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FEELIN' FRESH.

Our week is coming to a close-tomorrow is our last day here in sunny Jamaica.  What an amazing time-I cannot wait to schedule another Escape!  

We did Lithe's Skinny Jeans in the am and the all new Lithe Aqua Woman upper body half land/half water workout in the pm.  We ate curried shrimp, avocado, papaya and greens for dinner and a decadent flowerless Pone cake for dessert. ate A late-night sauna, hot-tub soak and lots of laughs completed the night.  

I have to admit that everyone looks rested, revived and better than ever!

VIBES.

Well, we're in the thick if working it out!  Yesterday began with a Lithe's Mer-Made class which is a half hour at the "barre" (Adirondack chairs) + half hour of lower body/cardio in the water wearing our 'fins' (500 calorie burn). 

After lunch we did Rare Form with cardio climbing on the yoga deck and had a private tour of playwright, Noel Coward's home, Firefly.  Dinner was traditional Jamacian fish, escovietch with steamed veggies...Yum!  We even watched the Phillies win-Nothing like girl time.

ISLAND LIFE.

Yesterday, the day began with Lithe's Bikini Bottom class which starts with a steep incline hike through the jungle...Lots of cardio and glute work!  

Three fresh detoxifying salads, flavorful tilapia and avocado for lunch and lobster for dinner.  Lots of lounging and sunning throughout the day, our coconut scrub body booster and a late day High Thighs water class.  We're all happy and sore!

ISLAND TIME.

Liz and I have been here at Bolt House for three days setting up and getting things squared away.  I've had the opportunity to attend an amazing local "session" (party), eat some amazing vegetarian I-tal (means vital) Rastafarian food in Ocho Rios, visit the beach, STRETCH by sunset and get to bed by 10 pm on most nights (never happens back home!).  

The Escapee's arrived on Monday and all is wonderful... Stay tuned as we'll be posting daily from Jamaica!

ANNE FALASCO.

One of my favorite things about my job and about Lithe is that we grow and train our instructors from within.  It's our students that know the method, are passionate about Lithe and are strong enough to go through teacher training and actually teach. For me, there's nothing like watching someone transform from student to new instructor to a seasoned instructor, over time. Its so rewarding to empower women through strength and fitness within our community. I truly love it!

Welcome Lithe's newest instructor, Anne Falasco!  No that's not Anne, but she looks a lot like singer, Nelly Furtado!  

From: Northeast, Philadelphia

Favorite City:  Philadelphia!

Favorite Lithe Exercise:  Sumos

Enjoys:  Local food and veggies, traveling, wine, cooking and spending time with her boyfriend, Andrew.

Other Job: Director of Business Services for Commercial Voice Product.

How'd she land a spot on the Lithe Team?:  Anne has been Lithing for quite a long time.  She's happy, funny, edgy, down to earth, non-threatening, beautiful inside and out, helpful, spirited and loves a challenge. 

She pushes, works hard all the time and she's committed. To be honest, I've gotten quite a few emails from people interested in Lithe because they "want arms like Anne's." She's a great billboard for all that we stand for, a great role-model and I love that she rocks those blond streaks at her corporate day job!

What you wouldn't know by just looking at her: She is 35, has a younger brother, Joe, She's versatile and smart:  She graduated from Loyola University in MD with an art history degree and worked her way into the dot.com world into engineering and then to business development BUT her dream is to own a farm someday!