UPDATE: NOMINATE KAREN to co-host with Regis Philbin!

July 16, 2010 at 1:45 pm · Filed under Karen Today

The submission process is over. Thanks to everyone for your positive words, votes and support. I’ll keep you posted on the outcome. *fingers crossed!

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Feel Good: You are in CONTROL sister!

July 16, 2010 at 7:40 am · Filed under Karen Today, Motivation and Inspiration

Do you remember being that young sister who yearned for control and independence? In 1986 when Janet Jackson came out with the song “Control” it was our theme song. I’m all grown up, ready and ABLE to take on the world. Responsibility, relationships, school, work, family…I GOT IT. At that age it appeared so easy to be our “own woman.” Read the rest of this entry »

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90-Day Workout Day 13

July 11, 2010 at 10:31 am · Filed under Health & Wellness, Karen Today

Rest-Relax-Renew

Take this day to relax and do something you love. Like read a book, watch a favorite TV show or write in your journal.

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90-Day Workout Day 12

July 10, 2010 at 10:16 am · Filed under Health & Wellness, Karen Today

Day 12

Fun Fun Fun! Do any type of cardio that includes relaxation. It can range from walking the dog, taking a yoga or spin class, inviting a friend over to workout with your Wii, rollerblading, pushing the stroller, a run in the park, swimming, bicycle ride, whatever.

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90-Day Workout Day 11

July 9, 2010 at 10:10 am · Filed under Health & Wellness, Karen Today

It’s been three days since I’ve restarted my workout and it feels great. Continue to go for it! Be healthy…be HAPPY!

Day 11
10 minutes of warmup Cardio
200 Jumping Jacks- Do them in Segments of 50, take a 30 second break, then repeat until you have done 200.

Ab Targeting
Bicycles 3×15( Lie flat on floor, place your hands behind your head, do elbow to knee crossover, rapidly, until you have done 15 on each side)
Leg Lifts 3×15(Grab onto a stable object, bring legs above head, return to starting position, repeat
Incline Situps 3×10(Do these on an incline bench or tuck your legs under something, come all the way forward, return to starting postion, repeat.

Shoulder Targeting
Seated Dumbell Shoulder Press 3×12
Standing Barbell Shoulder Press 3X10
Lateral Shoulder Raises 3×12

If you don’t know how to do a move, ask someone at the gym, or google a video online.

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90-Day Workout Day 10

July 8, 2010 at 10:55 am · Filed under Health & Wellness, Karen Today

Day 10
Rest day…please! I’m pulling out the Wii Fit Plus and doing 30 minutes of cardio! Have you check out Wii Fit Plus? There is NO excuse for NOT workout with your own (in-home) fitness program. Instead of turning on the TV to watch your favorite show, turn on your Wii and get in a workout. Choose from yoga, strength training, cardio and balance games. You will love it. Even if it’s a rainy cold day…you can still get your workout on. Check out the demo.

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Yoga Pose for Wearing High Heels

July 8, 2010 at 10:49 am · Filed under Girl Talk

Follow these simple steps to strengthen and elongate the calves, ankles and toes while adding confidence and some much needed balance to take on your 4+inch high friend.

Take off your heels. They deserve a rest.

• Place the feet together and lift both arms parallel to the ground, palms facing down
• Find one point to gaze at and lift up onto the balls of the feet
• Continue to reach the heels away from the ground, creating lift in the arches. Think platforms, not kitten heels….keep lifting up!
• Keep the gaze on one point, heels lifted, and begin to bend the knees, drop the tailbone
• Keep the belly gently pulling to the spine as the body descends until the bottom lands lightly on the heels
• Take five breaths without placing the heels on the ground and make a slow return back to standing
• Place heels back down and be fierce

Kathryn is a popular Los Angeles vinyasa flow yoga instructor.  You can experience Kathryn’s class at Yogaworks Santa Monica, online at , from Yoga Journal’s DVD “Yoga for Well-Being.” Check www.kathrynbudig.com for her national traveling schedule.

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Me Time Moments: Relaxing Bath

July 8, 2010 at 7:50 am · Filed under Me Time Moments

There is nothing like a soothing bath to eliminate the stresses of the day. When we get home ladies, there is so much to do…dinner, household maintenance, homework, baby bath time…so when do you have time for yourself? After watching my son as an infant enjoy his bath time I said to myself…”self, you could have the same joy and peace.” So, I started my own Mommy bath time that I would like to share with you.

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