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MY BLUE OCTOPUS.

Being that it's First Friday here in Philly, I thought I'd post about art today.

My friend, Jim Houser was recently featured on Apartment Therapy.  I love the color blue and I really dig Jim's work.  I love it so much that Jordan and I had Jim design our double octopus inspired wedding invites that look kinda similar to the image above.  Check him out!

Image via Jonathan LeVine Gallery.com

WEARABLE STINA.

Joy introduced me to illustrator, Stina Persson's work.  I just adore her!  Check out her Gap Red Artist T's and her eco-friendly designed snow boards from Arbor.  So pretty!


Images via stinapersson.com

66/65!

 

I wanted to report on our August Lithe "10" results: 13 people, 66" lost and 65 lbs lost (from those who were weighing in). Boy, do they all look amazing, bloat-free and healthy. Congrats!  

Fun out-take images of Tif and I from last Saturday's shoot with Dom.  Tif is stretching out my low back with our Lithe Method Melt. Can you see the LM?   More to come...

GOOD-BYE SUMMER.

SUNSCREEN, RED POPSICLES, DENIM CUTOFFS, BICYCLE RIDING, GAZPACHO, FLIP-FLOPS, HOTSTEPPER, SWEAT, TOWELS IN THE DRYER, HAMPTON'S, WHITE NAIL POLISH, FIREWORKS, GREEN, AC, WARM NIGHTS, TAN SKIN & LOTION, WEDDINGS, CHERRIES, BARBECUES, HOTEL SHAMPOO, WATERMELON, LATE-NIGHT SKINNY DIPPING, TOMATOES, ROAD TRIPS ALONG THE COAST, NEW BIKINIS, CSA, SOFT-SERVE ICE CREAM, CRICKETS, AIR-DRYED HAIR, SPRINKLER DANCING, THE SHORE, WARM CEMENT, SAND IN THE BED, KIDS, COCONUTS, BUYING ICE, NEW FRIENDS, BLOODY MARYS, ROOF DECKS, SALTY HAIR, LONG HIPPIE DRESSES, POOL SIDE, LOBSTER, BIG OPEN WINDOWS, CAMPING, SUN, FREEDOM.

WATER COLORS.

6/3 UPDATE:  The sweet and very generous, Leah at Tierra Mia would like to extend a 10% discount for a "first time" visit to all Lithers & Fithiphealthy.com readers.  Thanks, Leah!

I had the most amazing experience yesterday at Tierra Mia in Rittenhouse.  I can't believe that Tierra Mia is the nation's first truly organic nail spa... And it's right here in Philly!?  I don't think that many people realize that the nail industry is one of the most dangerously toxic sectors of the beauty world.  Most conventional nail polishes contain extremely hazardous chemical ingredients and since nail polish is left on for relatively long periods of time, these toxins have a nice, long time to soak into our system.

If you love a good mani/pedi and you're an eco-girl like me, this place will become your safe standard.  They use exclusively water-based, vegan nail polishes from Acquarella (no Formaldehyde, Phthalates, Toulene or other pertrochemical solvents) and proprietary, certified organic base and top coats and natural treatments.  

The space is amazing--You walk through the door and there is no odor, they have VOC-free, recycled and sustainable materials from floor to ceiling and FRESH WILDFLOWERS everywhere (You will never see a living flower in a nail salon (all the chemicals and toxins will wilt and kill them in a day). 

I went nutty over the Bagazo Del Coconut mani.  They brush your skin with organic, coconut oil, massage your hands/arms with bazago (shredded coconut meat) and then wrap you in steamed towels.  When you're done, you're done...There is no sitting under a dryer with crazy UV lights!!  The water-based polishes dry in 3 minutes.  Ahh, I can't wait to go back. $20 mani and 5% is donated to Wiser Earth.  

Image of Smelted (the fall-inspired opaque copper hue that I went with) via Acquarella

SEPTEMBER SCHEDULES!

My favorite season is finally here.  Lets welcome crisp, cooler weather and fantastic new Lithe Method classes that will get your body ready and into those jeans (skinny, flared, pencil, legging or boyfriend) and cute cardi's, tunic's & sweaters!

Please note that our MindBody on-line reservation system is the most accurate and up to date way to see class and instructor changes, class cancellations and schedule updates. Our system will be updated and current as of tomorrow, September 1st at 12 NOON.

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Image via Rik Lee

FULL CIRCLE.

There is a lot of ballet in Lithe and I love when Lither's are inspired to take an adult ballet class because of Lithe Method. There's just something about our barre work that not only changes your entire body but makes you want to get to the root of it and learn more. Read Melissa's Post. 

What I love even more is when a dancer starts Lithing and gets better and stronger at her craft.  Read Lauren's post here.

Image of Two Girls in Repose (Balenchine pupils) via Christian Witkin

THE MODEL LITHE.

The fit, fabulous and part-time model, Dawn just did a shoot for Iron Works (but she doesn't go to Iron Works).  I love that a local gym used a Lither rather than one of their own members for their advertisement/shoot. It speaks volumes about our program and the results that people achieve. 

Dawn sent this image over to me and said, "I wouldn't have looked like this without Lithe, and it's all because of the 10." 

Dawn just lost an additional 4 inches this month in our 10 program.  Dawn, it's our pleasure...You look AMAZING!