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SUMMER 

2011

FIRST STEPS 

Wellness watch 

A guide to good living—and living it up 

The Hormone-WeigHt LoSS 

connection 

1 2 3 4 

Counting calories alone may not help you 

achieve your ideal weight. An interwoven 

system of hormones, including cortisol, 

insulin, estrogen, progesterone and 

testosterone, affects how your metabolism 

functions. When those hormones are out of 

whack, our body stores calories as fat instead 

of burning them and our hunger soars, 

especially for fatty and sugary foods. 

Around the 

Dinner table 

Between dance class, soccer practice, jobs, 

homework and errands, it can be a challenge to 

get the whole family together for regular dinners. 

Weight-loss expert Marcelle Pick, author of The Core Balance Diet, 

offers four easy tips to keep those crucial hormones optimally balanced. 

1. Eat a breakfast 

that’s rich in protein 

and low in carbs, 

and eat nutritious 

late-morning and 

late-afternoon snacks 

to keep insulin levels 

stable. 

2. Learn some 

simple methods—such 

as meditation, deep 

breathing or yoga 

poses—to lower your 

stress levels. 

3. Spend at least two 

minutes twice a day 

outdoors. That helps 

the body get in touch 

with natural circadian 

rhythms that artificial 

light can throw off, and 

resets the body’s natural 

hormonal balance. 

4. Get at least seven 

hours of sleep a night. 

Skimping on sleep can 

cause a disruption in 

the hunger hormones 

leptin and ghrelin. 

But it’s an effort well worth making. Research by 

the National Center on Addiction and Substance 

Abuse shows that kids who have dinner with their 

parents five or more nights a week are far less 

likely to smoke, drink or use drugs than those who 

have family dinners less than a couple of times 

a week. They also get better grades in school 

and report far stronger relationships with their 

parents. 

Hot mAmAS 

Research is heating up on the health benefits of peppers. Scientists 

have known for a while that capsaicin—the chemical that gives chili 

peppers their fire—also fires up metabolism, helping your body burn 

extra calories. Now a Canadian study shows that supplements with 

capsinoids, another substance in peppers, boosts the amount of 

calories your burn while at rest by 20 percent. 

LiqUiD 

Liabilities 

The average American consumes about 

400 calories a day in beverages, mostly 

sodas, fruit drinks and tricked-out coffee 

drinks with added sugars. Kick the habit 

with these low-cal or no-cal ideas: 

1. Drink water freely. To make it more 

flavorful add a squeeze of lemon, lime or 

orange, a handful of mint leaves, sliced 

cucumbers or berries. 

2. Swap calorie-laden blended coffee 

drinks for unsweetened tea. Black, white or 

green tea is calorie-free, even in flavors like 

mango or cinnamon. 

3. Create a low-calorie spritzer 

by adding an ounce or two of your 

favorite 100 percent fruit juice to a glass 

of sparkling water. 

A Berry good idea 

Berries hold star status in the summer for their fresh flavor. But research 

suggests that consuming strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and açai 

berries can provide a bevy of health benefits as well. 

Anthocyanins, an antioxidant that gives berries their beautiful colors, can 

improve your vision, reduce inflammation and even inhibit the growth of 

cancerous tumors. And consuming just 1 cup of fiber-rich strawberries or 

blueberries a week could reduce your risk of high blood pressure by up to 

8 percent, especially if you’re under 60. 

APP etizing 

These five free healthy eating iPhone apps are like 

having a virtual nutritionist in your pocket. 

gooD gUiDe 

Scan the barcode of 

more than 95,000 

different products, from 

baby food to breakfast cereal to fresh 

and seafood, for info on how sustainable 

and healthy the product is for both your 

family and the environment. 

LoSe it 

Set a weight loss goal— 

how much you want to 

lose and how fast you’d 

like to lose it—and this app takes it from 

there. It creates a daily calorie budget 

and helps you keep track of food intake 

and calories burned. 

SPArKPeoPLe 

Keep yourself on target 

with healthy-eating 

goals by logging your 

food in the calorie tracker. You can also 

enter activities to see how many of 

those calories you’ve burned. Your data 

is presented in easy-to-read charts. 

A Digital 

diet 

If you’re finding that with texts, e-mails, 

the Internet and TV, you and your family 

barely glance at each other, you 

might consider a temporary 

ban on technology. 

Journalist Susan Maushart 

tried it for six months, an 

experience she recounts 

in her book, The Winter 

of our Disconnect. “It 

changed our lives for the 

better,” Maushart says. “We 

definitely spent more time 

having family meals and doing 

things like taking yoga classes together.” 

FooD on 

tHe tABLe 

Select your local 

supermarket, pick what 

your family is in the mood to eat, and 

the app will generate a shopping list, 

meal plan and recipes based on your 

preferences and what’s on sale. 

gooD FooD 

neAr YoU 

Want to eat healthy on 

the go? Just enter your 

location, and this app lists healthy 

choices with nutritional breakdowns 

on suggested dishes from nearby 

restaurants. 

>>FASTFACT 

From TVs to cell phones, 

computers to GPS devices 

and the monitors flashing 

promos at the supermarket 

checkout line, American 

adults spend an average of 

8.5 hours in front of a screen 

each day. 

To try your own weeklong digital diet, 

Maushart recommends framing the 

moratorium as a positive challenge and not 

a punishment. Offer alternatives to video 

games and television, like board 

games, but don’t overplan. “Part 

of what you want to do is help 

your children rediscover 

their own powers of 

amusement,” she says. 

And remember, a 

weeklong ban may not 

lead to lasting change, but 

like a detox diet, it can be a 

healthy thing in itself. 

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FIRST STEPS 

STEP STEP WELLNESS 

BY 

Advice for Freedom from Flight Fatigue • Reducing High Blood Pressure 

Dear Michaiel, 

My job requires that I travel extensively for three 

months. I’m not afraid of flying, but I’m always so 

exhausted even after a short flight. Do you have any 

suggestions to help me relax and feel less drained while 

traveling? —Ms. C. Davidson, Asheville, NC 

Dear Ms. Davidson, 

I love to travel and it used 

to stress me out until I found 

a few ways to make air travel 

more pleasurable and relaxing. 

Try this easy technique. 

1. Once settled in your seat 

remove your shoes to keep 

optimal circulation in your 

legs. 

2. Bring a bottle of eye 

lubricant made of natural 

saline (no chemical additives). 

When you are in a stressful 

environment (30,000 feet) 

your eyes are working 

overtime and the cabin 

air quickly dries them out 

causing strain. When your 

eyes are stressed your entire 

body builds fatigue fast that 

can quickly deplete your energy. 

3. Bring a MP3 player to listen to a relaxation 

meditation or soothing music to help calm your mind. 

Tip: You’ll find many “relaxation meditations” by 

searching those keywords online. 

Move the air-jet above your seat away from your 

face. Put 3 drops of lubricant into each eye. Next, rub 

your hands together vigorously for 30 seconds until 

they feel warm. Cup your hands over your closed eyes 

and breathe deeply for a few minutes. The warmth and 

darkness are comforting to the eyes. 

Then, stretch the muscles of your eyes. Keep them 

closed, while moving your eyes to the far right, hold 

this stretch for about 30 seconds, then move them 

to the left and hold that position for another 30 

seconds. Next, lift them straight up looking toward 

your forehead, hold for 30 seconds, then move your 

eyes down toward your chin. Let your eyes return to a 

relaxed and natural position. 

Put on your headphones (noise canceling) and listen 

to a favorite relaxation meditation for 30 minutes and 

enjoy your inflight meditation. 

You’ll soon be floating in 

the clouds stress-free and 

energized. —Michaiel 

Dear Michaiel, 

I’ve been battling with 

high blood pressure for about 

two years. I do everything 

I’m supposed to do, and the 

medication have helped to 

bring down the numbers. Do 

you have any ideas on how I 

can reduce my blood pressure 

naturally? —Mr. W. Jenkins - 

Houston, TX 

Dear Mr. Jenkins, 

Managing high blood 

pressure (hypertension) can 

be challenging. You seem to 

be taking this condition very 

seriously and I’m glad you are. High blood pressure is 

on the increase, and the commonality of this condition 

tends to make people think its “no big deal.” However, 

ignoring high blood pressure can be a serious health 

mistake. You can help reduce your blood pressure several 

ways. I suggest working with both a nutritional (body) 

and emotional release (mind) approach for best results. 

Body: Nutritionally—A common cause of 

hypertension is an imbalance of minerals in your 

body, too much sodium (salt) and not enough 

potassium. Potassium helps your body clear away 

excess sodium. Athletes may require larger quantities 

of potassium. Begin by adding potassium rich foods 

to your diet. Potassium is found in meats, milk, fruits 

and vegetables. A banana (medium size) has 466 

milligrams of potassium alone. Go online and search 

for potassium foods to add to your diet. Suggested 

amounts range from 3-5 grams of potassium per day, 

depending on your weight and activity level. You can 

also take a potassium-magnesium supplement. 

Mind: Emotional Release Approach—Learning 

new methods to reduce stress from your life can help 

lower hypertension. Regular practice of exercise, yoga, 

relaxation-meditation, walking, and dancing are great 

methods to help you relax your body of excess stress. 

An uncommon method is to release the build up of 

repressed emotions “inner pressure” that can contribute 

to tension and stress throughout your body. Science is 

now recognizing how influential our emotions have 

over your physical health and well-being. 

Use this simple writing technique. Begin by 

expressing your emotions by writing your thoughts and 

feelings onto paper. Start at the top of the page, with a 

title: “Me and My Anger.” The build-up of unresolved 

anger is often the culprit of internalized stress and 

pressure. Write down the thoughts that come to your 

mind about anger. What are you upset about in your 

life? Write in a freestyle manner, allowing words to 

flow easily. Don’t worry about grammar or spelling. 

For example you might write: “This exercise is 

stupid. I don’t believe I’m doing this! Trying to write 

about my anger is so frustrating... I feel stuck, like I’m 

back in fourth grade...” 

Let the thoughts and feelings roll out of you! Don’t 

overanalyze your writing. It may feel awkward at first, 

but you can release ‘bottled-up” feelings and be able 

to reduce the internal pressure of emotional stress 

in a very short time. Soon, the constricting feelings 

will shift to a more relaxed feeling. Afterwards, take 

a break and do something fun. Relax in a hot bath, go 

for a walk, enjoy your favorite movie. This emotional 

expression technique can help you release internalized 

pent-up feelings fast leading to greater physical well 

being. —Michaiel 

Michaiel Patrick Bovenes is 

a wellness coach and personal 

development teacher. Visit 

www.Relaxation-Meditations.com 

for self-help articles and practical 

wellness advice, and learn how 

to meditate and relax. 

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FIRST STEPS 

Great Moments in Athletic Shoe History 

1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 

1895 Joseph 

Foster opens 

J.W. Foster & 

Sons in England 

to manufacture 

spiked shoes for 

runners. These 

early sport shoes 

were leather with 

metal spikes. 

1917 U.S. Rubber 

markets Keds, the 

first true sneaker. 

It is the first U.S. 

company to sell 

shoes with rubber 

soles. 

1917 Converse introduces the first 

Converse All Star, its signature black 

and white basketball shoe. The 

company hires basketball star Chuck 

Taylor, who later becomes the first 

player-endorser. Numerous celebs will 

gravitate to them over the years. 

1924 

Runners wear 

J.W. Foster 

athletic 

shoes with 

spikes in 

the Summer 

Olympics. 

1920 adidas founder 

Adolf (Adi) Dassler begins 

making athletic shoes 

in his mother’s home 

in Germany. He and his 

brother Rudolf become 

partners, but Rudolf 

eventually splits to start 

PUMA. 

Why Eat Local? 

We know eating fruits and vegetables 

is good for us, but are there more benefits 

to eating produce grown close to home? 

“Locavores” who consume mostly locally grown and 

raised food choose to eat this way for a few reasons. 

It’s seasonal. Eating what’s grown in your area means 

you can enjoy a range of different foods throughout the 

year, adding variety to your diet. 

It’s healthy. Food purchased from a farmer’s market 

was likely picked and sold at its peak of freshness, which 

helps maximize nutrient content. 

It’s green. Buying local means your food wasn’t 

transported long distances, which makes it a more 

environmentally friendly way to eat. Want to give local 

a try? Here’s a sampling at what’s in season around the 

country right now: 

1936 Runner Jesse 

Owens wins four 

gold medals in the 

1936 Olympics in 

Munich wearing 

adidas shoes. 

1958 Two of J.W. 

Foster’s grandsons 

start Reebok, a 

sister company. 

