to work in the morning, cant this wait?" she said.

Five months later, Mothers Day had new meaning for Gonzales and her children, Santana, 16 and SaMiya, 14. This year, it was about celebrating that Gonzales is still alive and on the road to recovery.

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Saginaw sisters share honor as valedictorians, both seek MSU engineering degrees

After years of focusing on raising superstar students, the Gates family in Saginaw is celebrating.

This year, their second child graduated from Arthur Hill High School with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average and as valedictorian of her class. Last year, her sister accomplished the same thing.

Both plan to become electrical engineers.

Morgan and Mason Gates are the daughters of Cassen and Tracy Gates. Morgan graduated on June 6 from the Saginaw Public School District with plans to follow her older sister into Michigan State University.

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Saginaw man saves drowning man up north, runs 20K race less than 2 days later

Robert Bob Hillier was eating lunch with his wife Dawn Goodrow on Gun Lake in Mason County on July 2 when he heard a cry for help.

Minutes later, Hillier and neighbors had saved a man from drowning and helped bring him back to consciousness as medical personnel arrived.

Hillier, who spends time at the Saginaw YMCA, said his physical fitness played a role in him being able to help save the drowning man.

Ive always been a weightlifter and my dad always took me to the Y as a kid, Hillier said. Id get away from lifting a little bit for running sake, but Ive been lifting more often these past few months.

His conditioning allowed him to compete in a 20K race in Frankenmuth less than two days after rescuing the man.

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With 38,611 YouTube subscribers, Bay County woman isnt letting disability stop her ability

When 20-year-old Michaela Davert began making videos on YouTube, she never thought that she would gain an audience of more than 38,000 subscribers.

I have connected with so many individuals through YouTube," Davert said. Even if I just reach one person with my videos, thats all that really matters to me.

Davert has osteogenesis imperfecta, a condition shes had since birth that prevents her bones from producing enough collagen, a protein vital to the bones in the body. Because of this, Davert has fragile bones, is just 2 feet, 7 inches tall, and has issues with her spine and heart.

She hasnt let a disability get in the way of her ability.

People are surprised to see someone like me put myself out there, Davert said. This started out as a hobby but has now become a passion of mine."

Daverts YouTube channel, FunsizedStyle, where she shares insight on what its like to live with her disability and also uploads makeup tutorials, has caught the attention of WEGO Health, an organization that recognizes and honors those making a difference in the online health community.

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Saginaw woman starts support group for pregnancy loss, infertility

About a year ago, Anesha Stanley nearly lost her life due to an ectopic pregnancy an egg attached outside her uterus that forced her to have emergency surgery.

Since then, shes been coping with the loss and channeled her pain to help other women who have experienced pregnancy loss and infertility.

Stanley and her husband, Rodney Stanley, have created the Keys of Hope Foundation & Support Group as a local resource to inspire hope in those trying to conceive, deal with infertility or are suffering through pregnancy and infant loss.

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Gospel star opening school in Saginaw to help adults find their gift

Jessica Reedy has traveled the world on account of her amazing singing voice. She has learned lessons from being in the entertainment industry. Now she is back home in Saginaw bringing with her a new school to help others find themselves.

Reedy was first runner-up in the gospel singing competition "Sundays Best" during its second season on cable TV network BET in 2009.

On Oct. 7, class started at The Industry Development Center, a school Reedy started that offers college-level courses.

If you do not know what your gift is, we are going to help you discover it, Reedy said. If you know what your gift is but feel stagnant, we want to teach you how to.

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After 40 years, woman meets dad through deceased mothers Facebook page

Two years after Rachael Jones mom died, a man sent a message to the inbox of her mothers Facebook page.

Jones, who had access to the page, learned the man was searching for his daughter. She had never seen her biological father in her 43 years of life.

First, she was curious because the message came from a Facebook profile that wasnt his own. When he said his name however Mark Kain, who also went by Mark Grunwell she knew who was messaging. Her mom had told her he was her father.

Feelings of resentment began to build.

Can I ask why you never tried to be my dad? Jones asked.

Kain, 62, admitted he made a mistake in 1975 when he left his family. He wanted to build a bridge in 2018.

Yes, of course, I have no excuse should have been there for you, Kain replied.

Their online conversation continued. Kain wanted to build a new relationship and take responsibility for his actions. It led to a face-to-face meeting in October.

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Saginaws Paul Walter Hauser stars in Clint Eastwood movie about Richard Jewell

A Saginaw native who has been climbing the Hollywood ranks as an actor is the star of a new Clint Eastwood movie about Richard Jewell.

