Remembering Anthony Luparello

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This post is part of Project 2996 to remember the victims of 9-11. We are honored to participate in this project.  Please visit the Project 2996 site to view posts by other bloggers or join to blog in remembrance of the victims and families of September 11, 2001. Anthony Luparello, 62, of Corona, Queens arose early at 3:00 a.m. every day, got on a bus, and… [Continue Reading]

Big House In The Snow

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Nothing suits a Victorian house like a fresh blanket of snow.  We had a lot of the fluffy white stuff this past winter and during the big storm back in early January, I snapped a photo (below) of the big house with my iphone.  Since my Dad’s passing, Mom has been revisiting her creative side and this is her masterpiece! … [Continue Reading]

A Truly Different Christmas

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I awoke early this morning, nothing unusual, but with only days left until Christmas, I felt an urgent need to write a holiday message for the blog.  I love the early hours because, in the quiet of the dawn, I find my best ability to assemble my thoughts and focus on work and writing…right after I check my Facebook!  Okay, so I… [Continue Reading]

Riding the Blueridge Parkway

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Gin just returned from a personal journey – she rode her bike, ‘Ruby,’ the entire length of the Blueridge Parkway – that’s 469 miles - and then she rode a few more!  

Greek Yogurt for Muscle Strength

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Eating healthy can become a difficult task; one with high expenses. As an avid explorer of fitness, and buyer of healthier foods, I’ve stumbled across a few miraculous products in my time. But it’s very important to remember to shop for healthy foods, not specifically health supplements and protein powders that will increase strength and… [Continue Reading]

Come See Us at the Expo Hall!

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Look for us in Booth #853 at the Expo Hall at World IDEA.  We’ll be there with our friends from Fitness Em / Empower, offering the equipment they are providing for Gin’s sessions at a huge discount!  If you’re not attending IDEA but are in the area, you can download a free pass to the Expo Hall. … [Continue Reading]

How to Choreograph

You can learn how to do just about anything on YouTube. Here’s a clip titled How To Choreograph a Step Aerobics Routine… from expertvillage. Really? Seriously?  

HCG – Pregnancy Hormone Diet

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  photo credit: foodswings  The latest weight loss fad, although not exactly new, is the HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) pregnancy hormone diet.  With daily injections of the hormone and a restrictive caloric intake of only 500 calories, the diet promises a weight loss of 1 - 3 pounds per day – without exercise.  A dream come true? Dr. Weil… [Continue Reading]

United State of Pop – Mashup

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A great addition to my spin playlist – Blame it on the Pop!  DJ Earworm does a masterful mashup of the top songs of 2009 and the vid is nothing short of spectacular.  Check the list of songs below and then go to his website to download it – for free!  Download From DJ Earworm’s Site… [Continue Reading]

Perils in Pole Dancing

Crunch fitness is facing a lawsuit after pole dancing class participant, Sue Ann Wee, fell attempting an upside down manuever and reported injury in both shoulders.  According to her lawyer, she claims to have told the instructor at the Manhattan club that she couldn’t hold herself up but that the instuctor didn’t help her.  Wee, who is seeking unspecified damages, says… [Continue Reading]