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Mix 3 together & take with supplements

I have a healthy drink every morning. Mix Pom with water (1/2 ea), pour in 1 pack of Fortune Delight and 1 scoop of Amazing Grass ORAC. Then I take Reserveage supplements with this drink every morning. Kashi bars are my on-the-go snacks. Bought from local businesses all week and met some nice people. I took photos and want to share them with you. First, do you bring your own bag to shop at stores? I try to remember to bring mine, but sometimes forget it. I've put a few reusable bags in my car so I will BMOB and I hope you'll BYOB too. Went to visit Sandra Diaz at Sunrider in Torrance. Their headquarters are beautiful, clean and big. There is an Art Gallery, a Chinese Garden and a Spa. Would love to teach yoga there and talked to the staff about my Corporate Wellness Program.

Walked around my neighborhood yesterday to pass out copies of my blog. Got a tasty cinnamon roll at a cafe and a Relax tincture at a small store front. Invited the girl there to Laughter & Yoga class on Sundays 6-7 pm in Venice. She was interested and thanked me. Then I went to Main Street, Santa Monica to meet Jesse Richardson at Organic Soul. Found out more about their business model and really liked it. He told me about their new Daily Offers and business directory. I informed him about my blog, my events and goals. Jesse said that he will help promote my health blog and yoga classes. Also bought from local merchants like The Green Life (love the Lunchbots Eco food box) and Buffalo Exchange.

Good karma all week. Found a smart phone on the street, called the 1st contact and was asked to return it to the Susie Cakes store nearby. Decided to walk with my dog Sparky there and gave the phone back to the nice woman who worked there. Got a free delicious personal peach pie as a reward for my good deed. Will definitely go back to get a treat next week. Look at my Flick photos and guess where I was. Don't cheat by naming the places that have signs (if you get 2 spots correct, you win a prize). Contest ends on 8/20/11.

Ingrid Cheng
fitnesswla@gmail.com
USA
Fit-Twist Yoga
Corporate Wellness Program 
Sunrider distributor
http://sunrider.com

How I Stay Healthy

I try to get 7-8 hours of sleep, eat well and exercise regularly. Exercise + Nutrition = Health. Every morning, I walk with my dog for 15-20 minutes before work. I attend yoga classes 5 times a week and teach Fit-Twist Yoga classes. For breakfast, I have a quick recipe:

Mix a bit of Lifeway Strawberry Kefir with Trader Joe's plain low-fat yogurt, put some Quaker Low-Fat Natural Granola and a few slices of strawberries on top to make a healthy breakfast.  That way, I get whole grain (good carbs), calcium, probiotic, protein, fiber and feel satisfied. I bring a Kashi bar for a snack and homemade salad for lunch. After I get home, I walk with my dog for another 15 minutes before dinner (around 6 pm). Then I enjoy a traditional Chinese diet of rice and dishes made with mostly vegetables. If I still feel like a snack an hour after dinner, I'll have some fruits. Occasionally, I treat myself to some organic dark chocolate or a small serving of Ciao Bella Gelato/ Sorbet.

Maintenance + Prevention = Health
These are the supplements that I take daily:

Emergen-C vitamin drink mix with 1000 mg of vitamin C, electrolytes, 24 nutrients, 7 B vitamins, and antioxidants. I love their fizzy, fruity, fun flavors. Get free samples now!

Amazing Grass Organic ORAC Green SuperFoods that help defend your body against the effects of free radicals. Their power is measured through ORAC, or Oxygen Radical Absorbency Capacity. With a combination of 5 key antioxidant blends made from high quality fruits, vegetables, and herbs, this is my secret to healthier skin, better brain function and immune system.

Reserveage Organic Resveratrol: Doctor Oz recommends that his viewers only take Resveratrol from a company that produces the supplements in an oxygen-free environment. Reserveage agrees and has always been doing it. 60 Minutes (CBS News) has a segment on this supplement called Wine Rx.

Nature's Bounty Mega Chromium Picolinate is a key component of the glucose tolerance factor (GTF). Chromium works to support your body's use of sugar.* Chromium is also involved in the release of energy from cells, and plays a role in protein and fat metabolism.*

PhysioLogics 5-HTP 100 mg: 5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in sending messages through the brain and nervous system.* It supports a calm, relaxed mood and promotes feelings of well-being.*


Fit-Twist Health
Get Fit Now!
http://www.fit-twist.net

Good Causes

Goodwill has served more than 2.4 million people through its employment and training programs, provided 20.1 million with workforce development services. Over 170,000 people have earned a job with Goodwill’s help & 7.5 million have benefited from its personal and family support services last year. It has 2,500 retail stores and an online auction site. I just bought 2 items from one of its stores in Santa Monica yesterday (see my previous blog).

Do you know that spcaLA has dog training classes? Work with expert trainers to get you in a right relationship with your dog for a lifetime of happiness. Their techniques focus on positive reinforcement and fun. Join a class like basic obedience for dogs and puppies, agility (for the novice or the competitor), specialty classes like Fun Nose Work, Click-a-Trick, and more! It also offers a FREE behavior helpline to answer your questions on animal training. Just call: 800-772-2521 X 260.

HSUS store

HSUS (The Human Society of U.S) is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization. Do you know it has an online store has everything that your pet needs? It has "Keep Cool Mats" for dogs that will give immediate relief and reduce the risk of an overheated pet. You'll also find gifts for the loved ones on your list, including jewelry, apparel, and decorative accents for the home.

Visit the websites of your favorite charities and find out more about them.

Fit-Twist
http://www.fit-twist.net

Fit Fun Dogs
http://fun-dogs.webs.com