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Lisa shines on the red carpet at a PANCAN event.

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MATHEW IMAGING

Tell me about your current projects.

I’m very proud of it.

What’s your normal exercise routine?

Particularly Anusara, or Hatha Flow styles.

A couple years ago I committed to going 3 times a week, and not less than 2.

What song gets you most fired up at the gym?

It sure clears your head!

What’s in your fridge (and/or pantry)?

It’s sad looking.

I really need to clean my pantry out.

I remind myself how hard it is to get back in shape.

That usually scares me enough to not stop in the first place.

What’s your go-to breakfast?

I’m an egg whites, bacon and one piece of toast girl.

I’ll splurge with hash browns, but they have to be crispy.

Typical lunch and dinner?

I keep it simple – grilled chicken and a vegetable.

If I’m eating out, I’ll get more adventurous.

If you have to eat fast food, what do you get?

I grab a handful of mixed nuts.

I always have to work on my core.

Yoga has served me best here.

My little “play-station,” with Sirius radio, traffic info, phone, etc.

in my Nissan GTR.

I have so much fun in that car!

What’s your idea of a perfect night out?

Poker night with the girls (and a few guys)!

We are a fun group and laugh a lot.

What are you reading?

What is your current most urgent goal?

I’m doing my best to organize it so it runs more smoothly and is not so stressful.

It’s been challenging.

What item of clothing (or accessory) will you NEVER get rid of?

All of them I keep because of happy sentimental reasons.

Like my husband’s favorite, crazy shirt.

Or, a great gown I had made for me and wore to the Oscars.

What’s the best happiness advice you’ve ever gotten?

Abe Lincoln said, “Most people are as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

I think that’s true.

What’s your biggest source of inspiration?

I am constantly inspired and impressed by the people I run into every day.

I think these people are the beautiful heroes in life.

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