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Dear Diary is March's online class at Marilu.com and it starts today, Monday, March 8! Join now to be part of 12 great days to be honest with yourself – to get real about what you want for your life.

If you've struggled with your personal inTENtions this year, if you need encouragement, if you need a kick in the pants to get serious – this is the class for you. Sign up now. Stay accountable; get healthy.

 

Spirit Sunday * Going green

Going green has a lot of meanings (hope you tried the kale chips yesterday!) and today we're thinking about the upcoming growing season.

There's something wonderful about getting produce – even if it's just herbs – from your own garden. Choose something to grow in your yard, or on your patio or deck, or on your windowsill this summer. If you're unsure about what will grow in your area, go to a garden center and talk to the experts there (we've had much better luck with this in locally owned ...

Go Green!

We're ready to start thinking about St. Patrick's Day (yes, already). Maybe it's all the snow that's still on the ground, or even still falling in some places. Maybe it's the days getting just enough longer to notice the sunrise each morning. Maybe it's a need for a rainbow and a pot of gold. But we're thinking GREEN.

And today, that means the king of green vegetables – kale.

Here's an unusual snack that is kid-tested (and kid-approved). Yes, really – by middle school students even. Kale ...

Fitness Friday * Bottoms up!

Do you want a better looking behind? Start working on your rear view now and you'll have great buns for spring and summer.

Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, arms at your sides.

Lift your booty 3 to 6 inches off the floor by tilting your pelvis up, squeezing your glutes (buttocks), and tightening your abdominals (stomach). Do the movement slowly and with control, focusing on the muscles.

Hold that position for a few seconds, and then slowly lower down...

Class news * Dear Diary ~ 12 for 12!

The next online class at Marilu.com starts Monday, March 8! Twelve great days to be honest with yourself – to get real about what you want for your life.

Dear Diary is an accountability class. Set 12 inTENtions (goals) you want to measure in the 12 days of class. Report on your inTENtions in a supportive community, getting personal coaching each day from Dar, one of Marilu's hand-picked coaches.

If you've struggled with your personal inTENtions this year, if you need encouragement, if you...

Marilu on stage this weekend!

Come and see my new club act at The Gardenia in Los Angeles on March 4, 5, and 6! The show is at 9 pm each night. I'm singing and dancing – it's so much fun. You'll love it! Hope to see you there!

The Gardenia

7066 Santa Monica Blvd.

West Hollywood, CA. 90038

Street Parking

RESERVATIONS 323-467-7444

 

Midwinter refresh

It's been a long winter! There's been snow everywhere, even in the Deep South. It's been cold and dry, it's been cold and wet. Make yourself feel better with midwinter home spa day.

There a few themes for a home spa day – hydration, exfoliation, and relaxation. Of course you can add other things, like a mani-pedi, or experimenting with your makeup, or deep conditioning your hair. We're going to stick with the basics, so you can fit this midwinter refresh into a normal day (not an...

Featured recipe from Marilu's table * Crunchy crisps

Make this dessert when you need something simple and sweet – and automatically portion-controlled. Put them in school lunches (or your own brown bag lunch), or toss a few in a small container when you'll be out running errands all day. You'll be able to skip the junk food at the checkout counter or food court if you have something healthy to snack on.

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Crunchy Crisps

Yellow * 16 pieces

1/2 cup natural chunky peanut butter (or any thick nut butter)
1/2 cup honey, maple syrup, or...

Help improve school lunches

We learned a great way to help improve our children's school lunches yesterday – while we were in chat with Dr. Neal Barnard and Marilu. Here's what Dr. Barnard said.

The most amazing thing is that Congress is now considering vegetarian and vegan options for children in school. It would make kids so much healthier.

Please call Congress at 202-224-3121, and tell them your city, and they'll put you through to your representative's office. Ask your representative to support the new bill...

Transcript * Chat with Marilu & Dr. Neal Barnard

If you missed yesterday's chat with Marilu and Dr. Neal Barnard (founder and president of Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine), don't panic!

Read the chat transcript here.

Stop by next Tuesday, March 9 at 10 PM Eastern/7 PM Pacific for another chat with Marilu and Dr. Barnard. These chats are a collaboration between Marilu.com and PCRM's 21-day Vegan Kickstart program.