by admin | Jan 21, 2014 | From Our Contributors
Tools for 2014 – Getting Healthy with Meals Do you know what the top New Year’s resolution is? Drumroll please . . . it’s to get healthy! Everyone needs to change their habits and get healthy in some way. This week we are discussing getting healthy with meals. Here are some examples in no particular order: Quit drinking soda Recently I read an article that said if you give up drinking soda that you could lose up to 15 lbs in a year. Isn’t that crazy!? Now, I love diet coke. But the sugary carbonated drink is just not good for me. I gave it up a few weeks ago. Count your calories This seems like such a simple thing. But once you start counting calories you become way more aware of how many calories you were eating. There are plenty of apps out there that you can use on your smart phone. I like My Fitness Pal. Portion control It’s all about portion control. Here in America we all over-eat! A few weeks ago, I began portioning out our meals. You get whats on your plate but nothing more. This has helped me to lose weight already! Take a Whole30 challenge This is big in the CrossFit world. But it’s actually a great concept. It has you cut out sugar, dairy, and grains for 30 days. Basically you are eating fruits, vegetables, and meat. If the thought of planning those 30 days is overwhelming to you. Don’t let it be! Here is a link to blog called Eat at Home. She has a list of 31 meals that...
by admin | Jan 21, 2014 | From Our Contributors
Gyms in Cumming GA & Forsyth County As we are starting a new year, most of us have fitness as a top resolution. With so many gyms in Cumming GA – how do you decide where to go? Well, a Facebook poll of course! Recently we asked that question to our Facebook followers. You can see that post by clicking here. Also, you can see other working out options on our Tools for 2014: Getting Healthy with Fitness post. Here are the gyms that were recommended: CrossFit Cumming (This location got several votes!) CrossFit North Alpharetta Atlanta Fitness BodyPlex Let’s Roll (Speed skating practice is a great workout!) CMAC Judo YMCA CrossFit Dynamo Bounce Athletic Club KBX Gym Studio Lotus at The Collection at Forsyth Focal Fitness CrossFit Stand Anytime Fitness FCPR Facility Beachbody Workouts South Forsyth Jazzercise Anywhere else you might add? Photo...
by admin | Jan 21, 2014 | From Our Contributors
Breakfast Places in Forsyth County A few weekends ago, I had some family in town and wanted to take them to a delicious breakfast place. I wished I had a list to look at at places other Forsyth people would recommend us to go. Luckily, we did a Facebook poll about this back last April. Here is the link to that Facebook post. Since that Facebook poll was so helpful to me – I thought I would share with you as well. These are in no particular order: Cracker Barrel The Station House Fagan’s Biscuit Barn Guy’s Biscuit Barn – at the corner of Spot Rd and Dr. Bramlett. BB’s Bagels That Biscuit Place Daisy’s Dutch Monkey Doughnuts Starbuck’s Donut Connection The Burger Stop Rick Tanner’s Waffle House – 5 locations in Cumming for you! Midway Meal House Chick-fi-la – 2 locations in Cumming for you! Mestizo – added by popular demand! Anything else you would like to...
by admin | Jan 15, 2014 | From Our Contributors
Tools for 2014 – Getting Healthy with Fitness Do you know what the top New Year’s resolution is? Drumroll please . . . it’s to get healthy! Everyone needs to change their habits and get healthy in some way. This week we are discussing getting healthy with fitness. Here are some examples in no particular order: Read a book on “Getting Fit in 2014” Any library or bookstore gives you tons of options in the fitness section. But, we love a good deal! So, here is a digital bundle of 5 books for only $7.40. Click here for more info! Join a Gym There are plenty of gyms around Forsyth County and Cumming GA. But we will highlight a few: 1. CrossFit Cumming: My good friends run this particular gym. Anyone that has tried it has ended up joining. Check them out by clicking here. 2. YMCA: This gym is a great facility – they also have childcare! Click here for more info. 3. Cumming Dance Academy: Ok, I know it’s not technically a gym. But dancing is a great work out! Click here for class information. 4. Anytime Fitness: There are two locations in Cumming. This is a great gym because it’s open 24 hours a day. Check it out by clicking here. Also, we recently did a round-up of all the best gyms in Cumming. Click here to see that list. Exercise at Home There are plenty of exercises that can be done at home. Here are a few examples for you: 1- You could take a walk or run around your neighborhood. 2 – Early morning...
by admin | Jan 9, 2014 | From Our Contributors
Tools for 2014 – Relax! Life is busy, hectic, and responsibilities are at an all time high. To put it simple life is stressful! I know it and you know it. But what do we do? Well, I think we all just need to relax. We need to carve out time to rejuvenate. Now I know that’s hard because I stay pretty busy myself. But, I have found that you can replace some other things you do with times of rest and rejuvenation. Here are some examples in no particular order: Instead of watching tv – read a book If you need a new book to read, we have an option for you! Here is a great way to get 7 books for only $7.40. Click here for more info! Instead of going out shopping – get a massage Be sure to check out our website sponsor, Skin Solutions for their Massage Therapy services – they offer couples massage, therapeutic & even hot stone massage! If you’re looking for a deal – here is a great place to get a massage at a great price. Cumming Med Spa has a Groupon deal going on. Click here for more info! I went there a couple of months ago for a massage and it was great! I know it’s cold right now, but instead of running errands – go for a walk every once in a while Forsyth County has great walking trails between all our parks and the Greenway. Enjoy them! Click here for more info on our parks. Instead of getting lost on social media – disconnect more I...
by admin | Jan 7, 2014 | From Our Contributors
An Update and Thank You from the Walkup Family It’s been a few months since we lost our home and belongings to a fire so we thought we could give everyone an update. Also, we have been trying to find a way to really thank everyone for all the generosity we received. First things first – we have put together a newletter with all that’s been going on since October. You can view that by clicking here – WalkupNewsletter. We are so incredibly thankful for all the support from this community. Forsyth County is definitely the best place to live! Thank you all for the calls, emails, comments, donations of money, donations of toys, donations of clothes. We have all we need because of others generosity. Everyday we are reminded just how grateful we are for others. As a thank you – we created this video: 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:31-33 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 For more updates you can follow Rachael on her Blog, Facebook, or Twitter. From the bottom of our hearts – we thank...
