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Kit Rich: Celebrity Fitness Expert

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Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Kit Rich is just the kind of friend you want whispering in your ear at this time of year. Fitness Director at I Heart Fitness XO, in Studio City and having trained Celebs from Sting and Trudy to Kesha and Tiffany Amber Theissan, her motto is, "High Butt, Happy Life"...nuff said. We're all taking inventory of our cupboards and closets, reassessing our choices and diving into change. In fact, I've jumped on board the bandwagon as well, already a few weeks into a low carb/high protein meal plan. It's working (yay) but Kit really got me thinking with a provocative article she wrote for Beautylish titled, "Is too much protein making you fat?". Headline: Without a high level of exercise, excess protein stores as fat. Shoot me now. Moving on… Beyond the scrambling for diet and fitness quick-fixes, we all simply need some balance and a list of go-to resources and great snack spots in our own neighborhoods, that offer good quality, healthy options. I can get excited about that. If we're constantly faced with all the goodies that took us to the dark place, then how will we ever get out of it? So, here's to creating our own, healthy lifestyle footprint....and as a sample roadmap, enjoy Kit's healthy cheat sheet for the west side...you lucky devils.

Posted on January 20th, 2012

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Thyme Cafe VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Thyme Cafe 1630 Ocean Park Blvd [Santa Monica] As a kid, vegetables are your enemy. So you know a chef is doing something right when you crave their broccoli the way you do chocolate or a good martini. They have a lot of different varieties. Healthy food with tons of flavor. No it’s not vegan, no it’s not vegetarian. Think, "grandma’s food." Food you recognize and want to eat...but healthy! Just try to stay away from their sweets. Too tempting.
Mrs. Winston's Green Grocery VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Mrs. Winston’s Green Grocery 3150 Ocean Park Boulevard [Santa Monica]The best salads, hands down, not just in Santa Monica but all over LA. You can make your own salads and the options are endless and so creative! I usually do kale, with wild Alaskan salmon, and other added veggies. A must MUST go!
Bolivar Cafe and Gallery VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Bolivar Cafe and Gallery 1741 Ocean Park Boulevard [Santa Monica]You will not find a better tea selection. Try their Maurice’s Matte Latte. Strong black tea with vanilla. I also love their Hibiscus Tea with Orange.
Co-Opportunity Natural Foods VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Co-Opportunity Natural Foods, 1525 Broadway, at 16th [Santa Monica]I am obsessed with the variety this market has. Healthy foods, beauty products, homeopathic remedies, vitamins etc. You can get a great smoothie for breakfast or delicious, local, organic bbq chicken for diner. It has everything. Love it.
Better Life Cuisine VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION:Better Life Cuisine 717 Broadway Avenue [Santa Monica]This eco-friendly raw/vegan restaurant has delicious extremely healthy salad combo plates and smoothies. I love their Gil's Green Smoothie and their Super Smoothie. They also serve you fresh fruit infused water that is so refreshing! Can't say enough about it...love love love.
18th Street Coffee House LOCATION:18th Street Coffee House 1725 Broadway [Santa Monica]Whenever I have to write an article for Fitness/Health, I write here. It has an adorable outside patio that is very quiet. The place is packed with other writers so it has a very respectful peaceful vibe.
Ocean Pilates VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: Ocean Pilates 1727 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica [Santa Monica]Gratz Pilates machines are my absolute favorite and hard to find in Los Angeles. This studio is fully equipped with all Gratz equipment. It has a great vibe too.
Eat For Health by Joel Furhman VISIT WEBSITEI'm a huge fan of the two-book set called, "Eat For Health," by Dr. Joel Furhman. If you eat his way, you will be healthy.
Goods LA VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION: GOODS LA 1748 Ocean Park Bouleavard, Santa Monica [Santa Monica]Making someone else feel good too, is good for the soul. This store is the perfect stop, if you're looking for a unique and special gift. Everything here is fair-trade, artisan made and handmade.
Fred Segal Couture VISIT WEBSITE | LOCATION:Fred Segal Couture 500 Broadway Street Santa Monica, [Santa Monica]No explanation needed. Just, yes....you've earned it!