Alisha Spencer: Jewelry & Accessories Editor

Gretchen Jones the notorious winner of Project Runway Season 8 has teamed up with Piperlime to create a jewelry line that gives back to artisans in Columbia. Jonses line includes over a dozen gold plated pieces inspired by Egyptian pyramids. Aid to Artisans is an international nonprofit that partners with designer brands to provide work opportunities for low-income artisans around the world. The organization provides business training, product development, and market access, which helps enhance business opportunities. The best part…..100% of the profits are donated to this cause.

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Not seeing eye to eye? Walking on egg shells with family members and wanting to bring harmony back into your life? According to Ellen Whitehurst…..the famed Feng Shui expert, there is a simple remedy that can bring balance back into your family life…..

Wood….. an element that is associated with the Family area in Feng Shui, and it speaks to and symbolizes roots and the family tree. What Ellen recommends to do…… is to take a family photo and put it into a wooden frame…… Then you are going to surround the frame with 3 small healthy plants. That’s it! Simple, easy, breezy…. This fabulous Feng Shui cure never fails to help dissipate all animosity and bring love and balance back into your home.

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The time is here, the time is now….. At this moment it is… 11:11 on 11-11-11. It is said that sequential 1s have deep and great meaning. The thought is when you see 1:11, 11:11 or 11-11-11, that it is a reminder that the Earthly Guardian Angels are communicating that they are here in our presence and here to guide, protect, love and help us through everyday life here on this beautiful planet that we know as Earth. Today…. with ten sequential 1s (at this moment) we will be going into a new era of spiritual consciousness. Happy 11:11 11-11-11 and may the Angels be with you now…. and forever!

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Okay kids….. My Bestest Guru, Liz Pryor sent me this video….. And I have to say I have watched 4 times! “How to wear a scarf” has gone viral…. and between the song and the adorable Wendy, it is one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen! Check out her website also…. It’s one of the better fashion and “Me dressed up everyday” blogs out there.

www.wendyslookbook.com

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Want to burn 62% more fat by eating a nut? Then eat walnuts…. It’s the high Omega-3 fatty acids that help burn fat faster. So not only are we helping improve our brain function and heart health, but snacking on two ounces of this nut daily also aids in muscle recovery. Like I said…. Eat walnuts… and burn FAT!

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to keep the fat away…

One of the easiest changes you can make to your daily routine for increased weight loss is making sure your body is properly hydrated! At execuSlim, we recommend our patients drink a minimum of a gallon of water a day.  If your body is properly hydrated, it can focus on burning fat for energy and really helping you shed those pounds.  Staying hydrated reduces/prevents water retention and that dreaded bloated feeling.  Proper hydration can also help prevent constipation and help you feel lighter naturally.  Sometimes you may think you are hungry when really your body is thirsty.  Always down a 16oz glass of water and wait fifteen minutes before raiding the pantry.

The best way to get a gallon of water down a day is to break it up.  Start with a liter bottle and aim to drink one by 10 am, one by 12 pm one by 4pm and the last before bed!

Cheers!

Dana

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Every time I look at this jewelry… I think of candy!! Bright yummy candy! Based out of Australia, DALLAS and CARLOS style is playfully chic, with a casual throw on a million pieces feel. Fun, exciting and the most colorful jewels to cross our pages!!

www.dallasandcarlos.com

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I just ordered mine for Thanksgiving Dinner….. The Psychic Fortune Cookie. This is how it works… You call or e-mail your order….. You give the names of each of your guests…. And then Culver City based Psychic and energy reader,  Kimberly Berg will personally create a personal mini psychic reading for each of your guests via Fortune Cookie. Each cookie is individually wrapped and labeled with your guest’s name and inside each cookie is a 36 words or less psychic reading. What a better way to say “I care” to your guests…. than having a personalized Psychic Fortune Cookie made for them!!

www.psychicfortunes.com

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Alisha Spencer: Jewelry & Accessory Editor

Above: Gucci

Above: Givenchy

Above: Christian Dior

Above: John Galliano

Above: Lanvin

Hats are huge this season…. Literally! Fall/Winter 2011 brings a collection of the most alluring headwear in the form of Gucci’s wide brimmed felt fedoras, Givenchy’s very chic “cat” hat, and Christian Dior’s oversized floppy hats, which are my favorite. I love the mysterious look created by covering the eyes. Trendy hats are a must have for your winter wardrobe as we approach the coolest of seasons.

