ve updated your profile photo mutiple times convincing yourself that the photo of you hiking the Andes screams, Date me. I’m the one.

While “mesohorny433″ seems like the most likely candidate to father your children, you still want to believe that men live outside their digital domain. I mean, why can’t we meet guys the old-fashioned way like our mom’s did at prom?

To find out, we turned our attention to social diva Peg Samuel. We’re not making this shit up. She actually wrote the book, How to Be a Social Diva, and runs the very swank online social guide Social Diva. So we asked her, How exactly does a healthy bitch meet men? I mean, it’s not like the rodeo is going to get us all hot and bothered. Peg says…

Dog Park. What’s that, Lassie? You don’t have a dog? Find one. They’re everywhere. Every Saturday morning, tons of men and their furry friends turn to their local dog park for dedicated playtime. You know he’s trying to look busy while his dog chases his tail around the park. And no, he’s really not reading the paper, he’s checking your pooch out. Ask him questions like, “Wow, your dog is stunning. What breed is it?” or “Great collar! I have that one in red.”Remember, if a guy owns a dog, he loves to talk about it. Anything focused on his dog and not on him is guaranteed to earn you a lap around the pen. It’s kind of a reverse-sideways psychology.

Farmer’s Market. So, you want a guy that thinks the drive-thru at 1 am is cute? Cut through the clutter and go where the healthy men are hanging out. If you see an attractive fella, consider a little kale reach-around to get his attention. Try asking him if he’d mine grabbing a tomato for you. Make comments like, “Wow, they have the best basil, right? ” or “Have you tried their berries before?” You’ll have him eating out of your hand.

Running Clubs. You’ve wanted to take up running for months. Well, here’s your reason. Find a great running club tied to a charity. Not only will you lose weight and get fit, but you might also lose something else – your singleness. Ask him questions like, “What’s your best time?” and “How much have you raised?”If you’re still a bit shy, show him what you got on the pavement. He will be running circles around you.

More on Peg Samuel

Peg Samuel started Social Diva in an attempt to answer the age-old question, “Where can a girl go to have some fun?” Voila! Social Diva was born to solve weekday and weekend doldrums. Peg began to produce unique, hip, exciting events with creative, carefully selected themes in the hopes of making going out more fun. Since founding the business in 2000, she has been able to do what she loves to do most: connect, socialize and promote. Peg is an international author of the book, How to be a Social Diva. Most recently Peg entered the music business and released “Strictly Social Diva” a compilation of house music with top dance label, Strictly Rhythm. Peg and Social Diva have been featured on E! News, MSNBC, Entrepreneur Magazine, Richard & Judy Show (UK), AMNew York, and Good Morning New York, to name a few. You can subscribe at www.socialdiva.com

- Julie C.

Wall Street has always been the hustle and bustle of the financial world. Men in pin-striped suits multi-tasking three different deals with a hot dog hanging from their mouthes. Men that look 60 at 30. Men with stress and poor eating habits. Men who need an SOS.

Jason Wachob was determined not to become one of those men. After trading equities on Wall Street for years, Wachob knew it was time for a lifestyle change. A healthy one. So, Jason founded Mind Body Green.com, an online lifestyle resource that offers everyday tips on green living, mind and body wellness for the guy who wants to maintain his charming good looks and brain power until he’s old and gray. Forever young, baby.

Because Jason is now a pro at inspiring men to find some inner sanctity, we asked him to answer a few questions courtesy of some of our HBD dudes. Hold onto your jock straps.

As an athletic man, how do I work in some yoga?

JW :I played basketball in college but have since traded in my basketball sneakers for a yoga mat. Yoga’s not easy – even for an athlete. If you’re tall like me (I’m 6′7″), I’d recommend Anusara yoga, which is a little slower than other practices and is focused on holding poses rather than quick sun salutations. Bikram (or hot yoga, as it involves practicing yoga in 105-degree heat) is also great for beginners.

Hmmm, not so sure about yoga. Not so bendy. Can I lift?

JW: If yoga isn’t your thing and you love lifting weights, then it’s important to make sure you do at least 15 minutes of low-intensity cardio or walking after you’re done. I learned this from Laird Hamilton’s book, Force of Nature, as this helps your body flush out lactic acid and help aid recovery.

What can I drink besides Gatorade?

JW: Post yoga (especially if it’s Bikram), I’ll reach for coconut water. I interviewed Gabby Reece a few months ago and I have to give her credit for turning me onto it. Coconut water has more electrolytes than 11 bananas! There are a few great brands but right now Zico is my favorite.

