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Scientific Reasons to GO TO THE BEACH!

2017-08-12T15:51:48-04:00Friday, April 15, 2016|

BEACH, SUN, FUN and YOUR HEALTH! 1. You're more relaxed along the coast Look at the picture. Stress free, right? The very sight of it can subconsciously calms you...  Pictures of urban landscapes elicited activity in the parts of our brains associated with stress, studies have shown participants who were shown nature pictures had heightened activity in the parts associated with “positive outlook, emotional stability and the recollection of happy memories.”  Its warm, fresher air and as long as you don't take you laptop -- you WILL be more relaxed! 2. Water returns us to our natural state                        We’re connected to water from the onset of life. Babies’ bodies are 75 percent water. As we age, we become drier (only 60 percent), but our brains are still three-fourths water and even our bones are 31 percent water. Simply - When you see or hear the ocean, you know “you’re in the right place.” 3. Blue, it turns out, is the world’s favorite color.  A 2003 research project that surveyed 232 people from around the world about their associations with various colors. Forty-two percent of men said blue was their favorite color, while 35 [...]

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Die Hard explodes my House!

2017-08-12T15:51:48-04:00Wednesday, April 13, 2016|

This is a unique Forbes Riley story about how I chose to remodel my Los Angeles house - by blowing it up! As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, veteran cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) carries out another routine assignment: bringing in a computer hacker (Justin Long) for questioning. Meanwhile, a tech-savvy villain named Thomas Gabriel (Timothy Olyphant) launches an attack on America's computer infrastructure. As chaos descends around him, McClane must use old-fashioned methods to fight the high-tech threat. Release date: June 22, 2007 (USA)

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Big Brothers/ Big Sisters

2017-08-12T15:51:48-04:00Tuesday, April 5, 2016|

For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. As the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. Vision: all children achieve success in life. Mission: provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Accountability: by partnering with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community we are accountable for each child in our program achieving: • Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships • Avoidance of risky behaviors • Educational success Our Programs Start Something Here's the proof. National research has shown that positive relationships between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives. By participating in our programs, Little Brothers and Sisters are: more confident in their schoolwork performance able to get along better with their families 46% less likely to begin using illegal [...]

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Dress for Success

2017-08-12T15:51:48-04:00Tuesday, April 5, 2016|

Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to almost 145 cities in 20 countries and has helped more than 850,000 women work towards self-sufficiency. Find your local affiliate here and discover how you can donate clothes, support the organization financially, get involved as a volunteer or help in other ways.  If we are not operating in your community yet, learn how to start a Dress for Success in your area! Dress for Success Worldwide is located in New York and oversees our global affiliate network.  Click on the links below to learn about our organization and how you can support us.

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Forbes Riley Production Studios

2017-08-12T15:51:49-04:00Sunday, April 3, 2016|Tags: , , , |

Its Very exciting OWNING a TV Studio WELCOME TO THE STUDIO WHERE IDEAS COME TO LIFE 5000 sq. ft. full-service television, media and production hub, complete with a 2500 sq. ft. sound stage, 450 sq. ft. green screen and conference/event space available for rent. It started out as a dream... and a drawing! ABOUT US Our studios are the brain child of Forbes Riley - Broadway, television and film star and 20-year veteran of branded television campaigns, grossing sales totals of more than $2 billion. At the core of her success, Forbes says, “I’m a communicator. I know how to reach people and engage them. It doesn’t matter what media I use—TV, film, stage, radio—it’s about connecting with people.”  Forbes isn’t only interested in being in front of the camera, though. Her newest project is Forbes Riley Studios. A 5000 sq. ft. full-service television, media and production hub, complete with a sound stage, 450 sq. ft. green screen and conference/event space available for rent.  Forbes Riley Studios is a unique interactive center for television, film and media production also offering state-of-the-art teleconferencing capabilities with an emphasis on high security and privacy for [...]

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SpinGym Class is Invigorating!

2017-08-12T15:51:49-04:00Saturday, April 2, 2016|

SpinGym class is invigorating, fun and empowering. Its hard to imagine that such a small product can have such a huge impact on people’s life but that is the journey of Forbes Riley’s SpinGym.   It has been scientifically proven to active all the upper body muscles simulataneously and thus burning fat fast and boosting metabolism. No other handheld fitness product has produced such a huge impact and more than 1 million users are taking the SpinGym lifestyle to new heights. SpinGym class is invigorating, fun and empowering. Its hard to imagine that such a small product can have such a huge impact on people’s life but that is the journey of Forbes Riley’s SpinGym. It has been scientifically proven to active all the upper body muscles simulataneously, burning fat fast and boosting metabolism. No other handheld fitness product produces such a huge impact! To date than 1 million users are taking the SpinGym lifestyle to new heights. Do YOU have yours yet? www.SpinGym.com  

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2016-12-31T01:44:03-05:00Sunday, February 28, 2016|

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9 Words Women Use…

2016-02-11T06:55:32-05:00Thursday, February 11, 2016|Tags: , , , |

9 WORDS WOMEN USE... (1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. (2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.   (3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine. (4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It! (5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)  (6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.   (7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. [...]

