Category Archives: FIT + WELL

Refresh your drinking wardrobe! WATERGEEKS snappy new bottle has its own little built in filtration system. Talk about Spring cleaning!

June 27, 2011

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Perfect timing.  I am never (and I mean EVER) without a water bottle. When I noticed that mine was filled with a creepy looking grimed – I freaked.  And tossed it.  I was out of my Skweet cleaner and deseprately needed a new one. 

Hellloo, WATER GEEKS.  First, I was taken with the stunning perfect grass green of their latest line.  But more importantly, there is a genius in this bottle that I have yet to experience for myself.  They've come out with a portable and affordable solution to filtering out the infamous chromium-6, on top of all of the bad odors, tastes and contaminants, found in tap water.

YAY!  

Why Stainless Filtered Bottles

① Questionable Water Quality

• According to a recent Gallop pole, 53% of Americans name “contamination

of drinking water” as their number one environmental concern.

② BPAs

• The admissions of popular aluminum bottle manufacturers regarding their

historic BPA contents can only serve to keep BPA's a major consumer and

media “Hot Button.”

③ Lead and other heavy metals

• High levels of lead have been confirmed in children in Washington, D.C. and

Greenville, N.C and “Watchdogs” now recommend consumption of only

filtered or bottled water to high-risk nursing mothers, children under 12, the

elderly and anyone with a compromised immune system.

④ On the Move

• 75% of bottled water is consumed away from the home making filtered water

pitchers unavailable when needed most.

⑤ Bottled Water

• Bottled water criticism has steadily increased as environmental waste, costs,

regulation and quality concerns continue to surface

 

Why WATERGEEKS?

Ergonomic Design

For style and function

Diverse Color Selection

Black, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Stainless

Steel, White, Yellow

Safe Material

Unlined, BPA, PVC and Phthalate-Free, non-leaching

stainless steel

Certified Lead-Free paint

Highly Functional

Wide mouth neck with easy to clean threading

Durable and dent resistant

Child through adult sizes available

Dishwasher Safe


Each bottle comes in a variety of colors and is available for purchase via their website, www.thewatergeeks.com, as well as Target.com, GNC.com, NeimanMarcus.com and Meijer retail stores for $19.99. 

 

WATER JUST GOT MORE OM.

April 27, 2011

Let's face it.  

Water can be a big snooze. C'mon, admit it.

(unless it's Neuro Water, which I'm mad about)

Say hi to YOGA EARTH.

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Powerful one-a-day nutrition drinkable in two easy dayparts for:

  • Fat metabolism and emulsification
  • Digestion & intestinal tract health for weight loss
  • Energy super source to reduce cravings
  • Protein & amino acids to suppress appetite
  • Lean muscle mass enhancers for toning

Ya sprinkle a little powder in and whoop goes your nutrition.

And it's yummy too!

 

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Ingredients: Probiotics, digestive enzymes, ginger, hibiscus flower, organic cordyceps, CoQ10, full spectrum antioxidants and phytonutrients, oceanic minerals, cellular energy complex, bee pollen, royal jelly, electrolytes, amino acids, brain nutrients, pomegranate, acai, amalaki, beet, folic acid, vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, 16% daily value protein.

 

For mother’s day, why not get mom off the couch? Angela Parker shows you how.

April 25, 2011

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Aw. This is really sweet. Workout with mom. If me and my 76 year old Jewish yenta mother can hit up the gym together  – anyone can.  I do see a ton of mothers/daughters on walks, runs and taking classes together.  It's hard to distinguish WHO is mother and who is daughter in this town – but that only makes people watching all the more fun.

Santa-Monica based Fitness Expert, Angela Parker of Body Inspired Fitness: http://www.bodyinspiredfitness.com/  just launched an incredible, new, truly unique fitness program for Mother's Day to inspire Moms & Daughters to share healthy lifestyle goals and routines together!   CUTE!  

 
Angela's all about:

  • inspiration, movtivation & accountability
  • she makes workouts fun
  • she's 'the real deal'
  • you don't need fancy equipment; you don't need fancy clothes
  • she shows your every person how to workout with items they have at home
  • For over ten years, her Santa Monica classes have had a 98% return rate for a reason – her plans work, her clients love her and she is always coming up with new fun ways to inspire & motivate her clients to committ to their fitness routines
  • Her classes are for people of all ages, fitness levels (she has teens up to seniors)

Especially in this day and age, young women now, more than ever, need their Mother's to be the role model in lead in teaching them about a healthy lifestyle.  I know I try this even with my 5 year old.  I never discuss body or food issues in front of her – EVER! And I make sure she knows that mommy's obsessive  need to workout is to stay strong, happy and fit!  The word THIN is never uttered.  Nor is DIET or any ounce of self-annihilation! 

Angela has created a plan for moms and daughters to work out together.  

Her 90-day, DOWNLOADABLE (how easy) program provides: photos, connection questions to learn about eachother, fitness pro nutrition tips, workouts for Moms only, workouts that are for Moms & Daughters to do together – and so much more!

  

 

JANE FONDA WORKOUT REDUX. GETTIN MY 80’S WORKOUT ON!

March 4, 2011

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http://www.janefondasworkout.com/

OK, I'm posting about this and I have YET to even pop it in my dvd player.

