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IN TWEET: IRVING DER SHARES PRACTICAL INSPIRATION FROM HIS OWN FITNESS JOURNEY. IN HIS WORDS: “GETTING OFF MY ASS – ONE FAT MAN’S STORY.” PERFECT FOR THOSE WHO THINK THEY CAN’T DO IT! EDITOR’S NOTE: I COERCED IRVING INTO SHARING HIS STORY BECAUSE I WANTED TO END SPRING CLEANING WEEK ON AN INSPIRING NOTE AND REMIND YOU THAT WELLNESS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE. NO MATTER YOUR AGE, GENDER OR BODY TYPE, THERE IS A DOABLE FITNESS AND NUTRITION PROGRAM OUT THERE FOR YOU. I HOPE THIS WEEK OF SPECIAL POSTS HAS, AT A MINIMUM, GIVEN YOU A PLACE TO START. AS ALWAYS, CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY DIET OR EXERCISE PROGRAM. Why get up? Why try? Isn't it much easier to sit on the couch and eat pizza and drink a 32oz Big Gulp of soda? Well, it is hard. It is downright PAINFUL to actually get up and be active. I won’t get into any nutrition or diet information as I am not qualified (plus I cheat weekly and am not the best “nutritious eater” out there). With that said, I try to workout...

IN TWEET: UPCYCLE YOUR WAY TO ECO-FRIENDLY INTERIOR DESIGN WITH RHONDA KONOWALOW ANGELL, EDITOR OF THE DESIGNOLOGY LA BLOG AND OWNER OF RK TEXTURE INTERIOR DESIGN. A couple of years ago, I attended an Earth Day lecture on, what else, green design. While I’ve always been a major recycler and energy conservationist, I hadn’t really focused on using green products in my work as an interior designer. This lecture changed the course of my career. I became so fascinated by what I’d learned, that I’ve continued doing my own research on the subject so I can bring more eco-friendly options to my clients. Green, or eco-friendly design, is not only necessary to conserve our dwindling resources and lessen the impact on overstuffed landfills, but it can also add great character to our living spaces and work environments. Today, I am pleased to share some of my favorite ideas with you! RECYCLE VS. UPCYCLE: Is there a difference? Yes! Recycling is altering or adapting items that would otherw...

IN TWEET: HE LOST BOTH LEGS IN THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING. NOW JEFF BAUMAN TELLS OF HIS FACE TO FACE ENCOUNTER WITH DECEASED SUSPECT TAMERLAN TSARNAEV. The image is already iconic: a gravely wounded Jeff Bauman is wheeled away from the scene of the Boston Marathon bombing by paramedics and everyman hero Carlos Arredondo . Bauman lost both legs in the attack but only now do we know about his face to face encounter with terror: he stood right next to deceased suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev just before one of the two bombs was detonated. Jeff Bauman’s eyewitness testimony was a key factor in the success of the FBI investigation into the terrorist attack. On Friday April 26, 2013 Bauman gave an interview to Boston area radio station WEEI FM . Here is the audio of his gripping interview on the DENNIS AND CALLAHAN MORNING SHOW . NOTE: YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO ACCESS THIS AUDIO CLIP FROM ANY DESKTOP OR LAPTOP BROWSER. SOME MOBILE BROWSERS, HOWEVER, DO NOT SUPPORT AUDIO PLUG-INS. IF THAT IS THE CA...

IN TWEET: DOES THE WORDS “CLEANSE” TRIGGER YOUR FIGHT OR FLIGHT INSTINCTS? SAME HERE! ERIKA JACOBSON IS BACK TO INTRODUCE ONE THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR MIND.   EDITOR’S NOTE: CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY DIET OR EXERCISE PROGRAM. WORKING WITH A CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER WHO IS ALSO A QUALIFIED NUTRITION COACH WILL KEEP YOU MOTIVATED AND PROVIDE EXPERT GUIDANCE.   Ever wish there was a way that you could lose some weight and feel great without having to exercise? Well, hold onto your seats because your your wish is my command! With Beachbody’s 21 day program, THE ULTIMATE RESET , one of the requirements is that you cannot exercise. Yup, that’s no working out for three whole weeks! Dare I ask if I have piqued your interest?   Before I get to the good stuff, let me make one thing clear: normally I turn away and run as fast as possible whenever I hear or see the term “cleanse.” I don’t approve of starvation diets, strict and abrupt programs that are har...