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Forbes Riley: Businesswoman on Fire

2017-08-12T15:51:49-04:00Monday, February 8, 2016|

BUSINESSWOMAN ON FIRE INTERVIEW WITH FORBES RILEY Forbes Riley 1. Why did you choose to enter your present field? I wish I could say that I was always interested in helping others achieve their dreams, but that’s just not true. For the first 20 years of my career, it was all about me: being an actress, TV host and someone who people admired. Admittedly, I was very self-centered. Gradually, this began to change. I began to experience and overcome tragedies, which lead me to my current field. I began using the lessons that took me decades to acquire to help inspire others and get them fit, healthy and happy and realize that change can happen in an instant. This was a path that chose me. I began my career as an actress/TV host who earned a nice level of success, acting on several TV series like Fox’s “24”, “As the World Turns”, ABC’s “The Practice” and even the lead in Fox TV’s “Fashion House.” I also hosted ESPN’s X-Games, my own national talk show on TLC called “Essentials”, shows for Disney, Discovery, HGTV,ABC-Family and even a dog game show called “Zig & Zag” on Animal Planet. Even with all of [...]

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Park City, Utah – New Years 2016

2017-08-12T15:51:49-04:00Saturday, January 30, 2016|

Had a GREAT Ski Trip with my twins - stayed at the Canyons Park City Fun on the slopes -- its cold in January, crisp and alive - we had so much fun!  Makenna focused on learning to snowboard, Ryker skied and I babies a bum knee! BEST SKI WORKOUT - WATCH THIS New Year's Eve 2016 SNOW WARS BEGIN!! The CRATER! One of the unique activities at our Midway Utah Resort is our one-of-a-kind Homestead Crater. The Crater is a geothermal spring, hidden within a 55-foot tall, beehive-shaped limestone rock located on the Homestead property. Over 10,000 years in the making, The Crater formed when melting snow on the Wasatch Mountains seeped deep within the earth. Two miles below the surface, the earth’s interior heated the water. As it percolated upward, it picked up minerals, which were then deposited on the surface — eventually forming the volcano-shaped limestone deposit called The Homestead [...]

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Warren Buffet

2017-08-12T15:51:49-04:00Tuesday, January 5, 2016|

I did not write this blog but it needs to be shared... Warren Buffett Says to Invest as Much as You Can in This Warren Buffett is considered to be one of the greatest investors that has ever lived and is consistently ranked among the wealthiest people in the world with a net-worth north of $72 billion. He is well known for his commitment to value investing, and when he gives recommendations, people listen. The other day I came across a quote from him where he was advising people to invest as much as possible in something that everyone has access to, something , he says, in which we can never invest too much. What is this amazing asset he's so bullish on? It's you. You will never get a better return on life than when you truly invest in yourself. Here are some ways to help you make the most of your investment. Stay healthy on all three planes: mind, body, spirit. It all starts here. You need to be firing on all cylinders, or else you won't be able to get the most of out your life. This doesn't have to be difficult or time consuming. Just be mindful about improving [...]

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New Years Resolutions 2016

2017-08-12T15:51:49-04:00Sunday, January 3, 2016|Tags: , , , |

Its new year 2016! New Year, healthier you New Year’s resolutions are a bit like babies: They’re fun to make but extremely difficult to maintain. Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way but sadly a much smaller percentage of people actually make good on those resolutions. It's hard to keep up the enthusiasm months after you've swept up the confetti, but it's not impossible. This year, pick one of the following worthy resolutions, and stick with it. Here’s to your health! Lose weight The fact that this is perennially among the most popular resolutions suggests just how difficult it is to commit to. But you can succeed if you don’t expect overnight success.  A highly recommend starting a journal - for you food and your mental health - my favorite www.myeatjournal.com Quit smoking I watched both my parents die from smoking and it is mind bending to me that even though it clearly says on the package that smoking WILL cause cancer... we can't seem to fight the addiction.  My personal recommendation after you've tried will power and patches - is hypnosis -- I will have a new CD out and if you'd like more info [...]

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SpinGym with Fitness Superstar Sydney Benner

2017-08-12T15:51:49-04:00Friday, January 1, 2016|

 SpinGym truly is the MOST versatile Fitness Product on the Planet What makes SpinGym so unique is that it is compact, portable and versatile.  Whether you are going for a walk or stuck at work you can always get in a heart pumping, metabolism boosting workout. www.SpinGym.com

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The Power of Juicing

2017-08-12T15:51:49-04:00Friday, January 1, 2016|

There are many health benefits of drinking freshly juiced fruits and vegetables. To start it’s a dynamic way to add fresh nutrients that you normally wouldn’t eat because so many of use are eating processed foods and have less than ideal diets. Freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices retain most of the vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals (phytonutrients) that would be found in the whole versions of those foods. These nutrients can help protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer and various inflammatory diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis. My dear friend and fitness legend Jack Lalanne would always say cooking kills. What he was that cooking is a chemical process and understandably, it changes the molecular structure of the food, making it foreign to the body. If you don’t think this is likely, stick your hand in a pot of boiling water. When you pull it out, how does it look? Is it in better or worse condition? Cooking destroys the enzymes in food, but what are enzymes and why should you care? Enzymes are life. They are on an equal level with vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and water. Without the presence of enzymes in food, the body is forced to rob [...]

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