December 23, 2012
Dear Fitness Santa, I have been very, very good for the last 36 hours. Let’s just go with that. Love, Lisa Lisa 😉 Lisa Traugott is a Mom’s Choice...
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December 22, 2012
Our city’s motto is, “Keep Austin Weird,” and that includes Christmas. This year we finally were able to check out the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar and it was so much fun! ...
August, 1984 “Mom, can I get a puppy?” “No.” “How about a cat?” “Your father is allergic.” “A little sister?” “You already have a goldfish.” “You can’t cuddle a goldfish…how...
December 21, 2012
I have a fear of falling; this is not without merit. My kindergarten gym teacher told me I wouldn’t fall if I looked straight ahead. Then I fell through the...
This week my schedule was all sorts of messed up. I’ve been working like crazy to get all the business expenses in Quicken so I can do all the year-end...
December 20, 2012
Want a great book for kids? How about Mind Your Manners Minnie Monster! It is the story of Minnie, an anti-hero of sorts. She’s not a very nice monster. She...
Perhaps you know her as the actress from GOSSIP GIRL. Perhaps you saw her teach sultry pole dance moves on Oprah or The View. Sheila Kelley, author, actress and founder...
December 19, 2012
Mel has a completely different style versus Daniel. Daniel went for heavier weights, supplements, strict adherence to clean eating, and no alcohol…ever. Mel does lighter weights/more reps, wants me to...
December 18, 2012
Gym memberships balloon as people charge forward towards their New Year’s resolutions, but by mid February almost 80% of people quit. Why? Lack of motivation. “It’s too cold.” “I’m too...
The year was 2000 and it was the first time Henri flew home to New Jersey to meet my parents. I had flown back earlier and Henri arrived a few days...
Hosting a holiday party this season? I spoke with Master Mixologist Hayley Jensen to see what all the cool kids were drinking these days. [wpvideo WaGLJ8lw] Enjoy! Lisa
December 17, 2012
Do you like hanging out on the treadmill for an hour to get a good burn? Yeah, me neither. That’s why I like Tabatas. It’s a training technique that uses...
December 16, 2012
My best friend Meghan’s sister was just diagnosed with breast cancer. I thought she was calling me about the God-awful shootings in Connecticut, but it was about her sister. Her...
December 15, 2012
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who...
December 14, 2012
Like everyone, I’ve been sobbing over the news of the shootings in Connecticut. Hug your kids. Make up with that person you’ve been fighting with. There are no guarantees in...
