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Patricia Wexler’s Resurfacing Microdermabrasion FTW!

Definitely FTW (For the Win!) is Patricia Wexler’s at home microbrasion / resurfacing system. It came with the sampler pack I purchased for $65 (minus my $15 off coupon from Bath & Body Works) so essentially it was a great deal, AND a great product. My skin feels like a baby’s bottom AND it didn’t cost me any facial money!

Check out RetailMeNot.com for coupons to damn near anything online AND offline!

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Holy Grail Secret Announcement

I’ve got a handful of products that I honestly feel will change your life, and I’ve decided to share them with you all, my readers! This is NOT going to be a promotional free giveaway from whoever wants to sell their product, this is going to be a custom made, from me to you, sponsored by me, fabulous prize giveaway.

I don’t know what the contest is going to consist of, but it will be something simple that everyone can easily participate in, and it will run a few weeks to give everyone a chance to submit. I’ve got prizes already lined up for you because they are products that I use on a weekly basis, and SWEAR by. Check it out:

MAKEUP
1. MAC lipglass in C-Thru
1. MAC PlushLash mascara in black
1. MAC eyeshadow in RicePaper
1. 212 Flat Definer Brush
Model in a Bottle
C.O. Bigelow “My Favorite Lip Balm”
Nordtrom Train Case

WELLNESS
Stevia Packets
Chinese herbal formula appetite control tea bags
Individually packed moisturizing hand wipes (antibac of course)

BODY
African Shea Butter & Black Soap
Whole Foods Sweet Almond Oil
Bath & Body Works Midnight Pomegranite Body Wash & Cream set
Exfoliating body towel
Eco-Chic green shopping bag

NAILS
Sally Hansen HD nail polish (color of your choice)
Seche Vite Fast Drying top coat
Burt’s Bees Cuticle oil
*Delivered in a Neiman Marcus white patent leather tote that I swear by to keep my nail stuff in.

HAIR
Alterna Hemp & Caviar travel packs (GREAT for the gym)
Moisture control hair towels
Velcro dry rollers

plus grab bags from all the gazillions sample packets that i always run into.

Ok so off the top of my head, those are the prize packages that I can think of so stay tuned for the rules & fun stuff! xoxo!!

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Yoga & Wine Groove Wednesdays!

If you haven’t joined us for the fantastic Yoga & Wine Groove on wednesday nights at Bodyworks Studio, trust me, you are missing out. Gretta’s heated poses will wash a complete newness into your entire body. Afterwards, we indulge in a small glass of wine and chit chat a bit about goals, aspirations, current events, and whatever else comes to mind. It’s a great little ‘me time’ that definitely lends to a great night’s sleep!

Tonight I’m going to bring a nice bottle of Chateau St. Jean 2007 Riesling California.

Tasting Notes – Crisp and lively Riesling is mouth-filling, lush and pleasingly sweet. The wine bursts with inviting aromas of peach, nectarine, apple blossom and a hint of minerality. The vibrant acidity accentuates the wonderful flavors of pear and melon. It should be a nice, refreshing introduction to some yum summertime wine!

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Sunrise Yoga with Trina

If you missed Trina’s Sunrise Yoga at the Beach this last time around, it’s your lucky day because word on the street is that she is going to do it again. We met up at the studio and carpooled to the beach.

We had SUCH an amazing time!! Being a California native AND growing up in the area, I had never been to El Matador beach area, and it was simply perfect for yoga. The waves were crashing, the weather just a bit overcast and cooling, and the movement, completely hypnotic.

Both Trina and Gretta instructed the course, Gretta leading and doing poses for the intermediate to advanced practitioner, and Trina doing the modified poses for beginners. It was truly ideal for all levels! After our Hatha yoga routine, Gretta followed it with some light Pilates to really get our abs worked out, and ended with a deep meditation and visualization exercise, while we laid on our mats and listened to the waves crash on the rocks. Bliss!!!

After class was over and we came back to the present moment, Trina had some refuel snacks of gala apples, yummy yogurt and vanilla & strawberry granola bars and a cold bottle of water. We ate, relaxed, visited and took photos…a perfect, PERFECT Sunday afternoon!

We carpooled back to Bodyworks Studio, and I was super excited to go home, shower up and watch the Laker playoff game 7. Right before halftime, while still in my robe and freshly moisturized, I fell asleep into the deepest slumber I have EVER taken. DUDE. Through the WHOLE halftime show, the ENTIRE 2nd half AND the aftergame interviews and shows. I even slept through the Locker Room interviews, which has NEVER happened. I woke up with slobber all over my face and feeling completely brand new. I never really realized how powerful getting your body balanced can be! I can’t wait for the next one – I just hope it’s not on the morning of another important Laker game haha!!

For more information on the amazing classes & fitness field trips, be sure to visit
Body Works Fitness and Dance Studio

Click here for photos from BodyWorks’ Sunrise Yoga in Malibu.

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Swiper, no Swiny!! BBW AntiBac Collection

So, since the Swine Flu has taken over our media outlets and the advice from our President is to wash our hands, make sure you keep it fabulous and stock up on the Bath and Body Works Antibacterial collection, so you can not only disinfect, but you can match your favorite scent as well. I saw them on sale at the retail location 4 for $10 this past weekend. Here is a printable coupon for $10 off any $30 purchase at Bath and Body Works retail location.