And I'll tell you why.  How about I do it in list form just for fun:

 

1. Jeanette Jenkins, the hot chic in the middle was my trainer for years. I'm talking 3 times a week stylie.  I worship and adore her.  She kicked my ass.  It hurt.  I love her.  And for that I'll give her PR props, blindfolded.

2. Just look at the FONT of the word "Workout."  I mean, c'mon.

3. I'm somewhat obsessed with Tara Stiles' body.

4.  The other chics are hot. 

5. I am so super jazzed about this collection and it makes me happy looking at the box.  I was a devout Ms. Fonda aerobisizer (how on earth do you spell that? too lazy too google it)  in the 80's. And I even spent the summer with her once.  But that's another story.

6. Now, I will get my leg-warmers out and see if it's all that and get back to you.  

In the meantime, here's the PR shizzy about it:


THE SET INCLUDES 3 WORKOUT DVDS:

  • Jeanette Jenkins, the Hollywood Trainer, will surely help you burn calories and built of your cardio with her Bootcamp Ultra workout.
  • Free your mind and body from everyday stress with Yoga expert and author of ‘Slim Calm Sexy’ Tara Stiles as she takes you on a journey with Daily Yoga.
  • Karena Dawn & Katrina Hodgson are your ToneItUp girls! They’ll get you a total body workout and to firm up those thighs with their Sculpt & Tone workout.


 
About the Trainers
Jeanette Jenkins:
Jeanette is the founder and President of The Hollywood Trainer, author of The Hollywood Trainer Weight-Loss Plan: 21 Days to Make Healthy Living a Lifetime Habit and creator of Bikini Bootcamp, part of her internationally successful Hollywood Trainer DVD Collection. As a Nike Training Club Ambassador, Celebrity Trainer/Nutritionist and Fitness Magazine Advisory Board member, Jeanette is recognized internationally as one of the country’s leading healthy lifestyle coaches. Armed with 20 years of incredible work in the health & fitness trenches, a degree in Human Kinetics, a certificate in Holistic Nutrition and over 18 international certifications, Jeanette has helped millions of men and women achieve their health and fitness goals. Her work spans from shows like Dr. OZ and The Doctors to websites like Oprah.com and Yahoo.com to the pages of several lifestyle & beauty magazines. Jeanette is excited to team up with the legendary Jane Fonda to launch "WORKOUT" and to inspire more people to Get Moving and Get Healthy!
 
Tara Stiles:
Your instructor Tara Stiles was named “the coolest yoga instructor ever” by Vanity Fair, and she looks forward to making yoga cool and exciting for you.  Tara is the yoga expert for Women's Health magazine, personal yoga instructor to Deepak Chopra, and founder of Strala Yoga Studio. Tara has been featured in publications including Elle, InStyle, Esquire, Men's Health, Ascent, and Yoga Journal. She's also the Yoga Master for Nissan's nationwide race program, together with Lance Armstrong and Ryan Hall. Tara is making yoga part of cross-training for athletes, preventive health care, and all-around feeling good.  She has inspired a wide audience around the world with her healthy and relatable approaches to exercise, awareness, nutrition and everyday well being.

Karena Dawn and Katrina Hodgson:
Fitness and Lifestyle personalities Katrina Hodgson (BS Health Sciences, NASM, AFAA, AAAI Certified Trainer, Nutritionist) and Karena Dawn (Triathlete, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist) are the new generation of fitness and health. Founders of the Los Angles based fitness movement Tone It Up, this dynamic duo is making waves with their fresh and fun approach to fitness and weight loss. Tone It Up is a multi-platform health and fitness lifestyle brand that began as an online resource for women seeking fun, accessible health, nutrition and fitness content.  Tone It Up has expanded to over 14 million viewers, making Katrina & Karina the most sought out fitness experts online. This success led them to launch their own fitness DVD series, as well as a private training studio in Hermosa Beach. They are thrilled to be named the future of fitness by legendary actress and fitness icon Jane Fonda.

 

  Jeanette

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Bob Harper is HOT.

March 1, 2011

And his bod is ridic.

Here are some of Bob's tips from the Jan/Feb issue of Women's Health Mag.

Just a little pick me up on your Tuesday afty.

XO 

1.       Practice the sun salutation.  This isn’t just for yogis—it’s a total-body move that strengthens every inch of you.  Do them fast to raise your heart rate.  

2.       Work in intervals.  For the fastest and best results, add bursts of springs into a slow run.  Try this on your next jog: after a five-minute war-up, dial up your speed to n effort of about eight or nine (out of 10) for 30 seconds; then slow down to an effort of three and recover for up to three minutes.  Your goal: Work up to seven sprints in a half-hour run.

3.       Fill up on fewer calories.  I like these wheat-germ crackers called Bran Crispbread.  Each has 12 calories, no fat, and five grams of fiber.  Add a bit of hummus and you can have a plateful.  (I HAVE BEEN ON THESE FOR YEARS, BTW…I POUR – YES POUR- I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT BUTTER ON THEM, OR FAT FREE CREAM CHEESE)

4.       Get some shut-eye.  People who get enough sleep make better choices and have more successful weight loss. Recovery time is essential, so make it a priority.

You can also get one of Bob’s exclusive workouts here: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/bob-harper-0  
  

                              and stay tuned for my review of his latest workout dvd!