What makes you happy?

Sitting down before the start of another week I want to fill y'all in with what is making me smile

a hot bath,

the smell of lavender and tea tree oil,

clean laundry,

chuka's yawn,

(i am so glad i took a chance on her, she is such a light in my life)

a new start with my new house,

and the fact that i can take whatever life throws at me................

how about you? what makes you happy?

i will keep you posted about the

sweets tasting event wed night

open to your suggestions/requests

bring your favorite recipe does not need to be healthy...i will do the rest

do something that makes you uncomfortable.....it will be worth it!

PAIN IS BEAUTY

pretty great

i am known for sensible shoes......

ummm NOT SO MUCH

sneakers of choice are usually not the type that are recommended to train, run or do much of anything but look superb. to me i live in my kicks so they might as well be hot

to you haters i say, "pain is beauty"

though i am a nike girl at heart, i came across these adidas customs by Jeremy Scott......love them. BEFORE I PURCHASE ANOTHER PAIR OF SNEAKERS i came to a screeching halt

what we want and what we need are entirely different things. i NEED something i can run in. to get my ass back in gear. i by no means am a runner, i sprint for interval training. those so called haters (cough) are right.

gone are the days of blisters and rolled ankles, the days of untied laces and airmax springing

i have found the solution........LUNARGLIDE. - trendy, cute and dare i say "sensible"

SO LET'S GET OUT SPRINT ON!!!!!!!

Have you hit a plateau in your workout?

Need to change it up? Spice it up?

You can get reach your goals..........

It is critical that you pace yourself! Interval training is very taxing and should be taken seriously. Be cautious of pushing yourself beyond your limit!

Sprinting on a treadmill with very good shock absorption, sprinting in the deep sand, or on grass are all great exercise selections. It is critical to focus on soft surfaces; NEVER sprint on concrete!

If you are unable to sprint, you can perform any cardiovascular exercise and implement the same strategies: spinning, elliptical trainer, stair climber, jumping rope, swimming, etc.

Warm up 5-10 mins

Stretch 5-10 mins

Start with a 50% burst 1 min

Recover for 1 minute

Perform a 60% burst for 1 min

Fully recover 1-2 mins

80% burst 1 min

Recover 1-2 min

100% burst – HR max

Once you have achieved a 100% burst,

continue for 1 min

Recover 1-2 mins,

Repeat until 30 mins is accomplished

Please stop immediately if you feel any type of pain or light headiness!

May i make a trendy, effective sneaker recommendation? NIKE LUNARGLIDE

WEAR 'EM LOVE EM.....Happy Sprinting!

NIKE.COM

BEAUTY ISN'T SKIN DEEP

IT'S ON YOUR FEET

XOXOXO

Alpha Sweets - The ultimate CHEAT DAY TREAT

"The Purpose of Life is to discover your gift. The meaning of Life is to give your gift away."

my new venture.........

ALPHA SWEETS

creating scrumptious cheat day snacks with 1/4 of the guilt!

no butter

no oil

no dairy

less sugar

- less, everything worth eating has SOMETHING in it

all with the option for wheatlessness

we all have had those moments where we decide F-it!

this is gonna hurt my stomach but it is sooooo necessary that i eat this cream puff right now!

you've made every excuse in the book

i'll do more cardio (hardly ever happens)

I have my period (sorry guys)

my boss is a tool (usually the case)

blah blah balh

and finally the ol' i was SO good all week, deal

the result: digging though your purse (or cabinet) for the quick debloat fix

here is my solution.....HAVE IT

But have MINE

indulge in those tasties, without the gasex, enzymes, charcoal tablets and over all discomfort

LADIES YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

WEEKLY I WILL HAVE AN ALPHA SWEETS TASTING PARTY

ALL INVITED WILL COMMENT ON THE SWEET IN QUESTION

EVENTUALLY I WILL WANT TO HAVE THEM DELIVERED ONCE A WEEK TO MY HEALTHY DESERVING CLIENTS

what do you think?

first meeting of the sweets (in disguise) will begin next wed 630-8pm my place

WHO'S WITH ME?????

310 310 3719

your body doesn't run on exercise, it runs on the food you put into your mouth

Lesson Learned Today:

allow your body to recharge, you perspective on the world will change

A Book That Inspired This

"Deceptively Delicious" Jessica Seinfeld

Day 3 - f = m x a

Ever heard of Vibration Acceleration Technology?

Since october I have been working at the brentwood power plate studio.

we were named city search 2009 work out of the year!

durning past few months i have done a lot of research

a good friend of mine, who i regard very highly in the fitness world asked me

if so many "waves" frequencies" cause cancer..........

why would you want to stand on a plate that sends these waves throughout your entire body?

My answer is....35 hz, the frequency that runs though the plate

is the same frequency a bear "snores" when it Hibernates

a bear's body knows that naturally muscle will Atrophy over time

during the months of infrequent movement they need to have there muscles stimulated

if it occurs in nature it is ok with me (WINK WINK)

power plate claims to:

-enhanced results of conventional training and explosive strength training,

-serve athletes and trainers alike to speed recovery and regeneration times.

