Hot Mama of the Week: Jennifer Oppelt
Sep 20th, 2010
Name: Jennifer Oppelt
Kids: a 5 year old girl, Alchemy Nirvana Oppelt
Occupation: Business Owner – Enliven Wellness Works, Inc. (work place wellness solutions)
Hometown: Born in Tampa, FL, raised in Cape Coral/Ft. Myers FL, but St. Pete is home!
H&H Interview with Jennifer:
1. What are the top 3 items in your grocery cart?
Lots of water, organic mixed salad greens, Applegate Farms Roasted Turkey Breast (lunch meat with no antibiotics or nitrates….a lifesaver quick grab protein)
2. What are you reading (honestly)?
I’m always reading for education & inspiration, never for fun! Right now on rotation are Goals by Brian Tracy, The Zen of Eating by Ronna Kabatznick and a regular reference book for me is Anatomy of the Sprit by Carolyn Myss, oh and the IKEA catalog…that’s for fun!
3. What is your guilty pleasure when you get a break from the kids?
Shopping! Even if I don’t spend money, I find much pleasure in wandering around Target or TJ Max for an hour or more.
4. What would we be surprised to find in your purse?
Probably pretty typical of a working mom…crayons, stevia packets, a compact eco bag, ipod & lock for the gym, plenty of lip gloss, advil, bandaids, snacks.
5. What is your favorite reality TV show?
Biggest Loser…I don’t agree with the approach of such a fast weight loss but I love seeing the transformation that the contestants go through.
6. What is your cocktail of choice?
Red Wine, preferably Cabernet or Malbec
7. What is the funniest thing your kids have said or done lately?
It’s more sweet than funny but Alchemy will come up to me every now and then and say, “Mommy, thank you for making birth of me.” It melts my heart and I can’t bear to correct her grammar on that one!
8. What is your favorite quotation?
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi
9. What are you currently working out to on your iPod?
Completely random! Beastie Boys, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Guns & Roses, The White Stripes, Talking Heads, David Bowie, Prince, Cindy Lauper, Lilly Allen, MIA…just to name a few.
10. Who is your favorite celebrity mom and why?
I don’t really get into celebrities too much but Demi Moore was the first that came to mind. I guess because she seems kind of down to earth, somewhat private about her family but not in a hiding way and she looks great!
11. What is something most people don’t know about you?
I clean like a mad woman just before anyone comes over. My house never looks as good as when I’m expecting company.
12. What is your secret to staying Hot & Healthy?
Organic food, balanced diet, tons of water, regular exercise, going to bed early, having fun with the family, date nights with my hubby and taking “me time” regularly by getting a massage, doing yoga or just wandering aimlessly around Target with no rush or agenda. Yep, I think that covers it!
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