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Paleta’s NEW PREGNANCY MEALS! PRE-POST AND BEYOND

March 18, 2013

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PALETA Farm-To-Table Meal Delivery offers a healthy twist on seasonal haute cuisine to Los Angeles and Orange County, using ingredients from the finest local farms, crueltyfree ranches, and responsible fisheries. I am sooooo excited to share that PALETA now offers PALETA PREGNANCY, a brand new pre-and postnatal meal delivery and gifting program.

PALETA PREGNANCY meal plans move expecting and new moms through the different trimesters and phases of their pregnancy to address their unique nutritional needs. Whether it’s focusing on prenatal nutrition or postnatal weight loss, the program includes everything needed to nourish mommy and baby, including PALETA designed daily supplement packets of the highest quality vitamins.

The program provides ease and convenience and also encourages and helps moms to stay active and eat healthy while pregnant so their post-baby weight-loss is easier on their bodies. The plans were thoughtfully designed in consultation with nutritionists and physicians. PALETA is rigorous about appropriate food choices and portion control to ensure the right nutrition for each particular pregnancy stage.

“Many of my friends and family members stayed active and fit during their pregnancies, which made their postbaby weight-loss journey that much easier on their bodies,” says KELLY BOYER, FOUNDER | EXECUTIVE CHEF. “I wanted to design a formal program to provide daily delivery of fresh, healthy meals and snacks to address prenatal nutrition needs for our active pregnant mommies and for our new moms trying to get their pre-baby body back. There is so much to learn and remember and I wanted to take the worry out of meal planning, shopping, cooking and do it all for them so they can focus on their new family!”

PALETA PREGNANCY meal plans eliminate high-risk foods and provide the needed caloric intake. Menu offerings are rich in ingredients that help optimize the healthy development of the unborn baby and help alleviate unpleasant symptoms like morning sickness, which is common during the first trimester. The program will sustain energy levels and help master cravings, while enhancing mommies’ natural glow. Additionally, if you have an expectant mom in your life, PALETA offers a gift package full of eco-friendly baby items, combined with meal service, to help the new mommy transition home from the hospital.

PALETA PREGNANCY OFFERS A VARIETY OF MENU OPTIONS:

FIT MOMMY PLAN | At approximately 1350* calories per day, this plan is best for postnatal moms who want to get their bodies back into fighting shape. We want you to look and feel your best!

HEALTHY MOMMY PLAN | At approximately 1750* calories per day, this plan is designed with high-quality, whole foods that provide sustaining energy to nourish you and your baby. This healthy diet not only helps alleviate morning sickness and exhaustion, but also is ideal for mommies who are breastfeeding to accommodate the additional calories and nutrients needed to nourish a growing baby.

POWER MOMMY PLAN | At approximately 2350* calories per day, this plan is perfect for moms on-the-go who are maintaining an active lifestyle and require more fuel to burn. Are you breastfeeding twins? This program could be perfect for you.

The caloric totals represent the daily average of complete plan offerings (breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert & snacks)

 

PALETA PREGNANCY DAILY VITAMIN PACK

PALETA designed a daily optional vitamin pack (priced at $3/day) to accompany meal delivery to ensure that expecting mothers get all the vitamins, omegas, DHA, and minerals needed. Each packet includes the highest quality: PrentalPlus: multi-vitamin capsule, OsteoPlus: tablet with vitamin D, K, C and calcium, and OmegaPlus: ultra-soft gel, with Omega-3 Fatty Acids with EPA and DHA. 

SoCal MOMS Comes to LA!

March 16, 2013

Sunday, March 17th, 2013 at 9:00 AM at Private Locations
Our mobile mommy & me program brings the best of our experts and resources to your existing mom group or playgroup.   We come to you or host just your group at one of our partner locations.   The sessions are tailored to your specific interests and age group.   Pricing varies.  For more information, contact tracy@socalmoms.com. 

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Friday, March 22nd, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Oak Fitness Club in Beverly Hills
This is a private pilates class on reformers (not mat) for moms taught by Regina Santos, a certified pilates instructor & yoga tune up practitioner.    The first session is free for new members.   The ongoing series will cost $35.00 per week.    Weekly meet up time could be flexible after the initial class.  Classes also available in Brentwood.

