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- by Sarah Achleithner
Issue 19: Inspiring stories of transformation
Happy Thanksgiving! With Turkey Day preparations well underway, we thought we would continue the holiday cheer and share some inspiring stories from our members. Whether you're traveling across the country, jumping in the car, or staying local, don't forget to take...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
Foolproof tips and tricks for taking supplements
Whether you want to lower your risk of certain diseases, combat a vitamin deficiency, or improve your daily performance, taking the right supplements can enhance your overall health and wellbeing. However, you have to take them consistently to reap the...
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- by Anne Valta
How Catra Corbett overcame addiction and became an accomplished ultra-runner, fueled by plants
Ultrarunner and vegan, Catra Corbett, is a force of nature. At age 56, she has run 100 miles (or more) over 100 times, (and counting!). She also holds the fastest known time for the 425-mile long John Muir Trail, completing...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
How to lose weight without killing your cycling performance
You don’t have to ride fast to be a cyclist, but if you’re carrying around a little extra weight, slimming down could just make you faster. It’s simple physics, really. The more you weigh, the more energy it takes to...
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- by Ari Tulla
Why Ari Tulla and Tapio Tolvanen founded the Smart Nutrition service, Elo
Caring about your health is one thing. Making the choice to optimize your wellness, and taking your nutrition to the next level, that’s Elo.A Finnish translation for either “life” or “happiness”, we think Elo is an excellent name for a...
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- by Anne Valta
How this VC founder overcame poverty to become an NFL player and Harvard grad
When did you realize your regular approach to health was no longer working?I grew up poor and, as a kid, I didn't really have a choice about what I put into my body. When I was a freshman attending Harvard...
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- by Anne Valta
The one health hack this famed Apple designer will never quit
When did you realize your regular approach to health was no longer working?I grew up playing basketball, so I always had an approach, but it’s evolved with my interests and age. Staying alert and maintaining focus has become more important....
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
"It's all in your mind" according to World Master's Time Trial Champion, Anne Valta
When did you realize your regular approach to health was no longer working?I’ve always been driven, but I never was the best at any sport. And it wasn’t because of lack of trying. I was always the one running extra...