I've lost my Noodles!!!!

Okay, not exactly....I am happy to report that I have lost almost 50 pounds, I stopped using Newtopia because I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and I needed personal attention. Newtopia is an amazing program but not for me.

I did something that I never thought I would do again. My family Doctor thought I was crazy but said he would keep an open mind, well in just 3 short weeks, my blood glucose levels went from 21-24 to a sweet(or rather less sweet) 5.5 to 7...what does this mean you ask?

Well, it means that I get to keep my limbs and my eyesight. A few months ago I could barely stop crying, I was told that it was too late for me, that the Diabetes had gone into my eyes, thank God for 2nd opinions and woo-hoo to second chances.

Now, alot of people have asked me how I have lost this weight, why I look better...and I have decided to post recipes, ideas and if you have any questions...just message me....

I still have 2/3 of my journey to complete but I am on the right track.

Daily Bread Food Bank and the League of Rock

Come on out and see how the "Hidden Musical Population" raises funds for charity. The League Of Rock is an Adult Music League, much like a pick-up league for baseball or hockey, only these members play in rock bands. Among the many professionals who are members in this league, are real estate agents, lawyers, accountants, moms, dads and well, you get the picture. On December 14th at 7pm, The League Of Rock's Toronto Chapter has six bands showcasing at The Silver Dollar Room located at 486 Spadina Rd., just north of College on the west side. This event is a drive for donations to The Daily Bread Foodbank. This is an all ages event, the younger ones are welcome but make sure you bring ear protection for them. Lisa Portolese of Royal LePage Kingsbury will be doing a set with LOR Band "Instant Gratification". Come and see what everyone's talking about and make a donation too. See why this would make an excellent addition to how we as Realtors network and help make our communities a better place to live. $10 at the door and donations to The Daily Bread Food Bank are welcome! If you cannot attend, please donate online via this link (Daily Bread Food Bank Donation). Members of the Toronto Real Estate Board and the Mississauga Real Estate Board might consider a League Of Rock program for those of us who don't play baseball, golf or bowl and would still like to network and raise funds for all kinds of charities (The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, The Childrens Wish Foundation and Easter Seals to name just a few). League Of Rock's Founder, Terry Moshenberg would be happy to discuss the many ways to develop a unique music-based program for your organization. This works not just for the GTA but Across Canada. They also do Music-Based Team Building & Leadership Training (http://TeamBuilding.LeagueOfRock.com ).


For more details, call Lisa Portolese at her office (905) 568-2121 or Terry Moshenberg, Founder: 416.908.5284

About last night, League of Rock

Sorry folks, it has been awhile. Been updating my other blog at www.lisaportolese.blogspot.com If you read my last two posts on this site-you will be up to speed.

Last night we had our midway performance for Session 15 League of Rock, we performed at Downsview Park, where the Rolling Stones held the Sars Benefit Concert with Justin Timberlake. I wasn't at that concert but can't imagine it being any better than last night.

The first singer than sang was Carla Mills, she was awesome, poised, looked like a pro on stage....really loved the entire band called.....I forgot, I was kind of nervous.

I missed Heather Hills perform who is an original artist with an amazing CD...more on her later.

Then Sue George and her band come on with 5 part harmonies that even Don Felder would have applauded,you know the guy without the ego that actually wrote Hotel California...read Heaven and Hell...his latest book.

My band, Instant Gratification knocked my socks off, I messed up quite a bit and they were so kind and patient. One of our Members Ivan was so sick and he still showed up to play.

Kenny McNally sang like a pro and was such a generous performer, helping me on the way, in fact, we all helped each other...

Topher was as great as usual and I met Terry Moshenbergs other personality, Gosh, I knew he was smart but did not know how funny he could be. Topher and Terry are Partners in the League of Rock...

Anyway, I will edit this later, I have to go sell a house, but just wanted to let the Universe know about something I learned from one of the coaches and high risk kids...and how music and good hearted volunteers are changing lives, one song at a time....