California 

Apricots 

Asian Pears 

Asparagus 

Avocadoes 

Blackberries 

Blueberries 

Broccoli 

Cabbage 

Cauliflower 

Cherries 

Fennel 

Eggplant 

Grapefruit 

Nectarines 

Peaches 

Peas 

Potatoes 

Radishes 

Raspberries 

Rhubarb 

Squash 

Strawberries 

Tomatoes 

Turnips 

1960 Neil’s 

Shoes opens, 

in Madison, 

Wisconsin. 

1964 Phil Knight, a 

runner, and coach Bill 

Bowerman become 

partners in what 

becomes Nike. It will 

be the world’s largest 

athletic shoe company. 

1981 Sean Penn 

sports Vans in 

“Fast Times at 

Ridgemont High.” 

This has a huge 

impact, with kids 

frantically buying 

up the checkerboard 

slip-ons. 

1984 Converse becomes the first shoe company to officially 

represent the Olympic Games. Quite a coup, though not cheap. 

Converse paid the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee 

$4 million and spent additional funds for national advertising. 

Total promotional costs approached $10 million. 

Washington 

Apples 

Asparagus 

Beets 

Peas 

Radishes 

Rhubarb 

1974 All 15 Neil’s 

Shoes stores come 

together under 

a new name: 

Famous Footwear. 

Georgia 

Blueberries 

Cabbage 

Carrots 

Corn 

Peaches 

Strawberries 

Tomatoes 

Zucchini 

1996 Converse 

introduces the All 

Star 2000 which 

bears a classic 

Chuck Taylor 

patch. Aficionados 

call this the 

“Chuck patch.” 

1984 Michael Jordan signs 

with Nike, which creates 

the Air Jordan sneaker. 

The shoes will have more 

than 20 incarnations. 

2009 Toning shoes officially 

become an international 

phenomenon with the 

introduction of Skechers 

Shape-ups. 

Michigan 

Asparagus 

Peas 

Potatoes 

Rhubarb 

Squash 

Strawberries 

Rhode Island 

Apples 

Asparagus 

Mushrooms 

Onions 

Radishes 

Rhubarb 

Scallions 

Strawberries 

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FIRST STEPS 

Our ‘New You’ Recipe 

Makeover Winners 

Last issue, we challenged our Facebook friends to a contest 

in which they would transform delicious but sinful recipes 

into healthier meals through creativity and healthier 

ingredients. These are the winning recipes — congratulations 

to our winners! Bon Appetit! 

Shrimp Fauxsotto (Mock risotto) 

WINNER: Anna Williams 

Original recipe: 

5 cups chicken broth 

3/4 cup dry white wine 

6 tablespoons butter 

1 to 2 tablespoons minced garlic 

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 

3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled & deveined 

1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 

1 1/2 cups arborio (risotto) rice 

1 cup frozen peas 

1 cup cut asparagus 

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 

1/4 cup cream 

1/2 cup grated Parmesan 

Warm broth and keep warm in a sauce pot, stovetop. 

Warm 1/4 cup wine in the microwave. 

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. 

Add half the garlic and crushed red pepper and sauté for 30 

seconds, then add shrimp. Sauté until shrimp begin to turn 

pink, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup wine. Simmer 

until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Do 

not overcook shrimp or they become tough. Drain shrimp, 

reserving cooking liquid. 

Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large 

saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add onion and 

remaining garlic; sauté until onion is pale golden, about 4 

minutes. Add rice and stir to coat, about 2 minutes. Add 1-2 

cups broth mixture. Simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring 

often. Continue adding broth mixture 1/2 cup at a time, 

stirring often and simmering until liquid is absorbed before 

adding more, about 20 minutes total. 

Add vegetables and cream. Cook until rice is just tender 

and creamy, about 5 minutes longer. Add a final shot of white 

wine. Stir in reserved shrimp cooking liquid. Add shrimp. Add 

Parmesan. Remove from heat. 

Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley into risotto. Season with 

salt and pepper. Transfer to plates. Sprinkle with remaining 

tablespoon parsley. 

My Healthy Makeover: 

5 cups low fat and reduced sodium chicken broth 

3/4 cup dry white wine 

6 tablespoons Smart Balance light buttery spread 

with evoo 

1 to 2 tablespoons minced garlic 

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 

3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled & deveined 

1/2 cup finely chopped shallot 

1 1/2 cups instant brown rice 

1 cup frozen peas 

1 cup cut asparagus 

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 

1/4 cup Philadelphia fat free chive and onion 

cream cheese 

1/2 cup low fat herbed goat cheese 

Warm broth and keep warm in a sauce pot, stovetop. 

Warm 1/4 cup wine in the microwave. 

Melt 2 tablespoons Smart Balance butter in a skillet over 

medium heat. Add half the garlic and crushed red pepper and 

sauté for 30 seconds, then add shrimp. Sauté until shrimp 

begin to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 cup 

wine. Simmer until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 

minutes. Do not overcook shrimp or they become tough. Drain 

shrimp, reserving cooking liquid. 

Melt remaining 4 tablespoons Smart Balance butter in 

heavy large saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add shallots 

and remaining garlic; sauté until shallots are pale golden, 

about 4 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat, about 2 minutes. 

Add 1-2 cups broth mixture. Simmer until liquid is absorbed, 

stirring often. Continue adding broth mixture 1/2 cup at a time, 

stirring often and simmering until liquid is absorbed before 

adding more, about 20 minutes total. 

After all liquid has been used, make sure there is a little left 

at the bottom of the saute pan and stir in cream cheese and 

goat cheese. Place peas and asparagus in a layer on top of the 

rice. Cover and allow remaining liquid to steam vegetables. 

Uncover, and cook until rice is just tender and creamy, 

about 5 minutes longer. Add a final shot of white wine. 

Stir in reserved shrimp cooking liquid. Add shrimp. Remove 

from heat. 

Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley into risotto. Season with 

salt and pepper. Transfer to plates. Sprinkle with remaining 

tablespoon parsley. 

Healthified Chicken Noodle Soup 

RUNNER UP: Kimberly Milwater 

Original recipe: 

4 cups chicken broth 

Generous dash of ground black pepper 

1 medium carrot, sliced 

1 stalk celery, sliced 

1/2 cup uncooked medium egg noodles 

1 cup cubed cooked chicken or turkey 

Mix broth, black pepper, carrot and celery in saucepan. 

Heat to a boil. Stir in noodles and chicken. Cook over medium 

heat 10 minutes until noodles are done. 

My Healthy Makeover: 

2 Tb Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

1 cup sweet onion, chopped 

1 stalk celery 

1 medium carrot, sliced to ¼ inch pieces 

1/2 cup sweet peppers, chopped 

1 small zucchini, sliced into ½ inch pieces 

1 large clove of garlic, minced 

4 cups low fat, low sodium broth 

1 cup baby spinach torn 

1/2 cup uncooked whole wheat egg noodles 

1 cup shredded cooked chicken or turkey 

Generous dash of black pepper 

1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 

salt 

Shrimp Fauxsotto 

Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. When hot, 

saute the onion, carrots, celery, peppers and zucchini until 

tender, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic, cook 30 seconds, 

immediately add the low sodium broth and allow it to come 

to a boil. Stir in the whole wheat noodles and spinach and 

cook for 7 – 10 minutes or until the noodles are al dente. 

Add chicken or turkey, black pepper, parsley, and salt to 

taste. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes 

before serving. 


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COVER STORY 

The ‘Dancing with the Stars’ 

champion and co-host explains 

why sometimes it’s better 

to embrace the chaos 

by Dan Graney and Sara Myers 


She’s globe trotted to some of the world’s wildest destinations, hung out 

with rock stars and danced with the stars. She’s Brooke Burke – host, 

actress, entrepreneur and busy mother of four. 

Perhaps best known as the co-host and seventh season champion of 

“Dancing with the Stars,” Brooke Burke first came into the public eye 

hosting E!’s travel show “Wild On!” (from 1999-2002). Once she was 

back stateside, Brooke had a number of hosting, starring and guest-starring 

duties before going on to host “Rock Star,” the reality TV show where 

unknown contestants vied for the position of lead 

singer of well-known bands. Currently, Brooke 

can also be seen as a spokesperson for Skechers 

Shape-ups. 

But her biggest role is being mother to her three 

daughters, Neriah, Sierra Sky, and Heaven Rain, and 

son Shaya Braven (the latter two with actor David 

Charvet, to whom she is engaged). Behind the scenes, 

Brooke has stayed busy working on a number of 

mom-oriented endeavors. She serves as Co-CEO and 

blogger of ModernMom.com, an online community 

of “smart, savvy and soulful women from all over 

the world”, offering tips, advice and more for the 

woman behind the mom. In 2007, Brooke created 

the online store BabooshBaby.com, an online store 

offering a number of maternity items, including 

post-pregnancy wear and skin solutions. And 

recently, Brooke partnered with videogame developer 

Knowledge Adventure to create the “mommy-andme” 

fitness game, “Get Moving.” 

For over a decade, Brooke has never stopped 

moving yet never stopped focusing on being a 

mother. And now you can add author to Brooke’s 

ever-increasing list of titles, as she promotes her justreleased 

book, The Naked Mom, which draws upon 

all of her experiences and shares an uncensored look 

into her life as a modern mom. 

Recently, Brooke hit the pause button long 

enough to sit down with Mind Body Sole Magazine 

to answer a few questions and share her own philosophy 

on what it takes to live a full, healthy life – mind, 

body and soul. 

Mind Body Sole: How did you get involved 

with Skechers Shape-ups? 

Brooke Burke: Well actually, Skechers was the 

very first editorial that I ever did as a model. And 

I’m embarrassed to admit it, but it’s been almost 20 

years! My very first international campaign was with 

Skechers. I have a very long relationship with them 

and I’m happy to be back with them. It’s somewhat of 

a family affair – I did the family campaign, “nothing 

compares to family”, last year, with my whole posse. 

And then they approached me with Shape-ups. 

MBS: What is it about Shape-ups that attracted 

you? 

BB: Fitness is a huge part of my lifestyle – I’m 

always on the go. I’m a super-busy mom and I’m one 

of those people that are always trying to maximize my 

walks, my running around town, and my workouts. 

So I love my Shape-ups. They’re really comfortable, 

they’re really supportive. And if anything makes more 

of my workout, I’m in. 

MBS: You’ve had four children – what are some of 

your secrets to getting your body back? 

BB: Healthy lifestyle is super important. It’s not 

just physical; it’s mental, it’s emotional. It’s the best 

thing I know to balance stress as well. I eat healthy; 

I believe in five smart, sensible meals and eating 

frequently. I’ve never been much of a fad dieter 

because I think you have to figure out what works for 

your body. I exercise. I love to cook and I try to keep 

it very natural. As a busy mom, I think that’s the best 

bet as well; eating at home and instilling those healthy 

eating habits for my children. I just feel better – I feel 

better when I’m active, I feel better when I work out, 

and I feel better when I’m healthy. 

MBS: So what is your workout routine like now? 

What are some of your favorite exercises to stay in 

shape? 

BB: I’m obsessed with Pilates Plus, which is a 


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55-minute workout that is a special 

pilates class. I will do cardio as much as I 

can, but with my schedule it’s tough. So 

if I do thirty to forty minutes of cardio 

a couple times a week, that’s pretty good 

for me. But I’m always on the go and 

I’m always running around with my 

kids, so if I do 3 pilates classes a week 

and a couple days of cardio, then I’m 

set. I really think 90% of it is what you 

eat. What you put in your body is so 

important. 

MBS: What are some of your favorite 

things to cook when you’re at home? 

BB: I cook a lot of Mediterranean 

foods, lots of soups, lots of grilled 

chicken, grilled fish, meat. We pretty 

much eat everything in our house and 

thankfully my children are really healthy 

eaters. But I try to do lots of vegetables 

and lots of different colors – I love to 

teach my children to eat the colors of 

the rainbow, that way they get all their 

important food groups in. 

MBS: Did any part of your growing 

up influence your outlook on being busy 

and active now? 

BB: I always wanted to be a mom and 

I always wanted to have lots of children. 

I don’t know how much my growing up 

prepped me as a mother of 4. I think 

that my children prep me for what I do 

professionally. Just multitasking, like any 

mother knows, has made a big difference 

in my career. 

MBS: How do you work in fitness 

with a family environment? 

BB: We have a trampoline in our backyard. We take 

a lot of walks together; we love days that we can spend 

on the beach. We love to be outdoors. We love to have 

dance-offs at home, which is really kinda fun and 

crazy, and a great work out for anybody. For my own 

Excerpt from “The Naked Mom” by Brooke Burke 

Lover, fighter, giver, taker, hero, villain, soul mate, 

spouse, daughter, sister, coach, seductress, confidante, 

playmate, maid, diva, nurse, cheerleader, vixen, fixer, 

dreamer, faker, mind reader, partner, accomplice, 

volunteer, drill sergeant, entrepreneur, juggler, clown, 

referee, nurturer, champion, bodyguard, CEO, role model, 

best friend, competitor, manager, rescuer, saint, sinner, 

networker, homemaker, healer, politician, magician, muse. 

