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...


Join 10 Week JAB Sessions & Enjoy A Fabulous Band Experience:

Great Community Of Musicians
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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"

Newtopia Genetics
A world first, Newtopia Genetics is a revolutionary form of DNA testing. It will reveal what you never knew about yourself before!

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

The good news is that genes do not control your destiny. (YAY!!! CARTWHEELS and can I get a YEE-HAW!)

The world-first Newtopia Genetics testing will:

•Reveal your genetic tendencies related to weight loss
•Arm you with inside information to help take control of your long term weight loss plan
•Precisely fine-tune a personalized weight loss program to meet your unique nutritional, exercise and behavioural needs
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

Once you have achieved your goals, Newtopia will outline a personalized natural health product prescription based on your genetic test results and lifestyle assessment to ensure that you keep the weight off forever. Designed by our expert team and manufactured with the highest quality ingredients, your natural health product prescription can be conveniently shipped to you on a monthly basis and may I add affordable because that is SO important not just for me but for Newtopia, they want to make it accessible for EVERYONE.

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...

A not so good day

I woke up this morning dreaming of an amazing vacation in Cuba, at first I pictured myself all healthy and then reality set in. I became very sad. Somedays are easier than other days. Today was not an easy day. Not only did I stop smoking a year ago but over a year ago I also stopped dating.

I decided that I wanted to break the life long habit of having men mistreat me and I think that happens when you are overweight more than when you are in shape. I know some men love women with "junk in the trunk" and that is fine, but, in some cases, men look for women with insecurities so they can control them.

Today, I became sad because about 4 weeks ago I met a very charming friend, he is kind, he is adorable. Unfortunately, by the time, I am in shape, he will be married or in a relationship.....I think I know now why people or at least I looked for quick fixes before. Truth of the matter is, had I changed my lifestyle a few years ago, I would be at my natural healthy weight.

The sad thing, is whenever we reach out for some crazy diet, we harm our metabolism. I must have lost and gained 500 pounds or more in the last ten years, I sure am glad I quit smoking because I hate to think what all that stress is doing to my heart.

So yesterday, when I spoke to my Coach, I became upset. She cares about me and told me that maybe going to a reunion was not a good idea, that there would be no healthy options at the bar...I should have said something, I should have said, I want to have 10 chicken wings and a few drinks....I should have said, that if I go to a movie every 3 months, I think having Popcorn should be okay, with butter.

I am Italian, I think food should be enjoyed in moderation. I am happy she is teaching me healthier eating habits....and I know I should be a food NUN....but DEAR GOD!!! I have given up EVERYTHING I Like to do, except singing......I have gone through 13 "LENTS" I haven't even been to confession lately because I fear I will bore my poor Priest to death!

Do I seem tense? LOL DO I? DO I REALLY????? Well, I am very happy today, much better day than yesterday, I got so mad I went for the longest walk ever!!!!!! and I plan to kick it up to 7000 steps this week.....and It was so nice to see my friend Kathrin tonight and be at the Don Felder concert. What a talent....next house I sell, I am taking Guitar lessons......yep.....I wish everyone I knew would get on Newtopia, even my friends that don't need to lose weight, when I explain more about what it is, you will understand why.

Replacing Old Habits with NEWones.

I am so happy with Newtopia. I have been exercising faithfully for the last two weeks.

A friend asked me the other day how I liked it compared to Bernstein. No contest. With this program I feel strong, healthy and it is becoming very clear to me that not being on a diet is going to finally get me to look and feel the way I want.

My Coach Nicole is extremely qualified. She motivates me, she makes me feel good about myself and offers me solutions and options.

She is my cheerleader and yet she can also be tough, sometimes evil(she actually suggested I bring air popped popcorn to the movies?!) Weird chick! LOL

I didn’t want to be defiant, Nikki has been so nice so even though I saw Julia Roberts eat pizza, pasta(hold the sausage) See the movie. LOL I did something I have never done before at the movies. Nope, not that "thang" in the Alanis Morisette song...this was really AWESOME, so AWESOME I proudly posted it on my Status....I, I... I didn’t have the popcorn!!!! YAY ME!!!

I had water, it felt good- not to be a slob. I feel the need to point out that not all Popcorn lovers are slobs but I used to go out for a full dinner...and then....triple Butter on my Popcorn, a Hot Dog, Nachos, sour candy's and cotton candy and I thought it was okay, because, well, I had quit smoking and I ordered the diet coke and....well you get the picture.

I was good at least 4 times a week but 3 times a week, I was eating entire Pizza's...

However, I have been blessed, and God, the Universe has given me one heck of a Do-Over.

I have impressed many with my new found energy. Finally, out exercised my Mom last night, this was a first. Hee hee.

