There was a GREAT article in the WSJ about getting into college. I am actively involved in the Washington University alumni network out here in Los Angeles and interview perspective freshman. I ALWAYS share my story of how I got wait listed and encourage students to apply anywhere they want to go-within reason. If you [...]

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I am thankful for…
Thanksgiving is a time to think about the things that we are thankful for. I am thankful for being able to move and exercise daily, having endless support from my family and friends to follow my dreams, being able to see the ocean every day, helping others & my amazing network of [...]

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Arianna Neikrug is a sophmore at Hamilton Academy of music.  She will be performing in “A Funny Thing Happend on the way to the Forum” Starting Dec 4th.  We wanted to find out how she stays active and keeps up with school and the musical.
O2 MAX: How do you stay physically fit as a teenager?
“As [...]

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Obama seems to be a great leader in the community and now he has the ability to get this country moving. check out this article I came across on Obama and his current fitness levels.    We all know that leading by example is the way to go. I’m hoping he will inspire more of us [...]

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So much planning and preparation goes into thanksgiving dinner that sometime meals earlier in the day are neglected. And who wants to eat anything anyway-you’ve been planning for this meal all year long.  We want to remind you don’t forget to eat breakfast.  It’s important-even on thanksgiving. We have a few easy suggestions for the morning [...]

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As published in the Santa Monica Daily Press November 21, 2008
THERE ARE NEVER ENOUGH HOURS IN  the day to do everything. Things come up that push exercise to the back burner. We end up running late to a meeting so we grab some sort ofjunky snack on our way out the door. As adults though, most of us know how much [...]

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Wrenching that TV remote – a key to good health/ Kill the TV/ Watch your weight, not the TV
The percentage of overweight children and adolescents in the US is growing. An increasing number of teens are leading sedentary lives, sitting for hours in front of their TVs and computer screens, mindlessly grazing on empty-calorie, high-fat [...]

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Hola Hula – Hoop Your Way to a Smaller Waist
 
“I can hula hoop literally for hours.  As a kid, I won hula hoop contests.  It’s a great exercise for your waist” – Beyonce Knowles
Whether you’re bored with your exercise routine or hard-pressed for time or just need motivation to kick-off a fit lifestyle, spinning a [...]

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Raphael Mawrence
Junior @ SAMOHI
1. When did you start exercising/playing sports?
I started playing  sports when i was in kindergarten
2. How do you stay fit?
 I run, bike, eat well,  lift weights from time to time, and swim
3. What inspires you?
Obama, and my fatha
4. How has fitness helped you in other parts of your life?
 Yoga especially has opened [...]

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By making small but significant changes in our lifestyles, we can turn off TVs and tune in to more active and healthy lives. If you need more motivation, check out what these celebrities have to say –
Actor Lisa Kudrow: “For many years I never allowed my son Julian to watch TV. I think it is [...]

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