How many different words describe you? A handful? A hundred? 

That’s why I wanted to write this book, because I believe passionately that 

motherhood is so much more than the sum of its countless roles and dog-eared 

labels: This is about us. For us. Smart, sexy, soulful moms. Consider this an exposé 

of who we really are, when you shed the stereotypes and popular myths and the 

polished façades we all hide behind at times. The Naked Mom is motherhood, 

revealed. It’s not about being right or wrong. It’s about being authentic. 

personal workout routine, I schedule it. I schedule it 

like I schedule anything that’s important. It’s for my 

children, so I make time for it and I make sure I carve 

out a little me time from the rest of my chaotic life. 

MBS: We read that you have a bucket list – how’s 

that coming along for you? 

BB: So far, so good! Ever since I made 

the bucket list and was brave enough to 

really put it out there and write it down, 

things are coming true. For this year, 

I’m learning to speak French. The big 

things that were on my bucket list were 

to do “Oprah” – I did that. To do host 

“Dancing with the Stars” – did that. It 

was to be on the cover of Shape Magazine 

– that happened last year. So all these 

amazing, wonderful things are happening 

and I totally believe in visualizing. I 

think it’s really an important step to 

accomplishing things for anybody. 

MBS: In regards to your new book, 

The Naked Mom, did you learn these 

lessons growing up or did you pick 

them up on your own? 

BB: It’s really just life experience. It’s 

some things that I didn’t know that I did 

wrong, and things that I learned along the 

way, and things that I’m still working on. 

I definitely am educated everyday from 

my children; I’m always open to learning 

new things, new tools and new ideas. It’s 

really a combination of many things. It’s 

life – it’s the good and the bad, and a very 

honest revelation of my experience. 

MBS: What advice would you give a 

new mother that you wish that you had 

yourself? 

BB: Wow, that’s a great question. I 

think to find your own way, and to really 

find confidence and comfort in your 

own way. Because there’s always going 

to be somebody doing it better, or doing 

it different. There’s always going to be somebody that 

tells you exactly how to raise your family, so I think 

finding your own way is really important. The other 

thing would be not losing yourself behind the scenes; 

not losing your sense of self, not giving up time for 

I don’t believe in A-to-Z guides that spell out the 

‘Modeling 

“right” way to raise your children, or be a wife, or realize 

your personal goals. There’s always going to be someone 

out there wanting to tell you exactly how to do it—that 

opinionated friend who thinks her way is the only way, 

another mother who’s doing something better than you 

are. Modeling yourself after someone else will never work. 

I wanted to write this book to hopefully inspire women 

to share their experiences, to learn and live and laugh 

together. Motherhood is a community, and we should all reap its collective 

wisdom and joy. But at the same time, I hope you’ll find your private dancer deep 

within, and let her guide you through the music that is yours alone. I hope that 

sharing my own missteps and triumphs will help you realize your own possibilities 

and discover potential you didn’t know you had, or put aside long ago. I hope that 

by sharing my journey and my experiences, you’ll start reflecting on your own 

woman behind the scenes, and discover—or rediscover— who she is and what 

makes her uniquely wonderful. 

yourself after 

someone else will 

never work.’ 


COVER STORY 

yourself as a woman. Not thinking that you don’t have 

a moment for yourself to accomplish your own desires 

and dreams and goals. Which a lot of moms do because 

we get so caught up with the kids. 

MBS: How long did it take you to come to these 

realizations? 

BB: I’m always working on everything that I preach 

in my book. And some days are certainly easier than 

others. I’ve always been a career woman; I’ve always 

loved working. I always knew I was going to be a 

mom. And I always somehow managed – and I think 

I still am – to somehow juggle everything. But it’s not 

about balance; it’s really about learning to manage 

the chaos. I almost called the book Dancing Through 

Chaos because that’s really what it’s about. Not trying 

to have this perfectly balanced, harmonious life. 

MBS: You seem to be busier than ever – do you 

Brooke and daughter Rain practicing 

some dance moves on the set of her 

SKECHERS Shape-ups commercial shoot. 

I don’t think anybody 

watching really 

understands the 

hundred-percent 

commitment 

that goes into 

pulling off that 

2 ½–minute dance. 

have a masterplan? Or do you improvise as things 

come up? 

BB: I love what I do on “Dancing with the Stars” 

– it’s a dream gig and I’m so blessed to have that, and 

as a female host I think it’s probably the best gig on 

television for me. I’m really working on the Brooke 

Burke brand right now; I think it’s so important, being 

in the industry, to maximize opportunities and 

always to be thinking ahead, which I do. So I’m 

hoping to make a big splash in the retail market 

soon with my own brand that I’m working on. 

I’ll probably write another book. I’ll always be 

a mom, first and foremost. Lots of things. I feel 

like I’m just getting started in many ways. 

MBS: How do you feel that “Dancing with 

the Stars” transformed your body? 

BB: It’s insane. Dancing seven days a week 

will transform anyone. It’s the hardest thing 

I’ve done, physically. I had a four-month old 

at the time and it was the absolute best way 

to get back into shape. I wish I had more time 

to dance because I loved it for many, many reasons. 

It’s an incredible workout! 

MBS: What do you think the key was to winning 

your season? 

BB: Learning how to think like an athlete. Believe in 

myself, believing in my partner. Never giving up, being 

brave…there are so many things. There’s a breakout box 

in my book called “Dance Lessons for Life” and it’s the 

many, many things I learned on the show. I really did 

learn so much, it changed me in many ways. Having 

never competed in anything before, it really taught me 

how to put my mind in the right place, how to believe 

in myself, how to never give up – even when I wanted 

to. How to be brave, and be flexible, and screw up and 

get back up and do it again. 

MBS: Now that you’ve been both a contestant and a 

host, what do you think is the most surprising thing that 

goes on behind the scenes of the show? 

BB: I don’t think anybody realizes how terrifying it is. 

And that when you take a celebrity who usually has their 

posse, and their entourage, and they’re so good at what 

they do, and you take them out of their element and 

put them in front of twenty-plus million people doing 

something they’ve never done before – it’s truly scary. 

I don’t think anybody watching really understands the 

hundred-percent commitment that goes into pulling off 

that 2 ½–minute dance. It’s really intense. 

MBS: What was your favorite dance routine? 

BB: My favorite was the rumba – it didn’t go very 

well, but that was my favorite. Rehearsals were much 

better than the live shows. 

MBS: Finally, where do you see yourself in the next 

5-10 years? 

BB: I’m extremely happy, which is the highest 

thing on my list. I hope I have longevity and always 

be relatable. I’m pretty content with what’s happening 

right now, so I hope that I’ll just continue to work. I 

don’t know what the future holds, but that’s part of the 

excitement of it all! MBS 


4 Weeks of Heart Healthy Tips 

Implement one tip a day for four weeks to improve your cardiovascular health 

1. Remember the turtle: Slow and steady wins the race. If you 

start eating healthy and exercising on January 1 and lose just one 

pound a week, you’ll be 52 pounds lighter on December 31. 

2. To make physical activity a habit, choose an activity you 

really like. Then start slowly and gradually increase the time and 

intensity. Pretty soon, you’ll have all the gain without any pain! 

3. Turkey surprise! Replace the ground beef in your recipes with 

ground turkey. Then add more spices to make up for turkey’s milder 

flavor. 

4. To increase your physical activity, wear a pedometer for a 

week or two to find out how many steps you take on average each 

day. Then every two weeks increase your daily average by 500 

steps. Before you know it, you’ll hit 10,000 steps a day! 

5. Reducing your sodium intake can help control your blood 

pressure. Do it gradually to let your taste buds adjust. 

6. Weight loss helps! First, it lowers insulin resistance, so 

your natural insulin can do a better job. Second, it lowers your 

risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing blood fats and blood 

pressure. 

7. A fiber-rich diet helps lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, raise HDL 

(good) cholesterol levels and helps control glucose levels. Fiber-rich 

foods include oats, peas, beans, apples and carrots. Your daily fiber 

intake should be 25–30 grams. 

8. Instead of letting your dog outside in the yard, take him for a 

walk. It will become a regular routine that racks up fitness points. 

9. Missing sweets? You can still have them if you learn to 

substitute small portions of sweets for other carb-containing foods 

in meals and snacks. 

10. Want new ways to improve your fitness? Help in your 

neighborhood. Consider volunteering for a landscaping project, 

helping elderly neighbors with their yards or working in community 

housing projects. 

11. Beware! With toppings and dressing, fast food salads 

can have as many calories as a hamburger. Pick darker greens 

and vegetables for their vitamin and fiber content and skip the 

croutons, sour cream and taco chips. Use low-fat salad dressing and 

dip your fork in it before spearing your salad. 

12. Be creative! Change “onefer” activities into “twofers.” Do 

lunges while you vacuum. Stretch your neck and shoulders while 

you drive. And if you can, walk while you have a meeting. 

13. To reduce your sodium intake to lower your blood pressure, 

use fresh, frozen and canned vegetables without added salt. 

14. Too tired for exercise? That’s why you should exercise. Being 

physically active will boost your energy, strength and stamina. Your 

heart beats stronger and pumps blood more efficiently, so all your 

body systems work better. 

15. Enjoy crunchy French toast. It’s low-fat, high-fiber and 

delicious. Dip whole-grain bread in a mixture of egg substitute and 

wheat germ. Cook on each side till brown in a skillet coated with 

nonstick cooking spray. Dust lightly with powdered sugar. 

16. Fit in fitness wherever you can. Park farther from the door 

when you go to the bank. When your family visits for holidays, take 

a walk with them to catch up. 

17. Choose your calories! That 100-calorie pie isn’t the same as 

100 calories of broccoli. The pie’s calories come from fat, while the 

broccoli’s comes from carbohydrates, fiber and minerals. Consider 

what will most benefit your body. 

18. Need a dumbbell? Try a can from your pantry. Use different 

size cans for different weights. 

19. End your meal with sugar-free, fat-free frozen yogurt or a 

small cone of fat-free yogurt. Ices, sorbets and sherbets have less 

fat and fewer calories than ice cream, but they’re chock full of 

sugar. They can spike your blood sugar if you don’t work the extra 

carbohydrates into your meal plan. 

20. Skipping rope is a classic exercise you’re never too old 

to do. Use heavy cotton or hemp rope. To measure the right 

length, fold the rope in half. It should reach from your armpit 

to the floor. 

21. Be alert for traps. Fat-free breakfast muffins may have lots 

of sugar. And skinless fried chicken can have almost as much fat as 

the regular kind. 

22. To work out harder on a treadmill, increase the elevation. 

Or just walk once or twice a week in a hilly area to increase the 

intensity of your workouts. 

23. You don’t have to give up all the foods you like. It’s the size 

of the portion that counts. And if you reduce the number of high-fat 

foods you eat, you can lose a significant amount of weight. 

24. Keeping a record of what you eat every day is the best way 

to succeed at losing weight and keeping the pounds off. It helps 

you spot problems and patterns, and record your progress. 

Keeping up with your record takes practice but the benefits 

are worth it! 

25. When dining out, focus on meat to cut fat calories. Choose 

grilled or broiled meats. Also look for lower-fat meats, such as 

sirloin. Finally, request a small serving size. 

26. Use an instructional video to try new activities that you 

don’t want to try in a crowded gym. Choose videos that are less than 

five years old and are appropriate for your fitness level. 

27. The best vegetable oils are canola and olive oil. They’re low 

in saturated fat and have the most monounsaturated fat. 

28. Listening to music can help make exercise more fun so you’ll 

do it longer.

PICTORIAL 

Join us on a walking 

(and running!) tour of 

Tinseltown with Jamie 

and Eric—and some 

soon-to-be-famous 

footwear 

Photography by 

Joe Montezinos 


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We started our morning with a jog down 

Canyon Lake Drive in Lake Hollywood 

Park, high above the city of Los Angeles. 

It was a gorgeous start to the day with 

the adidas Oscillation under foot. They 

feature 360 degrees of ventilation, 

which is really cool—pun intended! 

FUN FACT: The Hollywood Sign was 

built in 1923 and originally spelled out 

“Hollywoodland” to promote a real estate 

development. 

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Day 2 

★ 

Today we took to the streets 

of Beverly Hills for a scenic 

adventure through one of the 

most affluent neighborhoods 

in the country. We were 

getting the most from our 

workout with the help of my 

Skechers Tone-ups Fitness 

and Eric’s Shape-ups SRT. 

These toning shoes create 

natural instability to firm 

leg and glute muscles 

faster. Now we won’t have 

to visit one of the many 

plastic surgeons in this 

neighborhood—ha ha! 

FUN FACT: The City of Beverly 

Hills’ operating budget of 

more than $300 million is 

comparable to the Gross 

National Product of the 

British Virgin Islands. 