Okay, don’t tell anyone I am asking, but … How do I meditate?

JW: To get started you’ll want to sit, stand, or lay in a comfortable place with your eyes closed or open – it doesn’t matter as long as you are comfortable. You’ll want to focus your attention on “feeling” your breath. Your mind will wonder which is okay, just bring your mind back to the breath. I highly suggest Jack Kornfield’s Meditation for Beginners. It is a great beginners book/CD to get started with. Once you’re a pro like director David Lynch you can practice Transcendental Meditation and your mind will do amazing things. I’m not there yet, either.

It hurts, dude. Help.

JW: You might want to take a look at your energy centers or “Chakras.” Blocked energy in our chakras can often lead to illness so it’s important to understand what each chakra represents and what we can do to keep this energy flowing freely. Does your lower back bother you? You might want to work on your Root chakra, which is associated with feeling independent and can flair up when you’re worried about finances.

More On Jason Wachob
After years of successfully trading equities on Wall Street, Jason decided to make a lifestyle change – focusing on wellness and building companies that promote it. His companies have been featured everywhere from the The Wall Street Journal to Daily Candy. He has a BA in History from Columbia University, where he played varsity basketball for four years. Jason lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife.

To check out Mind Body Green, go to www.mindbodygreen.com and become a subscriber. Share the love.

So Cal surfer Erica Hosseini has a flaw – she’s goofy-footed. Otherwise, the 5’10, sunkissed, beach blonde tomboy who’s surely become the object of more male fantasies than she’s comfortable with, may just be as close to perfect as they come. A competitive athlete since childhood, Erica didn’t hone her love for surfing until she was 11. But by the age of 14, she had already broken the world record by becoming the youngest surfer, male or female, to make it to the finals of an Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) pro event.

In the new decade, Erica is working the waves in hopes to qualify for the world championships, but with the gold medal for the Volcom Championships, NSSA National Open Women’s Title and Governor’s Cup under her board, this surfer chick has a date with destiny.

Waking up at 5am every morning to practice and jetsetting the globe for competition is never easy on the bod. So, HBD pulled Erica aside to find out just how she maintains her good looks for the cameras.

 1. Break Time: The Commercial 10. My sister recently told me about the commercial 15, which naturally, I changed to the commercial 10.  Follow my lead: Jump and do a quick 10 sit-ups, 10 squats and 10 lunges.  Repeat for those feeling brave. It literally takes less than a minute to do, but after an entire episode of 90210 (My total guilty pleasure!), I woke up sore.

2. Beach Sass: Tarte 4-Day Lash Stain. For natural eye-popping sassyness, I go with Tarte’s sulfate, fragrance, phthalate and petrochemical-free lash stain. Smudges remain to be seen. $18. www.sephora.com .

 3. Travel Guru: Handheld Portable Blender. I wouldn’t leave the country, or city for that matter, without my handheld portable blender.  I’ve been to countless countries and countless beaches with the most exotic amazing fruit just waiting to get mashed together with some ice and protein powder for a chilling treat.  Or in my case, breakfast, snack and dinner – I am a complete smoothie freak. $49.99, www.bestbuy.com.

4. Diet Tip: Suck on a Lollipop. My ultimate “Stay Slim” trick I owe all to a teeny, tiny, tasty lollypop.  The ChupaChups!  I’ve found that I’m always hungry after I eat and want to gorge on everything. The 20-minute window it takes for your brain to realize you’re full, seems like it lasts a week.  They’re low-cal, packed with calcium, vitamins A and D. www.chupachups.com.  

5. Gal’s BFF: Running Shoes. My running shoes are my best friend. That’s a little pathetic to say, but when I’m running, I can totally zone out, think and let my mind wander. I pack them in my board bag when I travel.  It’s also the best way to tour a new city and find your way around while simultaneously keeping fit.

Learn more about Erica at www.ericahosseini.com.

 -Carly

Amanda Freeman knew a thing or two about our generation before she created daily fitness and wellness guide Vital Juice  (and, no, they don’t make juice … just deliver juicy news). As vice president of the Intelligence Group, the Harvard MBA graduate worked closely with top brands on trends and forecasting earning her reoccurring roles as a trend expert on CNN, MSNBC and FOX, and the pages of Marie Claire, WWD and People Magazine.  So, it wouldn’t be so far-fetched to imagine Amanda may have known Vital Juice would follow in the footsteps of the Daily Candy’s of the world, all along.

