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Are you looking for a travel cup that is the perfect size, design, good for the planet and durable…Then you have to get a Keepcup.  Keepcup is the first ever barista standard reusable cup and the number one choice for sustainable and stylish coffee consumption.  Already making waves in Australia and the UK, KeepCup is ready to change the way US consumers drink their coffee on-the-go.

Small size Keepcup reuseable cup

BPA-free, lightweight, recyclable, and fashionable – KeepCup is available in 25,000 color combinations, so you can design the cup that tells your story and, unlike other leading reusable cups on the market, is designed by a barista to fit under the heads of most espresso machines like the Black and Decker Brew ‘N Go.  Keepcups are available in four sizes – extra small (4oz.), small (8oz.), medium (12oz.) and large (16oz.)  KeepCup proves that convenience, eco-consciousness and style can go hand-in-hand.

Most importantly, it’s non-toxic, food safe, microwave and dishwasher safe, it’s splash proof design is made with a lift and twist plug to open a breather and drinking hole at the top.  Coffee and tea kept in the thermal KeepCup also stays hotter longer than in a disposable cup by at least 20 minutes!

We love our Keepcups…in fact my husband liked mine so much he took it to work this morning to the “Critics Choice Awards” at the Hollywood Palladium, and I will probably never see that again…HA!

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Are you tired of saying, “This year I am going to finally…,” and then Do Not follow through?  Guess what?  You’re not alone!  Thousands of people have the same problem.  They start out each year optimistic, but soon find themselves losing motivation…Is this you?  Then I urge you to read Take The Lead, by Betsy Myers.

Learn how to motivate, inspire, and be the best you can be in life!

Myers is the executive Director of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, one of the founders and former Director of the White House Office for Women during the Clinton administration, and COO of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.  Betsy Myers unveils the keys to effective leadership.  It offers a unique and practical set of seven principles that will guide you to your highest potential, and in doing so help the people around you to become inspired and motivated to collaborate with you to reach a common goal.  These principles pinpoint how some people are able to evoke feelings of passionate engagement in those around them, and how we can harness these keys to leadership success in our own lives.

These seven core principles are:

1.   Connection – Making people feel seen, heard and valued
2.   Collaboration – Being willing to embrace differing points of view
3.   Authenticity – Knowing who you are
4.   Respect – Treating each person as important
5.   Clarity – Laser focus and uncompromising consistency
6.   Learning – Always listening and staying open to new ideas
7    Courage – The courage to take risks; to apologize; to tell the truth; to grow

Author Betsy Myers of Take The Lead

No excuses people…Betsy is a powerful and successful woman.  You couldn’t ask for a better book or personal motivator!  Start off 2012 in a better place…I know you can do it!

*Read more about Betsy and/or purchase Take The Lead.

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Is 2012 finally the year that you’re going to get your body back into shape?  Have you put it off so long now that you can’t even see the path back to a better you?  Well, don’t throw in the towel yet!  You can still get yourself to the pre-pregnancy, pre-marriage, pre-holiday weight in no time.  All it takes is the right attitude, a very strong will power, determination and a great support system.

Get yourself a jogging partner

If you enjoy the quietness of the morning, grab a friend or spouse and get moving.  You can jog, run, or speed walk.  All great for the heart, mind and body.  Try not to eat before your work out since it can slow you down.  Believe it or not, eating a healthy breakfast after a work out will speed up your metabolism.  Do drink plenty of water and carry a bottle with you.  Remember, as you sweat, your body loses fluids and you’ll need to replace them quickly.  Dehydration can cause dizziness and nausea.

Yoga is one of the best ways to get your body back into shape from head to toe!

I am a HUGE fan of yoga!  Another great way to get yourself back into shape!  People are always asking me how I stay so slim…YOGA!!!!  I really don’t do anything else except cardio on my yoga off days and sit ups, of course.  (Gotta keep those abs toned for bikini weather.)  There are many types of yoga ranging from slow breathing & stretching to fast tempo type aerobics.  There is also hot yoga where you sweat for an hour and a half while doing all of your favorite yoga poses and stretches.  All while getting out your toxins and impurities and opening up your vital organs like your kidneys and liver!  Fabulous:)  Try them all if you’re up for it and see which one is best for you…

Regarding your diet, try waking up every morning to a glass of water with lemon.  It will cleanse your body and give you a little boost of energy before your work out.  Keep a diary throughout each day of your food & beverage intake and the amount.  At the end of each week look at your progress and see if you’re keeping to your new health routine.  Eventually, it will become part of your regular every day life and the pounds will start shedding slowly.

DO NOT EXPECT an immediate weight loss.  Gradual is better…this way it WILL STAY OFF!  I know you’ll have days where you want to quit.  BUT DON’T!  Give it at least 1 month and I promise you will look and feel so much better about yourself!

A New You For 2012

Please keep us posted on your progress!  Send before & after photos!

xoxo

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