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Fitness 70747 

Men’s Skechers Shape-ups SRT 

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Day 3 

★ 

In Hollywood, you can see the stars 

in the daytime! Today we’re following 

a map to stars’ homes wearing 

our favorite sandals. My Skechers 

Tone-ups help me tone up with every 

step while keeping my style cool 

and effortless. And I can’t name any 

names, but we spotted a certain 

award-winning actor who’s been in the 

news lately, and he’s not as tall as you 

would think! 

FUN FACT: Los Angeles is full of 

themed tours. From Hollywoodthemed 

tours featuring celebrities’ 

homes and film locations to more 

morbid tours about famous tragedies 

and the Manson Family murders, 

there’s a little something for 

everyone’s interests. 

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Day 4 

We checked out the Roosevelt Hotel today after 

walking down Hollywood Blvd. We saw Grauman’s 

Chinese Theatre (right across the street!) and tried to 

spot some stars in the lobby but no such luck! I felt 

on top of the world in my rykä Assist trainers, which 

provide excellent support for proper alignment and 

comfort. Eric rocked his K-Swiss Tubes for the best in 

durability, flexibility and breathability. 


FUN FACT: The hotel’s sign is only accessible from the 

private rooftop deck of the Gable/Lombard Penthouse. 

This three-story suite was named for Clark Gable and 

Carole Lombard, who rendezvoused there in the 30’s. 

The hotel was also the site of the first Academy Awards 

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ceremony in 1929. 

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Day 5 

Our trek down the Hollywood Walk of Fame was more of a run! 

And thanks to our lightweight Nike Dual Fusion running shoes, 

we cruised past more stars than I can even remember. They 

are so super flexible and cushioned, it wasn’t too hard to keep 

on trekking. We did pause for a quick pic in front of El Capitan 

Theatre. This trip will be full of great memories for sure! 

FUN FACT: The Hollywood Walk of Fame occupies both sides of 

a 15-block segment of Hollywood Blvd. and a 3-block segment 

of Vine St. and displays over 2,400 stars. 

Shown: 

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★ 

Day 6 

Today we’re taking it easy, 

doing a little shopping on 

Sunset Blvd. Our Nike sport 

sandals are keeping up with 

our spending spree with 

excellent cushioning and 

supreme comfort. They’re 

made of lightweight foam, 

so there’s no slowing us 

down. No time to waste— 

I spy another store! 

FUN FACT: Sunset Blvd. is 

about 24 miles long and 

passes through 10 cities 

of Los Angeles including 

Hollywood, Beverly Hills, 

Bel-Air and Pacific Palisades. 

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Men’s Articulate 7.0 Slide 

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What combines the health benefits of being active with the 

thrill of treasure hunting, adds a dash of problem-solving, 

then finally tops it all off with a sense of community? 

Welcome to geocaching, which takes the adventure of a 

scavenger hunt and gives it a hi-tech twist. 

Simply put, geocaching is a worldwide, GPSdriven 

adventure game with a very simple goal: find 

the hidden treasure. Now before you start running 

out the door, compass and pickaxe in hand, know that 

there isn’t any actual lost gold or buried pirate chests 

to be found. Rather, the reward in the treasure – or 

geocaches – comes in the actual finding of them. 

And thanks to a tenacious global community, over 

1.3 million geocaches are waiting to be found. Read 

on to find out how this all started and how can you be 

one of the over 5 million and counting adventuring 

geocachers out there. 

On your marks... 

On May 2, 2000, twenty-four satellites orbiting 

the planet had a function called Selective Availability 

(which was a military countermeasure to prevent 

precision enemy targeting via civilian GPS) turned 

off. Suddenly, GPS systems around the world could 

provide nearly pinpoint accuracy. 

Just one day later, computer consultant Dave 

Ulmer decided to put this new GPS ability to the 


test and buried a parcel containing a logbook, pencil, 

and other various items, near Beavercreek, Oregon, 

just outside of Portland. That evening, he posted the 

coordinates (N 45° 17.460 W 122° 24.800) online. 

Within 3 days, Ulmer’s stash had been found – not 

once, but twice. Geocaching was born. 

Today geocaches can be found in over 100 countries 

around the world and on all seven continents. In fact, 

at this very moment, there may be one, if not several, 

around you. 

Get set... 

Unless you’re a topographical whiz, the first 

thing needed in the geocaching game is a GPS. 

Until recently, this could be a standalone device 

(from manufacturers such as Magellan, Garmin or 

DeLorme) ranging anywhere from $40 to a few 

hundred dollars, depending on features and processing 

power. Obviously, if you’re looking for a geocache in a 

heavily populated area, precision tracking may not be 

as important – but if you venture well off the beaten 

path, you’ll want to not only successfully find your 

targeted geocache, but also successfully find your way 

back to civilization. 

In the past couple years, however, another option 

has made geocaching even more popular. Thanks 

to GPS-enabled smartphones and PDAs, 

getting into geocaching can be as simple 

as downloading an app. 

The next step in your geocaching 

adventure is visiting www.geocaching. 

com and setting up a free basic 

membership. Geocaching.com provides 

a tremendous “home base” of tips, hints and resources 

to guide you on your journey. Once your profile has 

been set up, it’s time to start your hunt – you can search 

for geocaches a number of different ways, including 

specific address, zip code, area code and more. 

After inputting your information, you should see at 

least a few nearby caches (if you don’t, you may need 

to increase your search radius). After perusing your 

choices and deciding on the cache you wish to seek, 

you can have geocaching.com send that information 

to your GPS or GPS-enabled smartphone. Now you’re 

ready for the search! 

Today geocaches 

can be found in over 

countries 

around the world 

and on all seven 

continents. 


WhaT’s The cache? 

While geocaching.com can give you some hints as to how to find the cache, as well as 

the latitude/longitude of the elusive object, the exact location and description of the 

caches themselves can be a little vague. And with good reason – how fun would it be 

to have your treasure quest spoiled with directions like “look for the plastic box under 

the big rock”? In fact, not all caches are equal. Here’s a breakdown of just a few types a 

caches, according to geocaching.com: 

TrAdiTioNAl CAChe: 

The most common of caches, this 

is usually a weatherproof container 

filled with a logbook to sign, 

as well as other items or trinkets. 

It’s okay to take a trinket, but you 

must leave something of equal or 

greater value for the next geocacher. 

MulTi-CAChe: 

A “multiple” has two or more locations, 

with the last location having 

the actual container. Multiples can 

take a little longer, as each location 

leads you to the next; so plan 

your time accordingly. 

MysTery CAChe: 

Also known as puzzle caches, 

mysteries can be comprised of 

puzzles or riddles that must 

be solved to get the actual 

coordinates of the cache. 

GO! 

Just over 10 years old, modern-day geocaching 

has grown wildly popular, embraced as an 

eco-activity by the National Parks Department, 

departments of tourism and local communities, 

just to name a few. It’s a fun, easy way to 

spend some time outdoors, while challenging 

the brain at the same time. When it comes to 

looking for a new way to get out and be active, 

individually or in a group, give geocaching a go 

– you never know what you’ll find. MBS 

www.geocaching.com 

The Rules Of 

GeOcachinG: 

1 

2 

3 

eveNT CAChe: 

Coordinated locally, Events are 

designated by a specific time 

and location for local enthusiasts 

to gather and meet. 

MegA-eveNT CAChe: 

A mega consists of 500 or more 

people and are annual events 

attracting geocachers from 

around the world. 

CAChe iN TrAsh ouT 

eveNT: 

A fun spin on a clean-up endeavor, 

these events have geocachers 

collecting and disposing 

of trash while on a hunt. 

If you take something 

from the cache, leave 

something of equal or 

greater value. 

Write about your find 

in the cache logbook. 

Log your experience at 

www.geocaching.com. 

MentalNotes 

Question: Are there any 

supplements I can take to improve 

my memory? 

Answer: Nope. Unfortunately for 

all anniversary-forgetting husbands, 

there is not a total recall pill. Some 

studies suggest that ginkgo biloba 

may increase blood flow to the brain, 

possibly improving memory. However, 

the results are mixed; check with a doc 

before taking ginkgo because it can 

thin blood. Also, folate helps decrease 

the amount of homocysteine, which 

is linked to Alzheimer’s. In addition 

to supaplements, folate is plentiful in 

leafy, green veggies. 

Question: Will taking a catnap 

during the day keep me from sleeping 

well at night? 

Answer: The key to a good night’s 

sleep is consistency. You don’t want 

to alter your sleep patterns from day 

to day or from weekdays to weekends. 

Everyone needs a quick nap now and 

then, though. Just keep your afternoon 

snoozing to 30 minutes or less. 

>>FASTFACT 

20 minutes 

a day 

Amount of meditation that 

will increase the brain’s 

pleasure center, enabling 

you to feel more positive 

and at ease. A quick way to 

meditate: Sit comfortably, 

close your eyes, and 

envision your mind as a 

full cup. Allow thoughts to 

come and go, then visualize 

the cup emptying. Benefits 

have been shown after 

doing this for as little as 

five consecutive days. 


More ways to 

Massage 

Exploring different massage 

techniques and their benefits 

By Karen Satke, L.M.T. 

In the last issue of Mind Body Sole, we talked about 

how you can ensure a massage is a valuable experience. 

Now I would like to show you that the 

world of massage therapy has a lot more to offer than 

a deep tissue or relaxation treatment. Massage variations 

are commonly called modalities, and they can be as 

simple as a custom scalp therapy or as extraordinary 

as having your muscles kneaded while floating in a 

pool of 98 degree water. There may be opportunities 

to try a new modality near your home, or you may be 

able to incorporate a massage adventure into your next 

vacation. But before you spend hundreds on a unique 

spa experience, there are a few points to consider: 

Is the therapist skilled in this technique? Is this a 

valuable massage, or just an expensive fad? 

As a massage therapist, I see massage fads rise and 

dissipate. I also hear horror stories from clients who 

have been injured from unskilled practitioners. With 

all the options available to an eager massage seeker, 

there are many modalities to safely try, and many 

more amazing techniques to try after doing a bit of 

research. Consider these modalities: 

Hot Stone Massage: In this massage, a practitioner 

holds polished warm stones in their hands while 

massaging the client. The stones are heated in hot 

water and are moved quickly across the oiled body 

so the heat penetrates deep into the muscles. An 

exceptional hot stone experience is worth calling 

ahead to ask how much training the therapist has 

received in the technique. A reputable spa will be 

happy to provide this information, and they may 

be able to recommend an expert on staff. An hour 

massage is a good introduction, but 90 minutes are 

recommended to receive the full benefits. A skilled 

hot stone massage quickly induces deep repose and 

loosens the tightest muscles. 

Reflexology: Traditionally, Reflexology is an 

ancient technique of applying pressure to various 

points of pressure on the feet or hands to achieve 

corresponding results in other parts of the body. Often 

used for pain relief, a highly skilled Reflexologist will 

also know routines for healing and system stimulation. 

Even though the treatment focuses on overall body 

health, the application of pressure to the feet is 

distinctively relaxing. 

More commonly, spas are using the term 

“reflexology” to describe any foot treatment, so check 

the spa brochure. An ancient healing technique may 

be appealing, but a general foot massage may be just 

what you need after a day of walking. A reflexology 

session may include a foot soak, scrub, steamy towels, 

and the custom massage. 

Thai Massage: For those wanting to try something 

unique and rewarding, Thai massage may be the 

choice. In this technique, the client relaxes as the 

therapist stretches their body and applies deep 

pressure to specific points on the muscles. Often 

described as “yoga without the effort,” the massage 

opens stiff joints and elongates inflexible muscles. 

The extensive stretching requires a large space and is 

often conducted on a soft mat on the floor and the 

guest is fully dressed in loose clothing. The bending 

and flexing of the client’s body requires some close 

contact with the therapist, so it is not recommended 

for those requiring excessive personal space. Thai 

massage is a skilled therapy and those practicing it 

have extensive training in practicing the massage, 

explaining the technique, and creating an environment 

where you may feel comfortable and relaxed. After 

a session of Thai massage, clients have a feeling of a 

regenerated body, relaxed and full of energy at the 

same time. 

These modalities are becoming more popular and 

are likely to be where you are traveling or possibly 

near your home. A deep tissue massage is great, but 

don’t be afraid to try something new. More than 

just a massage, these specialized modalities can 

teach you new ways to view your health, allow you 

to experience another culture, and bring your body 

to a new level of relaxation. MBS 


Feng 

The 

Shui Way 

Decorating trends come and go — hello, shag 

carpet — but for the past 4,000 years the 

Chinese have relied on the principles of feng 

shui to guide them in designing their homes and 

offices. Feng shui practitioners believe that when 

objects and elements are arranged in harmony and 

balance, you’ll live a happier, healthier and more 

love-filled life. “Feng shui has a lot to do with 

psychology,” says Susan Chan, a New York feng shui 

consultant. “When you move objects around, it can 

help free energy that’s blocked.” 

