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  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Growing up in sunny Southern California, I lived in the South Bay, Inland Empire, Downtown Los Angeles, West Los Angeles, Marina del Rey, and a short stay in Santa Monica before moving north to the beautiful Bay Area (and later the picturesque PNW). One funky, fun restaurant in Santa Monica comes

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  • Wellness Wednesday

    We’re in the midst of Heart Awareness Month, and what better time to share information about the differences between Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack. I’ve maintained a CPR/AED Certification with the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Safety Training Institute (ASTI) since 2009. This infographic is a valuable refresher to my previous learnings, and I

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  • Happy Self-Love Day

    Happy Self-Love Day

    If you are single (like me) and want to do something or go somewhere tonight to be around other singles, join a sweat session or a calmer mind-body practice at your local fitness center. Or, join me for a Peloton class (LB name: LuthiR)! Valentine’s Day (or “Hallmark Day”) is not only a day for

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  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The days are shorter, the air is crisp and chilly, and snow ❄️ may be dusting the ground in your neck of the woods. My neighborhood received its first snow 🌨️ fall of the season this past week! My new 9-month kitten, Tali 🐱was gazed out the window in awe!

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  • Welcome February

    This month, spread love in your corner of the world.

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  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Is your tummy craving a classic BLT but your health conscious mind is pushing you towards a plant-based option? Try a TLT (Tempeh, Lettuce, and Tomato)! A special thank you to Peloton Head Instructor, Robin Arzón for sharing this vegan recipe in her recent Swagger Society newsletter.  Ingredients  Tempeh (1) 8-ounce

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  • Therapy Thursday

    Kristin McGee shared this Dear Abby column in her newsletter this week. Like Kristin, my Grandma also read Dear Abby’s column and I remember my Grandma (and Mom) sharing Dear Abby’s insightful words with me during my childhood. As we move forward into 2025, we need to treat our bodies (and minds) with loving kindness

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  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week I have cherished memories as a kid nibbling on banana muffins that my Mom almost always baked when a batch of bananas became too mushy and brown. What is your favorite childhood family recipe? Yoga, Meditation, and Pilates Expert, Kristin McGee shared a quick to prep and nutritious banana muffin

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  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week We’ve past National Quitters Day (the second Friday of the month)…  How are you doing with the intentions you set for yourself in 2025? Do you need more support and accountability? To stay committed to a healthy eating lifestyle change, try this salad! Feel free to swap any ingredients for another

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  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week For any readers who are committed to a “Dry January”, overindulged a tad with festive holiday cocktails last month, or who (like me) simply prefer a mocktail over a cocktail, this recipe is for you! Green Tea Mojito Mocktail Ingredients 4 cups Water 4 single-serve bags of Green Tea 32 –

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