Vintage 1949 Exercise and Health Video. Very Interesting......

I was reading in several fashion magazines all of these ways to save money in today's economy. They listed several methods, as everyone across the board is affected. But one in particular when it came to the topic of exercise caught my attention.

In the book The $100 Diet, I illustrate exercise plans that WORK without the cost of monthly fees at the gym or expensive exercise equipment. Funny, I experimented with several exercise routines and wrote the book before the economy took it's dive, so it's ironic that doing it how the book says actually makes more sense now more than ever! Ha!

Anyhow, I thought I would share with you cool cats this vintage video make in 1949 I found on YouTube.

EXERCISE AND HEALTH VIDEO - 1949

PLUS a friend told me that she downloads for FREE exercise videos to her computer every day and watches them and works out this way. I think this is the site:

http://www.women-workout-routines.com/free-workout-routines.html

Enjoy enjoy enjoy and I am continuing my search for all things free and retro for my readers so if you know of any hot tips, drop me a line!

I am preparing for my big "Day Off" tomorrow....I think something old -fashioned with chicken sounds nice.

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Retro Food Recipe - circa 1968

As I am a HUGE fan of food and yes, I am living in a previous era, I thought I would share a recipe that falls within the diet, even on your "Days On".

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Avocados with Prawns Recipe

INGREDIENTS

3 Ripe Avocados 1 1/2 oz (45g) Small Cooked & Peeled Prawns or White Crab Meat Lemon Juice Salt & Pepper For the sauce: 1 tsp Lemon Juice 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1/4 tsp Dijon Mustard Pinch of Salt Pinch of Pepper

3 tbsp Red Tomato Chutney 1 tsp Tabasco Sauce

METHOD

Halve the Avocados and place on six individual serving plates. Squeeze a dash of Lemon Juice over each one and sprinkle with freshly grounded Salt & Pepper. Set aside.

For the sauce: Put the Lemon Juice, Dijon Mustard and Salt into a bowl and beat together until the Salt has dissolved. Slowly pour in the Olive Oil, continually beating. Add the Pepper. Add the Red Tomato Chutney. Add the Tabasco Sauce. Beat a little more until thoroughly mixed.

To this mixture now add the Prawns or Crab. Combine well. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Spoon a serving of this mixture into each Avocado.

Serves 6 as a Starter.

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Well, I say eat two on a bed of lettuce and that's no starter, that's dinner! Believe me, it will be very filling and the combination of avacado and seafood is devine!

For more oh-so-good-for-you recipes for your Days On or your Days Off, check out http://www.retrofoodrecipes.com/

Come and get it....

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Hot Vintage Inspired Clothing Line by BERNIE DEXTER

Bernie Dexter is a very successful pin up and Cheesecake model who has had different clothing lines and believe you me, I have like them ALL. But she just came out with a few newer fashions that I quite like.

She has clothing lines, shoes, perfume and lingerie.....all are vintage inspired and great quality. Check out her site for more info at:

http://berniedexter.com

Bernie and her clothing lines are FABULOUS!

How to Do Pin Up Make Up ala Bettie Page

I was poking around online when I stumbled across this YouTube video. Some cool chick named Kandee Johnson, who is a make-up artist in my old hometown of Hollywood, has created many video tutorials on make up. What caught my attention was the lessons on how to apply it to emulate the old world pin up models of yesteryear. In my opinion, she does a really good job.

This video link that I am providing has to do with doing make up like Bettie Page or modern pin up model and burlesque performer Dita Von Teese (who is one of my favorites as she emulates vintage pin up models from the 1940's). She has other videos that teach you how to apply make up ala Marilyn Monroe as well.

Watch Kandee's Pin Up Girl Make Up Lesson - CLICK HERE

If you enjoyed that video, so see Kandee on YouTube at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/kandeejohnson

Let's anty up and get GORGEOUS, Darlings!

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WHAT?! You can make chocolate cake for ONE in THREE MINUTES?!?

Why, yes you can! I know that I already blogged today, but this is just for all of you guys and dolls that need something easy for your next "Day Off". I am big on cooking and will go all out to make some gourmet meal with all of the courses, but I know that not everyone is that way. In fact, I believe I am the only one out of my friends that will go hog-wild when it comes to meal planning. But in any event, this was sent to me today and I thought those that like things quick and easy would appreciate it.

Ok, so here it comes:

THE 5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR ONE PERSON 5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) A small splash of vanilla extract 1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe) Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous). I tell ya, take at look at these pics to see the before and after. Hey, anyone that tries this one send me an email and tell me whether you liked it or not. I would love to hear your thoughts.... Have a Happy Day Off, even if that's not for a day or two....I know I will! http://thepinupgirldiet.com

Time to Get My Bod Camera Ready...

Well, I am going to be in a photo shoot early next week if not sooner I have found, so I just have to do a bit of maintenance.

The really awesome thing about "The $100 Diet - How Naughty Pin Up Girls Stay THIN" is that when you are in that kind of shape that I am suggesting, it doesn't take much for you to do the fast maintenance for that special event, wedding, photo shoot, dreaded re-unions and what not. You are already there. You just need that extra nudge to look PERFECT.

