BIKINI CONTEST ending May 15th! Thank Heavens

Did you hear about this contest we are helping to promote? That was me being sarcastic because if you have read or watched my blog/vlogs you know I've been stressed. Well, the bikini contest is winding down. I just wanted to thank the diet.com members who joined the group on You Tube even though we knew you were never going to submit a video, we appreciate your support and helping make it look like models wanted to enter! THANK YOU!

I also want to thank GotCast.com and RealityWanted.com. They are not paying me to say this, but their efforts truely helped. They are both casting sites in which user register and then they are notified for upcoming casting events online or in person. I'm a huge fan of reality TV, especially Big Brother. I would totally tryout if I didn't have to "give up" my summer should I be chosen. I think I'm too normal for reality TV. Here is the video for the last CUUR bikini contest promo. It's kind of fun and short, so give it a watch and comment. I love all your support ;)



Funny Story (unrelated to anything diet):
I once tried out for a dating show on New England Sports Network because at the time I was single, and thought that if I got on, I would A) get free red sox tickets and B) I'd be able to promote Diet.com on TV! The part about meeting anyone cool or normal never phased me. During my second interview, they asked me who my favorite Red Sox player of all time was. Guess who I said? I should've said, "I grew up a Bruins fan. My family was big into hockey, baseball not so much. My favorite player comes from the "idiots" gang which is Kevin Millar." What I actually said, "Bronson Arroyo...? Because I like his CD?"

Some how, I made it to the third round. They asked me about my love life. Instead of playing along and saying, well I can't find Mr Right, I asked what they meant. They ask me, "Are you recently single? Having a dry spell?..."

I start laughing and tell them that I'm not having a dry spell by no means. Needless to say, I did not get picked. That's my funny story for the day I thought I'd share with everyone. Embarrassed. That was the end of my days trying out for reality TV.

BIKINI CONTEST

It's all happening! Join our Swedish Bikini Model Contest Today!

Quick and Easy Mother's Day Brunch Recipes by Diet.com

Dara's favorite brunch ideas:

We at Peapod Fitness aim for high energy, high nutrition, and high taste. Go for locally grown ingredients to feel even better-good for you, good for the environment, good for us all! To read more about eating/shopping locally, we recommend THE REAL FOOD REVIVAL, by Sherri Vinton (amazon.com).

Fit and Fabulous Pancakes

1 cup of whole grain oats (NOT INSTANT)
1 cup of egg whites
1 small banana or 1/2 large banana, fairly ripe

OPTIONAL ADD INS:
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, banana extract, maple extract, etc.
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
1 tbsp chopped almonds or walnuts
1 tbsp flaxseed


Blend all ingredients together in a blender until it reaches pancake batter consistency. Feel free to add in optional ingredients for extra flavor...

Pour onto hot griddle or skillet, lower heat to ensure even cooking. Makes 4-8 pancakes, depending on size. Drizzle with honey and fruit for the optimal dining experience...


Egg White Omelette Extravaganza

4 egg whites plus one whole egg, beaten to a froth
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup mixed fresh vegetables, finely chopped (peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach)
1/4 cup lowfat cheese (ie., feta, goat cheese, cheddar, monterey jack)
1/2 cup fresh spinach
1 ripe tomato
2 slices sprouted grain bread (ie Ezekiel bread)

Pour egg whites into a skillet, cook over low heat, moving the sides every so often to allow liquid to move to the side of the pan. In a separate skillet, heat olive oil and toss in fresh (preferably locally grown)vegetables and cook until tender.

Once egg whites have cooked through, add in cheese and vegetables. Fold over to create an omelette. Place on plate alongside sliced tomatoes and spinach. Drizzle salad with olive oil and pepper. Serve with 1-2 slices warmed sprouted grain bread. High protein, high fiber, high taste...equals high energy for fun activities!

For more information or other tasty, nutritious meal ideas, contact Dara at www.ppodfitness.com.

Diet Dish: The Secret Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Did you know that cinnamon may help people with type 2 diabetes? The indian spice was found to help regulate the blood sugar - therefore, helping people who have type 2 diabetes.

Why or how could this help you if you don't have diabetes? Regulating your blood sugar levels helps reduce cravings and binges. Also according to Wikipedia:

Cinnamon has traditionally been used to treat toothache and fight bad breath and its regular use is believed to stave off common cold and aid digestion.

I am a HUGE fan of this natural, real food, organic movement. I think it's great. To find benefits from nature, and things that are made naturally has be better than all this pharmaceutical clutter. As you all know, I am no dietitian or nutritionist even if I think I am qualified to be one, so watch this video to find out more from clinical nutritionist Alexis Beck.



Here is a recipe for The Cinnamon Tea that we mentioned in the video:
Ingredients-
1 Cinnamon Stick
1 Cup of Boiling Water
1 Regular or decaf Black Teabag
stevia, sugar, splenda (whatever you want to sweeten your tea with)

Preparation-
Place the cinnamon stick in a cup. Ad the boiling water and steep covered for 10 minutes. Add the teabag. Steep for one to three minutes. Sweeten to taste, if desired.

Diet Dish: Reduce Cravings w/ Cinnamon

Mmmmm Cinnamon!