Category Archives: FIT + WELL

LEK FIT in Larchmont/Hancock Park

June 9, 2017

I finally made it to the private-in-home (ok, behind home) fitness class of Laren Kleban – LEKfit .

I have been trying my hardest to get my ass there and because I don’t Bounce ( her signature class) – I had to coordinate the best time to take her lower impact class.

Lauren Kleban is known for her trampoline and dance-inspired workouts that she hosts out of her tricked-out garage. She has a major cult following amongst LA’s most influential bloggers and celeb moms (just go to her Instagram).

Lauren recently launched her streaming service  for those of us who can’t make it to sweet studio. There you can find loads of effective videos that can be mix and matched, to customize your own workouts from anywhere. 

First of all, I’m sore AF. In a way I can only dream of. I love being sore because it means I’m working overlooked muscle groups. In this case, all of them. Lauren is delightful. Sweet, cool, weighs around 50 pounds of solid muscle. Let’s say – she’s inspiring (for a mom of two – WTF?!)

The studio is cozy and chic. The class was a perfect mix of med-high impact dance aerobics (think classic old school – the kind your mom did – which is me, cause I’m old). It’s all very easy to follow. Thank god. No cray cray choreo or long-ass routines which make my head spin.  I have enough on my mind – I don’t need to go to a fitness class to learn a routine, thank you. This was easy peasy to follow and even me with my bilateral metallic hips fared well. The sculpting was mostly arms and floor work lower body for butt and legs. Abs were addressed mostly with a little plank routine thrown in. I was dripping. I got a great hit of cardio and this is a perfect class to add to your weekly routine if you are addicted to spinning, like myself. The music is poppy and fun and the vibe is concentrated, focused and fun.

MONK BOTANICALS WITH AND WITHOUT CANNABIS

June 8, 2017

By now we know the healing and medicinal benefits of CDB. And brands and marketing are catching on. All things CBG are becoming more sophisticated and accessible to everyone. MONK PROVISIONS has debuted an exquisite line of drinking botanicals, infused with all sorts of goodies in the fruits, herbs and flavoring department, as well as the CBD and low-level THC.

Of course I was first taken with the stunning branding and packaging. Yes, I lost my mind over it, even before trying it.

The delicious glass-bottled botanicals come in a variety of divine flavors and all have various ‘prescriptions’.

I finally was able to try one last night. Not knowing how I would respond, I waited for the perfect evening. It says it’s fast acting and mild. I was a little nervous as I had never tried any liquid like this and had no idea what to expect. I for sure do not like feeling ‘out of it’ or ‘out of control’ so I sipped my concoction very slowly. I figured it can’t be more disorienting than a Margarita or glass of wine, and at least this has proven medicinal qualities. The great news (for me) is, I almost felt nothing. The other news (for some) is that I almost felt nothing. The best news is, you can easily monitor your experience because it truly is mild. I felt good, excited to take a walk and go out for dinner, but unaltered in any way. Frankly, I was relieved. If I decide I want to get a little more ‘feeling’ – I would say, try another one. For the most part, it was a yummy fun experience and if you are looking for a summer house warming gift – THIS IS IT.

Monk will surely impress anyone and everyone. Forget the bottle of wine this year and grab the assortment box. I guarantee that whoever receives this gift will be over the moon and them some. It’s perfect for a little dinner party or weekend BBQ.     

Some more info pulled from their gorgeous website.

THIS IS THE HIT RIGHT HERE!! The sampler.

BOOTY BAKE! This bangin booty class is kicking all others to the curb.

June 2, 2017

I have never been more excited to take a class since I discovered Soul Cycle a million years ago.

This workout is EXTREME.  It is super high intensity.  Lots of plyometrics.  Lots of sweat.  An intense workout that makes you feel like a badass when you’re done!  There is nothing else like it.  It’s call…drumroll…BOOTY BAKE!!!

A work out unlike any other, with recipe to beat includes:

  • A dynamic warm-up and stretch.
  • HIIT & plyo… (secret ingredient)
  • Baking is done with Booty Bake® Kinetic Leg Bands (provided by class)
  • Icing on the cake: We finish with an intense ab burning series.

Take a look and drool at the booty drippin action —https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlX0HU5o6GI

In a short time, the LA base class has baked hundreds of booties, leaving people wanting more and driving interest across the country— due to high demand the class has been in Boston and San Diego. In LA the class can be taken at Millennium Dance Studio in Studio City, CA & soon to be at The Playground in West Hollywood.

Booty Bake® was founded by fitness extraordinaire, professional dancer, actress & sponsored athlete–Michelle Janine.  

Check out @bootybake_ on Instagram! 

Classes held @ the world famous: Millennium Dance Complex

11528 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

Every Sunday @ 11 am

Every Mon. & Weds. @ 7 pm

Suicide Girls Vape Cartridges To Kill Your Munchies

June 1, 2017

Imagine what I thought when I read this:

“Diet weed. You may have heard rumblings of a cannabis strain that actually curbs appetite but does it really exist or is it merely wishful thinking among new cannabis marketers? The industry’s latest breakthrough and trendiest strain, THCV, is a compound found in certain strains of cannabis that does in fact suppress appetite. Some call it diet weed, Suicide Girls call it Zero.”

Yah. I was in. For me, weed makes me to do one thing. Stuff my face. And it sucks. It makes me totally miserable. So when I heard about: Chill – Hustle – Zero, an effects-based line of cannabis vape cartridges launched by SuicideGirls Cannabis, I perked up about ZERO – a THCV-infused hybrid, specifically formulated to get you high and control hunger, and features 60 percent THC and 60 percent THCV. Zero gives its users a decrease in appetite, meaning less munchies and more macros. If you’re ever in need of finding new strains of cannabis that could work better for you for different aches, pains or ailments you might want to have a browse through the strain catalog on sites like WeedSmart Canada.