Here are ideas to create good feng shui in your 

own home and office. 

Keep your front door bright and unblocked. If 

the door is cramped and dark, your flow of positive 

energy is blocked. If it’s welcoming, bright and able 

to open at least 90 degrees, you’ll be receptive to 

opportunity and luck. Be sure plants near the front 

door are healthy, that the key doesn’t stick and that 

the outside light works. 

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ENErgY, LOvE aND LucK TO YOur hOME Or OFFIcE 

Be mindful of the command position. When you 

have a clear view of the main entrance to a room 

you feel empowered, safe and comfortable. In your 

office, you’ll be more productive because you won’t 

be distracted by sounds and voices coming from 

behind you. If you work in a cubicle that makes 

this impossible, try positioning a mirror so you can 

see the opening from where you sit. 

Unplug your bedroom. To recharge your chi, or 

life energy, while you sleep, you want your bedroom 

to be a soothing, restful environment. If you have a 

TV there, keep it in a media center with doors that 

can close while you sleep. 

Get back to the elements. Feng shui is based on 

the Five Elements. Here’s how to use them: 

Add energy and passion to a space with a FIRE 

element such as candles, or with the colors red 

and orange. 

Bring the stability of nature inside with an 

EARTH element such as a landscape painting or 

crystals, or incorporate earthy colors like beige 

and light yellow. 

Improve clarity and efficiency with a METAL 

element like metallic vases or sculptures, or 

surround yourself with greys and whites. 

Create calm and freshness with a WATER 

element such as a fountain or mirror, or use 

the color blue. 

Gain health and vitality with a WOOD 

element such as live plants or wooden frames, 

or consider decorating in browns and greens. 

As exotic as feng shui may sound, it’s something 

we all practice, says Tess Whitehurst, author 

of Magic Housekeeping: Simple Charms and 

Practical Tips for Creating a Harmonious Home. 

“No man in his right mind would propose on 

the side of the freeway,” she says. “He knows 

that certain atmospheres are conducive to certain 

outcomes and others are not. That’s feng 

shui.” MBS 


Need an Afternoon Boost? 

Every day around 2 or 3, the mid-afternoon slump hits. 

Instead of chugging a cappuccino or energy drink, try this 

two-minute yoga recharge from Dr. Mary Schatz, author of 

Back Care Basics. 

Sitting straight in your chair, breathing in out through 

your nose, inhale for four counts, then exhale while you 

count to eight. Repeat three times. Stand up and reach 

for the ceiling, with your arms extended above your head 

in the shape of a “Y.” Continue the relaxation breathing 

described above for three or four breaths. 

Turn to face a wall and press your palms into the 

wall just above shoulder height. Bend at the hip joint as 

though you were a suspension bridge with your tailbone 

bone at one end and your hands at the other. Hold for 30 

seconds, then release. 

In Transit 

A long daily commute can take a toll on your health in 

the form of back pain, high cholesterol, obesity and anxiety. 

Make your daily trek healthier by taking care of your 

senses: 

TASTE: Munch on cholesterol-lowering nuts like 

almonds, and drink plenty of water. 

SMELL: If your route is filled with truck’s diesel exhaust, 

keep your windows closed. 

HEARING: Listen to comedy podcasts. Laughing releases 

feel-good endorphins, improves your immune system 

and short-circuits the stress response. 

SIGHT: Choose sunglasses that block 99 to 

100 percent of UVA and UVB rays. 

TOUCH: If driving bothers your back, invest in 

a lumbar support. 

Sizeable 

Change 

You can eat less without 

feeling deprived by tricking 

yourself into feeling fuller 

with smaller portions. One 

key way is to downsize your 

dishes. People eat about 

30 percent more when 

they’re served food on 

oversized dinnerware. Try 

using 9- or 10-inch plates, 

since super-small plates 

might send you back for 

seconds. And make seconds 

even less tempting by 

plating your food before 

you sit down. Studies show 

you’ll eat 14 percent less 

then if you serve yourself at 

the dining table. 

Happy Is as Happy Does 

Happiness isn’t an accident. Shawn Achor, author of The 

Happiness Advantage, says establishing a positive habit, like 

starting your day by jotting down three things you’re grateful 

for, can increase your moment-to-moment happiness. 

Try these other feel-good strategies: 

Cultivate a circle of upbeat pals. Research shows that every 

happy friend you have increases your own chance of happiness 

by 15 percent. What’s more, your happiness is boosted even by 

the happy friends of a friend of a friend. 

Create a happiness budget. You can buy happiness, it turns 

out, but only if your spending on fun experiences, like a vacation 

or dance lessons, rather than on stuff. 

Stay engaged. Harvard psychologists using the Track Your 

Happiness iPad app to research happiness discovered that 

whatever activity people were doing, they were significantly 

less happy when they let their mind wander—which they did 

almost 50 percent of the time! Meditation can help you learn 

to live in the moment. 

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So put your knowledge to the test 

and do your a brain a favor while 

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5. Longest day 

9. With or without seeds; fight anyone? 

11. Mild flavored, flaky white fish 

13. Account Executive 

14. Summertime weed 

15. Sultry days of the year 

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46. With a Harley hobby 

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49. We bring good things to life 

50. Anno Domini 

51. Prefix in chemcial compounds 

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59. A brief appearance 

61. Don’t jump off a bridge without one 

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4. Includes brown, pale and scotch 

6. Aquire knowledge 

7. Treat with a humorous delivery 

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10. At this time 

12. On the 4th in the USA 

16. Ivy League university 

19. A means of thermoregulation 

20. Brand of coffeemaker 

22. Heavy in the heat 

27. Wine Country locale 

28. Cry hard 

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32. String or polka-dot 

36. Acquatic locomotion 

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41. Explosive pyrotechnics 

43. A pirate’s leg 

45. Amaze or stun 

46. Landform along a shoreline 

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57. A debt 

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62. A small sailing vessel 

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Fitness for 

the Whole 

Family 

Make a move to get your 

whole family healthy with fun 

activities you can do together 

By Sarah Bowen Shea 

Sometimes as a parent, “do as I say, not as I do” is the best course of action. But 

when it comes to getting your kids to move more than a video game controller, 

actions speak louder than words. 

“When children see mom and dad being active, they are less likely to experience 

the world through a video game,” says Brett Klika, director of youth athletics at 

Fitness Quest 10, a health and fitness facility in San Diego. 

Case in point: When Libby Robbins of Portland, OR., saw her mom getting 

to hit a punching bag and lift weights at her gym on a “Take Your Daughter 

to Work Out Day,” she asked to have her seventh birthday party at the facility, 

Portland Team Fitness. “The favorite thing was the rings,” says Libby’s 

mom, Tahni Hamilton. “All the kids had a great time, jumping around and using 

hand weights as microphones to belt out Journey songs.” When they’re not 

gallivanting with weights and medicine balls, Hamilton tries to incorporate 

physical activity into her family’s life in other ways, like skiing, biking and jogging. 

“We want to do things as a family instead of shuttling each kid to a vari- 

Explore indoor 

activities, like 

a rock climbing 

gym, when the 

weather is 

a factor. 

ety of sports that they do only with other kids while we sit and watch,” she says. 

Why does it matter? Getting active with your kids does more than ward off childhood 

obesity, it helps them learn lifelong habits for wellness. The trick is to choose 

activities that engage everyone, says Klika. “Create a culture of play in the family in 

which you interact with each other through physical activity.” If this sounds like fun, 

then consider these five ways to get fit with your family, as suggested by Todd Galati 

with the American Council on Exercise, father of two young (and active) children. 

1. Play it uP 

The possibilities are endless in your yard, at a park or even a beach—throw or kick 

a ball, toss a Frisbee, climb on playground equipment, fly a kite, shoot baskets. “Even 

though it seems basic, all of these activities let your kids see you play with them, 

which is positive encouragement for childhood activity,” Galati says. 

2. try the shore thing 

Take to the water for fun activities like swimming, waterskiing, canoeing, boogie 

boarding, surfing, or simply chasing waves on the beach. You’ll be having such a 

good time, everyone will forget it’s good for them. 

3. Climate-Control your oPtions 

When the weather won’t cooperate, go to a rock climbing gym. “It’s a safe, 

controlled environment suited for various ability levels,” explains Galati. Other 

indoor ideas: roller or ice skating at a rink, a group martial arts class, or turn your 

living room into a gym with Wii fitness games or a dance party. 

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4. make work fun 

Enlist your child’s help raking or gardening. Galati has his 4-year-old 

daughter convinced yardwork is “the coolest thing ever.” 

5. hit the trail 

Head out on family hikes or bike rides, remembering that physical abilities 

of family members may differ. Hiking with a 4-year-old means making frequent 

stops to pick up rocks and examine leaves, whereas your 10-year-old might 

want to race you to the top of a hill. 

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There’s no rule that says 

children—or parents—are the only 

ones who can have fun while getting 

fit. Tap into your inner child with 

these good-for-you activities: 

HOOP IT UP 

Hula hooping strengthens the 

core (stomach and back) muscles, 

while testing endurance and agility. 

Hula-hoop workouts with weighted 

hoops are turning up at gyms across 

the country, and there are several hula 

hoop DVDs. 

JUMP FOR JOY 

This boxing staple will get your 

heart pumping within seconds, and 

leave you breathless soon after, so 

ease into it. Build up to jumping nonstop 

for 5 or 10 minutes—playground 

ditties optional. “Bubblegum, 

bubblegum, in a dish…” 

Get rollin’ in a pair of Rollerblades 

and cruise your way to fun. 

URBAN PlAYGROUNd 

Go for a walk or a jog and use a park bench to do tricep dips or a curb for calf raises. (Go to 

outdoorfitness.com for ideas from Tina Vindum, author of Tina Vindum’s Outdoor Fitness: Step Out of 

the Gym and Into the Best Shape of Your Life.) 

dO A WHEElIE 

Strap on some Rollerblades and safety equipment (the ground is a lot further away from 

your wrists and head when you’re an adult!). For extra fun, hit a local roller rink with friends 

for an ’80s night. 

HEAd FOR THE HIllS 

Fitness doesn’t get much more fun than riding along muddy trails and navigating obstacles with 

the wind whistling past your helmet. 

GET ON THE BAll 

Play soccer, softball, kickball or dodgeball. You loved them in elementary school and you can again, 

thanks to adult leagues in many cities and towns. 

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Bound into a trampoline or tumbling class for adults. These classes offer an amazing core workout 

from having to stabilize your body in motion—and laughing. 

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The j y of Tech 

One fitness buff gets bitten by the Fitbit bug 

by KASSIE KUSSMAN 

Yes, You will see 

me at the gYm 

in the morning, during lunch, after work and on 

the weekends. I am one of those. I’m not a freak; 

I just do what I can to find extra time to get my 

gym fix in. From spinning, weight lifting, running 

and kickboxing – I’ll do anything just to get my 

blood pumping. So maybe it’s become more of an 

obsession than a hobby, but it’s a healthy one. 

In my quest to remain healthy, one obstacle I 

always run into is balancing how much food I eat 

with the amount of calories I burn. I’ve tried calorie 

counting in the past, but slowly lost interest and 

reverted back to my old ways. For a while I thought 

about getting a Bodybugg to help track my calories 

burned and consumed – like I’ve seen the contestants 

on The Biggest Loser using – but after some research 

I wasn’t ready to drop $200 on a device or pay a 

monthly fee to use their website. Plus, I also didn’t 

like how bulky the Bodybugg looks on your arm. 

Then I came across the Fitbit. 

Just like your average pedometer, the Fitbit 

tracks your steps, distance traveled and calories 

burned. What makes Fitbit special is that it also 

lets you log your exercise, calorie consumption and 

even track your sleep patterns (using 3D motion 

sensors similar to those used in the Nintendo Wii). 

For just $99 and some setup on the nicely designed 

and free website to help track progress, I was ready 

to get started. 

I ordered my Fitbit from its site (www.fitbit.com) 

and received mine within a week. In the box was 

a small black device that looked a bit like a money 

clip with an LED screen and button on one side. 

Functionally, the Fitbit is very simple: When you 

press the button a blue display shows your calories 

burned, steps taken and miles walked. There’s also 

an image of a growing flower that gets taller and 

taller the more active you are thoughout the day. 

Along with my Fitbit came a charging dock, a wrist 

strap for wearing the device while you sleep, a clip 

for use with thick belts, and instructions on where 

to download the necessary tracking software. 

The software was easy to install – in no time I 

created my profile on the Fitbit website. On the site, 

you enter all your personal stats and upload a photo 

of yourself. You can also create goals for yourself, 

such as setting a number of steps or distance per 

week or reaching particular weight goals. Fitbit does 

also offer a premium membership for $49.99 per 

year that allows you to track your progress more 

in-depth, but the basics are plenty for me. 