The vitamins that Newtopia has sent me are the right amount. I like knowing that I am not overdosing on meds(vitamins are not to be taken lightly)

I have had emotional stresses and everyone at Newtopia has been kind and caring and showed concern.

This company does not just see me as a number. This company, well, actually the creator of this company Jeff Ruby and the team of experts he has aligned himself with REALLY CARE....even the good looking VP of Sales Peter Gothe, actually cares.

I had the pleasure of meeting the top executives of this company because I had some questions and they wanted something from me, they wanted to know how they could help me MORE.

In a world where millions are taking advantage of people who so desperately want to be healthy and for some of us, whose lives depend on it, finally…there is a solution, a life time solution.

All those decades of my friends and I saying, wow, well, if we had what Madonna had or Oprah, then we could really be something. (I feel so guilty now, like I should have had some "whine" with my cheese Nachos,but I digress.

Newtopia has giving me the key and now, finally I will be free.

So good-bye Dr. Bernstein, this program is something that both my wallet and my heart and gallbladder can afford. Good-bye Jenny Craig, your frozen premade sugar laden food I will not eat, I remember when one of their very untrained counsellors told me that everyone NEEDS sugar…yeah okay, tell that to some more diabetics. Good-bye Herbal Magic….no magic to weight loss….it takes a plan to recover from being overweight or in my case morbidly obese, just like any addiction.

I actually find losing weight much harder than the 3 pack a day smoking habit I used to have. You know how a table needs all 4 legs to make it stand upright?… that is what Newtopia is like….it has all the tools you need, the genetic testing, the Doctors, the Nutritionists, the Coaches, the scale and actiped that stalks our movement and checks our weight wirelessly.

Instead of getting needles via DrB, I get a meeting via the Net with my Coach. The best part is they understand everyone is different. Newtopia has saved me from stomach stapling, added years to my life….and I can’t wait to be at my goal weight and finally get an agent and pursue my life long acting dream, hey, maybe I can do a commercial for Newtopia or even better, call Micheal Moore, let’s create the documentary “Minimize me”!!! Talk to you soon, more experiences with League of Rock that I can't wait to share......: ) Stay Positive, Everything is POSSIBLE!

Oh and my blood glucose level is 6.6! The best ever. I'll write more later about how Dr. Oz diagnosed me with Type 2 diabetes without even seeing me.

I have sunk to new lows!!!!

I am really excited, the only thing that could make today any better is if I could learn how to use this Blog properly.....anyway, I had a really great night last night with my friend A.P.....we were supposed to go to a reunion and we were there but no one else was. My friend, she looked so beautiful, it seems that with every passing year, my friends became more beautiful and since I have known A.P since we were 8 years old. She is pretty darn GORGEOUS...I would post some eye candy for you, but she would kill me. Anyway, she was so nice. Best date night I have had in a long time, she drove, paid for everything and dance with me all night long. I had a glass of wine, a caesar, some Nachos with and today woke up really hungry, I made myself pancakes, two of them. There was no option to eat anymore that way and I find that two was enough.....why did I ever eat more.? Anyway, I made my dinner, went for a walk and decided to track my Blood Glucose level and I can't believe it.....It is 6.6.......is has never been lower than 11 since I was diagnosed with Diabetes in March 2010......I am only on glyberide now, the lowest dose and I am 6.6!!! and I ate Pancakes today.....so I am pretty happy, my writing still sucks, but it will get better. I need to get into the "zone" I am a very lucky girl. Oh yes, eventually I will post pictures....so you can see how I changed little by little, but steady....used to always want to be the Hare.......but maybe Lisa the Tortoise is a better idea. Have a great night. Love to all.


August 13th, 2010 Happy New Year! C'est What?

I did it!!! I did it!!!! I did it!! One Year, Cold Turkey!!! How? with Allen Carr Easy Way to Quit Smoking CD's and Listening to Tal Bachman, the CD's....I mean it is not like some Rock Star was sending me messages over the Internet and I obeyed... that would be ridiculous! ; )



Oh Happy Day! Picture this, August 13th and somewhere on the West Coast the best friend I ever had was celebrating his Birthday while here on the East Coast in Ontario I was celebrating too. One year since I quit smoking!!!! My friend from Oregon (I'll call her by her rap name JToe...or Disney Princess sent me the most awesome book, a fairytale.......the most beautiful scrap book where she gingerly placed beautiful things and messages of love and hope, it was so beautiful, she really touched my heart. She made me cry. For my two year anniversary I have a date with a family of 10, gonna go paint ball, gonna win the war with my healing lungs.....and my new fit body.....I am gonna GRAB THAT FLAG, then.....I am going to catch the Cadboro Monster. : )

The Cup of Life

Well, before I go any farther, I should mention that I am half Italian and half German and I knew for sure I inherited a love of Football or Soccer as we call it in North America.