Paul Walter Hauser portrays Jewell, a security guard who found a backpack with pipe bombs inside it at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Jewell alerted the police and helped to evacuate people from the area before the bomb exploded. Jewell initially was hailed as a hero until it was reported he was being investigated as a person of interest by the FBI.

The movie Richard Jewell premiered in theaters on Dec. 13.

Hauser said he trained for the role to play Jewell by watching lots of video footage and studying photos and other materials.

I watched a lot of footage of Richard and tried to pick up on mannerisms and his general energy and spirit, which had such a Southern chivalry and a sense of duty, Hauser said via email to MLive-The Saginaw News.

Hauser, a Valley Lutheran High School alumnus, has also landed roles in TV series and movies such as Super Troopers 2, I, Tonya and BlackKklansman.

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Rats, rats, rats, rats. Thats what a study just published in the Journal of Functional Foods used. Not humans. Not people. Rats.

Therefore, this study does not prove that coffee can prevent Holiday weight gain in humans, even in humans who happen to be rats in a different sense. Yet, headlines have emerged saying that coffee or caffeine could somehow prevent or offset Holiday weight gain based on this study. Unless these headlines were aimed specifically at the laboratory rat population, making the jump to humans is quite a leap.

In fact, the study didnt even feed rats little cups of coffee and invite them to Holiday parties. Instead, a University of Illinois-based research team (Fatima J.Zapata, Miguel Rebollo-Hernanz, Jan E.Novakofski, Manabu T.Nakamura, ElviraGonzalez de Mejia) fed rats for four weeks a high-fat-high-sucrose diet and for some added synthetic caffeine, caffeine from coffee, caffeine from mate tea, mate tea, or decaffeinated mate tea extracts. Those rats who got the caffeine from mate had on average 16% less weight gain and 22% less body fat accumulation than those that had the decaffeinated mate tea extracts.

Surprised about the mate tea findings? (Photo: Getty Images)

The study also included a cell culture portion in which the scientists exposed fat cells from mice (yes, mice, not humans) to either synthetic caffeine or the coffee or mate caffeine extracts. Caffeine exposure resulted in a 20% to 41% decrease in the amount of lipids that these fat cells accumulated. It also seemed to reduce the expression of two genes, the fatty acid synthase gene (Fasn) and the lipoprotein lipase gene (Lpl), that produce enzymes involved in the production and handling of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (thats the bad cholesterol) and triglycerides.

Well, gday mate tea, this all sounds good. It is useful scientific information that should pave the way for more studies. Sure, it is plausible that caffeine could help with weight loss. After all, it is a stimulant. It appears to affect different metabolic processes. For example, in a study that I covered previously for Forbes, caffeine seemed to stimulate brown fat cells to burn more fat in mouse stem cells, which by the way are not humans.

Many humans may be rats, but rats are different from humans. (Photo: Getty Images)

However, remember, this is all in mice, mice baby and rats. There are big, big differences between rodents and humans, and its not just size. Rats do have differences in physiology and behaviors such as sleeping, physical activity, and reality-TV show watching. Moreover, things that work in labs, dont necessarily work in the everyday world.

Plus, there is big difference between short-term weight loss and sustainable healthy weight loss. There are lots of things that you can do to lose weight over the short term if you are not worried about you health. For example, crack cocaine can help you lose weight. But there are some problems with such a plan. Be very skeptical about any diet plan that touts weight loss over several weeks or even months. Inquire about what happened over the long term and whether the weight loss was actually maintainable.

So, dont start pounding the coffee or mate tea just yet in hopes of burning off that fruit cake or egg nog that you just consumed. Moderation, a balanced diet, avoiding highly processed foods, and exercise are still the keys to weight management. Dont look for short cuts or magic potions. Yes, you can say, rats, life is not that easy.

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Fueled by hormonal and thyroid issues, Christina Snyders battle with obesity began in her teenage years although she didnt see a need to lose weight at first.

I was into the body positivity frame of mind I fully intended to live life large regardless of societys views of being overweight, she said. I planned to prove to everyone you could live a full and impactful life as someone with a few extra pounds.

However, as she aged, the Millmont resident realized her weight was holding her back.

I wanted to do everything everyone else was doing, but it just got harder and harder. Even flying in a plane becomes more difficult you have to ask for the seatbelt extender because it is so tiny, she said. Mobility got worse, and it was a real effort to walk farther distances.

Snyders weight also impacted her fertility she and her husband struggled for quite a long time until Snyder was finally able to experience pregnancy and give birth to her young daughter.

Being a mom was even more difficult with the weight, Snyder said. My daughter as a toddler would get on the floor and want to play, but it was hard for me to get down and play with her.