This aint no ordinary vape.

Sleek and super chic, the Chill Hustle Zero vape cartridges use a supercritical C02 molecular extraction method, lab tests each strain for pesticide and fungicide residue and uses only sun grown cannabis. The Suicide Girl vape cartridges retail for $55 and are available at participating dispensaries throughout California. chill.suicidegirls.com. They are hella sexy.

More deets: Zero (THCV hybrid), Chill (indica), and Hustle (sativa) are engineered to deliver predictable outcomes. Get it? Chill – Hustle – Zero. And, they do what they say. Chill has sent me into the best ZZZ’s of a lifetime. Hustle kind of sent me on a fun laundry folding frenzy and Zero did not set me off into a binge. I ended up loving Chill the most – because it really knocks me out in the yummiest way and so much better than Melatonin. These could be the perfect cartridges to use when you catch that volcano hybrid vaporizer sale you’ve been waiting for, and choosing just one of them is likely to be difficult. After all, they all have a fantastic effect, and the creators clearly know what they’re doing.

So you know what? I say them all and GET IT HERE!

The one I am most interested in is called Zero

Effects-Based Line: Chill Hustle Zero are cannabis vape cartridges that are specifically formulated to give the consumer a desired effect. Chill is formulated to give the user a sense of calm. Hustle is formulated to boost focus and creativity. Zero contains THCV, a compound found in cannabis that suppresses hunger. This makes it different from most Vape Supplies on the market, not that there’s anything bad with them, but this Zero is unique.

It’s supposed to curb appetite and stave off the munchies?
The THCV cannabinoid is believed to suppress hunger. I have yet to try this one as I’m too busy testing CHILL to help me sleep.

The origin of SuicideGirls cannabis vape cartridges began when many of the SuicideGirls were smoking Durban Poison, a cannabis strain known to work as an appetite suppressant. They wanted to bring this concept to the masses and began to develop what is now Zero.

BODY VIBES Smart Stickers

May 28, 2017

“The universe doesn’t speak English, Chinese, or Spanish;
it speaks frequencies.”

Body Vibes are smart stickers programmed to deliver natural bio-frequencies through energy resonant exchange to optimize brain and body functions, restore missing cell communication, and accelerate the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Body Vibes work by targeting the Central Nervous System, a hub of energy powered by a network of electrical signals that vibrate along our nerves. It controls everything we do, including our responses to pleasure and pain. The bio-frequencies programmed into Body Vibes mimic the same frequencies that are already found in our body. For this reason, they are able to travel across our electrical pathways, replenishing any deficiencies and raising our vibration to the perfect frequency. We recommend wearing Body Vibes daily for at least one month to experience a positive energy shift that sparks the body’s amazing ability to heal from within.

MEET THE FOUNDERS:

Leslie was introduced to bio-frequency technology through her husband, who was suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis. He was a given non-chemical frequency patch to manage his pain, an application that provided tremendous relief without the side effects. As fortune would have it, the technology covered a wide range of health concerns that included anxiety, which Leslie had been living with since childhood.

“It was such a blessing to find something that controlled my anxiety and brought my system back into balance,” said Leslie. “I was prescribed Ativan for my anxiety, and although it helped, it carried many side effects. The frequency stickers slowly rebooted my nervous system, giving me the space to regain my perspective and equilibrium.”

She introduced the frequency technology to her business partner, Madison, who had been dealing with shoulder pain for years. She tried the pain relief frequency, and was amazed at how much better she felt afterward. Madison then shared the technology with her sister, who, at the time, was taking anti-anxiety medication to manage her severe anxiety. She now uses several of the stickers regularly as an alternative to her prescription medication.

Leslie and Madison knew they had to share this technology with their clientele, but wanted to do so in a way that connected more with today’s culture. They partnered with Bio-Energy Synthesis Technology developer Richard Eaton of AlphaBio Centrix to create a line of fashionable, wearable smart stickers. Thus Body Vibes was born.

With all the positive feedback and heartfelt testimonials received since its inception, Leslie and Madison are excited to finally share Body Vibes with the rest of the world. Their collective dream is to have everyone vibing at the perfect frequency.

From left to right: Leslie Kritzer and Madison De Clercq (Body Vibes Co-Founders)

   YES ! Energy frequency stickers.   

The color blue is blue, because it has the specific frequency that makes it blue. We are able to hear sounds because our bodies have the ability to translate frequencies into sounds that make sense to us. It’s the same way we form visual images. Our bodies are natural energy sources; we absorb and generate energy.

All of our bodies operate at an optimal internal frequency – a sweet spot in the neighborhood of 62-72Hz. Studies have shown that when your frequency slips, your immune system is compromised, which opens the door to getting sick. In fact, scientists have discovered a frequency for virtually every known illness. Can’t shake that cold or flu? You’re down in the 57-60Hz range, a danger zone where you’re also more vulnerable to disease.

And, in collaboration with celebrity holistic nutritionist, Elissa Goodman, Body Vibes just launched the Elissa Goodman Detox 10-Pack (5 Detox and 5 Hydrate) | Retail $68 https://www.shopbodyvibes.com/variety-packs/elissa-goodmans-detox-10-pack 

Hydrate: Bio-frequencies stabilize negative ions, balances PH, hydrates and aids absorption. Water helps circulates electrolytes which in turn transports glucose and amino acids in and out of cells.  Feel refreshed!  ‘

Detox: Detoxification frequencies help with reducing toxic substances in the body.  Natural frequencies of lemon, apple cider vinegar, cucumbers and watermelon.  Clean living!

PHOTO cred: Isabella Lombardini and Genevieve Adams @bellamarieadam