By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com 2013 has been an incredible year for Drew Manning. The fit2fat2fit creator continued to inspire people around the world to lose weight with innovative fitness campaigns: Fit2MASS and the DietBet. He also appeared earlier this year on Extreme Weight Loss, where he helped fellow personal trainer Chris Powell with Alyssa’s weight […]
A Conversation with Louis van Amstel
December 24, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a thrill to welcome three-time world Latin Dance Champion and Choreographer Louis van Amstel to Jake’s Take. He has entertained audiences nationwide with his nine appearances on Dancing with the Stars where he partnered with stars such as Lisa Rinna, Kelly Osbourne, Sabrina Bryan, Niecy Nash, and Priscilla Presley. […]
Catching Up with Scott Herman
November 3, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take is proud to welcome back fitness icon Scott Herman! The Boston-based fitness guru recently relaunched his website: ScottHermanFitness.com (SHF) and partnered with Lionsgate BeFit to release a line of fitness DVDs. I recently had the chance to talk about his new ventures and talked to him about the chances […]
My CrossFit Origin Story
October 18, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar “Time!” I collapsed on the floor after finishing my sixth set of 95-lbs snatches at the Everybody in CrossFit competition at CrossFit on Track in Olathe, Kansas. As I get up off the ground, familiar faces that have become a second family to me over the past year-and-a-half, congratulate me on getting […]
A Conversation with Chef Spike Mendelsohn
October 7, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Jake’s Take is very proud to welcome Chef Spike Mendelsohn to the latest edition of “A Conversation.” This accomplished Washington, D.C.-based chef runs three popular eateries in our nation’s capital: Good Stuff Eatery, Béarnaise and We, The Pizza. His skills as a culinary master were put to the test as he […]
Lauren Bander, Hilary Brown and Kate Walz shine on the final night of KCFW
October 6, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Last night was the final night of the 2013 edition of Kansas City Fashion Week! After an incredible showcase on Thursday evening and a spectacular Red Carpet event on Friday, I thought it was going to be hard for Kansas City Fashion Week (KCFW) to follow-up with last night’s presentation. Overall, the […]
Haus of Donna Faye, Whitney Manney & AC78 shine on Night One of KCFW
October 4, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Kansas City’s fashion community came together for the first fashion show in a four-day event that celebrated the city’s rising fashion industry. There were several superstars that stole the Kansas City Fashion Week and there were also some intriguing designs. Andrea Maria Long Designs was the first designer to present her new […]
Jake’s Eye On… the 2013 Kansas City Fashion Week
October 2, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the Midwest’s biggest fashion events is almost here! For three years, Kansas City Fashion Week has brought together designers, boutiques, photographers, stylists and artists to showcase why Kansas City is a valuable hub for fashionistas everywhere. Here are some of the designers that you need to keep an eye on […]
Jacob’s Eye On…The 2013 WBFF Worlds Championship
August 16, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Over the past decade, the fitness world has blossomed as more people around the world are embracing the fit lifestyle. While there are numerous Crossfit acolytes and P90X followers, competitive bodybuilding competitions continue to attract athletes to compete in fitness shows around the world. According to Bodybuilding.com, there are 12 active competitive […]
The 5 Question Challenge with Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr.
July 31, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Jake’s Take is honored and thrilled to have Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. take on The 5 Question Challenge. Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. made a huge impression on viewers during the fourth season of Food Network Star, where he proved himself worthy to join the likes of Bobby Flay, Alton Brown and Rachael […]