Snyder tried a variety of diets, with yo-yoing results, but never was able to lose the weight and keep it off. She decided in the spring of this year to meet with an endocrinologist who diagnosed her as prediabetic at age 31.

I decided I was not living life like this anymore, she said.

Lifestyle reset

Snyder was connected with Evangelical dietitian Kimberly Criswell and bariatric surgeon Dr. Christopher Motto who touts the procedure as a way for morbidly obese patients to jumpstart a healthier lifestyle.

I look to use surgery as a reset. Patients who come to me with a history of trying to lose weight on their own but what they are doing just isnt working, he said. But surgery also isnt some sort of magical pill, either. If you think you are coming in and losing the weight without putting the work in, you wont be successful.

He said weight-loss surgery can extend a morbidly obese patients life by 10 to 15 years.

Dr. David Parker, of Geisinger, agreed that the surgery can greatly improve the odds of a healthier lifestyle.

For those who tackle weight loss only by reducing calorie intake and increasing exercise a little, long term studies suggest that only 10% of those people will be able to lose a significant amount of weight which is defined by losing 10% of the excess body weight. Of those, much less are able to keep it off, he said. However, on average, Ive seen about 80% of people having long-term success in weight loss through surgery options.

The screening process for bariatric surgery is fairly extensive lasting usually about six months where potential patients are expected to meet regularly with dietitians, a psychologist, attend support group meetings with people who have been through the surgery and meet regularly with the surgical team.

They can be fairly intimidating even showing you the surgical tools they will be using and making sure you are fully aware of what your body will go through, said Snyder. I decided through all that, I was just going to do it, and I can be pretty stubborn when I set my mind to something.

Criswell put Snyder on a strict diet plan with goals to lose a certain amount of weight to prove you are serious about being committed to making this work, Snyder said.

Her focus on Criswells goals led to a 55-pound weight loss between June when she started with the bariatric team until Oct. 8 when she underwent surgery.

I had people see me losing weight before the surgery who questioned whether I needed to go through with it, Snyder said. I spoke with Dr. Motto about it, and he encouraged me to think about my life I had dieted before, lost weight before and gained it back every time.

Another deciding factor for Snyder to pursue the surgery it has evolved to a point of being a laproscopic procedure with minimal recovery time. After her sleeve gasteroectomy, Snyder remembers having some pain for the first 48 hours. She had the surgery on a Tuesday, and was discharged on a Thursday.

I went back to work on that Monday. It was earlier than what my doctors recommended, but I felt ready to go and didnt like sitting around, she said. Within two weeks of the procedure, I didnt feel like I had any surgery at all.

Noticeable results

Between her Oct. 8 surgery to now, Snyder has lost an additional 46 pounds a total of 101 pounds since June and has enjoyed the results.

I get complimented all day, every day. People tell me that I look amazing I look healthy, she said.

Snyder works as a hairstylist in a busy salon, and the weight loss has helped her keep pace with the clientele and feel more herself in that sort of environment.

In that type of work, you try to look stylish, but when youre big, many of the more stylish options are not available, she said. Like many people addressing an addiction, I needed something else to focus my attention besides food and for me since losing the weight, I really enjoy shopping and finding clothes that make me feel more myself.

Criswell has seen numerous people have similar results.

There are a lot of fad diets out there that are popular, but dont teach someone how to eat healthy or sustain weight loss for the rest of their lives. This is extremely discouraging to people they are willing to work hard at something if they believe it will actually work, she said. The results of weight-loss surgery are amazing. It makes me so happy to see people reverse their chronic health conditions and improve the quality of their lives.

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Insta Keto is a natural weight loss supplement designed for those who follow a ketogenic diet, drastically reducing carbohydrates.

The article is supposed to keep it in a condition where it is burning fat quickly, and that means it loses weight. This supplement also offers you a huge amount of energy, which may allow you to have more energy.

This article was created by Insta Keto, and will be a new firm founded in 2019. This organization creates organic supplements, created with completely natural ingredients. They create weight loss products that are intended for those who follow a ketogenic diet.

This supplement is intended for those who currently follow a ketogenic diet program. This generally means that they are eating an extremely low carb and high protein diet.

At this time, your liver begins to discharge ketones in your system. This activates the condition of ketosis, where your body begins to burn stored fat as fuel instead of glucose. Ketone bodies also speed up metabolism.

Insta Keto comprises additional ketones, which ensure that you remain in a state of ketosis even when it sometimes deviates from your diet plan. There are different contained ingredients that help increase metabolism, resulting in faster weight loss.

Studies have suggested that after the keto diet on a long-term basis it helps people eliminate weight quickly, and also reduces triglyceride levels, LDL cholesterol and blood sugar.