We asked Amanda to put her forecasting skills to the test and give us the scoop on three nutrition and wellness trends for 2010 that will ensure the South Beach Diet stays where it belongs – in the history books.

Rope-based workouts. Many of us don’t focus on our arms when working out; We tend to spend most of our time on lower body cardio equipment.  Rope-based workouts will emerge in 2010 as the hot exercise technique.  How does this work? Idea is to use heavy ropes (picture big tug-of-war-style ropes) to do 30-second intervals of movement, which actually works way more than your arms.

Modified Cleanses. While 2009 was all about the juice cleanse, 2010 will be more about modified cleanses that incorporate food into their regimens to ensure our metabolisms don’t slow down and results are more sustainable.  My favorite cleanse company – BluePrintCleanse - now offers a Juices ‘Til Dinner Cleanse that consists of four juices and a healthy dinner.

Breathwork. While proper breathing should come naturally to all of us, it certainly doesn’t.  However, there are increasingly more breath work coaches popping up to help stressed out Americans chill through relaxing breathing techniques. 

Vitals

Full Name: Amanda Freeman

Claim to Fame: Co-Founder of Vital Juice

Age: 33

Power Song: Empire State of Mind 

Your Go-To Healthy Breakfast: Oatmeal, berries, Salba seeds and peanut butter

Number of Times a Week You Work Out: 6 or 7 (I don’t feel myself without a morning workout)

New Year’s Resolution: To be more at peace with myself

For more information, check out www.vitaljuice.com.

-Julie C. 

Inspiration can come in all shapes and sizes. For Annie Totten, it came in a bundle.

After years of marketing to moms and tots for big wigs like GapKids, BabyGap, Gap Maternity and Disney, it took the decision to have her own offspring, Jack, that prompted another birth in her life – the launch of her baby brand, Bloume baby.

“Babies come to us completely pure,” says Totten. “My passion for giving all babies what they deserve, a pure beginning, is what ultimately inspired me to launch the Bloume baby brand.”

Annie’s hot ticket provides moms from Los Angeles to Rhode Island the chance to purchase stylish, healthy and sustainable goods from jammies and toys to bibs and travel gear via her online resource. Her hope for Bloumebaby.com? That her Earth-lovin’ ways start to rub off on her growing followers and the way they shop.

With her 1-year-old son in tow, Annie now spends a majority of her days in Manhattan Beach, enjoying the outdoors and throwing dinner parties for friends and fam. She took some time away from heaven to show and tell her FIVE TRICKS OF THE TRADE FOR MAMAS. 

Handle with care.

1. Orbit Travel System. The convenience, functionality and quality of this ultimate travel system make it worth the money. They focus on their carbon footprint, while striving to keep our little ones healthy and safe. I love the way it grows with your child, reducing the number of products you have to buy. A must-have for 2010? The Limited Edition Green Bassinet Cradle, made with an organic cotton interior, natural wood exterior, PVC- and phthalate-free materials. Orbitbaby.com.

2. Go Gently Baby. Their mission says it all, “Sweet, simple style with a little edge.” They share the vision: Teach your children to love others, be kind to Earth and go gently on their journey through life. My favorite is the Peace Pants – adorable on a crawling tot – and the super soft, super hip graphic Ts. Gogentlybaby.com.

3. Bella Cupcake Couture. Who would think that a cupcake wrapper could add so much style and panache to your dinner party, birthday celebration or luncheon? These cupcake adorners are made with recycled paper and printed with soy inks. And did I mention the founder is a darling entrepreneur who rose out of this tough economy? Every ounce of this company is just too sweet to pass up. Bellacupcakecouture.com. 

4. Erbaviva Skincare. For mama, baby or skin junkie, this company has really created the finest in natural skincare. My favorites are the Baby Lip and Cheek Balm (which I also use myself) and the Stretch Mark Cream (my savior when I was pregnant). Erbaviva.com.

 5. Flea Markets. I find amazing joy in making old things new again. I love nothing more than waking up on a Sunday morning to scour the booths for vintage fabrics, eclectic light fixtures and one-of-a-kind furniture. Findafleamarket.com. 

We were all put here for some reason. Some of us stick to our childhood dream of training Shamu or fighting fires, and others …  Well, we figure it out “later.”

Case in point: One of our favorite spunky bitches, Julie Littell.