-increase range of motion and stability in just minutes

-provide a simple solution to preventing age-related muscle loss, bone density loss and skin wrinkles

-improve muscle strength, increase flexibility and range of motion

-stimulates the production of collagen, creating tighter, more beautiful skin.

-helps increase circulation and oxygenate blood flow,

-leads to a decrease in toxins in the body, which causes a reduction in the appearance of cellulite.

how it works

Sir Isaac Newton: the force of an object is equal to its mass multiplied by acceleration. What this means is that one can improve functional force (stability, strength or power) by either applying more mass or more acceleration to the body. Many forms of training and conditioning use mass - as seen in methods with weight machines, free weights, etc. vibration technology, instead, uses the second half of this equation, by applying acceleration to the body, while keeping mass, i.e. your body weight, the same.

Power Plate uses the principles of Acceleration Training to stimulate the body’s natural response to vibration. These vibrations transmit waves of energy throughout the body, activating muscle contractions between 25 and 50 times per second, enhancing overall performance

Benefits ranging from an immediate improvement in blood circulation, to a variety of other measurable outcomes: such as increased muscle strength and flexibility, improved range of motion, decreased cellulite, increased bone mineral density, reduced pain and soreness and faster recovery.

"Over this past year, I have begun to address my fitness level and physical imbalances. This has directly led to better performance and higher finishes. The Power Plate® has become an important part of my transformation. I own a Power Plate® and recommend it to anyone serious about improving their game."

–Rory Sabbatini, PGA TOUR professional4-time PGA TOUR winner

It will enhance the workout you already partake in

so why not try it?

I now am the proud momma of two my5 Power Plates.

My clients love them, I love the benefits they have for rehabilitation and message.

There will be a Power Plate intro party at my house very soon...........email me for my class and private schedule. I will keep you posted

Day 2 - Things you learn while drinking coffee

Time: 730 AM

Place: Flake (Venice, CA)

Mood: sleepy

As the binding of my text book creeks open, i folder over another page

Nile River.....double blink to lubricate the dry contacts

Mesopotamia.....blah blah blah sip coffee

Hammurabi's Code of Laws......scratch nose, re adjust seated position

The Egyptian Specialist Iri AKA Shephard of the Anus (now i am awake)

AKA Keeper of the Bottom (now there is coffee coming out of my nose)

...he held a place of honor among court physicians.....referred to as the first proctologist, the Keeper of the Royal Rectum

hummmmm

There have been many occasions.....more than i would like to admit that my clients have asked me....

"how often is too often to have a colonic?"

-insert witty comment of choice

Through the years i have heard all types of answers for that question.

My first answer would be,"only when necessary"

some say every six months

other prefer once a month.......i myself, did not find it all that exciting

but then again my intestines were on the verge of rupturing and a nurse was grilling me about my religious preference

not a fair experience......

if anyone has a place they can recommend i will go and report back

lets dig a littler deeper (pardon me)

www.bodyzalive.com says:

Depending on the state of health and condition of the colon, it can take 20 or more colonics to cleanse and restore the colon. It is recommended that you start with four to six sessions, ideally consecutive days, or within a 14 days.

from my research, and in my opinion.....i feel they (colonic in question) can be very beneficial. BUT please remember your body can become dependent if you do/use ANYTHING in excess.

ALLOW ME to be The Keeper of your Bottom!

There are several reasons people feel "backed up". Things like poor diet, lack of exercise, lack of sleep, low fiber intake, prescription medication & dehydration can lead to this bloated sluggish feeling. i have just the thing.......

Arbonne's SeaSource Detox Spa 7-Day Body Cleanse Dietary Supplement

One of the ONLY cleanses i support

You eat reasonably while cutting out sugar, caffeine & alcohol for 7 days

This leaves you with a clean slate to expand your nutritional possibilities

who's with me?

alpha.myarbonne.com

DAY 1 nobody likes a pooch

Welcome to AlphaWHAT?

my life is a non-stop WHAT?

who does that happened to?

when did you meet them?

how are you doing that?

why would you try this?

where do you find the time?

and finally the question i so often ask myself.................

how did i end up here?

i love where i live, what i do, and am blessed to have a handful of very close friends and family that support my every move.

ON TOP OF THAT, there are several hundred of handfuls that contribute great things to my life on a daily basis.....and for that I am thankful.

today and everyday i am determine to learn, grown and experience something that makes each day stand out. i might not do it like YOU, but i do it.

Keep up with me and i am sure to make you laugh, cry, drop your jaw and occasionally,"WHAT?" out loud.

TIL THEN

"dont stress the small stuff"

#1 thing to work on today 2.23.2010

you can makes things happen, but no faster then they can happen

if they are worth doing, they should be enjoyable

stress makes my pooch stick out.....nobody likes a pooch