IN TWEET: BOSTON MAGAZINE CREATES A STUNNING MAY COVER THAT TURNS “BOSTON STRONG” INTO A POWERFUL VISUAL. CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO LEARN MORE.

IN TWEET: UNDER5 BRINGS YOU GREAT STUFF THAT COSTS LESS THAN FIVE BUCKS. UP FIRST: TWO EXCELLENT TAZO TEAS AND A YUMMY ORGANIC LEMONADE FROM NEWMAN’S OWN. EDITOR’S NOTE: IF WE FEATURE IT IN AN UNDER5 POST, THAT MEANS IT’S A PRODUCT WE KNOW, USE AND LOVE. YOU CAN BUY THIS STUFF FOR LESS THAN FIVE BUCKS BUT, NO PRODUCT, SERVICE OR COMPANY CAN BUY THEIR WAY INTO AN UNDER5 ON RONTHINK. PERIOD! If you love iced tea but want to avoid those powdered mixes that are filled with artificial ingredients, sugars and high fructose corn syrup , here are two great options for you from TAZO. Nutrition information panels are located at the bottom of this post for both teas. TAZO teas are available at Starbucks and Target. You can also CLICK HERE to search and order from the RONTHINK Amazon store. If you want to go the caffeine-free route, try TAZO PASSION . It’s a sweet, aromatic and lively blend of hibiscus flowers , natural colors and flavors, citric acid, licorice root, orange peel, cinnamo...

IN TWEET: SPRING AHEAD WITH MARION SIMMS, OWNER OF SKINSENSE WELLNESS IN LOS ANGELES. THESE TIPS WILL MAKE YOUR SKIN GLOW AND YOUR SPIRIT SOAR! EDITOR’S NOTE: CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY DIET OR EXERCISE PROGRAM. CLICK ON THE HYPERLINKS THROUGHOUT THIS POST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HEALTHY RESOURCES. I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT SKINSENSE WELLNESS AND OWNER MARION SIMMS. IF YOU LIVE IN OR PLAN TO VISIT THE LOS ANGELES AREA, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT OR GIVE THE GIFT OF WELLNESS TO SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT. I think at this point we are all a bit tired of hearing the terms “detox” and “cleanse.” They tend to pop up around Spring because this time of year suggests renewal and new beginnings. Certainly, an occasional cleanse to give the liver, kidneys and digestive system a break is a great idea but I think a healthier and more realistic approach would be to consider your overall health and lifestyle and make a list of the things you ...

IN TWEET: ERIKA JACOBSON IS MUCH MORE THAN A PERSONAL TRAINER. SHE’S A SPECIAL PERSON WITH A GIFT FOR MOTIVATING AND INSPIRING EVEN THE MOST FITNESS-PHOBIC AMONG US. EDITOR’S NOTE: CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY DIET OR EXERCISE PROGRAM. WORKING WITH A CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER WHO IS ALSO A QUALIFIED NUTRITION COACH WILL KEEP YOU MOTIVATED AND PROVIDE EXPERT GUIDANCE. CLICK ON THE HYPERLINKS THROUGHOUT THIS POST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND HEALTHY RESOURCES. Memorial Day is right around the corner and you know what that means: unforgiving white jeans, tank tops, pool parties and yes, the inevitable bikini or board shorts. It’s time to lose that winter flab and spring into action. These tips will help heat up your motivation and metabolism so you’ll be ready for summer fun. CONSISTENCY IS KEY: The best exercise is the one that you will do consistently. Aim for a fitness program that you can actually see yourself sticking to on a weekly basis. If going to th...