I can’t wait to see the summer Olympics in London this year! Getting ready for these truly spectacular games is a long process!

Take a look at their progress in these Ariel photos of the Olympic park…

Olympic Stadium with the concession pods around the perimeter

Olympic & Paralympic Village

International Broadcast Center and Riverbank Arena

Handball Arena

Parklands, looking south toward Olympic Stadium and Aquatics Center

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I am always astounded by how quickly the world changes by new technology that’s developed. Everything is becoming simple, instantaneous and accessible. Now with the use of technology we can even become healthier!

One amazing device I use everyday is called FitBit. It logs my meals, workouts, and weight. It even tracks how many steps I take through out the day and my calorie intake! There are many devices on the market today that track fitness, its truly a brilliant technology! It’s little innovations such as these that can really improve the quality of life. Share what your favorite health related technology is by tweeting with the hashtag #iorganic

1. Drink plenty of water! Drink two glasses before each meal and you will notice significant results in your weight!
2. Order Al La Carte! Resist the temptation to have sides…
3. Pick whole grains over processed white-flour based items
4. Eat spicy food! It speeds up your metabolism and promotes weight loss
5. Try to get at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep
6. Manage your stress, go for a jog or just take a deep breath!
7. Take the stairs, let that elevator take someone else
8. Take time when eating, chew completely, try not to scarf down your meal!
9. Go for a walk after dinner
10. At work, keep healthy snacks on hand
11. Don’t take life so seriously, laugh at jokes and smile
12. Eat protein, it will keep you fuller
13. Avoid distractions during dinner, and pay attention to what your eating
14. Eat dinner early, before 7PM
15. Weigh yourself everyday
16. Start eating the same food on a regular basis, begin a routine!
17. Reward yourself every once and a while
18. Read about health, diet and exercise to get your mind thinking
19. Always, always, always eat breakfast!
20. Take time to snack through out the day

When I was younger I always enjoyed mazes. I would even draw mazes just to have others figure it out! As I was browsing around today I found this awesome article about walk-through mazes. My favorite, which I chose to feature to the left, is the worlds largest maze, spanning across 10 acres!

There are so many different types of walk through mazes, many of which I never knew existed, see for yourself! http://tinyurl.com/7ohnwcj

Avocados are such a magical fruit! I love them on almost anything, but it’s hard to find other ways to use avocados other than for your sandwiches or guacamole!

Try these out next time your in the mood for some tasty avocados…

• Avocado Boats- Just as you’d imagined! Slice an avocado in half, remove the pit and you have the perfect place to stuff fresh tomatoes with a little hot sauce!
• Avocado & Corn Mini Tostadas- Smash some avocado, lime juice, sour cream & cilantro into a smooth cream. Mix beans, corn, salsa and hot sauce and place onto a single round chip, top with avocado cream! Poof! Perfect mini tostada
• Smoothie- You would have never thought to add this into a smoothie I bet! It actually makes it much creamier and smoother! Try it!
• Stuffed Potato Skins- Make some avocado cream, cut some potatoes in half, top it with cheese, broccoli and bacon and roast in the oven. When finished add the avocado cream and you have yourself a delicious snack!
• Mayo Replacement- Try to replace avocado in recipes that call for mayo. I tend to make tuna salad with avocado instead of mayo to cut out the calories and unnecessary fats. Its delicious!

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