There are numerous active organic ingredients contained in this supplement, designed to promote weight loss and help you stay in a condition to burn fat. All these additional ketones from the body of someone who is currently in ketosis helps them stay in that condition, even if they sometimes get some carbohydrates.

Lemon Extract: It is a citrus fruit full of strong antioxidants. They induce fat particles to burn and prevent them in the body. A 2016 study found that short-term honey can reduce weight.

In addition, the thermogenesis condition begins to burn fat in the body, which contributes to rapid weight reduction.

What are the disadvantages of Insta Keto?

There is no record of contaminants supplied.You will develop flu-like symptoms once you enter ketosis.Here are large capsules that can be difficult to consume.

There are not many reviews of the article on the Internet, which is not a favorable sign.

This may be just another of the service provider scams in which the company starts charging your credit card every month after the trial period.

One positive thing is that several additional ingredients are not found in each keto product, such as lemon extract.

The ketogenic diet is not appropriate for everyone and they are ketogenic nutritional supplements. That is a topic that you should discuss with your health care provider before starting the diet in some way and until you start taking this supplement. You want to find medical approval.

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Theres a very strong relationship between stress and our physical body. Muscle tension, for example,is a type of reflex reaction to stress. Its the bodys way of shielding itself from danger. It might feel like a nagging or gripping pain in the back of your neck or lower back as you type at your computer. Headaches are a close cousin. The relationship is so strong that it has its own term: stress headaches (also called tension headaches). Stress even causes digestive problems. It alters the concentration of stomach acid, which can lead to bloating, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndromeand even peptic ulcers. Plus,stress upsets insulin production in the body, which can lead to diabetes and can cause strokes and heart attacks.Healthy diets have been shown to prevent all these harmful physical effects and even reverse the aging process. Your life is short. Your diet is an easy way to take control and maximize your wellbeing.

Having a healthy diet will make you a more effective leader. You owe it to yourself to fuel your brain and brodyproperly, sohere are four steps to create a successful diet plan.

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Its important to start the day off right. You should make a habit of eating breakfast. Skipping breakfast may make it difficult to maintain stable blood-sugar levels. It matters what you put into your body. Try to choose high-fiber foods such as high-fiber cereals, steel-cut oatmeal, whole grain bread and fresh fruit. Fiber-rich foods digest slowly and keep you feeling full. They also jumpstart your metabolism and stabilize your blood-sugar levels. This will allow you to stay focused and reduce your anxiety and stress levels. As a leader, breakfast really can be the most important meal of the day, but it doesnt end there. You should constantly fuel your body and mind. Intermittent fasting for sugar control and weight loss can negatively affect your mind and relationships with your team. When you value the close connection between your stomach and your mind, you make the most of each day. The gift of life is short and fleeting.

Certain foods are toxic to your brain. You should try to steer clear of refined sugar. Try to avoid foods containing high levels of white sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. And you shouldnt put these foods in front of your team, either. You want to set them up for success. Diets low in sugar have been shown to increase brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a peptide responsible for the creation of new neurons. BDNF causes neurons to connect and combine and plays a critical role in neuroplasticity. Try to avoid stocking your breakroom or vending machines with products that are high in sugar and make for poor food choices. Also try to avoid foods with a high glycemic index like pastries, soft drinks and fast foods. Instead, try to go forfruits, honeyor maple syrup. Or better, yet go for a natural protein such as soy or seitan that will help to build muscle. Refined sugars will give you a quick boost of energy, but theyll quickly send your blood sugar on a roller coaster --and not an enjoyable one. When your blood sugar drops, your adrenal glands release stress hormones like cortisol. Your performance as a leader will suffer. Youll be more irate in conversations, your relationships will suffer, and you wont be able to make the right decisions that your team trusts you to make.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a gift to any leader. You deserve to include them in your diet. Nuts and seeds, including flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts, are your friends and partners.Nuts are known to be heart-protective and contain many antioxidants. Walnuts are especially health-promoting and are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower heart disease risk and reduce total cholesterol and LDL (aka bad cholesterol). Ultimately,omega-3s help to stabilize your adrenal hormones and prevent them from rising too high, especially when youre stressed. They are a powerful antidote against stress.