After 20-plus years of practicing law, Julie found that her true gift lied in tweaking one of her favorite pastimes, wrapping presents, for the benefit of a much greater cause.  And, she’s loving every minute of it. The dream all unfolded in Christmas 2007 when Julie had an epiphany: I’m wrapping copies of Inconvenient Truth, only for my piece of art to end up polluting yet another damn landfill? There she was – a Prius-drivin’, community activist contributing to the one problem she’s trying to fight.

But, Julie’s not one for crying over spilled soy milk – She’s for solutions. She got to work creating a 100-percent recyclable gift wrap that brought her artistic side to life. But, there was another problem. She had no artistic ability. So, Julie teamed up with one of her husband’s non-profit clients, Washington Very Special Arts (WVSA), to give children with special needs in the D.C. area the opportunity to put their unique talents to the test as the head designers of her wrapping paper. Problem averted.

What was born was Earth Presents - a series of eclectic and vibrant gift wrapping that melds the talents of our gifted youth with a foolproof answer to one of our biggest environmental issues. A portion of all proceeds from her 100-percent PCW (post-consumer waste) paper and recycled water bottle “bows” goes to her artists at WVSA.

Well done, Julie. Well done. We asked her to put her good heart to use yet again, and fill our healthy bitches in on some of her favorite things this holiday season.

Julie’s Favorite Things:

Discover EcoMall. I hate to shop. But like everyone else, I love a great bargain and find great joy in snagging that perfect gift for someone!  Call it a love-hate relationship. This is why I love EcoMall. The oldest and largest environmental shopping center and Expo on the Internet, EcoMall currently has over 4,500 sites to find something for everyone on your holiday list!  www.ecomall.com

Eco Artware. Eco-artware.com is a fun online store with funky gifts. All items are from recycled, reused and natural materials. www.eco-artware.com

One Man’s Shit Is Another Man’s Treasure. What about a card that says it like it is, Pooh Happens! I mean, how cute is that? Check out Mr. Ellie Pooh’s gift cards made from elephant dung. www.mrelliepooh.com.

Jazz It Up. New Year, New You. Need something to rock this Spring? I bought a jazzy skirt made from old T-shirts at the San Francisco Green Fest. They have pretty flower appliqués in strategic places that add to the pizzazz. Check out the clothes with a history. www.elisabethan.com

Earth Presents’s wrapping paper is processed chlorine-free, made from 100-percent recycled content, 100-percent post-consumer waste and uses vegetable-based inks (also 100-percent recyclable). Visit www.earthpresents.com for more details.

What do Jessica Alba, Mario Lopez and Kristen Bell all have in common?

Besides great hair.

They all look to Hollywood It Girl for green interior design, Kari Whitman. One of the most sought-after interior designers in Tinseltown, Kari is one busy treehugger.

Whether she’s corresponding for Extra, educating her celebrity clientele on greening their homes, launching her own environmentally friendly line of paint or teaming up with Christina Aguilera to rescue pups from being euthanized at Los Angeles County shelters, Kari wears a green cape wherever she goes. Her work has appeared in the likes of In Style, Home and Décor and InTouch with gigs on The Today Show, Entertainment Tonight, Hollywood Green and more.

So, we asked Kari to spill FIVE GREEN TIPS ON DIY DESIGN ON A DIME. She happily obliged …

1. Flea Market Hodgepodge. To create a simple holiday centerpiece, go to your local flea market to find fun and funky salad plates, mixing and matching sizes, patterns and colors. Arrange soy pillar candles of different heights on the collection of plates. Depending on your climate, collect an assortment of seashells or pine cones and arrange them around the base of the candles. A simple project that will add warmth and personality to your holiday decorations!

2. Make Your Own Tablecloth. Rather than splurge on a new tablecloth this holiday season, create your own out of remnants from fabric house back rooms or overstock fabrics. You’ll be amazed at the variety of beautiful, high-quality, leftover designer fabrics – or any fabric that suits your mood and décor. Take your fabric of choice to your local dry cleaner or seamstress to have them stitch up the edges for a tailored look. Unless Mom owes you …

3. Carpet Scraps. A quick and easy way to add some seasonal flair to your living room, beneath your holiday table, or even under your Christmas tree is to make your own eco-friendly floor covering. First, choose a carpet remnant from your local carpet store – most will either give them away for free or sell them inexpensively. Experiment with colors and patterns that you can swap out depending on the season, the room or your mood. After you’ve chosen your carpet remnant, you can also opt to bind the sides with a complementary trim for around $30 to $70. This is a quick and green way to add some spice to your décor … and keep leftover carpet scraps out of our landfills!

