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FFEATUREE E ATU R { } POUNDS A Gaining H E LT H Arriving early to school and staying late? Bringing work home? Eating on the run? As a CTA member, you may end up taking care of everyone except yourself. BY SHERRY POSNICK-GOODWIN Together we can! Michelle Franci and Jennell Pardo became fitness pals. Check out their regimen on page 15. A LW AY S N U R T U R I N G others can take a toll on physical well-being, resulting in poor eating habits, not enough exercise and extra pounds. Snacks galore in the teachers' lounge doesn't help — not that we're making excuses. It's about more than looking good. Problems associated with obesity range from low energy to high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart problems. It may be strange timing to share weight loss strategies as the holidays near, but sometimes lifestyle changes can bring about a healthier way of being that can last indefinitely, even when faced with temptation. Some CTA members have made incredible strides in slimming down, becoming healthier through exercise, and making better food choices. They look amazing and feel great. So here's the skinny on how they did it, along with some images of them before and after their amazing transformations. tanding Unders es and Calori trients u Macron ONE CALORIE is defined as the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of water through 1°C, often used to measure the energy value of foods. Everyone can benefit from striving for a diet lower in saturated fats and higher in healthy proteins. Protein 4 calories per gram Fats 9 calories per gram Calories are composed of three MACRONUTRIENTS: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT BUSCHMAN Educator 11 Nov 2013 v2.1 int.indd 11 Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram NOVEMBER 201 3 www.cta.org 11 11/13/13 6:30 PM