by Lani Muelrath | Apr 5, 2015 | All Setup, Appearances
When five-term mayor of Marshall, Texas, Ed Smith, received a diagnosis of prostate cancer in 2008, he decided to treat it with aggressive dietary changes under a doctor’s supervision. Mayor Smith began eating only whole grains, vegetables and legume, nuts, and...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 9, 2015 | Move Your Body
Nancy gets stars all over the chart for what she has done this year to take charge of her health, fitness, and body shape. Actually, last year too, when she made major headway in a 40 lb weight loss and made a solid shift into a whole-foods, plant-based diet. One of...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 7, 2014 | Move Your Body
Congratulations to the ten winners of the two-for-one giveaway! Cherie, Matt, Adrienne, Linda, Katherine, Dave, Sophia, Casey, and Jennifer – your copies of Fit Quickies are on the way! Exciting news! Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts is...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 13, 2014 | Media, Move Your Body
Who’d have ever thought I’d get a call from USA Today to weigh in on how to get a back side like Kim Kardashian’s? And of course, my first thought was “who’d want a back side like that?” And also, of course, though not being...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 28, 2014 | Appearances
Picking up the phone to answer a call from Brian Wendel, creator of the world-famous Forks Over Knives movie and book of the same title, is always an exciting event. Brian was calling to talk with me about the NEW Forks Over Knives book, The Forks Over Knives...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 23, 2014 | All Posts, All Setup, Move Your Body
The FDA called Holy health in high places! A staff member from the FDA in attendance at the recent PCRM International Conference on Diabetes – that I recently reported in to you about here – in apparent enthusiasm, shared her copy of my book Fit...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 5, 2014 | Appearances
The trail to D.C. was decorated with three good omens. First, getting onto the plane in San Francisco for the flight across country – as lines snaked past each other to board – I overheard a short conversation, catching it midstream – “…I used to be...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 9, 2014 | Appearances
This breakthrough healthy living event is just one week away! Here is a promotional flyer the fine folks at PCRM put together for the event, where I’ve been asked to present re: physical activity for healthy living, with an early morning Fit Quickies session...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 8, 2014 | All Posts, Appearances, Plant-Based Journey
Everyone should have this much fun in one summer week. Just returned from the annual Vegetarian Summerfest in Johnstown, Pennsylvania where I’ve been for the last week. I had been asked to give four different presentations, including Five Minute...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 11, 2014 | All Setup, Plant-Based Journey
I flew out of my author’s nest last week to be a guest at February’s McDougall Advanced Study Weekend. An unprecedented affair, the headliners was a fleet of all-stars – one after another. And catching up with plant-based buddies from all over the...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 4, 2013 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
People look at me today and tell me that they find it hard to believe that I ever had a weight problem. But I did. I’m the one on the left (see above, circa 1998). It doesn’t help that everyone else in the picture is skinny. For decades, over thirty...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 12, 2013 | Appearances, Media
CBS TV Sacramento affiliate on CW is waaaay too much fun. Previously, I posted the link to the Good Day Sacramento segment where Fit Quickie #9, Higher Assets, was presented (and practiced by the anchors!) on the Good Day Sacramento show here. Here is the video clip...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 30, 2013 | Appearances, Fit Quickies, Media
What a treat and honor to see this feature in the newest issue of The Saturday Evening Post. I’m so excited to be able to bring this news – and a couple of screenshots – to you today. The Saturday Evening Post article (click here to read the...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 9, 2013 | Transformations, Weight Loss
Janice, then Janice, now Are these the same person? When Janice sent me these pictures to post side-by-side as we reflected on our three month benchmark of working together in the Fast Start Program, these are the first words that came to mind: are these the same...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 31, 2013 | Plant-Based Nutrition
What a delightful surprise to discover, in my mailbox, a package addressed to “The Plant-Based Fitness Expert” from Ben Bella books, containing their most recent release Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by one of the most respected science and...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 23, 2013 | Recipes
P.S. To get $50off the retail price go to Instant Pot . The coupon applies to the IP-DUO60 model enter this code in your order form: lani. Should you have any trouble with the code, please send me a message via the Contact form. The model I have is the Instant Pot...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 19, 2013 | Fit Quickies, Move Your Body
There’s something that your calf muscles are dying to tell you. Think about it. When you sit down, recline, or otherwise get off your feet, what happens to your calf muscles? They check out of the program, don’t they? This is fine for awhile – especially...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 11, 2013 | Move Your Body
Note: Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body-Shaping Workouts is featured in the June 2013 issue of the T. Colin Campbell Foundation News. Welcome TCCF News readers! You’ve found it! This is the page for you to toss your ticket into the ring to win one of 3...
