Back to School + Back To Working Out Thanks to Thigh High's

Christian Louboutin OTK Platform Boot - $1,995 at Neiman Marcus
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I never thought I would say "Thanks to fall, I now I have killer thighs."

Usually back to school marks the time when jeans and sweaters can come back out of the closet and I don't have to be as diligent about working out as I do when bikini season is at its height. This year is different all thanks to thigh high boots.

If you want to get killer thighs, nothing gets you more in shape than cardio mixed with weights. You should talk to Alexis at Body Design to get on a weights routine today. She is amazing and will have your thighs shaped up in a hurry or in time for you to rock those killer boots.

All You Need Is Love....By Made By Girl

When working out or maybe with all things in life, I sometimes need a little inspiration.

When I ran across this blogger's site years ago, I loved what I saw. Made By Girl is such a great site, complete with fabulous cards and prints with a simple but sweet message available for purchase. Jennifer Ramos does a great job showcasing her latest art, projects and home, as well as other products and things she loves.

So if you are feeling stuck, her site is great for a little inspiration or just a little LOVE...

Love Candy in Watermelon ($25)

Real Simple's Website Features Great Health Tips

I love Real Simple magazine.

Maybe its the beautifully simple photographs. Maybe its the idea that I could get my life as organized as they say I can. Maybe its just a nice place to just dream of how it could be - even if just for a minute.

What I do know is that I try hard to feel like I am a good mom, worker and wife all while trying to take care of myself. That is why I love Real Simple's health section on their website. They have great ideas for nutrition, weight loss, energy boosters and more.

Here is a link to a recent post that I thought might come in handy for you too:

20 Little Ways To Drop Pounds

http://www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/weight-loss/20-ways-drop-pounds-00000000018633/index.html

2 for 1 Private Training Special At Body Design

Now through September 30th, Body Design, the wellness and fitness center in Newport Beach, is offering a 2 for 1 private training special.

The offer includes weights, Pilates and Gyrotonic. You can take a friend for free or two people can split the price of a private. http://www.bodydesignonline.com/

7th Annual Queen of Hearts Tennis Tournament

Looking for a way to get some exercise, support women and raise funds for Ovarian Cancer Research at UCI?

Here is some information on a very, very fun tennis tournament.

Newport Beach, CA - 500 tennis players + 7 days of tennis + 1 great band = a fun way to help women all over the world. The 7th annual Queen of Hearts Charity Tennis Tournament and Tux and Tennies party will raise funds for ovarian cancer research at UC Irvine - Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The 7th annual Queen of Hearts Charity Tennis Tournament will be held over two weekends in September (Sept. 4,5,6,7 and Sept. 11,12,13) at the Newport Beach Tennis Club. The Tux and Tennies Party will be held on Sat., September 12 from 6:30 to 10:00pm.

All proceeds from the tournament and party will be donated to develop the Queen of Hearts Ovarian Cancer Laboratory at Sprague Hall at the Chao Family Cancer Center at University of California, Irvine. The Queen of Hearts Ovarian Cancer Laboratory will support research on the “whispering killer”. Currently, there is no early detection test for ovarian cancer.

Vic Braden and Gail Glascow are this year’s honorary chairs, while Heidi Stryker will be honored with the Bill Ruhle Leadership Award. Dennis Claus, the Tournament Chair, and Kim Beaudette, the Co-Chair, are expecting over 500 of people to participate in the tournament.

Tux and Tennies Party:
· Party-goers at the Newport Beach Tennis Club will be dressed in combinations of tuxedos and tennis attire. There will be a casino, dinner donated by Capistrano’s Restaurant and live entertainment provided by the Dave Silver Band.

· Tickets for the Tux and Tennies party are $50 per person and free for those who are playing in the tournament.

The Queen of Hearts Tennis Tournament will consist of Singles and Doubles Play.
· For one entry, tickets to participate in the tournament are $50 per person for singles and $100 per team for doubles.