Eventbrite - SoCalMoms Private Pilates Reformer Class

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Sunday, March 24th, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Fit for Kids in West Hollywood
Join us for a daddy & me gym play date.   Bring your little one and play from 1pm to 3pm.   Games, entertainment and healthy snacks from Happy Family Brands  provided to all attendees.  Free parking below the gym.   This event is open to children ages 1 through 5.  

This event is taking place simultaneously with the MomCycle event at SoulCycle. Moms are welcome to join us at the gym and then head over to the cycling event or just stay to play.   

Registration is limited.  You must register to attend.  This event is FREE for moms cycling at SoulCycle with us. 

Eventbrite - Daddy & Me Gym Day

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Sunday, March 24th, 2013 at 2:00 PM at SoulCycle West Hollywood at Sunset Plazain West Hollywood

 

Join us for a revolutionary indoor cycling full body workout at SoulCycle WeHo.  This is your opportunity to spend one hour focused on your health & fitness.   This is a private class just for our Moms led by Angela.

Don't worry about the kids.  We have arranged for them to play nearby at Fit For Kids Gym with their dads and some great staff! New SoCalMom members ride at the discounted rate of $15.00. 

All riders will receive complimentary equipment, water and Suja juices.  This event is sponsored by Suja Juice and For Two Fitness.   All participants have a chance to win Suja's cleanse program, For Two Fitness apparel and a Babies R Us gift card.

Pre-registration is mandatory to attend.   Register today as spaces are limited.  Questions? Email tracy@socalmoms.com.  

Eventbrite - MomCycle at SoulCycle West Hollywood

Pressed Juicery opens in Bev Hills at 430 Bedford!!

March 2, 2013

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Beverly Hills, CA (February 27, 2013) – A city with a reputation for “the best” added to that cachet today as Pressed Juicery opened its first location in Beverly Hills.  The launch marks the company’s seventh location in Southern California – joining those in Brentwood, Downtown L.A., Studio City, West Hollywood and Westwood Village, as well as a mobile Juice Truck located in Malibu on the Pacific Coast Highway, and the refrigerator at the TOMS store in Venice. In addition to its storefronts, Pressed Juicery delivers fresh-pressed juice each morning directly to its patrons’ doorsteps throughout Los Angeles, continuing to earn a reputation as one of the top cold-pressed juice companies in California.

Store Front - Beverly Hills - 430 N Bedford Drive

The new Beverly Hills store is located at 430 N. Bedford Drive on a palm-lined street, amid a bustling health & wellness corridor abundant with medical offices, beauty spas as well as retail shops and cafés.  The store is nestled between Santa Monica Boulevard and Brighton Way, just three streets west of Rodeo Drive in the heart of Beverly Hills’ luxury shopping district.

The Beverly Hills store is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  The store phone is (310) 247-8488.

All of Pressed Juicery’s juices are 100% raw and unpasteurized.  They are cold-pressed daily on a custom-built hydraulic press, minimizing oxidation and releasing a level of vitamins, minerals and enzymes into each juice which is impossible to yield from the normal juicing process.  While the benefits of juicing are endless, for the founders, fresh-pressed juice is a gateway to making healthy choices, eating more whole foods, and embracing exercise into their daily lives.  The founders aim to share this gateway with their customers inspiring them to incorporate fresh juice into their lives and reap its countless benefits with the simplicity of twisting open a bottle cap.

 

For more information about Pressed Juicery, visit www.pressedjuicery.com or call 1.855.PJ.JUICE.

 

About Pressed Juicery

Pressed Juicery was born out of the idea that in order to find fulfillment and balance each day, modern people need to be armed with a fresh set of tools that are simple, convenient, and tailored to their hectic schedules.  Pressed Juicery believes that everyone is entitled to live their best lives, but in order for this to happen, everyone needs to get back to their roots.  While the benefits of juicing are endless, the company aims to cut through the confusion and condescension of so many health trends and get to the point: our bodies require vital nutrients to function at their optimal levels, and the quickest and most natural way to get them is through fresh juice.

 

WHAT? Airbrush Laser Liposculpture with Dr. Aaron Rollins – It’s only getting easier to lose fat NOW!

February 27, 2013

I wouldn't have believed it unless I saw it with my own eyes. The Before and Afters. Talking to two women who had the procedure LAST NIGHT!!! Seeing the pix of the giant TUBS of fat they had removed – all, under no anethesia, within less than an hour, zero down time and THAT IS IT.