by Lani Muelrath | May 24, 2013 | Fit Quickies, Move Your Body, Video
Fit Quickies #3: Triceps Triple Play from Lani Muelrath on Vimeo. The triceps are THE muscle most responsible for the shape of your arms. As a matter of fact, the triceps are the all stars when it comes to shaping your arms. The triceps are often overlooked in...
by Lani Muelrath | May 2, 2013 | Appearances, Media
CBS TV called with a Fit Quickies request. Could I please come on down to the set of Good Morning Sacramento to do some Fit Quickies segments LIVE on their 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. shows? Can you bring your book and give us the full skinny so we can have some tips...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 22, 2013 | Appearances
What a week this has been – filled to the brim with opportunities to share enthusiasm about healthy, happy, plant-based fit living. Here are some highlights I can’t wait to tell you about. First, NPR: I was invited to appear as Plant-Based Fitness...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 18, 2013 | Appearances, Media
An Interview with Lani Muelrath, Author of Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body-Shaping Workouts Monday, April 29th, 2013 on “Vegan and the Living is Easy” Radio with Ginger Burr & Marion Davis Tune in to Lani on Blog Talk Radio ...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 8, 2013 | Move Your Body
Two months ago, on February 5, Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts – – was officially released. And to say THANK you for your enthusiastic support – and that you made Fit Quickies a best-seller at launch – I’ve got a...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 2, 2013 | Move Your Body
There are lots of exercises that target the “backyard”, as I like to call that beautiful assembly of muscles known as the gluteals. Yet regardless of which specific training exercises you employ, there are four very important reasons that – bottom...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 12, 2013 | Appearances
Last night the CHIP program officially got underway in Paradise, California. And as a launch surprise to everyone, the director of the CHIP program had purchased a copy of Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts for every participant! Needless to say...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 11, 2013 | Move Your Body
Right on the heels of reporting in to you about my new standing work station at my home studio, along comes Julianne with an inspirational story of her own. My Transition to a Standing Workstation How Julianne made a standing work station and sneaks fitness in with...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 4, 2013 | Appearances
Book Signing Party in Marin at Book Passage, Corte Madera. Book Passage 51 Tamal Vista Blvd. Corte Madera, CA 7:00 p.m. Details:...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 3, 2013 | Move Your Body
The first official Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts book signing was celebrated this week at the esteemed and perfectly charming Lyons Books in Chico, California. I couldn’t have asked for a better start to taking the Fit Quickies message...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 25, 2013 | Appearances
Presenter: Lani Muelrath will be presenting at the 2013 Portland VegFest, sponsored by the Northwest Veg Society, September 21 – 22, 2013. Registration click here: Portland VegFest 2013 ___________________________________________________________________...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 11, 2013 | Appearances, Move Your Body
Brian Wendel is the industrious, creative and visionary power behind the ultra-popular documentary, Forks Over Knives. This movie has been an agent for change and has had a tremendous impact on the health education – and health – of our modern society....