On your dashboard (home page) there 

are a lot of brightly colored graphs that 

show all of the data your Fitbit collects 

about you. The Calories Graph shows 

your calories burned every five minutes 

(color-coded to reflect your intensity 

level), as well as your calories consumed 

at different parts of your day. The Activity 

Chart and Graph breaks down your total 

activity for the day and your steps taken. 

On the Fitbit site, 

the Activity Chart 

& Graph breaks 

down your total 

activity for the day. 

The last graph is for your Sleep Efficiency, and this 

is the one that really surprised me. 

Like I mentioned, if you wear your Fitbit while 

sleeping, it will track your sleep patterns – it tracks 

how long it took you to fall asleep, how many times 

you woke up during the night, how long you were 

in bed versus your actual sleep time and your sleep 

efficiency score. The first night I wore my Fitbit to 

bed I was surprised to see that I woke up nine times 

during the night and only got five hours of actual 

sleep. I’ve always had trouble sleeping but I didn’t 

realize it was that bad. Still, I love checking in the 

Fitbit 

actual size 

morning to see how many times I woke up during 

the night and see how long it took me to fall asleep – 

it’s one of my favorite things about the Fitbit. 

On the tracker portion of the site, you can log 

and track things like your meals, 

activities, weight, heart rate, 

blood pressure, and glucose 

levels. The ones I use most are 

the food and activities log. The 

food log is basically a food diary 

where you keep track of all the 

food you eat throughout the 

day as well as the amount of 

water you drink. 

The Fitbit food database has 

over 50,000 different foods to 

choose from (you can also create 

your own food and meals if you 

don’t see what you’re looking for). Unfortunately, 

the database wasn’t as comprehensive as I’d like, and 

a few times, I found that the calories on some of 

the foods were wrong or I couldn’t find what I was 

looking for at all. I’d rather use a more extensive 

food-tracking app like Lose It or Live Strong. 

The activity tracker is where you can log all the 

exercise you’ve done throughout the day. While the 

Fitbit is great for tracking running and walking, it’s 

Getting started and set up was 

a snap with the easy to follow 

directions and illustrations. 

The first night 

I wore my Fitbit 

to bed I was 

surprised to see 

I woke up nine 

times & only 

got five hours 

of actual sleep. 

not accurate for activities like the elliptical, weight 

training or riding a bike so it’s best for you to log 

those activities manually. They have a database with 

tons of activities ranging from sports to workouts, 

Wii games to housework. I’ve never 

had a problem with trying to find 

an activity and their calorie count is 

pretty accurate. 

One problem I did encounter 

with the Fitbit was that I couldn’t 

get it to sync its data to the website 

(I’m on a Mac). Fitbit should be able 

to sync wirelessly anytime you’re 

relatively still and within 15 feet of 

your base station or by docking it on 

the base station. I have read on their 

community help and support forum 

that other people on Macs have 

had this same problem. I emailed their customer 

support and asked what they could do to help. Four 

days later they sent me a firmware update that fixed 

the problem, but I don’t know why that information 

wasn’t available on their site. Luckily, the data the 

Fitbit collects is stored in the device for up to 10 

days, so I didn’t lose any information. 

Over all I’ve become quite addicted to checking 

my charts and stats throughout the day. It’s been 

keeping me motivated to stay active and think 

about how much I’m actually eating. I like having 

goals to work towards and when I see I’m short a 

WhaT’s aWesome 

• Small and sleek design 

• Sleep tracking feature 

• The ability to wirelessly sync with its 

base station 

few hundred steps at the end of the day I go out 

for a quick walk around the block to get them all 

in. After only two weeks of use I’ve lost five pounds 

and my jeans are fitting better. I see myself using 

Fitbit for a long time. 

If you’re looking for something that’s easy to set 

up, easy to use and easy to track to keep yourself 

motivated, check out Fitbit! 

The Fitbit dashboard is full of useful information, 

but isn’t over-complicated or too technical to follow. 

Once I got my syncing issues worked out, the website 

was a snap. This image shows the calories consumed 

– as well as burned – in a single day. Whoo-hooo! 

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WhaT’s Lame 

• Food tracker is slightly inaccurate and does not 

have a wide variety of food options 

• No way to check the battery level without 

docking it 

• No clock or stopwatch features 

WhaT eLse 

• Fitbit recently released a mobile website you 

can access on your smart phone to log your 

food, enter activities and look at your daily 

stats from the last time your Fitbit was synced. 

Too bad there’s no way to sync your Fitbit with 

your smart phone over Bluetooth.

TO SNEAK 

OR NOT TO 

SNEAK? 

Should You Go Stealth 

to Improve Your 

Family’s Health? 

By Adrienne Levin Coleman 

Once upon a time, my family all headed to our 

favorite neighborhood Japanese steakhouse, 

so the kids could watch someone having fun 

cooking their dinner (‘cause our kitchen certainly 

doesn’t see that kind of action!). 

My husband watched with wonder, but he wasn’t 

looking at the frenetic hibachi chef. Instead, he was 

spellbound by our six-year-old niece Emily, as she 

enthusiastically ordered eel off the sushi menu…and 

then happily polished it off. Hey, we would have been 

just thrilled that our daughter was giving the fried rice 

a shot. But this? This was amazing! 

We all know people whose kids eat anything. 

And I mean anything. Their children chow down on 

babaganoush from a Middle Eastern restaurant and 

munch Massaman Curry Chicken from the Thai 

place. We watch and think: How’d they get their kids to 

do that?, as if it’s some miraculous circus feat. 

Perhaps the hibachi masters are actually on to 

something. I’ve seen kids try a new food after the 

entertaining chef with the Big Knife does something 

fascinating with it. But is it the fun way food is 

presented—volcanoes built from onion rings, other 

edibles crafted into choo-choo trains—or is it just 

that the guy’s holding a giant cleaver this close to their 

dinner plate? 

Intimidating cutlery aside, there are, indeed, ways 

to get your kids to break out of their comfort zone 

and eat healthy. 

Some parents find success by going stealth, playing 

“hide and sneak” with their family’s food. But if you 

masterfully plot the way you present food in the first 

place, all that trickery becomes unnecessary. Here’s a 

look at both options… 

TO SNEAK… 

With a marketing background, I’m all about 

the re-branding of a food-— “spinning” the title 

into something kid-fabulous. So in my daughter’s 

formative years, sautéed zucchini slices with melted 

parmesan cheese on top became “Zucchini Pizza.” My 

sister introduced my spawn to “Cauliflower Popcorn,” 

a.k.a. cauliflower baked on a cookie-sheet with a little 

olive oil and veggie seasonings on top, served in 

popcorn-sized bites. And of course, plain 

ol’ broccoli was presented as “broccoli 

trees.” Wayyyy more interesting! 

Sometimes, it’s other family 

members who need the sneak attack. 

My husband swore he could tell the 

difference between “light” ice cream 

and regular, and he’d decided he didn’t 

like “light.” So I bought both 

versions of vanilla from the same 

manufacturer, and Operation 

Prove Him Wrong commenced. 

I let the ice creams melt a bit, 

just long enough for them to slip 

out of their identical containers 

intact. Then I swapped the 

containers, and served him the 

“light” version, in its non-light 

“Food Face” plates can add 

fun to the rainbow of colorful food 

you offer your child, and indulge the 

artist within as well! They are offered 

by Fred & Friends, along with a wide 

variety of other items (Dinnersaurs 

cutlery, Chimpsticks for sushi) that 

make dinnertime an event, not a 

chore. www.worldwidefred.com 

container, that evening. Score! He liked it, and had 

no idea he was eating the less-caloric version. When 

I admitted what I’d done, he permanently switched 

over to light that very night! 

The Big Reveal (“Guess what you just ate! And 

you liked it!”) is an important teaching tool, according 

to Registered Dietitian Cristiana Milone, of Emory 

University School of Medicine and Children’s 

Healthcare of Atlanta. And, she adds, “The 

more you try a certain food, the more your 

taste buds adjust to that, so hopefully the 

family member would gradually learn 

to like it.” 

Which brings me to the ultimate in 

hide-and-sneak methodology: slipping 

nutrients into your unsuspecting family’s 

favorites. If healthy food choices 

get a chilly reception in your 

house, many foods popular with 

kids are great hiding places. Grind 

up some greens and mix ‘em into 

meatloaf, meatballs or burgers. 

You can even lift up the cheese on 

pizza and tuck some pulverized 

“superfoods” underneath. (See 

“Eat the Rainbow” for good ones 


GREEN RED YELLOW/ORANGE BLUE/PURPLE WHITE/GREENISH 

Rich in folate (a.k.a. folic acid), 

green foods improve overall brain 

functioning, as well as DNA formation 

for cell repair and growth. 

TRY: Leafy greens like spinach, chard 

and bok choy, as well as zucchini, 

green beans, and “cruciferous” choices 

like broccoli, cabbage or kale. 

BILL WILSON 

to try!) Some parents in a rush have been known to 

add pureed baby food veggies to soups and sauces as 

well. 

Smoothies are another accommodating host, letting 

you slip lots of good stuff in under the radar. Certain 

greens thrown into the blender add punch without 

High in Vitamin A 

and lycopene, many 

red foods are great for 

your eyes/night vision. 

TRY: Red peppers, 

tomatoes, red apples, 

cherries, strawberries and 

raspberries. 

detection for those who are 

“superfood-averse.” Bok 

Choy, chard, or spinach 

are powerful stealth 

additions, blending in 

well to a fruit smoothie 

without calling much 

attention to themselves. 

And if you have 

trouble getting your 

kids to drink enough 

milk, splashing milk 

into the mix makes for a 

creamier, “milkshake-y” 

drink that seems more 

like a treat. A carton of 

fruity Greek yogurt is 

another good proteinrich 

addition. 

…OR NOT TO SNEAK 

There are, indeed, other above-board options in 

the parental arsenal. Domenica Catelli is a chef, 

educator, and author of the book Mom-a-licious, 

(www.bemomalicious.com) and she has a more 

direct approach. “Not sneaking food is 100% my 

philosophy,” she says. “I think you should absolutely 

tell them what they’ve just eaten and enjoyed—it’s 

part of the learning process!” 

But how to get the preferred food to their tummies? 

“Catch ‘em when they’re hungry and DON’T ASK!” 

Catelli says. “After school, have some hummus, 

cucumbers, carrot sticks, celery or radishes waiting 

for them. Just put it out there, present it nicely, and 

they’ll eat it.” 

Eating these things yourself is key, says Cristiana 

Milone. “Eat together at the table,” she advises, with 

a “here’s what’s for dinner tonight” sort of vibe. 

“Have a family rule: At least try one bite,” says 

Vital for Vitamin C, these foods 

aid in the healing process, and are 

thought to prevent and treat colds. 

They also help form collagen in 

the skin. 

TRY: Cantaloupe, oranges, carrots, 

mango, papaya, yellow squash and 

apricots. 

The “Stealth” 

Smoothie 

Tear up a couple of Bok 

Choy leaves, or fresh chard, or 

a handful of spinach. We’ve 

found that these greens blend nicely into 

a smoothie, pack a powerful nutrition punch, 

and usually go undetected. If you use berries, 

there will be seeds and tiny bits of fruit in the 

smoothie as well, which help keep the green 

bits undercover! Whatever your child wants 

to taste the most, add last, and blend for the 

shortest period of time. Don’t over-do the 

green stuff at first…slip it in slowly, increasing 

the amounts with each smoothie that meets 

your family’s approval! 

For a creamier “shake,” you can add a 

yogurt…and make it Greek if you really want 

to supercharge the protein power! 

When determining what’s on the menu at your house, it’s 

“EAT THE RAINBOW” helpful to remember one of Dietitian Cristiana Milone’s mantras: 

“Eat The Rainbow.” 

Milone says that eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables throughout the day is the goal. And don’t 

necessarily assume that one color of food is better than another. “Sweet potatoes have lots of Vitamin A, and while 

white potatoes have less Vitamin A, they still offer fiber and potassium,” she explains. “All fruits and vegetables are 

important in their own way.” 

Here’s her helpful list of foods to include in your family’s daily diet, all rich in phytonutrients (nutrients from plants): 

Providing a big boost to your 

immune system, there are 

many delicious options here. 

TRY: Berries, plums, grapes, 

pomegranate and eggplant. 

Milone. “But leave it at 

that. Don’t try to force 

or convince them. No 

pressure, or pushing 

food on your kids— 

that can become a power 

struggle situation.” 

Even positive comments 

can backfire, Milone adds, 

so she believes you should 

stay away from effusive 

“Oh, this spinach is so 

good, and good for you” 

commentary. “Just eat it 

yourself, be a role model, 

and kids will think it’s 

normal to eat those things.” 

