By Gabby Reece

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replete [ri-pleet] adj. 1. abundantly supplied or provided; filled (usually fol. by with): a speech replete with sentimentality 2. stuffed or gorged with food and drink  3. complete: a scholarly survey, replete in its notes and citations

BIRTHDAY

Joan of Arc (1412), John Smith (1580), Carl Sandburg (1878), Danny Thomas (1912), Earl Scruggs (1924), Vic Tayback (1930), Lou Holtz (1937), Bonnie Franklin (1944), Syd Barrett (1946), Rowan Atkinson (1955), Howie Long (1960), Andrew Wood (1966), John Singleton (1968), Gabrielle Reece (1970)

STANDPOINT

Continuing with this end-of-the-year nonsense, I’d like to present some the the following “important” news stories of 2009 and what I feel we learned from them.

I’m welcoming any and all comments. Which stories are important? Which are not? Which didn’t get enough coverage? Which didn’t get enough? Which reveal relevant aspects of the culture? Which are supposed to but don’t? Let’s open up a dialogue here, people.

• Balloon Boy – Richard and Mayumi Heene, a couple who met while attending acting classes in Hollywood, captivated the attention of the entire nation for about three hours one afternoon when they claimed Falcon, their son, was stranded in a balloon they’d launched from their backyard. Turned out the kid was in the attic. It was all a hoax. What did we learn? People will do just about anything to get on TV.
• Beer Summit – Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and police Sgt. James Crowley were involved in a racially-charged episode that ended in Gates’ incarceration for apparently attempting to break in to his own home.  Obama compounded the problem by stating the police “acted stupidly.” Then, he invited Gates and Crowley over for a beer. Obama had a Bud Light, Crowley a Blue Moon, Gates a Sam Adams Light, the press a field day. What did we learn? Blue Moon is not even made in fucking Belgium.
• Roman Polanski Arrested – Polanski, an Oscar-winning filmmaker, was finally nabbed thirty years after he pleaded guilty to a count of having unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor in California. He spent the last three decades hiding in plain sight in (where else?) Switzerland. As of now, he’s still not been brought back the United States. What did we learn? The Swiss can do whatever the hell they want.
• Sarah Palin – I’m completely sure I’d be unable to conjure the right words to adequately sum up this total fucking nightmare of a human being. Not surprisingly, this dreadful woman is still polling well in places where guns outnumber people. And I’m afraid those places outnumber the ones where us civilized folks dwell. What did we learn? Most people are either (a) confused or (b) morons.
• Tiger Woods – If you’re unaware of what’s going on with the world’s best golfer, I think you’re probably a little too wrapped up in your own world and need to come to the realization you’re not the only fucking person on the planet. What did we learn? Woods is one strange dude.

QUOTATION

Our lives are not as limited as we think they are; the world is a wonderfully weird place; consensual reality is significantly flawed; no institution can be trusted, but love does work; all things are possible; and we all could be happy and fulfilled if we only had the guts to be truly free and the wisdom to shrink our egos and quit taking ourselves so damn seriously. → Tom Robbins

TUNE

Remember when Napster was free? I’d sit in my bedroom in my old apartment in Ardmore and plunder the outlaw peer-to-peer file sharing program for hours on end, typing in the name of every band and music artist I knew at the time and expanding my music library by leaps and bounds daily. When I ran out of familiar search terms, I simply started typing random words into Napster’s search engine, just for shits and giggles. So, of course, I tried the names “Joshua” and “Josh.” That’s how I learned of Josh Joplin, a singer-songwriter originally from Lancaster PA. In the past ten years, I’ve seen Joplin at least five times, all at Tin Angel in Philadelphia. Here’s a clip of “Gravity” from one of those performances.

GALLIMAUFRY

→ “Dude, how cool would it be if there were these small octopuses who found coconut shells, dragged them across the ocean floor and used them to hide from their predators?” That’s not a question posed after one-too-many bong hits. That’s actually going on.

→ MLB pitcher Randy Johnson, 46, officially retired from baseball yesterday, which didn’t really surprise anyone. Except for me. I was convinced he’d already done that. Like five years ago.

→ I love this headline: “Martin Lawrence producing comedy for black viewers.” It’s going to be a stretch for him but I think he’s up to the task. I mean, being an actual black comic and all.