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It’s the breakfast of champions….. Fashion Champions that is! The latest in designer cereals brought to you by….. Sip, Chat, Chow…. I can’t think of a better way to start my day!

www.sipchatchow.com

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Now you can have your Girl Scout Cookie and wear it too!! YUMBO-LISH-OUS! Calorie free and the tasty flavors that we all know and love!! Thin mint, Trefoils, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Coconut Caramel Stripes!! Lip Smackers is teaming up with Girl Scout USA and launching their new lip gloss this month at Claire’s and Wal Mart. Your lips will NEVER be more kiss-able or yummy!!

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High in protein, Vitamin A, Folacin, Potassium, Calcium, High in fiber and when eaten with grains you may skip the high fat meat. Brussel Sprouts are one of those foods that will fill you up without filling you out! Now here’s where it gets fun….. These low calorie and fat free babies may actually help boost our bodies production of adiponectin…. the hormone that helps burn stored fats for fuel. Meaning: Eat brussel sprouts = Burn stored fat! Only 50 calories per cup…. Like I said….

EAT YOUR BRUSSEL SPROUTS!

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Not only can you dress them up and play….. Pets add so many benefits to our lives….. Eight reasons to adopt a pet today…..

1. A pet will enhance family life…. They minimize tension and enhance compassion for living

2. Pet Ownership aids in childhood development…. Helping with cognitive development and helping a child develop higher self esteem.

3. Pets help lower blood pressure….. stroking a pet can reduce blood pressure and help keep it lower even when the pet is not present.

4. Pets…. Especially dogs can help us keep active…. Puppy runs anyone?

5. Pet owners have a higher survival rate after a serious illness…..

6. Pet ownership reduces loneliness….. Who better to curl up with on the couch for a movie or a good book?

7. Pets help fight depression…. In a recent study it was found that people who did not have a pet at home were twice as likely to report symptoms of depression.

8. Pets help us cope with stress…. Pets provide valuable support for people coping with stressful situations in the home or work place…. Ever come home to a puppy kiss?

Make today the day to adopt a pet and bring life and love into your home!!

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80% for Fuel, 20% for pleasure!

Most Americans eat for pleasure. Social events are all centered around food or meals, and most of us reward ourselves with treats and sweets. This is an excellent way to pack on the poundage! If you are looking to lose weight you need to change your food philosophy and follow these two simple principles…

#1 The main reason you should eat is for fuel

#2 Everything you eat doesn’t have to be the most amazing thing you have ever tasted.

In a perfect world you should eat 80% of the time for fuel and 20% of the time for pleasure.

At execuSlim we train our patients during the acute, losing phase to eat 100% of the time for fuel, to get the weight off, and then switch to the 80-20 philosophy to maintain results.  With most of us being guilty of eating closer to 80% of the time for pleasure, it’s no wonder we all wouldn’t mind losing a few pounds.  Every meal cannot be a party if you want to keep the weight off and especially not if you want to lose weight. It’s important to learn the difference between eating for fuel and eating for fun.

Love,

Dana

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We all have those evenings where we can’t sleep….we lay there thinking about all the things we have to do. Then comes the stress and anxiety…. And now with the shortened days and lack of sunshine our adrenals are cranking out the stress hormones. What’s a stressed out fatigued Boy or Girl to do? PRAY…. Yes, you heard me PRAY…..

According to Harold G. Koening, M.D. and author of “Medicine Religion and Health,” “Prayer is incredibly calming and healing, so it dampens the stress-hormone output in minutes.”  Praying for five minutes twice is day is all it takes to help quiet the symptoms of anxiety and stress. Get on your knees and get stress free….

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BOO!

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Alisha Spencer: Jewelry & Accessories Editor

On the floor? Brazilian designer Andreia Chaves takes fashions to another level with her unique footwear created from unconventional material. Drawing inspiration from Sao Paulo where she was raised and then perfecting form, texture, and visual effects during her studies in Florence, Chaves designs reflect chaos…. literally. The “invisible shoe” is an asymmetrical mirrored low cut boot, reflecting its surroundings appearing chameleon like. The rest of her work is just as interesting including heels made from leather and sycamore wood cubes, a collection of footwear that is truly the cutting edge of fashion.

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Hey kids….. Around seven years ago…. I had my first official trip to the state of Maine. After dropping off my son at camp, I stopped in a tiny convenience store and fell madly in love for the very first time with the….. “Whoopie Pie.” It was the most moist and delicious morsel that had ever graced my lips. A chocolate cake sandwich with a cream filling that just about bowled me over.