“We sometimes have a 

‘purgatory mentality’ with 

our kids when it comes to 

meals… ‘Eat that or you 

don’t get dessert.’” Catelli cautions. “I don’t like 

to look at the meal as some sort of punishment.” 

Helpful instead: Include your family in the process. 

When grocery shopping, “Get them out of the cereal 

aisle, and get them involved with you in the produce 

aisle,” Catelli suggests. “Say to them ‘Let’s pick 

something red—what do you want to try?” She also 

advocates growing your own. “That’s super-beneficial,” 

she says. “When kids help you grow food in a garden, 

even in your kitchen windowsill, they can see this little 

dot of a seed, and see what it becomes. Let them pop 

a baby carrot they’ve grown in their mouths—they’re 

like sugar, little organic gumballs!” 

…AND THE VERDICT IS ... 

Common sense says the sooner you introduce 

your family’s taste buds to the bounty of nutrients 

our world has to offer, the more they’ll enjoy a variety 

of foods as they grow. 

To Sneak or Not To Sneak? Our daughter, now 

14, has weathered both approaches, and I’m thrilled 

to watch as she tries all sorts of new foods I never 

imagined she’d consider when she was younger. 

Give some of the tips you’ve seen here a try. And 

if all else fails, learn some hibachi moves! Perhaps 

we shouldn’t underestimate the power of flamboyant 

cutlery after all! MBS 

Foods in this category are great 

sources of phytonutrients such as 

Allicin, which lowers cholesterol and 

benefits the heart and circulation. 

TRY: Cauliflower, bananas, ginger, 

garlic and onion. 


Beyond theBump 

A new mom shares her journey to regaining 

her post-baby body by Sara Myers 

Photo by Brigham Fisher 

Wearing my Puma 

BodyTrain shoes 

acted as a constant 

reminder of my 

fitness goals. 

I’ve always been a very active person and have 

usually been somewhat of a fixture at my local 

gym most days of the week. Even throughout 

my recent pregnancy, I went to the gym 

regularly, did yoga, and went on walks during my 

lunch hour. So getting back into shape after having 

my baby was not something I was worried about. 

Delivery complications? Yes. Midnight feedings? 

Yes. Messy diapers? Yes. Was I worried about my 

post-baby body? Nah, not really. I ate whatever I 

wanted (LOTS of frozen custard, in particular) and 

just figured I’d just hit the gym extra hard after I 

delivered—no sweat, right? 

Wrong. Six months after I’d had my daughter 

I’d only been to the gym a handful of times and 

my once toned muscles felt like mush. (Let’s 

face it—my abs had been stretched out and 

distorted to accommodate a growing baby for 9 

months!) Although I’d lost most of the weight 

I’d gained during my pregnancy, I was fed up 

with “feeling” out of shape. Everything felt 

out of whack and I realized that getting back 

in shape was going to be a lot harder than I’d 

originally thought. 

I started considering my options since time 

to hit the gym had become as scarce as the sight 

of my feet in the ninth month of my pregnancy. 

Since I’ve been working for Famous Footwear 

for almost three years, I was pretty familiar with 

toning shoes and their benefits. I knew that 

they’re supposed to work your muscles more than 

a regular tennis shoe. To my delight, at the same 

time I was looking for new ways to get in shape, I 

learned that Puma had introduced its first toning 

shoe: the BodyTrain. I was pretty pumped. Puma 

has been a favorite brand of mine for years. I love 

their styles and own quite a few pairs of Puma 

shoes and a few pieces of their clothing as well. 

While I had been leery of toning shoes in the past, 

the Puma BodyTrain looked a lot like my other 

Puma shoes with the side swooping lines and cute 

sporty style. 

I figured that while I would still attempt to 

make it to the gym, it couldn’t hurt to start 

wearing these new toning shoes to get more from 

walking. The first time I took the BodyTrains 

out of their box I was shocked to discover how 

lightweight they were. Honestly, they were light 

Making Time for Yourself 

As a mother, you are a giver by nature and sometimes it’s hard to validate doing something 

for yourself. It’s all too easy to make excuses to avoid exercise, especially after having a baby. 

“I’m too tired.” “I don’t have the time.” “I don’t want to be away from my child.” While all of these 

statements may ring true, it’s important that mommies have time for themselves too. 

1 

2 

3 

Try working in exercise after your baby goes to bed or during naps. This way you 

don’t have to feel guilty about not spending time with him. 

When your baby has tummy time, have some tummy time too! Get down on the floor 

with your infant and do some ab exercises while she works on her neck and back strength. 

Working moms may have an even harder time fitting time for exercise into the day. 

Find any opportunity to add some extra movement to your work day. Take the stairs, park farther 

away from the door, or, my personal favorite, talk a walk during your lunch hour. 


compared to ANY shoe! I put them on and I 

was super impressed. The mesh material allowed 

great air flow around my entire foot, the specially 

shaped sole provided awesome cushioning and 

kind of propelled me forward with each step, 

and did I mention they were really light? I was 

a fan. 

Now it was time to see if they “worked.” For the 

first few days, I wore them while cleaning, doing the 

laundry, vacuuming, grocery shopping, waltzing 

my daughter around the house to entertain her… 

I wore them from morning to night. I was hoping 

that miraculously I’d notice some major muscles 

popping out of my legs, but I didn’t even have any 

muscle tightness. I was a little disappointed. While 

the shoes were very comfortable, wearing them 

during everyday activities didn’t seem to be making 

much of a difference. I needed to put them to the 

test in another way. 

So I got the chance to go to the gym (FINALLY!) 

and wore the Puma BodyTrains. First, I took a spin 

on the elliptical machine. I was surprised to notice 

a significant difference right away. The design of 

the shoe’s sole creates instability, which forces your 

legs to work harder. On the elliptical machine, this 

feeling of instability made me push down harder, 

working out my leg and glutes more. Next, I moved 

on to the treadmill. I turned up the speed to a brisk 

Post-Baby Core Strength Rehab 

Once your doctor has given you the okay to exercise (usually 6-8 weeks post-partum), 

you probably want to work at re-building your core strength. Here are a few of my favorite 

exercises to strengthen your abs, back and butt. 

ABS 

Plank – Start in upper pushup 

position with your hands 

beneath your shoulders, feet 

together. Keeping abs tight 

and back flat, hold the position 

for 30 seconds. Do 3-5 sets. 

OBLIQUES 

Side Plank – Lie on your side 

with your hand palm down, 

directly beneath your shoulder. 

Extend your legs, feet stacked 

on top of each other. Lift your 

body off the floor and hold, 

keeping your abs tight. Hold for 

30 seconds, lower and switch 

sides. Do 4-6 sets. 

walk and concentrated on stepping down heel first, 

rolling through my foot and pushing off with my 

toes. Again, I could feel my muscles working harder! 

It was definitely different than walking in regular 

tennis shoes. I left the gym delightfully surprised 

that the shoes were making a positive impact on 

my workout. 

I continue to wear the Puma BodyTrains 

regularly—around the house, to run errands, on 

walks and in the gym. And I even find myself 

rocking back and forth on the rounded sole when 

I’m standing still, so they do encourage me to work 

in exercise when I normally wouldn’t have. While 

I don’t think that toning shoes will miraculously 

snap you into shape just by wearing them, I would 

encourage wearing them because they encourage 

you! I find myself moving more when I’m wearing 

the shoes because they act as a constant reminder 

of my fitness goals. 

Although I’ve lost all of my pregnancy weight, 

my fitness journey is far from over. I’m still learning 

how to balance all of the new responsibilities that 

come with being a mom while trying to make time 

for myself as well. Now, exercising is my “me-time.” 

It’s time to clear my mind of baby worries and focus 

on myself so that I can be the best possible person, 

not just for my daughter, but also for everyone in 

my life. MBS 

BACK 

Opposite Arm/Leg Extension 

– Kneel on all fours with your back 

flat. Extend your left arm and right 

leg. Hold for 10 seconds, then 

switch sides. Do 5-8 sets. 

Mommy’s Workout 

Playlist 

When you get tired of “Twinkle, Twinkle 

Little Star” and “Mary Had A Little Lamb,” 

here are some of my favorite tunes to 

motivate you through any workout. 

1. Dog Days are Over – Glee Cast 

2. More – Usher 

3. Forget You – Cee Lo Green 

4. Like a G6 – Far East Movement 

5. Crazy in Love – Beyonce 

6. The Time (Dirty Bit) – Black Eyed Peas 

7. Just Dance – Lady Gaga 

8. Cry for You – September 

9. Jumpin’ Jumpin’ – Destiny’s Child 

10. Radar – Britney Spears 

GLUTES 

Hip Lifts – Lie on your 

back, feet hip-width apart and 

knees bent, heels below your 

knees. Lift your hips as high 

as you can, squeezing your 

butt. Lower and repeat. Do 

10-15 reps. 


Finding the 

Perfect Fit in 

Children’s Shoes 

Your kiddos won’t always let you know when they’ve outgrown their shoes. 

Here’s what you can do to make sure their toes aren’t squished, scrunched, or 

pinched. 

● Have a footwear expert measure your child’s feet every three months. 

Infants’ feet typically grow more than a half-size every two months. Toddlers 

jump a half-size every three to four months. Children over 3 years old move up 

a half-size every four to six months. 

● Measure the fit yourself. Correctly fitted shoes should leave about a thumb 

width between the front end of the shoe and the tip of the longest toe. Make 

sure that your child is standing straight to give you an accurate measurement. 

● Watch how your child walks in the shoes around the store. The heel should 

not slide up and down in the shoe. The laces, Velcro or buckles fastening the 

shoe should hold the heel firmly in place. 

● If he complains that the shoe is not comfortable, look for another pair. 

Your child should not need to “break in” a shoe to make it wearable. Avoid the 

struggle, and have him try on another style. 

—Information on proper shoe fitting provided by ePodiatry.com 

Nike Reax Run 5 

Nike Endurance Trainer 

Nike Air Torch 

Great summer kicks for kids 

ASICS ® Gel-Galaxy 4 

K•Swiss Tubes 100 

Nike Air Torch 


The Magic 

of the Midsole 

An important part of the shoe gets 

the exposure it deserves By Kimberly Henderson 

The sales associate knew all eyes were 

on him as he pulled the shoe out of its 

box. His customer was eager to begin 

a running program and was looking to him 

to direct her to the right athletic shoes. She 

was mesmerized by the colorful designs on 

the uppers, but he knew he had to shift 

her attention. He had to reveal the most 

important part of the shoe. He had to tell 

her about the midsole. 

The midsole can be considered an athletic 

shoe’s shock absorbers. It gets its 

name from its placement between the 

shoe’s insole (the padded surface inside 

the shoe) and the outsole (the bottom of 

shoe that strikes the ground). Comfort, 

stability and flexibility all start in the midsole. 

“The midsole is the primary ‘platform’ 

between your foot and the ground/surface 

you’re running on. It determines 

the overall ride 

and underfoot feel of the 

shoe. And those are two of 

the most critical aspects of 

a runner’s experience that 

determine which model 

a runner chooses to purchase,” 

explains Nike’s 

Frank Castrina, Senior 

Category Merchandise 

Manager, Running Footwear. 

Ask any runners with 

a few miles under their 

belts, and they’ll tell 

you that running shoes 

are still changing— 

thanks to technological 

advances in the midsole. 

Castrina explains: “The 

materials used to build 

midsole components 

have evolved and are 

much more responsive, 

The midsole 

is the primary 

“platform” between 

your foot and the 

ground/surface 

you’re running 

on. It determines 

the overall ride 

and underfoot feel 

of the shoe. And 

those are two of 

the most critical 

aspects of a 

runner’s experience 

that determine 

which model a 

runner chooses 

to purchase.-Frank 

Castrina, Nike 

softer and lighter. And as far as 

what’s visible to runners when you 

look at a shoe, the molds used to 

create midsoles are also more 

sophisticated, allowing us to 

incorporate sharper details and design 

elements.” 

Midsole construction impacts how 

a shoe functions and feels. The foam 

compound used in many midsoles 

can be shaped and molded to provide 

the best fit for a runner’s needs. 

“We can change the density of 

material to create a firmer or softer platform,” 

says Brice Newton, Product Manager, 

Performance Running for ASICS®. “A 

thinner midsole provides more flexibility 

and is lighter and faster, while a thicker 

midsole provides more shock absorption.” 

Do you want more support 

and cushioning? A 

stability shoe buffers the 

shock and provides support. 

Would you prefer to take a 

more natural stride? A lightweight 

shoe takes advantage 

of “less is more” construction. 

The midsole is built for 

durability, but it is not indestructible. 

Please remember 

that midsoles do wear 

out, and most running shoes 

should be replaced after 300 

to 500 miles of use. 

