flexibility, strength and passion oh my!!
my favorite acrobats I’ve posted these guys on my facebook wall before and wanted to re-introduce them to everyone again. I am so inspired by this piece. It is such an incredible work of art, showing not only flexibility, strength, passion, trust and beauty.. but it’s emotional- for me at least!! I grew up doing ...
Drink your greens!!
My sister Alyssa sent me a text this morning of a big green smoothie drink. She said it was a Kale/Coconut Smoothie from this place called Naturewell in Silverlake. After seeing a lot of fitness instructors with this drink, she decided to find out where they got it and if it was any good. She ...
Thai Curry Chicken & Broccoli
Alyssa came over today after her Pop Physique Teacher Training and demanded I had food ready for her!! She was 15 minutes away and I wanted to make something hearty and healthy. Luckily, I went to Trader Joes and bought all my staple foods that include: organic chicken tenders organic baby broccoli organic broccoli florets ...
Super Food: Brussel Sprouts!
I know it is hard to incorporate greens in your diet, but you are missing out on some deliciousness if you skip them! You wouldn’t think Brussel Sprouts taste good- I know every time I mention them to anyone, any age, they immediately crinkle their nose and follow it up with “yuck!”. But they are ...
Child-like poses to help back pain!
(bah-LAHS-anna) bala = child Step by Step 1. Kneel on the floor. Touch your big toes together and sit on your heels, then separate your knees about as wide as your hips. If you have trouble getting into this position, place a big pillow under your chest and keep your hips up high, like a cat ...
Breakfast breakfast..
If there is one thing that will get me up in the morning, it would be the thought of me getting to eat a delicious breakfast. I am not a morning person at all, in fact thinking about getting up before 8:30am makes me pout. Imagine when I used to work at a gym facility ...
Tomato Salad
My new favorite salad is something so simple and so yummy. I find myself craving it often… thank goodness all it requires is some chopping. 1 vine ripe tomato 1/3 Avocado 1/3 Jar of artichoke hearts (in water) 1/2 cup chopped cucumber salt and pepper to taste drizzle of balsamic vinegar I love the colors ...
Boost up your intensity!
If you are just beginning your journey and are starting the new year off with the “I’m going to work out and lose weight” resolution, here’s something to remember as you begin training. Most people think spending hours doing cardio will get you the best results. Some even believe that staying in your fat burning ...
LA Ladies: Full Body Makeover Challenge
During the holiday season, we all tend to go a little overboard with all the sweet treats at the dinner table, at work, from friends and family. This year I’m taking a handful of sassy, busy, determined LA ladies under my wing and challenging them to lose 10lbs in 8 weeks. I want them to ...