Its natural to crave caffeinated foods such as coffee, tea, soft drinksand chocolate, but its important to recognize that these foods can harm your overall well-being. Caffeine stimulates the production of cortisol, your bodys primary stress hormone and causes anxiety. Its okayto have the occasional cup of Joe, but try to avoid caffeinenear bedtime, as it may cause insomnia. You should also think about when and if to consume alcohol. Alcohol is a depressant and a sedative and alters the neurotransmitters in your brain. It may be tempting to grab a couple of beers or glasses of wine after a hard day, but try not to do this in excess, as your performance as a leader might take a nosedive. When youre stressed, youre more likely to give in to urges and impulses. Youre more likely to resort to using drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism. Unfortunately, the effects can result in long-term harm and addiction. Its best to avoid these temptations when youre experiencing high levels of stress.

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Your eating habits and stress levels go hand-in-hand. When youre stressed, its natural to want to reach for comfort foods like desserts, fast foodand alcohol, but these foods can be addictive and might trigger a downward spiral. By fueling your body for success, youll reduce your stress, improve your productivityand strengthen your relationship with your team, souse these four steps to create a high-performance diet plan.

This is only a jumping off point. There are a lot of additional ways to create a stress-quelling diet.Mybook, Stress-Less Leadership,helps you with diet as you wave away stress using your fourth finger, your physical finger.For a deeper approach, check outmy stressworkshops. And most importantly, take good care of yourself.

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The year is quickly coming to an end, and we are moving into a new decade. January is the perfect time for a fresh start while putting the stresses of the previous year behind us. Most of us feel compelled to establish New Years resolutions, with fitness and wellness goals being added to the top of the list.

Along with setting resolutions, its common to join a gym. But within a month, the motivation to exercise often fades and we find ourselves back where we started. Its a vicious cycle Ive witnessed every year while working in the fitness industry for the past 10 years.

So how do we stop this continuous letdown?

Gyms tend to offer reduced pricing on memberships and enrollment fees at the start of the year. I encourage you to take advantage of those deals, but dont let that be the only factor in selecting a fitness facility.

Before signing up for a membership, evaluate if its a place you will go regularly. Athletic clubs, gyms, wellness centers, country clubs, recreation centers and fitness studios all provide something a little different for everyone.

Taking advantage of everything your new fitness home has to offer is just one of the many ways you can achieve those resolutions. Here are a few key factors to consider to ensure your investment doesnt go to waste:

Location, location, location: Pick a fitness facility that is between your home and work. This seems like common sense, but its a mistake Ive seen some members encounter . Selecting a place that is out of the way will eventually give you an instant excuse to quit going. Convenience is key, especially as you begin to incorporate a healthy habit into your busy lifestyle.

Group fitness and personal training options: It can be intimidating to walk into a gym for the first time. The amount of equipment can be overwhelming and cause confusion on how to begin. Evaluate the group fitness class schedule. Is there a variety of classes offered? Do they align with the your fitness goals ? Group fitness classes take the guesswork out of your workout while also helping you establish a regular exercise routine.

If you hate the thought of working out in a group setting, personal training may be your go-to option. Personal training is typically perceived as being expensive and solely for those with disposable incomes. But remember, this is an investment in becoming a better you. Scheduling training sessions will keep you accountable as you become more familiar with how to use weights and cardio equipment properly and effectively. Make sure to sit down with a personal trainer for a free consultation before purchasing sessions to ensure this fitness professional can clearly articulate a plan of action to guide you in meeting your goals.

The extras: Does the fitness facility offer special events or themed fitness parties? How about an area where you can get a massage? Do you see yourself using the pool area or basketball court? Some facilities dont offer any of these amenities, which is fine. But keep in mind, some of these extras can keep you motivated and offer the opportunity to build long-lasting friendships within the community as you attend your fitness facility more frequently.

Something for the kids: Going to the gym should be a family affair. Taking your children or grandchildren with you is a great way to establish a healthy routine early in your kids lives. It gets them active while they learn crucial social skills. Scope out what activities and services are available for children of all ages. Your workout time is precious, so make sure you feel comfortable leaving your kids with the child care staff as you focus on you. If your kids get excited about going to the gym, then theyll most likely push you to make it part of your regular routine.

Stephanie Swearngin is a group fitness instructor at VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa and at VASA Fitness in Colorado Springs.

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EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. (PRWEB) December 25, 2019

Celebrity fitness pro and author Jon Douglas Gallo is now offering what people are calling the best and most fun workout theyve ever experienced. Gallo recently opened Results Boxing and Fitness in the Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick, NJ, as a 50-minute high-intensity group workout designed around the core fundamentals of boxing.

Results Boxing is a healthy and entertaining fitness experience that places vital emphasis on the fun factor. Members reap the results of an authentic boxing gym experience, but in the sleek style of a luxurious, family-oriented fitness studio. Not only does the program teach the art of boxing but it also torches fat, burns calories, and maximizes the benefits of time spent working out. You learn while you burn, says Gallo. Proper technique leads to progressive growth and reduced risk of injury. You learn practical self defense and boost your confidence. Our goal is to inspire and motivate people to transform not just their bodies but their lives.