4. Don’t be Afraid of Paint. Paint a wall, ceiling or an entire room for an instant and simple makeover. Safecoat paints are eco-friendly, and I especially love their zero VOC water-based paint. I am a big fan of shimmery ceilings, which give any color extra depth and create a focal point. In a home I recently designed for one of my celebrity clients, I added dramatic flair to the dining room by painting the ceiling in an elegant silvery grey, then added shimmer by adding metallic powder to the paint! www.bluepearlpaint.com. Tip: I also suggest you get dirty and mix your own colors with my mixing kit. www.wallmakeup.com.

5. Pillow Makeover. Add some holiday color to your couch or guest room with new pillows. You have some choices here. Get crafty or find a local seamstress to transform old pillows in to new seasonal accents. Use fabric remnants to reupholster or create slipcovers for old pillows you don’t use anymore – It’s inexpensive and a great way to recycle.

Don’t have any old pillows to spare? Get adventurous and order pillow fillers online made from recycled plastic bottles or even corn. They’re soft, durable and hypoallergenic. Best of all, they’re good for Mama Earth and your wallet.

Learn more about Kari Whitman and why she is a bitch we love at www.kariwhitmaninteriors.com.

Maybe it’s her smile. Maybe it’s her keen instincts for all things eco and chic. But, there’s just something about Rachel Sarnoff.

Green Cooking Pots. With their bright rainbow colors (love the Tiffany blue!) and beautiful shapes, Green Cooking Pots are the perfect addition to any kitchen. Chefs love that their enameled cast iron construction absorbs heat and distributes it evenly, making for truly efficient cooking; gourmands appreciate the absence of toxic chemicals seeping into their food. $50-plus, www.greencookingpots.com.

Greener Pup Recycled Dog Bed. Don’t forget your best friend! Greener Pup’s dog beds are made from rescued overstock fabric and a filler made from recycled plastic bottles — up to 120 in just one bed. Plus, a percentage of profits go back to saving homeless dogs through designer Kari Whitman’s Ace of Hearts Foundation. $85 (large), www.greenerpup.com.

Annatarian’s Seven Wishes Bracelets. I never underestimate the power of positive intentions. These bracelets can be used for affirmations, resolutions and setting goals. Each one-of-a-kind bracelet is strung from hand-dyed organic cotton string graced with a recycled metal peace, heart, globe or flower charm. Following tradition, simply tie a knot for each wish, memorize what each knot represents and use it as a tool for positive change until it falls off—and your wish comes true. $22, www.annatarian.com.

As women, there are a few things we’re capable of that men just wouldn’t understand. Case in point: birthing a child, kegel exercises and lying to a friend when a pair of jeans make her look like the Goodyear Blimp.

One thing we can’t do: grow a mustache.

While some of us could unfortunately argue the latter, hands down, very few chicks could sport a Fu Man Chu without some serious testosterone supplements. No foul, no harm.

Thanks to Movember – a grassroots organization launched by a handful of Australian mates who were rooting for the comeback of the Mo (Australian term for moustache) – women can vicariously live through their male counterparts and help a good cause in the process. Encouraging men to grow moustaches in the month of November to raise money for prostate cancer and men’s health issues, Movember has remarkably raised more than $47 million and rallied more than 372,000 men across the world to grow out their moustaches like the 70s never left – all in the name of charity. The gents have even raised the eyebrows of the Lance Armstrong Foundation and their leading man, Lance Armstrong, who has joined the ‘mo’vement this year to rock a stache.

GROW IT. Recent studies show that men live an average of five years less then women. Men tend to put off annual exams and self check-ups just like they avoid taking out the trash. But, Movember is eager to change this, working the sex factor that once branded the moustache to drive a new message: healthy dudes are cool.

JUMP ON IT. How can you jump on the bandwagon? Become a Mo Sista. Women can join the fight to expand the efforts of Movember by helping to recruit Mo Bros, planning socials and fundraising events and just downright spreading the word. It’s fun, a mindless contribution and, who knows, you may just meet a few fellas while tapping into your philanthropic side.

Dating never seemed so easy.

November is right on your coattails. Get involved as a Mo Sista or recommend to a future Mo Bro by visiting www.movember.com. Long live the Mo.

- Carly