On June 27th and 28th 2015, San Francisco celebrated the 45th anniversary of San Francisco Pride. The theme was “Equality Without Exception” and the event hosted over 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and more than twenty community-run stages and venues. The San Francisco Pride Celebration is one of the largest Pride events in the world and is dedicated …
Eat the Rainbow with this new trend in the Healthy Eating World: The Acai Bowl! Acai berries (pronounced ah-sai-ee) are the fruits of acai palm trees, which are mostly grown in Brazil’s Amazon rain forest. These small, dark-purple berries pack a nutrient punch with a whole host of antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. Named by the …
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Dad, Im currently up in the air flying home from Hawaii. Such a great trip – I think Hawaii was made for me. Theres so much adventure – running, hiking, swimming, wildlife, nature, and sunsets that make your heart melt with every cloud. Im so happy I said yes and took the time off. That trip …
Women always ask me for my top tips on getting a “toned” physique. You want to know the truth? Pick up some weights and make them heavier than your purse. Im still surprised by the number of women I talk to who think that the key to achieving the body they want is cardio – and hours …
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Every year around this time, gyms get the influx of new members wanting to get “beach-ready” bodies in time for summer. We go crazy trying to find the perfect “30 Days to Perfect Abs” workout and the right fad diet that promises to make us fit and fabulous by the time we need to get …
Summer is here and its time for a new workout playlist to jam to! My friends and I always laugh over how so many music DJ’s these days (like Alesso, Calvin Harris, Avicii) often shout, “LET ME SEE YOUR HANDS!” when performing at a concert. It really works to get the crowd going and always makes me …
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When you’re trying to eat healthier, a cool crisp salad seems like the ideal meal. But not all salads are created equal. Just because your meal is green doesn’t mean it’s lean. Get to know how many calories you are consuming and learn to build a better bowl with my healthy salad guide below. Many people commit …
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Who do YOU want to be? Strong. Confident. Healthy. Happy, Hilarious. Tenacious. Hot. Bright. Brilliant. Adventurous. Fit. Intelligent. Successful. Positive. Loving. Radiant….. The truth is you can make yourself anything and have a lot of fun doing it. But its up to you to make it happen. You’re in charge. You are entirely up to …
I come from a family of Doctors. My dad is a doctor. His brothers are doctors. My grandfather was a doctor. His father was a doctor. His fathers father was a doctor. My mother was a nurse. Her sister is a nurse. My mothers father was a doctor. My little brother is in medical …
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I just returned home from Arizona where I presented my “Thrive: Wellbeing on the Road” healthy business travel workshop for a Genentech’s sales team offsite company meeting. I was so excited to be there with the team and share my suggestions on staying healthy while traveling for business. I want to help make people’s work and travel …
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