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The SEXY List…
1. Adriana Lima
2. “You Better Not Cry”…Augusten Burroughs
3. “Force Of Nature”…Laird Hamilton
4. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”…Stieg Larsson
5. “The Rum Diary”…Hunter S. Thompson
6. Blue Eyes…tell the whole story…
7. The moon during the day…
8. Psychic/Medium Readings
9. Daniel Craig
10. Augusten Burroughs
11. “The Box”
12. Cartier Timepieces…preferably vintage and handed down…
13. Louis Vuitton Trash Bags…of course!
14. Merlot and Pinot Noir scented candles
15. The holidays in the mountains…
16. Glass Fireplaces
17. Schwayze’s new album…”Let it Beat”
18. Gabrielle Reece and Laird Hamilton…the sexiest couple…
19. Therapy…for any reason!
20. The boys of raannt…make us sexy and vote for us here!
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Eyes Open…We’re Watching!

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Celebrities in attendance were:

• Host James Marsden and daughter Mary James Marsden
• Hot Courteney Cox, Hubby David and a guest
• Gabrielle Reece and Daughters Brody Jo and Reece Viola
• Brooke Shields and daughter Rowan Henchy
• Sheryl Crow and Son Wyatt
• Dean and Tori with daughter Stella. Liam was also there just not photographed.
• Denise Richards and daughter Lola

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The 39-year-old legendary athlete opened up about her Web site HoneyLine, her positive outlook on life and how she would rather discuss a holistic approach to health rather than the “same old fitness questions.” Gabby talks candidly about her positive approaches to parenting, life with professional big-wave surfer husband Laird Hamilton and how she wants to help shatter the myths that all women and mothers are supposed to be perfect and have it all figured out.

CBS: How did HoneyLine start?

GR: ”I wanted to create a site for women to connect and share their experiences and knowledge. Whether it’s the best restaurants in the neighborhood, your favorite recipes or the best parenting tips, we all turn to our 3 or 4 best girlfriends to get anything answered. We all have something to share and contribute. The idea of the HoneyLine is to create a place to connect and share our ideas, big or small. It could be about healthy snacks, to relationship tips, to fitness tips, to finding the best jeans for a body type with short legs and a big butt. Whatever it is, the HoneyLine is open to sharing it.”

CBS: Is there any topic that is off limits?

GR: ”We want to cover it all, but we want to focus on keeping it positive. It’s not a place to just moan and groan about life. Of course venting is welcome and normal, but we do have our limits. I’ve always been plugged into the supportive sisterhood from being a professional athlete. I want to create that same kind of supportive environment on the HoneyLine – it’s like a harsh honesty from your friends, but in a supportive way.”

CBS: Do you share your own ideas and personal experiences?

GR: ”Definitely, when it makes sense and when it’s relevant. I’m not going to ramble on about myself, but I definitely share my own ideas and tips. My goal with the HoneyLine is to let women know that you’re not alone and to encourage each other to ask questions in life. It’s a place to help you be the best ‘you’ possible. My focus is to make all things true and positive on the HoneyLine.”

CBS: Do you have nannies for the girls?

GR: “Yes. I take the girls everywhere I go and the nanny helps out when I’m working. I don’t leave the girls with my husband until they’re 4 – not that he’s not a great dad, it just works best for us that way. We have a great French-Canadian nanny who is so intelligent and so great with the girls.”

CBS: Do you and Laird want to try for a boy?

GR: “Oh God, in some ways I’d be so stoked if someone came and placed a baby on my lap – either a boy or a girl. But I don’t think I’d want to go through another pregnancy. Secretly, I think it’s not a bad thing if Laird doesn’t have a son. I think he loves being wanted and surrounded by girls.”

CBS: Are your disciplining styles similar?

GR: “I’m the bad guy because I’m the mom and Laird has more broad strokes. Like, he’ll come into the room and say “be quiet” to the girls after I’ve been trying to deal with it. He’s more fun than me. I’m fine with that. I’m not here to be their best friend – this isn’t a popularity contest. I have a job as a mom to guide my kids from right and wrong, teach them manners, help them find what they love. I’m always looking for ways to be positive with the kids.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF CBS – not for use on other sites without permission

How to get the look: 

I created Gabby’s natural makeup by first prepping Gabby’s skin with the Lisa Ashley Ultimate Moisturizer and Ultimate Eyecream. Gabby has a beautiful complexion and I like to keep her base really light and natural. I acheive this by applying a light application of Temptu S/B Foundation in #005 and #006, I then mix a few drops of the Temptu Champagne Shimmer with the foundation and highlight her cheek bones. I set all of this with the Makeup For Ever HD Microfinish Powder and then I sculpted the cheek with Giorgio Armani Sheer Bronzer in #5.

