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Designed to shine

June 14, 2016

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…

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America’s favorite past time, & Fab Abs!

March 10, 2016

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,…

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Dena Raptis and FIT Enterprises partner with Lucy!

November 22, 2015

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

November 22, 2015

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…

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When? Now.

November 21, 2015

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…

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IN DEATH THERE IS MUCH LIFE

September 26, 2015

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…

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DRUMS ALIVE: SPRING THING!

March 11, 2015

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!

March 11, 2015

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…

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

January 4, 2015

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…

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Fall into Fitness

September 29, 2014

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…

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