Monica

Every time I come into Downtown Royal Oak it seems as though I have discovered a new hidden spot that I previously overlooked or it simply went up overnight ! Vibrantly colored walls in a corner building off Main St. keep catching my eye and this morning a friend of mine mentioned Nth DEGREE...
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This time of year with the cold yucky weather it is harder for us to smile and get our daily dose of Vitamin D from the sun, so here are a few tips that will get your mood in better spirits and are also good for your body and well being:) Legumes Lentils,black beans,...
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This time of year with the holidays and new year upon us, people are out and about and celebrating life while guzzling empty calories at the same time!  Here are some better options for drinks that won’t leave you feeling as shameful on the calorie count the next morning….. A few tips to know...
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As a spin off from one of our other blogs regarding gift items for the holidays, I thought I would put together a few great places in the next few days  that have great fit gifts to help motivate some of your loved ones to living a more healthy and active lifestyle, or just...
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For those of you who are fish lovers, this is a MUST try! I am an avid salmon eater, and can attest to this easy, delicious, very healthy (jam packed with GOOD fats) ensemble. ***Just a quick fit tid bit, when I say GOOD fat, I mean the kind of fat found in natural...
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As promised, (and requested by some!) here is yet another fit -tid -bit,  on a routine that you can do from the comfort of your own home to shape and tone your upper body, without having to leave the house and spend hundreds on gym equipment.  All you need is a resistance band.  Follow...
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As part of this years Thanksgiving festivities, cooking, getting together with loved ones, and stuffing our faces, why not add a little outdoor activity to the mix and get involved with the 26th Annual Fifth Third Bank Turkey Trot in Downtown Detroit.  It is the largest 10k run in Michigan to kick off the...
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Monica:Our guest Blogger this month-Mark Anthony gives his 2 cents ……… Really what do we know and why does the media not ask? When and how did he get started in politics…. in 1995 in the living room of William Ayers , a fund raising dinner where he launched his political career. Who is...
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Trick or Treat is behind us but Thanksgiving feasts are soon to be upon us, and that means yummy recipes that are of course…… not all-that-bad for you and taste great too!  My favorite friend aka oxygen magazine had this amazingly tasty recipe that you can have for breakfast or any time of the...
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As promised, here are a series of great strength training excercises you can do to strengthen both your core as well as other parts of your body.  The core (your central abdominal area) is so important for your health because it is the central system that holds and balances everything together both internally and...
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Hello residents, Let me start by saying how lucky you are to experience the joys of loft-living everyday. My partner, Michael, and I are fortunate enough to live in a townhouse downtown Detroit. We love it. Our next investment will likely be a loft. We truly enjoy living downtown—living across the street from EVERYTHING....
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With the summer gone and cold weather upon us,  Michiganders tend to want to stay indoors and cuddle up with a nice cup of cocoa  which equals LAZY!, as opposed to doing something more active!  Well this year let’s make it different and stay active and healthy all year round starting now! One nifty...
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