Let's Move @ Farmers Market

Sat 4/9 Celebrate Public Health Week free event @ Culver City Library 11 am - 4 pm

4975 Overland Ave, Culver City

www.publichealth.lacounty.gov

Hope to see you there.


Let's Move West L.A will be at Mar Vista Motor Ave Farmer's market (Corner of Venice & Motor)

1st booth: Sunday MAY 15TH 

 

2nd booth: Sunday JUNE 19TH 

I'll be there to promote
International Day of Yoga 6/21 www.idayofyoga.org

3rd  booth: Sunday JULY 19TH 

4- 4th  booth: Sunday AUGUST 21TH

 

http://letsmovewestla.ning.com

 

Ingrid Cheng
Certified Yoga Teacher
Health & Wellness Leader

Celebrate Earth Day

April 22 is Earth Day

Celebrate & get involved to make a difference.

 

April 20

Nothin’ But Sand Beach Cleanup

Join Heal The Bay in cleaning up the beach next to the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium and as a reward, get free admission to the aquarium. The event will feature games, a photo booth, face painting, craft stations and more. Cleanup is from 10 a.m. till noon

Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
1600 Ocean Front Walk
Beach level, beneath the carousel at the Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401 www.healthebay.org

April 21

Eco-Station Children’s Earth Day 10 am - 4 pm

10101 Jefferson Blvd.

Culver City, CA 90232

(310) 842-8060

www.ecostation.org/ecostation/eventearthday.htm

All-day children’s festival. There will be live entertainment, food, games, vendors, and educational activities for children.

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/top-lists/best-earth-day-events-in-la/ 

Reduce, reuse and recycle. Conserve water & power. Go meatless.

Ingrid Cheng
Certified Yoga Teacher
Health & Wellness Consultant
www.twitter.com/fitnesswla

Hoopurbia, Yoga & More

 

I am excited about the week-long hula hooping festival because it's fun and healthy. www.hoopurbia.com

I think exercise should be fun. I've signed up for a Hip-Hop dance class and will enjoy it.

I also got tickets to www.wanderlust.com at the end of April.

It's a good time to go hiking and there are many trails near me. The one I like is a full moon hike at Mandeville Canyon. No need to bring flashlights, just enjoy the view of city lights under the silver moon and escape from the crowds.

Ingrid Cheng
Certified Yoga Teacher
Health & Wellness Consultant
www.twitter.com/fitnesswla

3 Ways to Keep Track of Your Health

1. Join www.wellcoin.com

2. Use an old-fashioned calendar - mark down your workouts, schedule a wellness checkup, etc.

3. Be aware of new pain. Are you sore from the workout? That's normal. Did you tweak something? Does that part of your body need care? If it bothers you after you iced it, took aspirin or other OTC pain medication, then you need to see a doctor.

P.S. If you have a previous injury, let your instructor or yoga teacher know before the first class.

Ingrid Cheng
Certified Yoga Teacher
Health & Wellness Consultant
www.twitter.com/fitnesswla

3 Healthy Tips to Live By

1. Eat right 80% of the time and cheat a little (don't deprive yourself, enjoy your favorite treat once in a while).

2. Have balanced meals with fresh produce and whole grains.

3. Don't obsess about your weight (as you exercise and gain muscle, your weight may stay the same as muscle mass increases and your body fat decreases). 

I have a nice breakfast with Greek yogurt, whole grain cereal and fruits. I usually have a salad for lunch and a home-cooked Chinese dinner which is healthier than eating out. Most Chinese restaurants use too much salt, oil and serve big portions. My advice is to plan ahead when you go grocery shopping. Make a list, buy the ingredients you need to cook a week's worth of meals. You save money and eat healthier that way. I also have soup for dinner as it fills me up and is so good for my health. I enjoy fruits as snacks.

I hope you use these tips to be healthy and fit.

Ingrid Cheng
Blogger, certified yoga teacher
http://letsmovewestla.ning.com/

Thrive or Jet

I am trying out an online discount healthy products store and really like the extra 15% off (as a new member) and free bone broth (Free 1 month trial). http://thrv.me/4HiysC

I tried Blissmo box, a monthly subscription that's quite good but I can't really choose though they give 2-3 options. Also, I may not want stuff every month.

I also tried https://jet.com (No membership fee) and extra 15% off (15NOW) your first order. I like Jet because I don't buy enough to justify paying a $50+ yearly membership nor do I get tied down to a subscription. I order what I want when I want, so it's best for me.

I go to Trader Joe's every week to get the pre-packed organic salad, the dark chocolate and other stuff. Their prices are good, but I think the sizes have shrunk.

I belong to Costco and go there every 3 months to get stocked up. I even got my new Prius at special Costco price through their Auto Program.

I believe we all want to thrive and use healthy products. So, try one of the above and see if it's right for you.

Ingrid Cheng
Blogger, certified yoga teacher

https://www.ideafit.com/user/1391255
http://letsmovewestla.ning.com/

Dance & Zumba

Friday, Feb. 268pm-Close

Dance the night away to your favorite '90s hits @ Club TUBTHUMP
2020 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

90's costume contests, games, themed drink specials, photo booth and more - Free entrance! 
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/club-tubthump-90s-party-tickets-20764202288

I've been taking Zumba classes on Wednesdays and really like dancing to great music, learning choreography and burning a ton of calories while having fun. Did you know that Zumba is popular in 180 countries and 15 million people are taking classes?

Free weekly Zumba® classes Saturdays @ Santa Monica Place, Center Plaza from 9AM-10AM, rain or shine.
http://www.santamonicaplace.com/Events/Details/289305

Ingrid Cheng
Blogger, certified yoga teacher

https://www.ideafit.com/user/1391255
http://letsmovewestla.ning.com/