Ahhh yea, you know you like it!

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Diana Vilchis : First Visit

If you have never had an at-home massage, trust me, you are totally missing out!!! Usually much cheaper, WAY more relaxing, and totally more convenient, I really don’t know why anyone would ever go to a spa for a regular massage after having one at home!

It has occurred to me though that some people may not know how to actually go about getting one, so I thought I would copy some of the info that Diana has provided on her Facebook page detailing her home visit and what you can expect of the appointment:

“Positive touch encourages growth, development and feeling of well-being. Vilchis Touch provides Professional and Therapeutic Touch. Before each Massage Session, it is required that you take a hot shower in order to enhance the benefits of the treatment, relax tensed areas, and create a clean surface for your pores.”

First time visit and what to expect:

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Sylvia’s SO Good AM Smoothie

Ok people: Due to popular demand, I am sharing my super-good AM smoothie recipe. Here it is:

1 banana (75 approx)
1 scoop of BioChem raw protein powder (100 calories)
1 cup of Chocolate No Sugar added Almond Milk (45 calories)
1 tsp Maca powder (25 calories)
1/8 tsp of Blue Green Algae flakes
1 dash Nutmeg
1 dash Cinammon
1 tsp flax seed oil (10 calories)
1 cup crushed ice/water combo
1 pack stevia extract with tahitian ground vanilla bean (0 calories)
……………………….
255 total calories.
Put all items in a blender and go at it until you are happy with the consistency

Nutritional supplement benefits:
Fiber – for digestive health

Potassium – for sore muscles, regulating blood pressure and building protein strains.

Vitamin C – major antioxidant rich food, helps fight against infection, helps absorption of iron in food for the body.

Blue Green Algae – inhibits histamine, great for suppressing allergic reactions, fights against free radicals and other environmental pollutants, and since it has no cell walls is an easily digestive protein supplement. *

** PLEASE do be particular where you purchase your Blue Green Algae, I ONLY buy the organic flakes that are derived from natural oceanic sources available from Whole Foods. There are pyramid companies out there that are selling Blue Green Algae that are derived from toxic lakes and therefore the benefits will totally work against you. Remember, if you are going to be good to your body, let your mind make the better decisions on what you put into your body!

Almond Milk: lactose free, rich in vitamin E which is known to assist in detoxing the body and flushing as well as building protecting antioxidant elements.

BioChem Raw Protein Powder – 100% raw so all nutrients are easily digestible. Whey protein, which is a protein source with no added fat or lactose. 1 serving will provide 20 grams of protein. You can get it at Whole Foods or any health food store.

Maca – Miracle root powder from Peru. Said to increase libido, energy, stamina, regulate hormonal imbalances, aids in an overall feeling of wellbeing, mood elevator, reduces anxiety and stress, reduces anemia, helps heal wounds, increase circulation in the body, increases fertility, alleviates fatigue, increases sexual function, helps build muscle. YES, I am dead serious. This stuff is the BOMB and one of the best things you can give yourself. Better than those corny self hugs that you do after  yoga class.

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Pilates with Gretta at BodyWorks Fitness & Dance Studio

Last night was my 2nd Pilates class at Bodyworks studio, and can you say good GOD?? I think if I do this for at least 4 months, I will start to notice a change in my body, since the first 4 minutes made a change in my lungs LOL!!! Here is a video of Gretta’s teaching style. Her voice is smooth, the music is chill, but the poses are ass-kicking. Nice combo, eh?

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BodyWorks Fitness Class Can Take a Hike!

The 12 week fitness bootcamp/total body nutrition class is, sadly, coming to an end. Our last class is on Tuesday. We are getting measured, weighed in and then heading out to a local salsa club to celebrate the ending and get our salsa dance on! We have our last field trip today.

Our hike is going to be focused on trying to beat our time that we had last hike. Here’s hoping to being stronger/faster/healthier!

Salud!

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Splenda is Not Splendid.

Do you Splenda your day away? I used to. I also used to sugar-saturate my days away. All of that has changed now, and I feel SO much better. OMG…SO much better! I learned through lots of research that Splenda was actually causing me more damage than it was helping in my quest for a healthier lifestyle. Here is some of the super important stuff that I found out during my days in the dark, and actually brought about an enlightened lifestyle that has me diet coke-free, coffee- limited and sugar balanced life. AND feeling amazing:

A side effect of Splenda is that if you consume it, the chemical makeup actually blocks the effect of some prescription drugs, which could be really dangerous if you are on medication for chemotherapy, aids, hiv or blood thinning medications.  Another bad thing? it depletes your body of metabolism increasing enzymes and probiotics that your body needs.

All you have to do to get eductated on all the negative side effects that Splenda causes, along with other sugar subsitutes is to google splenda. there are thousands of case studies that will detail all of the outcomes. I wouldn’t put my health in the hands of the actual company that manufactures splenda.

There are lots of alternatives for the over-sugar filled lifestyle that we lead, the most effective one being to re-train yourself to not oversaturate your body with the toxins of overly sweet poisonous stuff. Natural and organic do taste better – you just have to develop your palate. During the process of reconditioning, you can use agave nectar or stevia extract to help you through for natural and SAFE ways to address your sweet tooth.

you can get agave online, or at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods or any other health oriented grocer.

Like Oprah says “Those who know better, do better”. Let’s get good, and teach one another the truth.

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