It happens every year about this time. We are all besieged with a flood of ads promoting every imaginable self-help aid, from simple (and complex) weight loss to myriad guides of how to improve your life, be it decluttering, refocusing, or streamlining your work protocol. All to create a better you.
Not to be outdone, and in the spirit of truly making you happy, we offer the following simple exercises that will bring you happiness and joy in the coming year. And we guarantee it.
No need to thank us. Just doing our job.
Exercise 1: The Steak Stab
Let’s start with the basics. (AKA, the “meat and potatoes,” as it were.)
You can practice the Steak Stab daily at
Ruth’s Chris Steak House, where you’ll always find the finest USDA Prime steaks, and a prime reason Ruth’s Chris has garnered numerous prestigious awards including the Hale Aina Gold Award for Best Steak as well as being named “Best Steak House” in the “Hawaii’s Best Awards” sponsored by the Star Advertiser.
The Prime Filet is just one of the many savory cuts available at Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Waikiki Beach Walk
Exercise 2: The Poke Pluck
Your best reps of this exercise will be performed with a large poke bowl from the
Poke Bar that has been customized with your choices of fresh-made rice, noodles or crisp vegetables, savory spices and then topped with your choice of protein, one of which could be ahi purchased at 5 a.m. this morning at the Honolulu Fish Auction at Pier 38.
Freshest poke in Waikiki
Exercise 3: The Pizza Pull
Considered one of the best sports bars in Waikiki,
Giovanni Pastrami is a classic New York style deli and is a favorite amongst visitors and locals alike, showing all major sports on 20 hi-def and 4k TVs, and proudly serving Waikiki's best pizza.
Also featuring Waikiki’s largest breakfast selection, Giovanni Pastrami lives up to its name as a classic New York style deli with thick, New York-style deli sandwiches, 1/2 pound burgers, fresh pastas, and of course, Waikiki’s best Reuben and Pastrami sandwiches, and more. Comfort food at its finest!
The Maui Zowie, with sweet and spicy Polynesian sauce, Ham, Bacon, pineapple, tomatoes and red and green onions is just one of the 12 unique and delicious pizza creations at Giovanni Pastrami.
PRO TIP: Finish Strong
It’s a known fact that in order to keep your body fueled up for the maximum benefits of any exercise, it’s important to maintain a sufficient intake of carbs. And the Carb Curl is the perfect way to get the carbs your body needs. You’ll soon grasp just how perfect. Read on.
Roy Yamaguchi is a renowned member of the legendary and groundbreaking Hawaii Regional Cuisine, which put Hawaii on the culinary map with their use of a network of farmers and ranchers providing locally grown food and ethnic flavors into a grand, fresh and flavorful fusion of the islands’ pristine and unique resources.
This all adds up to an exceedingly fresh and healthful menu full of locally grown produce, beef, pork and seafood featured in famous dishes like
Roy’s Classic Misoyaki Butterfish and Roy’s Wood-Smoked Szechuan-Style Baby Back Pork Ribs. But another equally celebrated signature dish is Roy’s sumptuous and totally decadent chocolate souffle, which never gets listed in any self-help, healthy eating guides.
A pity.
Roy’s Chocolate Souffle is often also referred to as a Molten Lava Cake. It has a thick and gooey chocolate center that is a chocolate lover’s dream, and a surefire carb boost that will supercharge any workout. Or put you into blissful sleep.
The Cool Down
As any fitness pro will tell you, a crucial part of any exercise regimen is the cool down period after a workout. In this case, we recommend a refreshing beer at
Yard House, where there are over 130 taps of ice-cold draft beer available to choose from (with over half of them being local craft brew).
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PHOTO CREDIT
All illustrations courtesy of Waikiki Beach Walk and Waikiki Beach Walk Partners