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Allison Barnes

Simple introductions are best, because then you can get to the meat of the story more quickly. Introduction: Hi. I'm Allison. The Meat: Born in DC, bred in Birmingham, Alabama. All my life, I've been a writer and a talker (you're supposed to go with what you're good at, right?). I came to work for Southern Living 10 days after earning my first college degree (don't believe in long breaks). Love all things artsy, most things healthy (wheat germ = yuck), and no things sacrilegious. Among my favorite quotes: "A gator don't sweat!" heard on an episode of "Wife Swap." [e-mail]

Laura Helbling

Laura is a proud native of St. Louis, Missouri who just learned about meat-and-threes when she moved to Birmingham in January 2009. She has a degree in magazine journalism from the University of Missouri, where she learned a ton -- but didn't make much time for exercise. As Healthy Living intern, she's learning how to incorporate fitness and cooking into her postcollege routine. Living with Crohn's disease has broadened her interest in health and wellness. She also enjoys music, writing, design, and travel. [e-mail]

Sara Askew Jones

For Sara, a weekday without exercising at the local YMCA is like a day without chocolate! A "disgusting" morning person, our Healthy Living Editor rises a little after 4 a.m., feeds the cats, and heads out. On weekends, she prefers exploring outdoors. Sara freelanced for several publications while raising her only child. She was an Associate Features Editor at Weight Watchers magazine (when owned by Southern Progress) before joining Southern Living in 1999. The two- time cancer survivor enjoys birding, reading, dancing, and meeting people. Besides the aforementioned cats, Sara has two dogs, Maya and Mr. Maxwell. [e-mail]

Norman King

Norman joined Southern Living in 2007 and welcomed the Southern culture with open arms. A trained chef and Registered Dietitian, he's dedicated to sharing his nutritional and culinary expertise in an easy-to-access and understand format. He loves cooking at home, sliding his feet under a table while sharing a great meal with fantastic company. In his free time, you may find him on the tennis court, drinking too much coffee (Cuban style is his favorite), or traveling to experience the wonders of the South. [e-mail]

Erin Shaw Street

Erin considers it a good day when she arrives to work without any Cheerios in her hair. Taking care of a toddler, husband, and two pugs is one of her jobs; serving as Associate Features Editor at Southern Living is another. She not only writes about ways to take care of self, home, and family while having a life, she lives it. An on-the- go wife and mom, Erin is also a perpetual student, world traveler, and voracious reader. She has written about health and wellness for 10 years, always on the lookout for a good story to tell. [e-mail]

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