Well, the wait is finally over. The results of the Body Works Biggest Loser Challenge are in. Congratulations go to John Stephens who lost an amazing 5.58% bodyfat totalling a loss of 17.04 lbs of bodyfat. All those who participated should be proud of the accomplishments they had. Good job everyone and keep up the good work. Keep your eyes and ears open for future competitions.

We are proud to announce the opening of our new personal training studio located at 12226 Beach Blvd, Ste 7, which is just across the street from our old location. This move was due in large part to the loyalty and dedication of our clients. We appreciate all of your continued business with us and the referrals you provide. The new facility will provide you with many added benefits to our training services. There is much greater training space with added equipment and upgrades. We will be expanding our cardio section in hopes that you will feel free to come in anytime to use the facility on your own. There is also much easier access to the new location from Beach Blvd. We would like to encourage everyone to feel free to bring a friend to train with you for a week. Again, we couldn't have made this move without the loyalty of our clients. We hope you enjoy the new studio as much as we are.

• MARINATED TERYAKI CHICKEN

• INGREDIENTS
• 4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into pieces
• 2 Cups dry white wine
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons teryaki sauce

• DIRECTIONS
• To Marinate: Place chicken in a glass bowl or dish and pour 1&1/2 cups of white wine over chicken. Then sprinkle with garlic and onion powders. Let marinate for at least 1 hour.
• Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet on medium heat. Saute onion and pepper for 5-7 minutes or until soft. Remove from skillet and set aside.
• Remove chicken from marinade and discard any unused marinade. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet and brown chicken over medium high heat adding teryaki sauce to 'sear' chicken.
• Braise with remaining white wine and simmer 8-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Add onion/bell pepper mixture to chicken and heat through.
• Serve with other steamed vegetables for healthy delicious meal!

• GET FIT.... GET HAPPY

More than 19 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with depression. Many others suffer without diagnosis. Prescription medicine and psychotherapy are the most common forms of treatment found in the U.S. today. However, new studies are showing that exercise therapy can be used to relieve depression, improve self-esteem and enhance work behavior. Exercise has already been proven an effective treatment for such physical conditions as heart disease, obesity, diabetes and hypertension. Using it to treat mental illness can only lead to a more productive and better quality of life for those affected with depression Each year, an estimated $53 billion is spent on prescription medications to treat depression. It usually takes about six weeks for results to be seen with drug therapy and may be dependent upon continuing medication. Psychotherapy is another costly method of treatment, but again it can be a lengthy and time-consuming process. Physiologically, exercise helps depression through neurochemical changes. It causes the release of endorphins and lipotropins, which are linked with the body's energy balance, which in turn are related to feelings of positive mood and enhanced immune function. Exercise has also been shown to produce serotonin, which works to elevate mood the way many prescription medications work. A study conducted at Duke University Medical Center evaluated 156 patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Patients were assigned to three treatment groups for a period of four months. One group was prescribed medication, one group used exercise therapy, and the third group was given both medication and exercise. The exercise consisted of brisk walking, jogging, or riding a stationary bike for 30 minutes a day, three times a week. After four months of treatment, patients in all groups reported significant improvement. However, six months after the therapy concluded, the patients assigned to the exercise groups had lower relapse rates than those on medication alone. Ninety-two percent of those who had been treated with exercise alone were still free from signs of clinical depression, thus concluding that exercise therapy can be a greatly beneficial alternative for those with major depressive disorder. Exercise is still being widely researched as a valid medical approach to treating mental illness. As with most things, it will take time to prove its validity. Doctors are only now beginning to realize the importance of exercise with most physically debilitating disorders. Most people who are getting regular physical activity with or without depression will report feelings of enhanced self-image, mood elevation and an improvement in the ability to cope with stress. So why wait for the doctor to prescribe it? Get moving and get fit: physically and mentally.

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