Differences in midsole 

construction give runners 

many great options. Let 

your feet be your guide as 

you choose the ones that 

are best for you. Test how 

different styles feel, hit the 

road, and watch the magic 

happen. MBS 

Technology 

Focus 

Goals for 

the shoe’s 

midsole 

Works best 

for these 

runners 

The magic 

of the 

midsole 

ASICS ® 

GEL-Enhance Ultra 

Develop versatile 

midsole structure for 

a wide range of gaits. 

Allow shoe to adapt to 

the function of the foot. 

Exclusively designed for 

Famous Footwear. 

Neutral to moderate 

overpronators 

“A medial post (a 

stability device made of 

a firmer foam piece) is 

placed under the arch 

to provide stability. 

A midfoot trusstic 

(molded piece of foam) 

works in concert with 

the medial post to 

provide additional 

midfoot support.” 

Nike Dual Fusion 

Deliver a soft and 

smooth running 

platform. Create a 

fresh, new aesthetic 

that helps a runner 

identify this shoe with 

comfort and cushioning. 

Simplify manufacturing. 

Neutral runners 

ASICS ® 

GEL-Enhance 

Ultra 

Nike Dual Fusion 

A Closer Look at Two Running Shoes 

STABILITY LIGHTWEIGHT 

“The Dual Fusion 

midsole has a softer 

phylon (foam) in the 

center under the foot, 

and a firmer phylon on 

the outsides. We were 

able to fuse together 

the phylons. Thus the 

name Dual (as in two 

foams) Fusion (from the 

co-molding process).” 

—Brice Newton, ASICS ® —Frank Castrina, Nike 


SHOE REVIEWS 

What’s the word on the latest and greatest top styles? 

Find out from the experts – famousfootwear.com customers. 

asiCs ® GEL-EnHanCE 

uLtRa 

I LOVE, LOVE these shoes. 

They’re the first pair I’ve found 

in a long time that I can wear 

all day at work and not have 

sore feet at the end of the day. 

—KMV22, Kalamazoo, MI 

sKECHERs 

sHapE-ups tonERs 

These shoes are comfortable. 

They also look very nice, and 

I could wear them all day. 

They’re a great pair of shoes. 

— mamabear2021, Laurel, MT 

niKE aiR maX LitE+ 

This shoe was amazing on DAY ONE 

and still feels great! I love to run in it 

- I run cross country and indoor, and 

it’s great for all of it. They are 

also VERY stylish! 

—ShannonMS, Vicksburg, MS 

K•swiss tubEs 

Great walking and running 

shoes at a great price! 

They’re very lightweight 

and comfortable. I would 

definitely recommend to 

friends. 

—8013ogden, Ogden, UT 

sKECHERs sHapE-ups sRt mastERson 

At first, I thought Shape-ups were just hype. 

Then, I did some research and decided to try a pair. 

Boy, did I eat my words! These the most comfortable 

shoes I have worn and at the end of the day, my feet 

don’t hurt anymore! 

—Wolfdogs 

niKE DuaL fusion 

Being a personal trainer, 

I’m very picky about shoes 

and these are THE most 

comfortable, lighweight 

and amazing shoes I’ve 

ever purchased. I am a 

runner with very bad knees 

and when I wear these my 

knees don’t hurt AT ALL! 

—ragemac, Somerset, PA 

asiCs ® 

GEL-EnDuRo 6 

ASICS ® is my favorite brand 

of trail running shoe. Good 

padding and support, tough 

outsole, great traction. Great 

for hiking and running on all 

kinds of terrain. 

—JWP12, AZ 


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j. 

c. 

g. 

a. 

k. 

d. 

h. 

b. 

l. 

e. 

a. Skechers Shape-ups Flex (w) 

The Skechers Shape-ups Flex boasts a lightweight, 

multi-flex outsole to enhance natural, dynamic 

foot motion. —Arriving in June 

b., g. Reebok Solar Vibe (m) 

Reebok Solar Vibe running shoes feature 

ultra-lightweight construction and a flex 

groove outsole for added flexibility. —Arriving in July 

c. Skechers Shape-ups Liv (w) 

The Skechers Shape-ups Liv is an ultra-lightweight 

toning shoe with Resalyte cushioning technology and a 

seamless sock-fit upper. —Arriving in June 

d. adidas F2011 (m) 

The adidas F2011 running shoes boast leaf-spring 

construction and BOUNCE technology, giving you more 

propulsion with every step. —Arriving in August 

i. 

f. 

e. Skechers Resistance Runner 

Pro Speed (w) 

The Skechers Resistance Runner Pro Speed features 

dynamic, lightweight cushioning, plus a Kinetic Return 

System and mid-foot striker. —Arriving in mid-May 

f. K•Swiss Tubes Run 100 (w) 

The K· Swiss Tubes running shoe features a flex-grooved 

outsole for flexibility and cushioning provided by the 

dynamic motion of the tubes. —Arriving in June 

h. adidas Oscillation (w) 

The adidas Oscillation features allover CLIMACOOL ® 

ventilation for 360-degree cooling for the entire foot, 

plus lightweight, breathable construction. —Arriving 

in June 

i. Reebok RealFlex (m) 

The Reebok RealFlex is constructed with 76 touchpoints, 

specially positioned along 

the outsole to help promote 

the natural movement of your 

feet and providing amazing 

flexiblity. —Arriving in July 

j. Saucony Shadow 

Genesis (w) 

The Saucony Shadow Genesis 

is a lightweight and flexible 

running shoe, providing a 

cushioned ride for performance 

and comfort. —Arriving in June 

k. ASICS ® Rush33 (w) 

The ASICS ® Rush33 is inspired 

by the 33 joints in the foot 

that allow natural movement, 

resulting in a lightweight 

running shoe that provides 

comfort, cushioning and 

flexibility. —Arriving in July 

l. ASICS ® GEL-Nimbus 

12(w) 

The ASICS ® GEL ® -Nimbus 12 

running shoe offers top-of-the 

line cushioning and stability, 

plus a moisture-wicking fabric 

lining to keep you cool. 

—Arriving in June 

Mind Body Sole 

Product Index 

Brooke Burke Breaks It Down 

(Page 10) Skechers Resistance 

Runner Pro Speed, 30847; (Page 12) 

w Shape-ups XF Accelerator, 69949 

Making Today Famous (Pages 

16-17) adidas Oscillation, women’s 

18500, men’s 18429; (Pages 18-19) 

Skechers Tone-ups Fitness, 70747; 

Skechers Resistance Trainer, 90135; 

(Page 20) Skechers Tone-ups 

Moonrock, 76966; Rockport Melvern, 

73331; (Pages 22-23) ryka Assist ST 

2, 76353; K· Swiss Tubes Run 100, 

18430; (Pages 24-25) Nike Dual 

Fusion Inspire, 18627 (in stores May 

2011); Nike Dual Fusion, 72661; 

(Page 26) Nike Havenwood, 61877; 

Nike Articulate 7.0 Slide, 71489 

Beyond the Bump (Page 40) 

PUMA BodyTrain, 90170 

Fitting Children’s Shoes (Page 

42) Nike Reax, 72246; ASICS ® GEL- 

Galaxy 4 TM , 90948; K· Swiss Tubes 

Run 100, 90962; Nike Torch, 67992, 

73612; Nike Endurance Trainer, 

73835 

The Magic of the Midsole (Page 

43) ASICS ® GEL-Enhance TM Ultra, 

91137; Nike Dual Fusion, 91668 (in 

stores August 2011) 

Shoe Reviews (Page 44) ASICS ® 

GEL-Enhance TM Ultra, 91139; Nike 

Air Max Lite+, 74001; Skechers 

Resistance Trainer Masterson, 

70659; Skechers Shape-ups Toners, 

70089; K· Swiss Tubes Run 100, 

91020; Nike Dual Fusion, 18509; 

ASICS ® GEL-Enduro 6, 72670 

Coming Soon (Pages 46-47) 

Skechers Shape-ups Flex, 18888; 

Reebok Solar Vibe, 18796; Skechers 

Shape-ups Liv, 18892; adidas F2011, 

91548; Skechers Resistance Runner 

Pro Speed, 30847; K· Swiss Tubes 

Run 100, 18941; Reebok Solar Vibe, 

18798; adidas Oscillation, 91547; 

Reebok RealFlex, 18793; Saucony 

Shadow Genesis, 31920; ASICS ® 

Rush33, 18986; ASICS ® GEL-Nimbus 

12, 18837 

Confessions of a Shopaphobic 

(Page 48) ASICS ® GEL-Impression, 

73401; ASICS ® GEL-Frantic, 74380 

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ThE FINISh LINE 

Confessions of a Shopaphobic 

Most women love shoe shopping, but the author wasn’t one 

of them—until one store changed her mind by Pat Olsen 

shopping for shoes about as much as 

I LIKE I like receiving Internet spam. But 

I’m lucky – when it comes to athletic shoes, I wear 

one brand. I’m a diehard ASICS fan, so at least I don’t 

have to spend hours trying on different brands. To me 

ASICS have the best support and are the most comfortable. 

We’ve covered a lot of miles together. 

My husband, Carl, turned me on to ASICS when 

we were dating, and he still swears by them. Some people 

might find it odd that we wear the same brand, but 

hey, it could be worse. It’s not like we wear matching 

outfits or anything. 

I’m lucky in another way—I don’t have far to go 

for sneakers since a Famous Footwear opened in the 

shopping center down the street from me. Fate doesn’t 

usually shine on me like this. Call me difficult, but I really 

appreciate good service, and this store gets it right. 

From the prices, to the footwear accessories, to the 

professionalism of the employees, it’s not your usual 

retail experience. 

Years ago, it seemed that one shopping experience 

was worse than the next. Take my last one in a different 

shoe store: No sooner had I entered the store 

than my head began pounding thanks to the sound 

system. I had to hunt through rows of boxes because 

there was no clerk in sight. I finally found the few 

ASICS they stocked, selected a pair and brought them 

to the checkout counter. I may as well have been invisible 

because the two employees behind the counter 

were making plans for the weekend. One was blowing 

a humongous bubble with her purple gum. It 

popped. Loudly. 

“Excuse me,” I interrupted. “Can I pay for these?” 

Miss Purple Bubblegum halfheartedly 

turned her attention to me 

while the other woman studied her 

nails. I asked if they’d be be getting 

more ASICS models and colors, but 

the first clerk said she’d have to ask 

the manager, who wasn’t around. 

The next day I changed my mind. 

I really wanted the ASICS in a different color. On my 

return visit, a different employee was lounging behind 

the counter, talking on her cellphone. She shot me 

an annoyed look, hung up and took forever to credit 

my account. 

That’s what shopping for sneakers was usually like. 

But here’s what happened during my most recent trip to 

Famous Footwear: When I walked through the door, a 

salesperson was straightening shoes on a display directly 

Call me difficult, 

but I really 

appreciate good 

service, and this 

store gets it right. 

in front of me. The moment he saw me, he asked if he 

could help. And he sounded as if he meant it. 

“I’m looking for ASICS sneakers,” I said. 

“Sure, let me show you where they are,” he answered, 

leading me to a row of athletic shoes against 

a wall. There was a sea of sneakers – and there were 

my beloved ASICS, right smack in 

the middle. 

I grabbed a color combination I 

hadn’t yet owned. Approaching the 

checkout counter, I found an employee 

arranging some papers. I was prepared 

for the usual wait, but she was all efficiency, 

placing the papers on the counter 

and giving me her full attention. She even found 

my Rewards information on her computer when I told 

her I’d left my card at home. 

I thought that maybe I’d found the two employees 

in 10 in this store who were professional; I thought 

they couldn’t all be like this. But they are. When I returned 

to the store with my husband a week later, we 

got the same treatment. Carl’s second favorite shoes are 

boat shoes, and he needed new ones. There was a wide 

selection of these shoes, too. As we were standing in 

front of the boat shoe collection, a salesperson walked 

over and asked if we needed help. 

“Is this a new style?” Carl asked her. “I don’t remember 

seeing it before.” 

“That’s a new one from Sperry Top-sider,” she said. 

“A lot of people like it.” 

As if to prove her point, the size 11’s, my husband’s 

size, were sold out. Carl, meanwhile, was already 

glancing down the aisle at the men’s ASICS. I detected 

a gleam in his eye. 

I was sure it was a waste of time, but I asked the 

saleswoman anyway: “Can you get these shoes from 

another Famous Footwear in a size 11?” 

Within seconds the woman looked on her computer 

and found them in another store. 

“Do you want them mailed to you?” she asked. 

“But the shoes are on sale,” I pointed out. “Don’t we 

have to spend $100 or so to get free shipping?” 

“No, there’s never any charge to have shoes mailed 

from another store,” she responded. 

She had made a friend for life. Now if only Famous 

Footwear sold bathing suits. MBS 


phOTO BY BrIghaM FIShEr

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