(will add the story later, I don't want to be late!) League of Rock, you raise me up!

When they called my name........MVP!!!

I still can't find a thank-you note that says how I really feel. When they called my name it was like a little prayer. I can't believe that the League of Rock named me Most Valuable Personality.

I'll let you in on a little secret...growing up, I won awards for public speaking, athletics, scholarships for acting, modeling and real estate awards but what I have always wanted to win was Miss Congeniality, seriously, I always felt, even back in the day when I was President of my Highschool at Philip Pocock that an award like that would be like a Peoples Choice award, only instead of talent, it was based on how much I did for my fellow man or woman.

You see, I have always tied my self worth with how much I could help others. That is what has always meant the most to me. It is so much better to give than to receive. I think there are alot of people like me, just think to Christmas or Birthdays, how happy you get when you see the look on someones face when you find the perfect creature comfort that they weren't expecting...there are no words. I thought my next post about League of Rock would be about the amazing coaching and mentorship I was lucky to receive from Zack Werner and Gord Deppe- that post is delayed as I need to thank the three men I admire the most, which usually is reserved for the Father, The Son and the Holy Ghost.....but you know what? My Church never gave me an MVP award, all they offered me was Salvation. Fools! (J.K)

I think it is high time that my dues started paying me back, Yes, there I said it!!! ME ME ME!!!!!!!!

So although I really want to visit relatives in Europe.....I am gonna have to make it a short trip because not being a part of the next League of Rock Session would tear out my heart. Sure some friends of mine say it is time for the next musical journey but I believe League of Rock, for me, is part of the journey and each season, like it's people, is unique, fresh, shiny and new with new coaches, new members, new life long friends and some favourite oldies but goodies.

As for being the MVP...Terry, Topher and Kenny, I feel....grateful, happy, excited, elated, amazed, fussed-over, spoiled, merry, mirthful, blissful, jovial and gratified, happy as a clam and overjoyed, hope it was good for you too, afterall, it's not just about me. hahaha

My life Rocks!

I am still smiling- it is the afterglow of the first time. I was really embarassed at first, wasn't sure what to do with my hands or my body, and then everything felt SO Natural, and the sound was all around...I am sure the neighbours could hear. Yes, Yes, Yes, OH YES!!!! My first Live Performance with League of Rock, I will remember it always...it was like Heaven, Silicone Heaven. League of Rock has been doing something amazing for me.

They are helping me regain my self confidence so I can be, everything that I was intended to be. And confidence is very important, no matter what you do in life, you need confidence.

I have always loved singing, I was singing before I could talk. When I first got my real estate license at 18, I was known as the agent that loved to sing and some people, even my Brokers David and Kelly, thought I was pretty good at it.

I can't go back and change things in my life that occured, there is no rewind button to press.I still believe that everything happens for a reason, so I am not gonna be a Debby Downer and focus on past health problems and car accidents.

What I have is the here and now...and I am so happy, I can't stand it! League of Rock is such an outlet for me, it is making me a better Realtor, a more interesting friend and a much nicer Daughter, just ask my Mom, she saw my face when I came home tonight....I can't describe what it feels like to be "Bitten" again. At the tender age of 2 is when it all started, I had seen Engelbert and Tom Jones on TV and knew that I wanted to be a performer and I have had this mad passion for music and acting my entire life and finally- Finally, I have people I can do it with and DUET with.

I am so greatful to Terry Moshenberg for making it possible for me to live out a dream and yes...I got home late but I wasn't about to not get my steps in for Newtopia.....7000 plus.....I am being a VERY good girl...so if you've ever been bitten in your life, here is what JAB League of Rock is all about...I, umm, totally stole their LOGO for this BLOG "spot" please don't sue me, I have no money, I am a musician.....: ) Well, at least I felt like one tonight. Thank you to everyone....tommorow I will fill you in on our WORLD CLASS COACHES...


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A new Utopia for people that want to live longer healthier lives.

