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KNOT FOR NOTHING...

...But a lot of people think that Lithe Method is all intense and hard-core.  Nope!  Some of our best workouts are really therapeutic, downright stretchy and completely necessary for muscle recovery (Melt even incorporates massage). 

Ignoring muscle soreness or chronic tightness is like continuing to drive your car when the "check engine" light is flashing on your dashboard.  Sound like you?  You may need some Lithe Therapy-- Melt, Enerchi, Rare Form and Pink. 

Let's talk about Melt...Everyone needs it!  Lithe Instructor and "Lithe Therapist" (Yes, she's a certified massage therapist), Tiffany Young, will knead away your chronic sore spots with her own two hands and our therapeutic "mini-balls," which will improve muscle stiffness, toxic soreness, and stress in your often overlooked connective tissue. 

Can't make it to Melt or want/need more one-on-one?  Starting next week you can book your Body Booster appointment with Tif online on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Rittenhouse and she can melt your pain and tightness away in a half hour or 1 hr session ($50 for a half hour and $85 for an hour).

I highly recommend before or after class...Remember that this is true bodywork--It isn't any ordinary massage and results last for weeks (I'll post more on Body Boosters in a bit)!

Images of Lithe Instructors, Tiffany Young, Lauren Boggi and Elizabeth Sturgis via Dominic Episcopo

HARVEST.

Cooler weather is here and Autumn officially begins on Sept 22nd! 

I really, really love fall, it's my most favorite season.  It's when fitness and fabulous fashion meet effortlessly--You can go from Barre to Bar on Thursday nights and from the mat to brunch and a matinee on Sundays with just a few good staples. 

Images (clockwise): Fake star tattoo picture via Lolita, Splendid Cap-sleeve bodysuit, Splendid jersey Stirrup leggings, Halston Astor boots, bubble image via Lolita, Fitflop Inuk boot, Deadly Ponies Precious Carnation Bud necklace,  Adidas by Stella McCartney over-size organic cotton tee.

LITHING FOR THE CROWN!

Just a quick training update on Jessica Merenich.  Here are some images of her taken at a work retreat.  Jess, you're looking great...Look at that bicept!!

PS

Like me, many of you are developing a slight addiction to Preventiv and are hoping that you can purchase it by the case and drink it til' your heart's content (and healthy).  Sure, you can!  A case of Preventiv (12 bottles) is $36/$3 per bottle and you'll end up saving $1 a bottle buy buying in bulk--It's like getting 3 bottles free!  You can mix and match or make it all your favorite flavor.

Image via GaranceDore.com

VEGGIE BEAUTY.

I grew up on a farm in South Jersey.  We had chickens and horses and we grew our food--Tomatoes, peppers, escarole, spinach, soy and fava beans, among many other vegetables.  Lucky for me, there were always way more greens than meat on my plate growing up (thanks, Mom!). 

When I think of a celebrity that is passionate, super knowledgeable and committed to being vegan from food to fashion, I think of Alicia Silverstone.  She's definitely not a fake (or a fad-driven, green celebrity) when it comes to her passion for living green and being vegan for humane reasons.

This isn't new news, but have you ever seen her work with PETA?  Check it out if you haven't.  

Alicia will launch her new book, "The Kind Diet," on October 13, 2009 where she will explore the connection between what we put in our bodies and what we're doing to the planet, and how choosing the right foods in the kitchen can help you feeling lighter, sexier, and more alive than you ever thought possible.

The book will include a 3-step diet program and 75 vegan and macrobiotic recipes.  I'm looking forward to reading this one!  You can pre-order it on Amazon. 

Pencil Illustration via Stars Portraits.