Healthy happy you.
It's dark when I receive my wake up call, which isn't really a call but a staffer gently calling my name and playing sweet sounding chimes at my door. The time is 5:30 a.m. Waking early is just one of the lifestyle changes you experience during a seven day stay at The Ranch at Live Oak/Malibu, other changes include: no sugar, no meat, no cheese, no gluten, no alcohol, no artificial sweeteners, no Read more
A bedroom is meant to bring about rest and relaxation, but personal spaces often get left behind in the decorating process. We've already learned how to turn a bathroom into a spa-like sanctuary, but here are a few tips for turning your bedroom into a calming retreat. Read more
Needing a getaway but don't want to do something that will be counter productive to your fitness efforts? How about a cruise? No, seriously... What: Tom Holland's Fitness Cruise Where: The ship, Carnival Valor, departs port in Miami, FL to the waters of the Grand Cayman, to the exotic ports of call of Roatan Island, Belize, Costa Maya and back to Miami. When: March 2, 2008 Why: Tom Holland, a Read more
Looking for an alternative destination for spring break? After surviving winter wouldn't it be nice to take a little vacation - relax and eat well (and by well I mean healthy) and do some Pilates? Well, Ellie Herman Studios has just the retreat for you. Seven days, taking 2 Pilates mat classes a day along with a guided beach walk could be just the thing to get you pumped and primed for Read more
Looking to get away from it all and learn how to hang ten at the same time? If you answered "surf camp" on the winter vacation poll, here are a couple of surf schools for you to check out. My ideal would be going on a retreat with Surf Goddess to Bali for yoga, surf lessons, spa treatments, gourmet meals and a sightseeing tour. 8 days and 7 nights of this can be yours for $1795 (shared room Read more
In a few days, I'm heading to my first fitness retreat — a "wellness weekend" packed with fitness classes, spa treatments, and wine tasting. All this, and the hotel is situated on the Lake Tahoe shore. While there will be time to relax, there's also a lot of fitness happening in those three days. From 8 a.m. Vinyasa yoga classes to ballet-inspired workouts and a Friday kickoff that involves a Read more
You're a mom, but if you're anything like us, Mother's Day feels more like a time to celebrate the woman who raised you than a time to hint around for gifts (though, admittedly, a few gifts would be nice). If you're looking to do something beyond the usual flowers-and-card routine, we've got some great ideas for new traditions that will last for years to come. From an annual girls' retreat to a Read more
Lil asks: should you prep your body for pregnancy with a cleanse? — LilSugar How to eat healthy when Indian is your takeout of choice — Fab Fit Fun New workout alert! Learn the ins and outs of SLT yoga — Vital Juice Everything you need to know to achieve a bod like Jen Aniston — InStyle 12 healthy (and homemade) alternatives to the ice-cream truck — Shape Choose your own workout! Mix Read more
As she's proved time and time again, Meryl Streep is a pro. Just ask her cabinet of Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes. But in the new trailer for Hope Springs it appears her character Maeve has lost her touch, or at least she has with Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones), her hubby of 31 years. After concluding that their marriage has lost its spark, Maeve and Arnold head to Great Hope Springs for an Read more
It's important for your home to be a place of tranquility and relaxation — especially the bedroom. We've got a few quick tips for making the most of your space without breaking the bank. Display items you already have around the house as artwork. Calendars and magazines have great images that you can crop to fit frames. Or for a high-impact effect, hang old records grouped together. Mix and Read more