You do simple little things about two days before the event. That's it. And I reveal what those things are in the book as well. Really, it's not that hard!

I believe I will be shooting in a vintage blue/green Lincoln in a matching bikini against a very interesting building....

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Drinks, anyone?

I had discovered this refreshing drink at a day spa where I went to get a massage at and it just popped into my head. Being an ex-Los Angeles now Las Vegas resident, I am bracing myself for the hot and intensely LONG summer ahead. So if you live in the high desert or any where where it is hot and dry, this is especially for you! But this also applies to us all in the upcoming months, and it will work for springtime too. It's just so damn refreshing.

Ingredients

• 1 gallon cold water
• 2-3 slices fresh lemon
• 2-3 slices cucumbers

Directions

1. 1

   Place all the ingredients into a pitcher and serve!

2. 2

   For a stronger taste, let the water sit in your refrigerator for an hour prior to serving.

Isn't that amazing? And you know me, I also have an "adult beverage" twist to this recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 gallon cold SPARKLING water or Seltzer
• 2-3 slices fresh lemon
• 2-3 slices cucumbers
• Vodka (regular or lemon infused)

Directions

1. 1

   Place all ingredients in a pitcher EXCEPT the Vodka.

2. 2

   Chill in the fridge for about an hour. Then in each glass, put 1 shot of Vodka and fill the rest with the sparkling water concoction. Add ice and serve!

Now, haven't I proven that you can have fun on a diet and still get results? Ha!

Bottoms up......

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The $100 Diet is the Way to Go, Boys and Girls....

"Anti-Diet Diet Books Are the Latest Diet Trend - Aim for a change for life, not just a quick fix"

I know, not that I am trying to toot my own horn, but this statement I found online is absolutely what The Pin Up Girl Diet is alllll about. It tells you how to keep looking FOXY while have decadent food and feeling alive through being active, Dahhhhlings! It is so true and it is a lifestyle change, not a terminal excrutiatingly painful diet that doesn't allow you to not have any fun.

For example, let's just say you were interested in mid-century modern clothing and accessories and you started getting into rockabilly culture. It's a lifestyle change. You start meeting different people and following different interests and going to different functions. You start feeling fantastic and happy because you dress differently, feel differently and you seem more natural. Why? Because you feel attractive and sure of yourself in this new "lifestyle".

The reason why I am telling you all of this is because when you begin even living by The Pin Up Girl lifestyle rules, you will feel differently and when you are happy with your new curvy figure, you automatically change your lifestyle. Do you see what I am saying? I KNOW you do.

Here's a Tip: Cut corn out of your diet completely and you will be AMAZED at how that will make you drop weight. Immediately. I have many more examples of to achieve easy weight loss. Let's try it!

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Yes, Darlings! Apple Cider Vinegar is the Talk of the Town!

Well, I just had to share this. I have known about it for over a year when I had spoken to a guy that used to do repairs around the house in the Hollywood area for Doris Day. Yes! Anyhow, she supposedly swears by using Apple Cider Vinegar every day for medicinal and anti-aging purposes. According to many that have met her in person recently in L.A., she still looks damn good.

So here is what I found online for you, showing that many other health experts think the same....and it does aid in weight loss (which is my favorite part).

"Apple cider vinegar and weight loss

It helps to detoxify the liver which plays an important role in weight loss. There are historical facts that Egyptians took apple cider vinegar for weight loss. Some claim ACV speeds up the metabolism while some claim it burns the calories to reduce appetite. To lose weight just take 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, mixed in water, before every meal.

ACV is also available in tablets and capsules. According to some nutritionists the combination of apple cider with kelp, vitamin B6 and lecithin is much more effective for weight loss than ACV alone."

Don't you just LOVE Doris Day......

MOVING!#@* is GREAT Exercise

Sorry, boys and girls, but I have been out of the loop for a couple of weeks due to a massive move. Offices and the entire home has moved to another abode, so I am sorry that I neglected you. But thank you for the emails and the support from you all!

I have moved to a true 1950's time capsule. It's truly remarkable and I am very happy. I will be shopping for a 1950's-1960's BIG house in the next few months again, as things have definitely changed for the better. So this move is good, even though it has been laced with bad vibes and stress out of my control. But everything is fixable.

Well, my post for today has to do with moving, which sucks and is a pain in the ass. But the good thing is that you get fantastic constant exercise and boy, do you deserve that beer or chilled glass of Chardonnay at the end of the day! Plus, during times like that, you can afford the extra naughty indulgence, like a tiki-inspired adult beverage or pizza (just to reward yourself with just one extra cheat meal in the week).

The other point I would like to address is that we are heading into summer shortly and with heat comes the comfort of eating less. I tell you, it has been in the 90's for the last couple of days and it will continue for the next few days before we get some relief with high 80's here in Lost Vegas. You DO feel better eating lighter and cutting down on breads and such in this kind of heat. Therefore, you can still wear little outfits and not have to worry about bloat on top of the heat.

P.S. Ellipticals are a BITCH to move! But it's worth it.

P.P.S. Stay tuned, I will be letting you in on some "cheat" food and recipes that are healthy and good for you.

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