Today they can be found in bakeries and grocery stores all over the country, but if you want the real deal…. You must seek out in Maine. I have found a “Whoopie Bakery”  that ships all over the good ole US of A….. with flavors that will delight even the most hardened and snobbish foodie. This Fall….Cranberry Island Kitchen is offering the Pumpkin Pie Whoopie…. What a great way to celebrate the changing of the leaves……

www.cranberryislandkitchen.com

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www.victorassecret.com

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For a Pre-Halloween treat…. We thought we would bring you a little “Royal Blood” from photographer….Erwin Olaf. Daring and provocative…..Olaf is never one to shy away from controversy. Famous for both his commercial and personal work, Erwin is shown in galleries and museums all over the world.

www.erwinolaf.com

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think with your brain, not your stomach…

Sumo wrestlers are a great example of why small, frequent meal can be more beneficial when trying to lose weight! The diet of a sumo wrestler is fairly simple and far too familiar to many execuSlim patients we see in our office. A sumo wrestler does not eat breakfast or lunch, just one LARGE meal at night.  Not eating all day causes overeating and forces the body to store the extra calories as fat.  The food that a sumo wrestler eats is not that fattening on its own, it’s the mass quantity being consumed at that one meal that helps pack on the pounds.  Many people who are trying to lose weight find themselves “too busy to eat” or not feeling hungry until much later in the day.  How counter intuitive is it to eat when you are NOT hungry? Especially when trying to lose weight? But actually that is the best thing you can do.  Eating small, more frequent meal through the day (even if you are not hungry) is the best possible thing you can do for your body and defiantly will help prevent binging later! When dieting, most people try not to eat until they get hungry because they are trying to “save” the calorie intake for when they really want it… as you can tell this can be a HUGE or should I say SUMO mistake!

Sumo style eating is without a doubt one of the most common mistakes I see patients make.  You need to eat when you ARE NOT hungry. Don’t wait until you are starving, that is when you make bad decisions and portion size gets out of control. At some point when hunger sets in and you finally eat, all you are doing is dumping a bunch of calories into your body, spiking insulin levels and causing your body to store fat! Following a Sumo diet plan is the perfect way to GAIN weight. Moral of the story is you must eat 1-HOUR AFTER WAKING and have a small protein snack WITHIN 1 HOUR OF BED. Keep that metabolism cranking!

Dana Johnson

Center Director

execuSlim – Medical Weight Loss by ExecutiveER

8530 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 250

Beverly Hills, CA 90211

P 310.657.0366 | F 310.657.0466

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It is with the greatest excitement….. that we announce today… that Dana Johnson, one of the founders of “execuSlim” Beverly Hills, is joining the WWW.FABULOUS365.COM team!! As our resident diet expert, Dana will be checking in once a week to share with us her tips on diet, exercise and how to keep the weight off once you have lost it.  Welcome Dana…. and we can’t wait for your first tip tomorrow!!

Dana Johnson was born and raised in Walnut Creek, CA.  After studying business and Graduating from St Mary’s College of CA in 2008, Dana relocated to Beverly Hills.  Shortly after relocating, Dana partnered with her sister Dr. Cherlin Johnson, M.D. of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Johnson had formally been a practicing ER doctor at Cedar Sinai Hospital.  Together the Johnson sisters opened execuSlim to help fulfill the need for a safe, health, yet effective weight loss alternative.  In the land of fad diets and quick fixes, Dana and her sister are pleased to offer the Los Angeles/Beverly Hills area an individualized weight loss program that teaches a wellness lifestyle to help lose weight… and keep it off.

With October 2011 marking the three year anniversary of execuSlim’s opening, Dana hopes to open and run more clinics with her next location in Orange county/Newport Beach followed by San Diego.  Making the world a more beautiful, and much healthier place, one pound at a time!

execuSlim is a physician-supervised weight management program and comprehensive nutritional plan that controls hunger, enhances the burning of body fat and teaches you how to enjoy healthy eating.  The program combines a low-glycemic nutritional plan, supplements, medication (if applicable), and exercise.  These elements work together to provide increased energy and safe, effective weight loss.  Our goal is to give you the resources and the tools required not only to reach a healthy weight, but to maintain it!

Lose 5 to 10 pounds this week, Lose 15 to 20 pounds this month!

Call 310.657.0366 today to schedule your free consultation

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