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Managing Editor | Shantrice HurstEditor in Chief | Candra Burges

Contributing WritersErin FulbrightTraci Vincent Bill Gvoich

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8 | Collage Of Successful Aging9 | Collage Of Ask The Doctor10 | Collage Of Flab To Fab11 | Collage Of Makeovers

12 | Collage Of Contributors12 | Collage Of Pets

13 | Collage Of Models Behavior14 | Collage Of Fan Favorites

16 | Collage Of Sports18 | Letters To The Magazine

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Let the singing of Christmas carols and exchanging of gifts begin! We are officially into the holiday season! Whether we’re ready for the holidays or not, they always seem to creep up on us. Here at Geaux Health and Fitness Magazine, we know how important it is for you to keep your sanity during all of the madness of Christmas Parties, church plays, shopping, baking and of course In-Law visits. Here are a few thoughts I have on surviving a very hectic Christmas Season.

First and foremost, remember that Christmas is the birth of Jesus Christ. He is the reason for the season and the reason we celebrate revolves around him and only him. Remembering to keep that in mind will be your oasis through the holiday hustle and bustle. Second and lastly, this is a season for family so enjoy all the relations that come to visit for Christmas. Let your mother in law help out in the kitchen, don’t try and be superwoman and cook the entire meal all by yourself. Also, involve your children by letting them help out and set the table for Christmas dinner, let them help with decorating the tree or give them a special craft symbolic to the season.

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The top five causes of death in Louisiana are all health-related and most are preventable.Geaux Health & Fitness magazine aims to reduce such casualties while still preserving Louisiana’s culture of food and family values. They keep the community informed and up-to-date on all things health and wellness by connecting readers to local resources and stories that make their personal goals attainable.

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Geaux Health & Fitness magazine has created a health and wellness platform for Baton Rouge and a network of individuals who are doing amazing things in our community! Having recently moved back home to Baton Rouge, I knew it would be a matter of time before I would get to know what was new in the area and what the city had to offer. Geaux Health & Fitness has been an ambassador of sorts and has reintroduced me and its readers to the City of Baton Rouge. Moreover, working as a staff writer for Geaux Health & Fitness has been a dream come true. I’ve always wanted to write for a magazine, however, I never knew that the publication I would write for would help people improve their lives. My assignments and those whom I have interviewed have been a joy. I am proud to be associated with Geaux Health & Fitness, and I have learned so much from it. When the magazines are released online or on newsstands, I can’t wait to read them cover-to-cover!

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Burges reminisces back to his 20s and 30s when he worked two jobs just to provide for his young family. There were times when he didn’t feel his best from a health standpoint, but he pushed himself through those rare moments of discomfort to make a better life for his family.

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The first change Burges made was to begin walking every day. “I started walking on my lunch breaks at my job. I would walk from the DOTD building to the Governor’s Mansion, and then back.” Burges admits that such a feat was challenging. Having to pack walking shoes everyday as well as an extra shirt was an inconvenience, but his determination for better health helped him stay the course.

Next, Burges changed his eating habits. “I went in my pantry and threw out everything white! Sugar, rice, pasta, bread, salt, and then went out and brought lean meats, brown rice, whole wheat bread and fresh fruits and vegetables,” he explained.

But even with this renewed sense of his future, healthier self, meal preparation wasn’t an easy thing. The first meal he made was a vegetable stir-fry, and after one bite, Burges promptly tossed his plate into the nearest trash can. “It tasted horrible,” he recalled.

“I knew it and so did my family, because they didn’t want to eat it either!”

Eventually, Burges learned new recipes as well as tips for light yet flavorful seasoning options. His meals became tastier and more versatile. He even developed a healthy whole wheat pizza crust recipe that was featured on WAFB News on multiple occasions. And, as for his physical transformation, Burges lost six pants sizes in less than six months from the date of his health scare. “I’m not one to focus on the pounds. My focus is on how my clothes are fitting and how I’m feeling,” he explained.

Currently, Eric Burges Sr. has maintained his weight loss and even has amped up his fitness routine by going to the gym two to three times a week. “I do a mix of weight training and cardio bike work. I feel good and my family has noticed my continued weight loss. I’m wearing a size 46 pants now and I feel proud of the healthier me.” GH&F

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