· It is FREE to watch the tennis.

· The tournament will feature different levels of play from 3.0 to Open Division, including men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles, men’s singles, women’s singles and a century division (where your ages add up to 100). All levels of experience are welcome.

· The OPEN divisions will be competing for over $10,000.00 in prize money. Additionally, all players will receive a player gift and an invitation to the Tux and Tennies Party on September 12 at the Newport Beach Tennis Club.

For more tournament information or to purchase tickets for the Tux and Tennis Party, please contact 714.744.3414.

The Queen of Hearts Foundation is a premier non-profit organization that was started in 2000 after the three founding members lost their mother Ann S. Dobbie to ovarian cancer, just five months after being diagnosed. The organization has raised around $1 million while working toward the goal that one-day ovarian cancer screening will be routine and the disease treatable. Queen of Hearts can be contacted by calling 714.744.3414 or by logging on to the foundation’s website at www.qohfoundation.org.
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Body Design's Skin care expert, Mary Dellene weighs in on her favorite products

Mary Dellene: It's hard to pick a favorite because I have favorites for each particular skin care need.

For myself personally, since I want keep my skin healthy and minimize the signs of aging I use:

Kerstin Florian's Vita C Serum

Rejuvenating Firming Eye Gel

and ColoreScience's Real Minerals. (Here's the HOT TIP about Metro Menerals; it says it's for men but it's the same formula containing peptides as the more expensive Pep-Up Gel without the "glo" colore. I save Pep-Up Gel for going out and use the Real Menerals everyday to make it more economical!)

Obsessed! Athleta's Tunic-length Rash Guard

I love Athleta's new line of fitness gear. If you haven't discovered it yet, they have everything from yoga to swim to golf to weight training.

But my real obsession is with the tunic-length rash guard. It is so chic looking without being too sporty. Normally $69, the Ozone (blue) or Cucumber (green) are on sale for $34.99 and $29.99 respectively. You have to get one!

http://athleta.gap.com/browse/home.do?ssiteID=BG

Body Design's Spa Makes My Fox LA's Hot List - Top 5

Body Design's amazing spa makes My Fox LA's Hot List - Top 5!

Mary Dellene is the corner stone of Body Design's skin care program and spa. A true expert and often turned to by others in the field, Mary has turned Body Design's skin care treatment into a relaxing place to nurish your skin and your soul. Clients love Mary because she is invested in their well-being and values their long term relationships.


BODY DESIGN SPA SERVICES
Body Design’s goal is to be an oasis of wellness for our clients - a place where you can concentrate on living a healthier, stress-free lifestyle. Massages, facials and body treatments are part of that equation. We strive to provide the best the industry has to offer.

Click on the links below to learn more about massage, skincare and body treatments:

http://bodydesignonline.com/spa_massage.htm
http://bodydesignonline.com/spa_skincare.htm
http://bodydesignonline.com/spa_bodytreatments.htm

Secrets to Staying Motivated From Fitness Expert Marra Okola

Marra Okola on the GYROTONIC tower at Body Design

One of Body Design's fitness experts, Marra Okola shares her secrets for staying motivated:

1. Find a picture of you looking your best physically and put it on the fridge, on your gym bag, in your car, everywhere. Make sure it is realistic -- not from when you were 18!

2. Keep track of how you feel when you eat well and exercise. Even when the results are not visible, they can nearly always be felt. Acknowledge that feeling. Savor it and then try to recreate it the next day.

The Power of Exercise and Healing

I love this photo below. I love the blue shirt with the red ball and not to mention the beautiful girl with the fresh face.

The girl in the photo is Alex, Susan Tobissen's daughter. Susan is the owner of Body Design, the fitness and wellness center in Newport Beach. Her daughter had scoliosis and had to have a metal rod put in her back when she was a young girl. With Susan's knowledge of the body and the power of healing the body by strengthening it, her daughter fought back to become a gifted and talented soccer player.

It shows you can do anything.