Aging Beats the Alternative

Lori Eber

Lori Eber is a retired attorney who found a second career when she moved her father into an assisted-living facility after her mother died. As she negotiated the system and the options for elder care, Eber – who is also a certified personal trainer — decided to make gerontology her next career. Says Eber, now… [Continue Reading]

Take Better Care of Your Spine

Dr. Nona Djavid

Dr. Nona Djavid’s dad is a doctor, and her mother is a nurse. Other family members are doctors, as well. But to Djavid’s way of thinking, doctors are primarily dispensers of medication. She wanted to do more. Djavid chose a career in chiropractic because she has always been fascinated by the brain and how it… [Continue Reading]

Easy Summer Diet Tips from Cynthia Pasquella, Part 2

CPasquella with food

A few weeks ago we did a great post on a healthy way to shed 5 pounds fast – based on advice share by Cynthia Pasquella, an acclaimed LA nutritionist, who was featured in a recent article (written by Alexandra Parnass) in Harper Bazaar magazine. We were intrigued by the simple, very healthy menu that… [Continue Reading]

Poor posture? Make sure your workout isn’t the culprit

Make sure your workout doesn't ruin your posture.

A 5-point checklist to make sure your rounded shoulders are not made worse by your fitness routine..

The Incredible World of American Idol and Randy Jackson

Kim Beasley

By Kim Beasley — Guest Blogger When most people hear the name Randy Jackson, they immediately think of American Idol. A judge on the series since its creation, Randy Jackson’s name has become synonymous with the show. Hailing from Louisiana, Jackson is proud of his Southern roots. At the age of 13 he began to… [Continue Reading]

Get Fit for Work/Life Success

AARP Fat2Fit Home Page

Eve Gumpel As businesswomen, we know we’ll be more productive if we stay fit and eat a balanced diet. But with the frenzied pace we usually keep, it’s tough to stay on track. Exercise is always the first thing that drops off my list when I have a lot to do. The one constant for… [Continue Reading]

Fit ‘n Feisty l Book Picks

Molly Wizenberg, Author, Food Blogger

Written by Pattie Simone,  2/15/11 edition SuccessPaths I’m thoroughly enjoying reading and cooking my way thru Molly Wizenberg’s  A Homemade Life, which published 2 years ago. Molly is the creative whiz behind Orangette, one of the world’s top food blogs. If you enjoy eating scrumptious food, testing new recipes and having a good laugh –… [Continue Reading]

Fit ‘n Feisty l Music & Diet

Freelance Whales Band

We’re listening to Freelance Whales’ Weathervanes of late… Hannah is one of the top picks. No denying some of the words are, well, unusual – but the beat is undeniably fresh & fun. Take a listen and get your creative juices flowing! Another fave is Coldplay’s Viva La Vida album – especially Lovers in Japan… see the… [Continue Reading]

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