I also thought that meant I inherited poor family genes as I have many relatives that struggle with their weight, although my parents were never overweight and my Brother was even sent to a fat farm as a child!

However....the results are in......the DNA results are in......and I was relieved to find out that I carry O genes for the FTO or Body Fat Gene, I carry O genes for DRD2 or Eating Behaviour Gene. I do carry 2 genes for the MC4R or Appetite gene, yes one from my Dad and one from my Mom. I was quite excited because now that I knew that there was a reason that I could eat and eat and never be full...and now that I knew where to get the natural vitamins to help me with this high risk gene, I knew I was well on my way to finally stop the YO-YO Syndrome. I have hundreds of pounds over the years and this time, I feel like I have a partner 24/7 to keep me on the right track.

So the next thing that arrives was the scale and the pedi and the USB port, these tools will allow my Newtopia Coaches to literally "stalk" me, *ahem* I mean Monitor my behavior, I even added them to my facebook to get the full "BIG BROTHER" experience.

This week has been filled with awesomeness and blessings. Joyce Meyer came to the ACC(Air Canada Center in Toronto), I got to know my band mates better (Just joined League of Rock) www.leagueofrock.com, reconnected with some members in my real estate community via Brian Buffini(100 days to greatness) AND.....my Newtopia one on one session was an eye opener.

For the first time in months I exercised, it was a brisk 45 minute walk, I was exhausted....it is a small step but what do we all know about steps? The journey of a thousand miles begins with putting one foot in front of the other....I am so grateful that I have this opportunity to become the person I have always wanted to be. To be continued.

July 13th, 2010

Just one month short of my 1 year quit smoking anniversary, I bought myself a present. : )

A Toronto based “get fit” weight-loss regimen called Newtopia. The idea behind Newtopia is that your genetics play a part in how you gain and lose weight and knowing a little bit about them can help you get fit faster and more effectively.

The first thing you do when you join the program is give Newtopia a sample of your saliva so they can analyze your DNA. They send you a pedometer, and a scale, and set you up with a personal coach so that you have some guidance and help getting fit. The scale and the pedometer allow staff at Newtopia to track your activity and weightloss via remote wireless technology.

I have to say that I haven’t had my official consultation yet, but I’m already impressed because of the one on one attention I have been getting from a lady(''ll call her "Senta"). It’s clear that they’re taking into account your personal goals and lifestyle in addition to encouraging physical activity on a daily basis and I believe that makes all the difference when you’re in the process of not only losing weight but adapting a new lifestyle which will allow you to live longer and live "well".

I used to work out daily, until I was put on medications for Diabetes type 2, the meds made me so sick that now I’m lucky if I get on the bike even one a week, so it’s clear that I need to start being active again. Working out is something I enjoy and I’m hoping that Newtopia can kickstart my routine and give me some "hope".

About two years ago I lost all hope after being on a popular diet that I lost alot of weight on, but I also got very sick with, It seemed the only way I could lose weight is when I starved myself and ate only 650 calories a day, oh the things we do when the promise of a commercial tells us we can lose a guaranteed 16-20 pounds a month. More on that, later.

This is NEW......Newtopia! I’m signed up for a year. I’ll be sharing my weekly results via this BLOG- so if you like, just follow along .

Life just keeps getting sweeter. : )

I am so happy with Newtopia. A friend asked me the other day how I liked it compared to Bernstein. No contest. With this program I feel strong, healthy and it is becoming very clear to me that not being on a diet is going to finally get me to look and feel the way I want.

My Coach Nicole is extremely qualified. She motivates me, she makes me feel good about myself and offers me solutions and options.

She is my cheerleader and yet she can also be tough, sometimes evil(she actually suggested I bring air popped popcorn to the movies?!) Weird chick! LOL

I didn’t want to be defiant, Nikki has been so nice so even though I saw Julia Roberts eat pizza, pasta(hold the sausage) See the movie. LOL I did something I have never done before at the movies. Nope, not that "thang" in the Alanis Morisette song...this was really AWESOME, so AWESOME I proudly posted it on my Status....I, I... I didn’t have the popcorn!!!! YAY ME!!!

I had water, it felt good- not to be a slob. I feel the need to point out that not all Popcorn lovers are slobs but I used to go out for a full dinner...and then....triple Butter on my Popcorn, a Hot Dog, Nachos, sour candy's and cotton candy and I thought it was okay, because, well, I had quit smoking and I ordered the diet coke and....well you get the picture.

I was good at least 4 times a week but 3 times a week, I was eating entire Pizza's...

However, I have been blessed, and God, the Universe has given me one heck of a Do-Over.

