The key to weight loss: Preparation
June 14th, 2010When it comes to weight loss, and being successful at it, preparation is the key. Watch this video and then do it! If you follow through with this, you’ll be amazed at how much easier it is to lose weight when you’re organized! Let me know what you think. Leave a comment here!
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May 28th, 2010How to minimize chafing this summer: Boot camp on the beach
I recently had a break-through: Working out is actually fun.
After years of exercising (or, uh, not exercising) on a treadmill like a hopped-up hamster, I just now discovered the great outdoors (yeah, I know). I also discovered how much fun it is to bring friends into the fitness mix. And last week, I accomplished both of my recent discoveries while working out with Santa Monica Sweat owner Laura Hebert while overlooking the Pacific.
Hebert, who buffs bodies at the Easton gym in Santa Monica when not working beachside, is all about circuit training. And her customized programs — which incorporate cardio, strength training and some really great stretches — are perfect for an ADD-riddled sole like myself. Not to mention the fact that it literally hurt when I smiled for three days after my workout and continues to hurt as I sit here and write this today. In other words, it feels awesome.
Now Hebert is gearing up for her latest hour long, on-the-ocean bootcamp, which begins on June 7th. And you can sign up to go for six-weeks ($297/ $16.50 per class), three-weeks ($147-$165) or simply drop in on a single session ($20). And I think I’d rather do this with my friends than eat and complain.
And as an added bonus, Hebert is offering 20% off of her six-week package for Style Section L.A. peeps. Just enter STYLELA upon checkout.
Yes, bootcamp starts at the ungodly hours of 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. But it will be worth it when you can fit into your favorite cut-offs and walk up a flight of stairs without turning blue in the face.
Santa Monica Sweat Summer Session Bootcamp, June 7-July 16. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. or 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Bay St. and Ocean Ave. santamonicasweat.com
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May 21st, 2010
Tomorrow’s class reminder:
8 am – 9 am
Ocean Ave between Bay St & Bicknell
Must RSVP by 8 pm tonight to attend.
Bring: water, yoga mat & a pair of dumbbells if you have them
Cost: You decide! People typically contribute $10- $20 to the confidential donation bucket!
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April 27th, 2010I recently overheard someone talk about how much they love the Carls Jr. “Grilled Cheese Bacon Six Dollar Burger.” I don’t have to look up the nutrition facts to know that this can’t be good for anyone. I think the name says it all.
But how bad is it really? Well, I looked up the nutrition facts and yes…it’s REALLY bad.
In this single burger, you’ll find 990 calories, 69 grams of fat and 2280 grams of sodium. Yikes!
Some people don’t understand what these numbers mean. And of course, many of us DO understand what these numbers mean but choose to ignore them.
So rather than just tell you the fat/calorie/sodium content of this nutritious meal I thought I’d give you a little visual…
This is a pan of bacon grease and that white stuff is fat. I’m sure you’ve seen this before. And this is the stuff that you’ll find in that Bacon Cheese Burger you just ate or have been craving.
My question for you: Do you really want to put this in your body? If that burger looked like this pan of bacon grease would you still eat it? Is this gross enough to make you think twice about ordering that Bacon Cheese Burger? Hopefully….
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