Gallo intentionally designed the unique program with fun, transformational fitness in mind for kids AND adults at any level.

Boxing may be the purest form of exercise, he explains, and the most efficient way to enhance athleticism and get you in the best shape of your life. By making it more fun, its easier to stick to a fitness routine and get visible results. The Results Boxing systems blends shadow boxing, bag work, hand pad work, and bodyweight exercises in a nightclub themed environment. It also incorporates kettle bells, medicine balls, battle ropes, and other phenomenal equipment. The facilitys innovative Aqua Training bags provide superior resistance with less impact, enabling boxers to train harder and more realistically, with reduced risk of injury. Results Boxing also has a high-tech Fit 3-D body scanner to measure and track progress, plus a suspension station for bodyweight training and stretching. Members also love the unique way it lets them multitask while sticking to a fitness routine, says Gallo. Being located inside the Mall has many benefits and there is always has ample parking. Drop the kids off and go get your workout. Then eat, shop, or meet up with friends or business associates, all under one roof. Its never been easier or more convenient to get fit. We also offer health and wellness therapies such as sports massage in our Now Im Fit facility, located in nearby Milltown, NJ.

Gallo also wants to pay it forward and share his success by making Results Boxing available to other fitness businesses. I learned how profitable it is to open a business within a business, says Gallo, because I built the Xtreme Couture MMA clubs that operated within my own health clubs. You can offer your fitness customers a new experience and expanded services to generate higher revenues with minimal investment. Results Boxing offers a variety of models to suit any size fitness center and will assist with the entire build-out, talent acquisition, and training to get it up and running. Email Info@ResultsBoxing.com for more information. ##

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Apple Watches have, in recent years, become a staple holiday gift. But with their focus on fitness, the time they really come into their own is a few days later, as people head into the new year with new goals to become more healthy or better trained.

The Watch can be a powerful tool to track your fitness and keep you motivated as you head into January with fresh resolutions and new goals. But like any powerful tool, you have to use it right: it is packed with a variety of exercise and health tracking features, but the sheer number and depth of them can sometimes be confusing.

Getting to grips with both a new workout regime and a new smartwatch can be as taxing as the exercise itself. But thankfully there are plenty of ways to make it easier and focus on putting that effort into your new fitness.

Sharing the full story, not just the headlines

The Independent spoke with Apple fitness and health boss Jay Blahnik to explain how to make the Watch work for you, and how to ensure that your new Watch works for your new goals.

The central part of the Apple Watch's fitness tracking is its system of rings. As you'll find as soon as you set it up, it watches you each day to see whether you can fill up the circles that count up to a certain number. Everything else flows from there.

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Apple has cancelled its AirPower wireless charging mat, which was slated as a way to charge numerous apple products at once

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India has claimed status as part of a "super league" of nations after shooting down a live satellite in a test of new missile technology

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Uber has halted testing of driverless vehicles after a woman was killed by one of their cars in Tempe, Arizona. March 19 2018

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A humanoid robot gestures during a demo at a stall in the Indian Machine Tools Expo, IMTEX/Tooltech 2017 held in Bangalore

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Engineers test a four-metre-tall humanoid manned robot dubbed Method-2 in a lab of the Hankook Mirae Technology in Gunpo, south of Seoul, South Korea

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Engineers test a four-metre-tall humanoid manned robot dubbed Method-2 in a lab of the Hankook Mirae Technology in Gunpo, south of Seoul, South Korea

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The giant human-like robot bears a striking resemblance to the military robots starring in the movie 'Avatar' and is claimed as a world first by its creators from a South Korean robotic company

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Engineers test a four-metre-tall humanoid manned robot dubbed Method-2 in a lab of the Hankook Mirae Technology in Gunpo, south of Seoul, South Korea

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Waseda University's saxophonist robot WAS-5, developed by professor Atsuo Takanishi

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Russia has launched a humanoid robot into space on a rocket bound for the International Space Station (ISS). The robot Fedor will spend 10 days aboard the ISS practising skills such as using tools to fix issues onboard. Russia's deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin has previously shared videos of Fedor handling and shooting guns at a firing range with deadly accuracy.

