Designed to shine

My journey is one of gratitude and giving back, so if I can help you or a loved one, through motivation, inspiration, a new exercise, recipe, or to help connect you to a healthier lifestyle, than I feel fulfilled in my mission to help YOU! We are our greatest asset, and we need to take…

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America’s favorite past time, & Fab Abs!

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/opening_day/odschedule.php?t=DET History is a beautiful thing. This time of year is one of our favorites, especially for all of us baseball fans. And if you are a Detroiter? Even better. Comerica park is a GREAT place to see a game, also perfect for taking a walk around the park. Getting your steps in, (remember, 150…

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Dena Raptis and FIT Enterprises partner with Lucy!

I am so excited to be chosen as a Lucy pro and partner. I love their clothing. It’s well made, stylish, supportive an comfortable. Stay tuned for the next FIT event complete with a LUCY showcase. http://www.lucy.com/holiday-lookbook.html #activewear, #discounts, #Lucy, exercise, fitness

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Enter the Healthy Food Lovers Den

I love both sweet and savory foods, and root vegetables are delicious and nutritious! Check out this recipe for Moroccan Roasted Carrots http://www.lucy.com/lets-go-blog/yum/morocca-roasted-carrots.html In addition, here is my very own recipe; a great waistline- friendly dessert. You can use Granny Smith apples or a mix of pears and apples. Just remember that portion control is still important…

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When? Now.

We are human. We struggle and fall. And if we’re lucky? We get back up and begin again. I have endured some very traumatic things in the last year and a half. My very good friend and colleague with whom I began working with on a series of DRUMS ALIVE events, died tragically last April…

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IN DEATH THERE IS MUCH LIFE

I hope you all had an amazing summer. If you are in the greater Detroit area,  you must agree we have been blessed with some of the most incredible weather. Just beautiful! Many of you know that I am a musician first and foremost, and have been, long before I ever became a FIT pro.…

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DRUMS ALIVE: SPRING THING!

SAVE THE DATE! DRUMS ALIVE: SPRING THING will be served at the Jewish Community Center West Bloomfield on Thursday, March 26th at 7:00pm  More details to follow! Check out this clip of the Clem Burke drumming project.

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Spring has sprung, time for change!

What time is it? Spring is a beautiful time of year! It seems like the expression, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb,” is holding true in the greater Detroit area. We couldn’t be more thrilled with the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Daylight savings time just started. Love it? Hate…

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Happy New Year? How about: Happy NOW Year!?

Happy NOW Year!  And indeed, good things come to those who sweat! I know many of you have been wishing one another, ” Happy New year!”  To this, I say:  Let us change our mindset. Why wait until January to make healthy, positive changes in our lives? Many folks have this mindset that we need…

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Fall into Fitness

Have you “fallen off” the virtuous path where your health and fitness is concerned?  You did? Well, fret not, because Fall is a great time to start a fitness program because it will help you to create good habits for the holiday season and upcoming winter months. The fall has always been the time of year…

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