Hollywood's liposuction doctor to the stars, Dr. Aaron Rollins patented Airbrush Laser Lipo Sculpture is the latest insider beauty secret that whipped many a celeb (I will never tell who!) into awards season red carpet shape in no time.  

The Airbrush Laser Lipo Sculpture procedure allows Dr. Rollins to sculpt bodies using a 2mm device that drains the excess fat leaving no scars or stitches behind and most patients can even return to work within 48 hours.  

Unlike the typical liposuction surgery which can require up to 6 months of healing, this is a standard beauty procedure similar to botox or a chemical peel where patients are awake the entire time and can have full conversations, talk on the phone or even listen to music during the procedure.

“Patient comfort is my main focus,” states Dr. Rollins “because we focus exclusively on laser liposuction at Elite Body Sculpture, this has allowed me the ability to pioneer new techniques to increase patient comfort and maximize their results while minimizing their recovery and down time.” 

Read more about Dr. Rollins below – the amazing thing is, this is ALL HE DOES. This is his THING. He created, perfected and patented this technique.  You may have recently read THIS ARTICLE in LA CONFIDENTIAL.

Here are some of Dr. Rollins’ most popular procedures we saw on the red carpet this season:

Oscar Arms

Sleeveless dresses are always a trend on the Oscar red carpet and many women, even celebrities, have unwanted “flab” under their arms. Dr. Rollins says Airbrush Laser Lipo on the arms is one of the most popular procedures requested during award season. In less than a week the patient is fully healed and ready to show off their sleeveless dress and fantastic arms.

Ball Gown Body

Any woman who wears a ball gown, celebrity or not, needs the perfect shape inside the dress to look their best outside. To achieve the perfect look while wearing a tight ball gown dress, Dr. Rollins suggests an instant “butt lift” by removing the tailbone fat and sculpting a perfectly shaped derrière as well as taking some fat out of the waist line.

Camera-Ready Face

Dr. Rollins says removing fat from under the chin makes the biggest difference in appearance. A few minutes of Airbrush Laser Lipo under the chin can instantly make your entire body look thinner.  I AM SO DOING THIS ASAP ASAP ASAP – HAPPY FOURTY SOMETHING BIRTHDAY TO MEEEEE!  Promise to let you know how it goes!

Elite Body Sculpture – Beverly Hills

 

436 N. Bedford Dr., Suite #202
Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
310-247-4747 | 1-877-586-6950

 

More about Dr. Rollins: 

Dr. Aaron Rollins is the liposuction doctor to the stars, as well as, the founder of Elite Body Sculpture in Beverly Hills, California and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Dr. Rollins is considered a specialist in body sculpting and  has performed thousands of laser liposuction procedures.  Due to this, he has been featured on numerous media outlets including Good Morning America, Extra, Good Day LA as well as being featured in Europe on RTL and Nova TV.

He is a life-long art lover who studied sculpture in the evenings while attending medical school. To fulfill his dream of combining art and science, he eventually attended medical school.

Dr. Rollins went to medical school at the McGill University Faculty of Medicine in Montreal, Canada after completing his undergraduate studies at McGill University. He has received many awards for his distinguished work, including the I.D.E.A. Bronze Medal for medical inventions and the “Great Distinction” honor at McGill University. He is affiliated with the American College of Surgeons, American Board of Laser Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society of Liposuction Surgery. He is also a member of the World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

“Patient comfort is my main focus,” states Dr. Rollins “because we focus exclusively on laser liposuction at Elite Body Sculpture this has allowed me the ability to pioneer new techniques to increase patient comfort and maximize their results while minimizing their recovery and down time.”