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Google celebrates its 21st birthday on September 27. The The search engine was founded in September 1998 by two PhD students, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, in their dormitories at Californias Stanford University. Page and Brin chose the name google as it recalled the mathematic term 'googol', meaning 10 raised to the power of 100

Google

Chief engineer of LIFT aircraft Balazs Kerulo demonstrates the company's "Hexa" personal drone craft in Lago Vista, Texas on June 3 2019

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Microsoft announced Project Scarlett, the successor to the Xbox One, at E3 2019. The company said that the new console will be 4 times as powerful as the Xbox One and is slated for a release date of Christmas 2020

Getty

Apple has announced the new iPod Touch, the first new iPod in four years. The device will have the option of adding more storage, up to 256GB

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Samsung will cancel orders of its Galaxy Fold phone at the end of May if the phone is not then ready for sale. The $2000 folding phone has been found to break easily with review copies being recalled after backlash

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Apple has cancelled its AirPower wireless charging mat, which was slated as a way to charge numerous apple products at once

AFP/Getty

India has claimed status as part of a "super league" of nations after shooting down a live satellite in a test of new missile technology

EPA

5G wireless internet is expected to launch in 2019, with the potential to reach speeds of 50mb/s

Getty

Uber has halted testing of driverless vehicles after a woman was killed by one of their cars in Tempe, Arizona. March 19 2018

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A humanoid robot gestures during a demo at a stall in the Indian Machine Tools Expo, IMTEX/Tooltech 2017 held in Bangalore

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A humanoid robot gestures during a demo at a stall in the Indian Machine Tools Expo, IMTEX/Tooltech 2017 held in Bangalore

Getty

Engineers test a four-metre-tall humanoid manned robot dubbed Method-2 in a lab of the Hankook Mirae Technology in Gunpo, south of Seoul, South Korea

Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty

Engineers test a four-metre-tall humanoid manned robot dubbed Method-2 in a lab of the Hankook Mirae Technology in Gunpo, south of Seoul, South Korea

Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty

The giant human-like robot bears a striking resemblance to the military robots starring in the movie 'Avatar' and is claimed as a world first by its creators from a South Korean robotic company

Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty

Engineers test a four-metre-tall humanoid manned robot dubbed Method-2 in a lab of the Hankook Mirae Technology in Gunpo, south of Seoul, South Korea

Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty

Waseda University's saxophonist robot WAS-5, developed by professor Atsuo Takanishi

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Waseda University's saxophonist robot WAS-5, developed by professor Atsuo Takanishi and Kaptain Rock playing one string light saber guitar perform jam session

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A test line of a new energy suspension railway resembling the giant panda is seen in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

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A test line of a new energy suspension railway, resembling a giant panda, is seen in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China

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A concept car by Trumpchi from GAC Group is shown at the International Automobile Exhibition in Guangzhou, China

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Christmas is over and 2020 is now looming so if, like many guys, you're gearing up to make the next decade one of strength, improved fitness and mental clarity, it's the perfect opportunity to pick up some kit to boost your motivation and make your goals easier to reach.

What's more, this Boxing Day, retail behemoth Amazon quietly discounted hundreds of products across their website. If, however, you want to avoid rifling through the deals, we've done the hard work for you. Click through this gallery to find 17 items in the Amazon Boxing Day sale that the Men's Health editors have their eye on. You're very welcome.

1Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder

51.88

Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard whey proteinwas our winner for the2018's SportsNutrition Awards and a close runner-up for the 2019 crown, too. It's recommended by sports dieticians as itdelivers by the scoopful it packs 24g of protein with minimal sugar and fat, 5.5g of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) for muscle maintenance and increased energy.

2Charge 3 Advanced Fitness Tracker

94.99

Why wait until 2020 to start crushing your new year's resolutions? Fitbit's Charge 3 fitness tracker is an ideal first-time buy if you're looking to get into wearables.With a battery life of seven days, the Charge 3 tracks calorie burn, optimises workouts andautomatically recognises runs, swims, ellipticals and more, recording them for you in the Fitbit app on Android or iOS.

3Pure Whey Protein Powder Shake, Vanilla, 1 kg

13.99

Why pay through the nose for protein, when you can get it on the cheap?BULK POWDERS'Pure Whey Protein Powder is one of the most popular brands among Men's Health readers for good reason - it packs22g of protein per scoop, is low in sugar and mixes lump-free.

4SH402BK/00 Wireless On Ear Sports Headphones

59.99

A truly wireless pair of headphones, Philips'SH402BK/00 Wireless On Ear Sports Headphones give 20 hours of playback off a single charge and, thanks to IPX4 tech, are sweat and water-resistant.

5Genius 8000 CrossAction Electric Toothbrush

89.99

2020 is the year to throw your analogue toothbrush in the bin, becauseOral-B'sGenius 8000 CrossAction Electric Toothbrush, discounted hugelyon Amazon right now, is an absolute steal. With 100% plaque removal and brushing coverage, it gently whitens your teeth from the first use across 5 brushing modes. If that's not enough, you can keep track of your brushing patterns using Oral-B's smartphone app.