For the eyes I apply the Giorgio Armani Maestro Eye Shadow in Sparkling Sand #4 all over lid and up to the crease. I then line and smudge with the Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in #12. The eye brows are groomed and shaped with Smashbox Brow Tech in Taupe and the lashes are then topped off with two coats of the Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Faux Cils Luxurious Mascara in High Density Black. Lips were lined with the Giorgio Armani Smooth Silk Lip Pencil in #10 and then glossed with a touch of Korres Cherry Lip Gloss in shade #11 Light Pink.

Since this was for fitness, I kept the makeup really natural but still pretty. I prepped and primed Gabby’s skin with Embryolisse Skincare and applied Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in shade 153 to even out complexion and set with Make Up For Ever HD powder. I used the Giorgio Armani Blending Blush Duo in shade 3 to sculpt her cheek. Lips were left nude, lined with Armani Lip Pencil in #2 and glossed with Korres Cherry Full Color Gloss in Light Pink #11. The eyes were enhanced with the Armani Maestro Eye Shadow Quad in #4 Stone and lashes were coated with Yves Saint Laurent Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils in black.

Here’s her “simple” workout plan:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

- 3 sets of 10-15 squats using your body weight

- 3 sets of 10-15 sit ups on a stability ball

- 3 sets of 10 push ups (go on your knees if you have too)

- 3 sets of side skater lunges, 8 per side

- 3 sets of 10-12 bicep to shoulder press using 2 to 10 pound dumbbells.

Remember only do what feels safe and go as low in each move as you can. Only use the amount of weight and perform the number of reps that reflect your fitness level. It’s not a competition.

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Get out there and walk, bike, swim or any other activity that you can handle for 20-45 minutes. Do your best to safely break a sweat and if you can only go for 15 minutes, so be it. Just get moving. You can always increase your time as the weeks go on.

Sunday
Today is a rest day. Now if Sunday is a better day to train, then rest on another day. Create a schedule that works for you.

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The majority of us Americans have not-so-fond memories of the Presidential Fitness test. In our youth, some may have asked, “Who wrote these tests?” Even Junior Seau jokes about how he dreads doing pull-ups, on Insider Training with Gabby Reece, because they remind him of those days of old. Now, we have a President who sets a fantastic example of healthy and fit living.

However, I have read that our President has been accused of being workout obsessed because he spent two hours working out, one day during his campaign. Exercise has been proven to alleviate one’s stress. President Obama is going into the White House with a healthy, low blood pressure level, healthy BMI, and body composition, with one of the most stressful jobs in the world today. I tip my imaginary hat to the man for keeping up his daily fitness routine, so that he can remain our healthy Commander-in-Chief for the term of his presidency. In fact, 2/3 of the American population (yes, that’s how many Americans do not get the recommended amount of physical activity) have lost the excuse that “I am too busy/too stressed to exercise.” If the President can do it, yes, you can you, too! “Yes we can.” (Sorry, that is not getting old for me anytime soon.)

I was going to finish this post here, but I am sure that single parents are saying that they don’t have help at home with their kids, thus restricting exercise options. My solution: visit your local YMCA or Boys & Girls Club (if necessary, they also offer financial assitance for families who qualify), parents can workout while the kids get to participate in various programs. Some locations even offer childcare for the kids who are not yet old enough to participate in the art and fitness classes that they provide. For those of us in California, where there isn’t snow or sleet, take your kids out on a walk with you. Getting/staying fit is easy, if you let it be.

In addition to the above suggestion, the next one applies to each and everyone of us: Make a daily appointment with yourself to exercise, and keep it. Your date can be with the well-lit stairwell at your office for 15 minutes per day.

If you would like more guidance, feel free to contact me offline, comment, our visit my website~www.balancedstrength.com. Also, register for a V4 Fitness account for free through January 31, 2009. It is an online health club, complete with daily exercises, fitness tips, and interaction with our total fitness coaching staff of nutritionists, personal trainers, and life coaches.

Gabi Reece using the Aden & Anais Pink Muslin Swadling Blanket