A program customized to you and your genetics. EVERY PLAN IS DIFFERENT. WHAT YOUR PLAN IS DEPENDS ON YOU! Read on if you care about your health and kno of anyone who needs to get healthier, especially if they are diabetic like I am and soon this will be past tense for me. I will be able to say...."I was diabetic"

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We all know some people who seem to eat copious amounts and never gain weight.
To some extent, it’s in the genes.

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Our team of experts have together created our unique Assessment that is the springboard to your new life. It will be followed by unique genetics testing, developed by our expert Genetics Team. To read more on the Genetics Team, click here.

Suddenly, for the first time ever, you have the complete knowledge required to lose weight and keep it off forever!

Step 1: Identify the Best Plan for YOU (I know, I know, feels like Christmas don't it?)

Not every weight loss program can work for everyone. Everyone is unique, with different bodies, different genetics, different lifestyles and different personalities. The team of weight loss experts wants to get to know you, and learn what makes you distinct from everyone else. That way, they can design the perfect personalized weight loss program for you. By learning your genetic make-up and knowing your personal mannerisms and habits, they can coach to your own unique personality. Your personalized program will consist of personalized nutrition, exercise, and behavior management. So talk to them. Let them get to know you. And let them find out exactly what you need to lose weight and keep it off forever.

Step 2: Lose Weight for Life and Live Healthy

A: Lose Weight for Life with a Newtopia Personal Coach


Trained and managed by Newtopia’s expert team, your Personal Coach is carefully selected to match your needs and personality. Your Personal Coach will work with you one on one, to be your guide, your mentor, your motivator, your cheerleader, and that kick in the butt when you’re slacking. Your own personal coach will be available to you on demand anywhere in the world using a Newtopia provided webcam. At Newtopia, we give our devotion to you personally by providing you with one person, one voice, and one coach, dedicated to ensuring that you succeed and you succeed forever. My personal coach is extremely quailified....and yeah, I can reach her practically 24/7 but she is not making me reliant on her, she is teaching me how to be independant and make good choices on my own. I think I need to point out that I am very educated and was a normal weight my entire life without effort until my car accident....so I got off the right track and couldnt't find my way back. Nikki is helping me. Newtopia is helping me.

B: Live Healthy with a Personalized Natural Health Product Prescription

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What a Fitness Megalomaniac!

I was researching some information so I could post in a nutshell what makes Newtopia so different and I came across a rather ill informed personal fitness coach. The link to his BLOG is http://www.muscletypes.com/newtopia-%e2%80%93-a-weight-loss-system-that-causes-cash-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-55
He refers to this program as a Weight Loss Symptom that causes Cash Loss. He criticized the $7.00 per day....he said it was $210.00 per month and failed to mention his 50 dollar a session, 3 times a week program which adds up to $600.00 per month but I give his profession credit, at least it is not Slim Band. This is what I responded to the FitnessJerk(that is what he calls himself) I wish people would actually do a some research before assuming they know it all. This is an exerpt of my reply to him.

Dear FJ.
I enjoy your writing but you are wrong on the whole Newtopia thing. Here is a link to some peoples testimonials. http://www.newtopia.com/testimonials.

Kindly, read the first testimonial, that is mine. If you care to follow my progress on Newtopia you can find me on Blogger at http://lovingnewtopia.com

This diet is not a quick fix, it is education and yes I can reach my coach every day, even after hours, she even friended me on facebook.

Exercise and staying active is a huge part of Newtopia and for the first time in years, I am working out consistently, an hour a day, no the results are not fast but what I do lose is FOREVER. I have had personal trainers, many good ones, it is NOT ENOUGH……7 bucks a day is cheap…..it is what I used to spend at McDonalds at least once a day.

Anyway, seems to me that this fitness instructor is like many of those people I spoke about about in the past. The weightloss industry is a BIG PIE and instead of him researching this so some of his clients could benefit from this program, he blatantly misinforms even more people, why? Maybe so he can have a bigger piece of the pie? Maybe so he can gain more clients..... Newtopia does not say, hey, don't join a gym, don't get a personal trainer...