Curriculum Vitae

AFFILIATIONS
American Board of Laser Surgery
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American Society of Liposuction Surgery

UNDERGRADUATE
McGill University, Montreal, Canada – BA Psychology

MEDICAL SCHOOL
McGill University Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, Canada – Doctor of Medicine

RESIDENCY
University of Miami, Miami, FL – General Surgery
UCSF, San Francisco, CA – Plastic Surgery

HONORS AND AWARDS
I.D.E.A. Bronze Medal for medical inventions
McGill University “Great Distinction”
Golden Key National Honor

   

Valentine’s passed but VENUS is everywhere. VENUS FREEZE Treatment with Dr. Tess

February 19, 2013

Until I can (um, afford to) get surgically serious about the daunting aging situation I'm now facing in my mid-40's, I will be staving off the inevitable as painlessly, afford-ably and non-invasively as possible. I was super excited to meet with super-derm, Dr. Tess Mauricio in her Glendale clinic (on a Saturday!) to try out the new Venus Freeze – another powerhouse of a weapon in the non-invasive war on aging. (It does a whole lot more too but for me it's all about le face right now. HELP!)
Dr. Tess is super camera friendly, so when you see her literally pop up on her website, don't be concerned that she's not the real thing. She's just making the most of her adorable personality and on-air-ready persona. Good for her!

what:: Venus Freeze // Non-invasive treatment 

The Venus Freeze combines Radio Frequency and Magnetic Pulses into a technology called (MP)², used to achieve cellulite improvement, skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. Venus (MP)² works by incorporating Multi-Polar Radio Frequency and Magnetic Pulsed Fields into one device and delivering it safely and effectively.

Skin tightening, wrinkle reduction and cellulite reduction occur because the multi-polar radio frequency causes a thermal response in the tissue which activates the body’s natural healing response. That healing response causes new collagen to form. Patients will find that the existing collagen in the skin contracts, causing the skin to look and feel firmer.

Like the Tri-Pollar and Exilis, the Venus Freeze requires several treatments to take effect. So let me tell you, my newly tightened jaw literally dropped, when I looked in the mirror half way through the warming treatment to examine a side by side comparison: the treated vs non-treated half. Even to my shrewd, discerning and skeptical eye, it was noticeably firmer, tighter and lifted. Even my husband said, WHAT THE HECK when I got home. I was so in love with the same day results I went a little nuts with excitement about it. And kept checking out the results to make sure I wasn't hallucinating. Oh and it feels amazing. HOT and divine.

Dr. Tess is fantastic and the doctor who performed the treatment was awesome. The place is in Glendale and open on Saturdays which is great. I would love to keep going and do a full series, as the effects did wear off a bit in a week or so. But it's not meant to be a one shot deal anyway. 

Dr. Tess also talked about something I really could use called the Time Machine Package – like a gift from God if you ask me. 

Time Machine addresses all aspects of aging: The personalized combination of treatments include: 

1) skin resurfacing
2) sun damage reversal
3) revolumization/reshaping
4) tightening/lifting 
5) muscle relaxation
Each patient requires a personalized approach. Patients just have to choose if it is a 2 years, 5 years or 10 years Time Machine. (LOVE)
 
All non Caucasian patients will need 4 sessions to achieve 5 or 10 years results.
For Caucasians, 10 years TM will require 1 week downtime and a few weeks with uneven coloration.
The Time Machine goes from $3500 and up. 

Venus Freeze 30 minute treatment ranges from $300 and up with membership packages making the treatments significantly cheaper. 

Dr Tess Mauricio is a Board Certified Dermatologist, a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of The University of California San Diego. She is the founder of Scripps Ranch Dermatology & Cosmetic Center and was the youngest woman to hold the position of President of The San Diego Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr Mauricio is a published author, renowned speaker and physician educator.  She has educated thousands across the globe in technologies she has helped pioneer, including Refirme, Triniti, Matrix RF, Velashape, Lipolite laser lipo, and VASER liposelection, and continues to be at the forefront of technological advances as a leader in her field.  She was awarded the prestigious Asian Heritage Award in 2009, the US Department of Commerce Association "Best in San Diego 2010" and was named one of the Best Dressed Women in San Diego.

Less than a year after opening a new clinic in La Jolla, Dr. Tess became a Gold Medal Winner in the La Jolla Village News "Readers Choice Awards 2011" after being voted Best Dermatologist (The La Jolla clinic is currently being relocated and not accepting appointments. Stay tuned for details). She has been named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the US, and was also crowned Mrs. Philippines San Diego 2011.

Dr. Mauricio enjoys every aspect of dermatology and provides specialty services including:

• Skin Rejuvenation

• Lasers

• Tumescent Liposculpture

• Botox, Injectables and facial sculpting

• Acne and Acne scar Treatment

• Medical Dermatology