CLIFF’S NOTES: How & What to Eat to be a Lean (and, Pretty!) Machine!

by ADAM (ADVANCED ATHLETICS, INC.)

Adding lean muscle should be a priority in all fitness programs.  Muscle mass increases metabolism, and is key to losing weight and keeping it off.

They Laughed At My Site, But When I Started to Write...

...it was well received by people smarter than they...

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What I did to stay on point for today's interview...

You know how champion athletes train extensively to prepare for a competition?  Well, that’s sorta how I prep for an interview. 

I try to get in my “flow”.

Why do I think I’m qualified to provide you with interview pointers?  Here’s some background:

The Next Great Generation (Twitter chat)

Below is a recap of a recent Twitter Chat with TheNextGreatGeneration.com (@NextGreatGen).

Thanks, TNGG for hosting this chat regarding Gen Y and what we think about the current job market.  Below are our feedback and suggestions and the link to the original article on the TNGG's site.

Thanks, TNGG!

Improve Your Productivity by Scheduling Distraction-Free Time

Improve Your Productivity by Scheduling Distraction-Free Time:
Having quality time without distractions goes hand in hand with maximizing your productivity. One method which I love is the idea of scheduling in distraction-free time.

Hobbies that keep you relevant (images)

Embrace the robocalypse!
While you may not associate the activities below with traditional business-folk-type of activities (read:  Jack Welch doesn't "do" web design), there are important correlations between the skills in employees employers find valuable and these not-so-typical hobbies...

How Facebook Posts Affect Your Job Hunt (image)

Survey question:  Have you ever rejected a candidate because of what you saw about them on a social networking site?


(survey below)

Wharton comments on "Masculine Norms" and how they affect women's career trajectories...

I don't understand why professional norms are classified as either "masculine" or "feminine". Perhaps a professional norm is sufficient without the hyper-focus on gender issues which mostly create unnecessary inflammation around examples.


'Masculine Norms': Why Working Women Find It Hard to Reach the Top - Knowledge@Wharton

I Enjoy Being A Girl (Youtube clip)

LinkedIn Discussion: Mentors, Sponsorships, and Obsessing about the Glass Ceiling (.pdf; links)

I'm spending a lot of my time volunteering and connecting with people on LinkedIn and other websites.  I find this a rewarding use of my recent free-time (despite the extra weight I've gained).  Below is a recent discussion with a fellow Dress For Success volunteer on the DFS LinkedIn Group about women and mentorship.  If you have any insight, please do share.  


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pretty pink ponies: "Seven Lessons To Learn From A Market Downturn"

pretty pink ponies: "Seven Lessons To Learn From A Market Downturn"

TED | Ads Worth Spreading | Pink Ponies

TED | Ads Worth Spreading | Pink Ponies

'Masculine Norms': Why Working Women Find It Hard to Reach the Top - Knowledge@Wharton

I don't understand why professional norms are classified as either "masculine" or "feminine". Perhaps a professional norm is sufficient without the hyper-focus on gender issues which mostly create unnecessary inflammation around examples.


'Masculine Norms': Why Working Women Find It Hard to Reach the Top - Knowledge@Wharton

Professional Wardrobe: Creative vs. Traditional fields (images)

This post hopes to de-mystify dress codes in Creative Industries vs. Traditionally-run organizations by providing very broad and simplistic descriptions of each.  Obviously, while professionalism is tantamount in all organizations, there are differences in acceptable office wear depending on the organization.**

Put your best foot forward...make big strides!

our [evolving] mission

Being a girl in this city (L.A.) and "making it" as a professional while keeping up with fashion, friends, family, style, relationships, fitness, reading and everything else is nearly impossible.  We could always benefit from more support from our friends, families, network and other resources within our reach.  

It's our mission to provide readers insight by posting about lessons we've learned and the lessons we continue to learn.

Pretty Pink Professional: Interview w. Prime-time TV Makeup Artist (images)

Have you ever thought about being a beauty consultant in the entertainment industry?  We interviewed the Dept. Head of Make-up for some of the biggest shows on television to gain insight on how to reach the stars in Hollywood.

3P: What was your first entry-level job in your field and how did you get it?

My first film [project as a make-up artist] out of Joe Blasco Make up school was "Galaxina":  a very low budget feature that reaped great rewards especially professional experience.


3P: What is one thing you now know that you wish you knew about your industry when you first started?

Never date Actors.

3P: Who is one person who changed your professional life for the better?

The late Dixie Carter (actor) was an influential person to me.  It was an honor to be in her presence.  She provided me with knowledge and tools that were useful beyond my career....

Support anti-hoarding/Support our book drive!!

Join our google group and show your support!
(We want to help others "shed their stuff"!)

Do you make a great first impression?

(Note:  If you are not interested in being likeable, please stop reading)

Wisdom learned from the birthday girl! (Nancy Hovde)

Learn to Live, Age Joyfully

Happiness is good for your health—so how do you keep a positive self image even as you age?

Closet Essentials - what do you wear when you work from home? (images)

I.  BEING PUT-TOGETHER AT HOME


I miss writing about office-wear.  


I miss wearing office-wear.


If this is your first visit to 3P, I'll prepare you for what some have called my "vain" side.  I'm into wardrobe, shopping and trying to look my best (call me a "girl").  That said, even when I'm at home, I'm somehow more productive when I've taken the time to "put myself together.  Continuing to "dress for the day" helps keep my priorities in a professional context.  Being dressed for business tasks makes sure the television, web, and phone calls don't distract me from what I need to do that day.

Interview Suit (image)

simple.  classic.  no loud jewelry.  don't forget your stockings.

Interview Suit by prettypinkponies featuring mary jane high heels

Tall Boots 2011 (37 photos)

Knee-high boots - Fall 2011 (Slideshow)