SUPER COOL STOP-MOTION KIA COMMERCIAL FILMED IN NAIL ART!!! Freaking awesome!!!!
Pretty much every argument every couple has EVER HAD all in less than 2 minutes!
Every Argument Every Couple Ever Has EVER. from Casey Donahue on Vimeo.
And new a peak at Entertainment news....
Mc Steamy is now is REHAB...
Steve Buscemi's grotty teeth are actually GOLDEN...(fyi: my FAV Steve Buscemi film is 'Trees Lounge' big cast in this little indie pic).
That expression 'Love is wasted on the young' comes from adorable stuff like this!
Ain't love grand?!
Or it's just plain ODD! Actor Doug Hutchison and his 16 year old bride speak out in this video.
Have a grand day!!
N
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Life After a Weight Loss Reality Show...
STRUGGLING TO LOSE WEIGHT?
As you know, you are NOT ALONE!
Several years ago, my friend Angela and I were on the first season of X-Weighted. Viewers saw us sweat, complain, cry and laugh...and lose weight. After the show ended Angela continued to lose weight (and the old fiance), married a new love, renovated a couple of homes and has essentially found a level of personal peace that she greatly deserves. I am immensely proud of my gal Ang!
Unfortunately, just like Trainer Paul predicted, I gained the weight back eventually. And after starting a business with my partner John, I gained even more weight!
After several attempts to lose weight since, I reached the point psychologically that weight loss was just not possible. I can hold down a radio job, start a business from scratch, do freelance work, be a full-time step-parent and more...but lose weight? Nope! Losing weight was the one thing that just wasn't happening, just was not possible.
Along with the escalating weight, I was unable to sleep through the night, I was obssessively hungry, cranky, impatient and felt a fatigue that was at times crippling....I blamed all of it on a life that is more than I could manage.
Then...early this Spring, my vision was blurring and I became thirsty. I don't mean, 'Gee, I'm a little dry'...I mean 'HOLY CRAP, I'M FREAKIN' THIRSTY!!!' Upto 6 litres of fluids a day!
I know what you are thinking: DIABETES! Correct, my friend!
And being diagnosed has been second biggest medical blessing of my life (being diagnosed ADHD was the first!). What I knew about Type 2 Diabetes was appallingly little. So, since diagnosis on May 25th, I have been on a HUGE and empowering learning curve. Through medication and shifting to a low glycemic index diet I have dropped three sizes and over 40 pounds AND my sugar levels have dropped from a shocking 23 to a more moderate 9 (and I am really working on lowering that # as well). My vision is back to normal and I no longer drink swimming pools of water daily.
Along with feeling better than I have in 8,9 maybe even 10 years...I have hope! I now know that I can lose weight.
But I share this with you not to brag or slap myself on the back...I share for one reason: you need to know that you could be pre-diabetic and THAT could be why you have struggled with weight.
Denial is both self-serving and self-sabotaging. I am the poster child for that! I also know what it is like to feel despair when you cannot control your relationship with food. We live in a culture that is so very unforgiving of the obese. Being obese is a medical condition, not a moral one.
It's my hope that you will shift from blaming yourself for having a lack of willpower and instead look closely at your body and what it is really trying to tell you!!!
Below are a pair of photos and signs/symptoms that I would like for your to read carefully without prejudice.
Take care of yourself and feel free to comment or email me.
Nicolle
PWD Type 2
' Prediabetes typically has no signs or symptoms. Patients should monitor for signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes mellitus. These include the following:[9]
In a way, prediabetes is a misnomer since it is an early stage of diabetes. It is now known that the health complications associated with type 2 diabetes often occur before the medical diagnosis of diabetes is made.[14]"
As you know, you are NOT ALONE!
Several years ago, my friend Angela and I were on the first season of X-Weighted. Viewers saw us sweat, complain, cry and laugh...and lose weight. After the show ended Angela continued to lose weight (and the old fiance), married a new love, renovated a couple of homes and has essentially found a level of personal peace that she greatly deserves. I am immensely proud of my gal Ang!
Unfortunately, just like Trainer Paul predicted, I gained the weight back eventually. And after starting a business with my partner John, I gained even more weight!
After several attempts to lose weight since, I reached the point psychologically that weight loss was just not possible. I can hold down a radio job, start a business from scratch, do freelance work, be a full-time step-parent and more...but lose weight? Nope! Losing weight was the one thing that just wasn't happening, just was not possible.