6Nike LS Park VI JerseyLong-Sleeved

12.97

Nike'sLS Park VI jersey is ideal for throwing over your kit before heading to the gym, or for wearing as a thicker layer during a run. Pick from a range of colours and get that order in.

7Serious Mass Protein Powder High Calorie Mass Gainer

39.88

With24 vitamins and minerals, 50g of proteinand 1250kcal per serving, Optimum Nutrition'sSerious Mass Gainer is a popular product for those struggling to gain size, as it encouragesweight gain and refuels your bodys glycogen stores for your next workout.

8Jabra Elite Active 65t True Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earbuds and Charging Case with Alexa Built-In, Copper Blue

144.95

These sweat-resistant earphones allow you to adjust exactly how much of the outside world you hear, keeping you safe while road running. An integrated motion sensor also tracks your performance from rep count to VO2 max so you can monitor your progress.These earphones function as a sound system, fitness tracker and personal trainer rolled into one, with workouts, exercise explanations and in-ear coaching available through the app.Great value for money.

9Academy Team Backpack

16.99

After a lightweight backpack to stash your items and gym kit away without a hefty price tag? This is it.

10Series 9000 Wet and Dry Men's Electric Shaver

235.06

Save over 200 on a clean, reliable shave today. Using8-directional ContourDetect heads, you can customise your shave with three unique comfort settings. The set also includes abeard trimmer, travel pouch and SmartClean PLUS clean & charge system.

11H17 Noise Cancelling Headphones

49.99

ANC technology helps Mpow's H17 headphones keep your world quiet, whether you're dealing with noisy colleagues, clanging-and-banging gym brosor busy flights. Just 10 minutes of charges gives two hours of playback and it's easy to use the controls as soon as you put them on. A bargain.

12Bodyclock Rise 100 - Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock with Sunrise and Sunset

76.94

Exclusive to Amazon, Lumie's Bodyclock Rise 100 will make you want to switch off your phone and throw your bog-standard alarm clock in the bin, because its 30-minute natural sunrise setting will have you feeling refreshed and awake come the AM.The clock mimics the colours of a real sunrise and sunset using mixed LEDs and isproven to help treat seasonal defective disorder (SAD) andwinter blues. Treat your sanity.

13Undeniable Duffel 4.0 MD Duffel

28.30

Still struggling with a shoddy duffel for your gym kit, food, equipment and work/life essentials? Do yourself a solid and pick this Undeniable Duffel from Under Armourup before it's out of stock

14Carb Killa High Protein and Low Carb Bars, 12 x 60g - Selection Box

18.99

Want to kick your sweet tooth in 2020? It's only natural.Keep your cravings down and your muscle-building macros up withGrenade's 12-bar selection box. It features cookie cream, peanut butter and jaffa cake flavours to name a few to keep you satiated and topped-up with protein when you're in a pinch.

15Momentum Free Special Edition, Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

69.99

Exclusive to Amazon, Sennheiser'sMomentum Free earphonesprovide you witha powerful bass response, detailed voice projection and high sound stage forsix hours of battery life. Handily, you can connect to two devices at once, so you can switch between smartphones and your computer.

16Tile Pro (2020) Item Finder - 1 Pack

29.99

Know someone who's constantly losing their keys, or getting locked out? Even if it's you, we've got something that'll make their life (or yours)a lot easier. The Tile connects to your phone, allowing you to find your keys on a map. You can also set up alerts to remind you when you've left your keys behind. Nifty, right?

17Anker Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth Speaker

99.99

Turn up the intensity of your home workouts and up the quality of your Netflix binge sessions with Anker'sMotion+ Bluetooth Speaker with 12 hours playtime andIPX7 waterproof tech.

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If you're already thinking about your New Year's goals, you'll want to learn about a fitness group that actually helps you achieve them!

Fitness experts Drew Manning (of Fit2Fat2Fit) and Julie Freed (certified Whole30 and yoga instructor) are kicking off their January Complete Keto Challenge with Yoga and Meditation at Xcel Fitness!

Those who sign up get Group Keto Coaching from January 1 through January 30, 2020 (including weekly meetings and 24/7 online support), yoga and meditation, and more.

It costs $150 for a limited time; first 30 sign ups receive a Keto Swag Bag.

Learn more at their free kickoff party on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Xcel Fitness. There will be giveaways and all the information you need to get started.

Find out more by following the challenge on Instagram here or by going to completeketochallenge.com.

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