I have impressed many with my new found energy. Finally, out exercised my Mom last night, this was a first. Hee hee.

The vitamins that Newtopia has sent me are the right amount. I like knowing that I am not overdosing on meds(vitamins are not to be taken lightly)

I have had emotional stresses and everyone at Newtopia has been kind and caring and showed concern.

This company does not just see me as a number. This company, well, actually the creator of this company Jeff Ruby and the team of experts he has aligned himself with REALLY CARE....even the good looking VP of Sales Peter Gothe, actually cares.

I had the pleasure of meeting the top executives of this company because I had some questions and they wanted something from me, they wanted to know how they could help me MORE.

In a world where millions are taking advantage of people who so desperately want to be healthy and for some of us, whose lives depend on it, finally…there is a solution, a life time solution.

All those decades of my friends and I saying, wow, well, if we had what Madonna had or Oprah, then we could really be something. (I feel so guilty now, like I should have had some "whine" with my cheese Nachos,but I digress.

Newtopia has giving me the key and now, finally I will be free.

So good-bye Dr. Bernstein, this program is something that both my wallet and my heart and gallbladder can afford. Good-bye Jenny Craig, your frozen premade sugar laden food I will not eat, I remember when one of their very untrained counsellors told me that everyone NEEDS sugar…yeah okay, tell that to some more diabetics. Good-bye Herbal Magic….no magic to weight loss….it takes a plan to recover from being overweight or in my case morbidly obese, just like any addiction.

I actually find losing weight much harder than the 3 pack a day smoking habit I used to have. You know how a table needs all 4 legs to make it stand upright?… that is what Newtopia is like….it has all the tools you need, the genetic testing, the Doctors, the Nutritionists, the Coaches, the scale and actiped that stalks our movement and checks our weight wirelessly.

Instead of getting needles via DrB, I get a meeting via the Net with my Coach. The best part is they understand everyone is different. Newtopia has saved me from stomach stapling, added years to my life….and I can’t wait to be at my goal weight and finally get an agent and pursue my life long acting dream, hey, maybe I can do a commercial for Newtopia or even better, call Micheal Moore, let’s create the documentary “Minimize me”!!! Talk to you soon, more experiences with League of Rock that I can't wait to share......: ) Stay Positive, Everything is POSSIBLE!

Oh and my blood glucose level is 6.6! The best ever. I'll write more later about how Dr. Oz diagnosed me with Type 2 diabetes without even seeing me.

I have sunk to new lows!!!!

I am really excited, the only thing that could make today any better is if I could learn how to use this Blog properly.....anyway, I had a really great night last night with my friend A.P.....we were supposed to go to a reunion and we were there but no one else was. My friend, she looked so beautiful, it seems that with every passing year, my friends became more beautiful and since I have known A.P since we were 8 years old. She is pretty darn GORGEOUS...I would post some eye candy for you, but she would kill me. Anyway, she was so nice. Best date night I have had in a long time, she drove, paid for everything and dance with me all night long. I had a glass of wine, a caesar, some Nachos with and today woke up really hungry, I made myself pancakes, two of them. There was no option to eat anymore that way and I find that two was enough.....why did I ever eat more.? Anyway, I made my dinner, went for a walk and decided to track my Blood Glucose level and I can't believe it.....It is 6.6.......is has never been lower than 11 since I was diagnosed with Diabetes in March 2010......I am only on glyberide now, the lowest dose and I am 6.6!!! and I ate Pancakes today.....so I am pretty happy, my writing still sucks, but it will get better. I need to get into the "zone" I am a very lucky girl. Oh yes, eventually I will post pictures....so you can see how I changed little by little, but steady....used to always want to be the Hare.......but maybe Lisa the Tortoise is a better idea. Have a great night. Love to all.


August 13th, 2010 Happy New Year! C'est What?

I did it!!! I did it!!!! I did it!! One Year, Cold Turkey!!! How? with Allen Carr Easy Way to Quit Smoking CD's and Listening to Tal Bachman, the CD's....I mean it is not like some Rock Star was sending me messages over the Internet and I obeyed... that would be ridiculous! ; )



Oh Happy Day! Picture this, August 13th and somewhere on the West Coast the best friend I ever had was celebrating his Birthday while here on the East Coast in Ontario I was celebrating too. One year since I quit smoking!!!! My friend from Oregon (I'll call her by her rap name JToe...or Disney Princess sent me the most awesome book, a fairytale.......the most beautiful scrap book where she gingerly placed beautiful things and messages of love and hope, it was so beautiful, she really touched my heart. She made me cry. For my two year anniversary I have a date with a family of 10, gonna go paint ball, gonna win the war with my healing lungs.....and my new fit body.....I am gonna GRAB THAT FLAG, then.....I am going to catch the Cadboro Monster. : )