Run A Marathon Barefoot?! Find Out How You Can Put 1000 Pairs of Shoes on Kids

I can't even imagine running a marathon. Period. But a marathon barefoot is beyond my comprehension or desire.  There is one brave Newport Beach guy that will be doing it to put 1000 pairs of shoes on kids in need.

Casey Cochran from the Green Guide Network will be running the Santa Barbara marathon barefoot  on December 6.  To support his goals all you have to do is buy a pair of TOMS shoes and they will give a pair to a child in need. In order to give Casey the credit for the 1000 pairs of shoes he is trying to raise, go to http://www.greenguidenetwork.com/ and click on the TOMS logo in the upper right.  It will give you the link that you need to buy the shoes. 

If you don't want a pair of TOMS for yourself or someone on your Christmas list, you can also donate directly TOMS non-profit - Friends of TOMS.

Good luck, Casey!

Be Healthier and Happier. Just Sweat.

Nothing is better than a good sweat, don't you think?!  It cures stress, makes you feel better, happier and healthier. Isn't that what is all about anyway?!

My favorite thing to do at Body Design it to take the classes.  It is so easy to just show up and let someone else do all the thinking for you.  Just listen to your instructor, do what she says and the sweat will come. I promise.

Call Body Design to get the latest class schedule.  949.719.2600

Pilates at Body Design

Take advantage of this unique resistance-based exercise program that focuses on stabilizing the core and rebalancing the body. A low-impact way to re-shape your body, Pilates is extremely popular with women of all ages. 

Body Design's provate Pialtes room features ocean views, a peaceful environment and personalized attention.

A Success Story at Body Design

Nothing is better than seeing your daughter succeed. 

Body Design founder, Susan, helped rehabilitate her daughter after surgery from scoliosis. The surgery she had put a metal rod in her back but that didn't stop her from going on to become a soccer success in high school and in college.  Because of her efforts to educate others about scoliosis, she received local and national attention.

Body Design - An Expert on GYROTONIC

Going through some of our news clippings reminds me of these other great articles about GYROTONIC at Body Design.

Body Design In The News

Body Design, the women's athletic and wellness center in Newport Beach, is often turned to by the media as an expert.  Here are some of our favorite articles about us and our wonderful clients!

Working Out With Weights At Body Design

The best way to sculp, tone and define your body is through weight training. Utilizing free weights, cardio equipment, body bars and fit balls, Body Design's personal trainers will help create a program with your unique fitness goals in mind.

More about Susan Tobiessen, Body Design Founder

SUSAN TOBIESSEN

Founder and Owner of Body Design, The Women’s Athletic and Wellness Center

Susan Tobiessen founded Body Design in 1986 to partner with women to achieve their health and fitness goals in a nurturing and supportive environment. Body Design was the culmination of her dream to establish a safe, healthy and positive environment for women.

With over 25 years of experience and training, Susan is a certified Pilates Instructor as well as certified in physical therapy from Polestar Rehabilitation. In addition to also being a certified GYROTONIC® instructor, Sue is on the board of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) and is a committee member of the OCC Fitness Specialist Advisory Committee.

After pursuing a career in health, rehabilitation and fitness education, she now focuses on preventive medicine and helping people live a healthy and pain free life. At Body Design, she helps clients who are suffering from knee, back and neck injuries and neuromuscular disorders (MS, Fibromyalgia and Parkinsons Disease), as well as those who want to live a healthy lifestyle.

Susan is often featured in magazines and newspapers as an expert in health and fitness. She also speaks to numerous groups and affiliations about the benefits of exercising and is currently working with her daughter, Alex, to educate others on scoliosis, a curvature of the spine that inflicted her daughter.

A Newport Beach resident for over 20 years, Susan is also involved in her community by giving to numerous charities and participating in the Spirit Run and The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She also dedicates her time to her daughter Alex, her son Jesse, her grand daughter Chloe and her husband Eric.

OC Designer Tag Sale - This Saturday!

As promised, here is more information on the Designer Tag sale.

Some of OC's best Designers including - Natalie Umbert, Rick Campos, Jolene Ballard, Amanda Malson, Steve Jones and many, many more will be there. With nothing over $200 there are sure to be some great finds.

Hope to see you there this Saturday!

OC High End Designer Tag Sale - October 24th

Since I know that Body Design's members are just as into their homes as they are into their workouts, I thought you all would want to know about the upcoming OC High End Designer Tag Sale. One of my favorite local designers, Natalie Umbert of atelier natalie umbert in Corona del Mar, will be particpating!!

So be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24, 10am-2pm
466 East 18th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Here is some more information about the event:

The Designer Tag Sale is an upscale interior designer yard/tag sale hosted by Keri Shrimpton that will feature over ten of Orange County and Los Angeles' top designers selling items from their personal inventories including small furniture such as side-tables, lamps, rugs, pillows, art, accessories and more at incredibly low prices! At our tag sales nothing is over $200, and prices run as low as $5. Lots of holiday gift potential!!

Domino and Sunset magazines recently held similar successful events.

The following interior designers are confirmed: Vanessa De Vargas of Turquoise, Jolene Ballard and Amanda Malson of Domicile Interior Design, Zak Graff of Barclay Butera, Lindsey Dann of Former Furniture, Krista Ewart of Krista Ewart Design, Natalie Umbert of Atelier Natalie Umbert, Rick Campos of Christopher Tracy Interiors, Steve Jones of Better Shelter, Keri Shrimpton of Keri Shrimpton Design, Krista Browne of Krista Browne Designs, Dianne Kraus of Green Tangerine, and Sabina Vavra of Madison West Interiors.

Vendors include Happy Mundane, m[E] Material Environment, Richie Design, The Red Velvet Company, SMARTY, and Yelp will participate as a media sponsor.

The Designer Tag Sale also features mini-consultations and appraisals by designers, a silent auction, a raffle and more. Entertainment includes a bar, light passed appetizers and beauty treatments.

Gift bags are offered to the first thirty attendees including gift certificates, coupons, and other fun items. Any left-over designer inventory is donated to The Sheepfold (a women with children’s shelter). Entry fee is $10. Cash only; designers will not have credit card capabilities.

For more information please go to http://designertagsale-oc.blogspot.com