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 9, 2013 | Appearances, Media
Fit Quickies #1 Bestseller at Penguin/Alpha Got a message from my publisher. They tell me that Fit Quickies is #1 Best Seller for Penguin/Alpha Books on Amazon and Books -a – Million booksellers this week – not only for new releases, but all...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 3, 2013 | Move Your Body
With the official release of Fit Quickies: Targeted 5 Minute Body-Shaping Workouts set for Tuesday, February 5, we’ll be celebrating in style all week! There will be media events, 50% off gifts, giveaways, and more. Things seem to be added daily, yet as of...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 16, 2013 | Transformations
I know, officially the Fit Quickies book hasn’t released yet – that’s not until February 5. But my publisher pushed for an early release to meet the demand of the book tour and blog tour. And last week’s winner of a book giveaway contest,...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 14, 2013 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Plant-Based Nutrition
There are those of us who sometimes complain when we can’t find the exact blend of brown rice. Or a papaya that is just the right degree of ripe. Guilty – that was me today. We forget – too easily – that there are people with far greater...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 1, 2013 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Move Your Body, Plant-Based Nutrition, Video
For everyone who wrote asking if I could please provide a transcript of the “3 Things” video that plays in the welcome banner at the top of the page, your wish is my command. The 3 things you must have for health, weight loss, and fitness success Hi,...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 18, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Fit Quickies, Move Your Body, Video
We have a winner! The winner of the Fit Quickies Book Trailer Premiere, with four out of four right and luck on the drawing out of the hat is Dr. Connie Sanchez, N.D. 1) Exercises in the video? 4 2) Yeson faceook follow 3) Yes on twitter follow 4) Yes on Pinterest!...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 11, 2012 | Transformations
Sometimes an email comes in that I just can’t wait to share with you. Such is the case with the message I’ve just received from Julianne, which I am calling Julianne’s Fit Quickie adventures. Actually, you might call Julianne a fellow plant-based...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 1, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Move Your Body
Big huge holiday thanks to everyone for the tremendous and enthusiastic support of the release of the Fit Quickies book cover and her imminent release! I am honored. What you may not know about is that I have a pre-order gift for everyone who places a...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 30, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup
She’s arrived! Click image to enlarge. Scroll down to view pdf of full cover Click here to see the full front and back cover in pdf I can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Please share in comments. So...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 31, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Move Your Body, Weight Loss
“Thank you so much!! It was all amazing!!! Thank you very much!!!” “You got me right back on track. I don’t know how to thank you enough.” “What an amazing call! I took so many notes and can’t wait to put the...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 25, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup
“Flabbergastingly awesome!” Those are the words that the head of acquisitions at my publisher said to me today in an email in reference to the book endorsements that have come in for Fit Quickies: 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts....
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 31, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup
There’s no image or description (yet!), but she’s there and ready for pre-order action. The Fit Quickies book does have company, my author bio is up too. Yay! To celebrate, there are bonus gifts waiting for you as a big thank you when you pop on over and...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 18, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Have you ever struggled with getting off your hmmhmm and getting going with your workouts? Of course you have. Here’s my conversation with Traci yesterday on facebook. Can you identify? Then, I’ll show you five steps you can take to stop the struggle and...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 19, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Move Your Body
I’ve been dying to tell you about this – it’s been so dang busy around here that I haven’t had time to take a minute but enough is enough! A publisher approached me regarding doing a book and, long short, they want the manuscript for Fit...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 11, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Move Your Body
We should arrive in this world with a note tacked on our cute little human hiney: Warning: Too much sitting may be hazardous to your health Except it’s more than ‘may be hazardous’. There’s a mountain of evidence that it definitely...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 15, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
Excerpted and adapted from Fit Quickies; 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts, by Lani Muelrath, Penguin/Alpha, 2013. What? The Plant-Based Fitness Expert Advisor for the McDougall Health and Medical Center Discussion Boards is putting the words...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 12, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Is Pinterest a prescription for melting stress and boosting willpower? OK so uber-stressed on projects and decided to relax with a little Pinterest. Now ready to go again! Who’d a thunk it. That was moi on facebook yesterday. And to think I just heard of...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 31, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Move Your Body
This is part 3 in the Willpower Workout Series. If you missed it, you can catch up here: Part 1: Scone: 1, willpower: zip. Is there a way to give your willpower a workout? Part 2: 2 proven ways to give your willpower a workout In Part 2 of the Willpower Workout...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 29, 2012 | Move Your Body
On the road. We’re walking and adventuring every day, yet I crave that muscle challenge from a quick focused workout that keeps me energized, my posture in line, and my bum lifted. Here’s what I just completed out on the balcony with no special tools but...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 19, 2011 | All Posts, Holidays, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Move Your Body
Solid, simple tactics with real food and movement of your body – and your mind – to put you in the health & weight winner’s circle come January. Part 8 of 10: “Exercise with vigor every day.” Exercise. With vigor. Every day. Now hang on. Did I say “go...