Along with the escalating weight, I was unable to sleep through the night, I was obssessively hungry, cranky, impatient and felt a fatigue that was at times crippling....I blamed all of it on a life that is more than I could manage.
Then...early this Spring, my vision was blurring and I became thirsty. I don't mean, 'Gee, I'm a little dry'...I mean 'HOLY CRAP, I'M FREAKIN' THIRSTY!!!' Upto 6 litres of fluids a day!
I know what you are thinking: DIABETES! Correct, my friend!
And being diagnosed has been second biggest medical blessing of my life (being diagnosed ADHD was the first!). What I knew about Type 2 Diabetes was appallingly little. So, since diagnosis on May 25th, I have been on a HUGE and empowering learning curve. Through medication and shifting to a low glycemic index diet I have dropped three sizes and over 40 pounds AND my sugar levels have dropped from a shocking 23 to a more moderate 9 (and I am really working on lowering that # as well). My vision is back to normal and I no longer drink swimming pools of water daily.
Along with feeling better than I have in 8,9 maybe even 10 years...I have hope! I now know that I can lose weight.
But I share this with you not to brag or slap myself on the back...I share for one reason: you need to know that you could be pre-diabetic and THAT could be why you have struggled with weight.
Denial is both self-serving and self-sabotaging. I am the poster child for that! I also know what it is like to feel despair when you cannot control your relationship with food. We live in a culture that is so very unforgiving of the obese. Being obese is a medical condition, not a moral one.
It's my hope that you will shift from blaming yourself for having a lack of willpower and instead look closely at your body and what it is really trying to tell you!!!
Below are a pair of photos and signs/symptoms that I would like for your to read carefully without prejudice.
Take care of yourself and feel free to comment or email me.
Nicolle
PWD Type 2
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| December 2010 |
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| July 2011 |
From Wikipedia...
' Prediabetes typically has no signs or symptoms. Patients should monitor for signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes mellitus. These include the following:[9]
- Constant hunger
- Unexplained weight loss
- Weight gain
- Flu-like symptoms, including weakness and fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Slow healing of cuts or bruises
- Tingling or loss of feeling in hands or feet
- Recurring gum or skin infections
- Recurring vaginal or bladder infections
[edit] Cause
- Sleep disorders
- Family history of diabetes
- Impaired glucose levels and/or metabolic syndrome
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Increased triglycerides levels
- Low levels of good cholesterol (HDL)
- Overweight or obese
- Women who have had gestational diabetes, had high birth weight babies (greater than 9 lbs.), and/or has Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)[10]
In a way, prediabetes is a misnomer since it is an early stage of diabetes. It is now known that the health complications associated with type 2 diabetes often occur before the medical diagnosis of diabetes is made.[14]"
Monday, July 11, 2011
Monday July 11th...already?
Its Monday...soooo....i'm keeping todays post purely random...or is it?
If you have ever worried about your child fitting in and being treated with the respect, you will probably want to see THIS MOVIE as much as I do. Plus, John C. Reilly is probably the finest actor of his generation! (no release dates for Canada, yet!)
Posh & Becks finally had their FOURTH CHILD!
Prince William & Duchess ...see slideshow of the Royals in Cali HERE.
If you have ever worried about your child fitting in and being treated with the respect, you will probably want to see THIS MOVIE as much as I do. Plus, John C. Reilly is probably the finest actor of his generation! (no release dates for Canada, yet!)
Posh & Becks finally had their FOURTH CHILD!
Prince William & Duchess ...see slideshow of the Royals in Cali HERE.
Monday, July 4, 2011
THE Summer Song of 2011?
What will be the SUMMER ANTHEM for 2011? In our world of radio, that is always a delicious question to ponder....currently my favs for this honour are:
'The Edge of Glory' Lady Gaga
'Hot Mess' from Canadian band Chromeo
'Don't Wanna Go Home' Jason Derulo
CNN enters the discussion with their picks HERE.
Plus, click HERE for a preview of Summer TV highlights as CNN sees it!
Have a grand day!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Kittens & Cory: it's ALL Glee-ful
Glee star and Canadian sweetie Cory Montieth...one more reason he is adorable!
No doubt you have already seen this viral Baby & Kitty vid...
Now...another example of this cat's incredible patience...I love the baby's expression when he gets licked by the cat's rough tongue!
No doubt you have already seen this viral Baby & Kitty vid...
Now...another example of this cat's incredible patience...I love the baby's expression when he gets licked by the cat's rough tongue!
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