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Have a Fabulous Memorial Day Weekend!
ColeyCole

    

It's been a while since I've blogged, I've had a more than my fair share to deal with lately and blogging has been the least of my priorities.  Well last week I decided to start blogging again I just wasn't sure about what, so I prayed and yesterday I go the answer and it came in the form of a Smoothie.

Back in Jan I got my mind set on getting some of the holiday weight off and eating better and I did. In Feb I the Food Network aired a special edition of Good Eats where the shows host Alton Brown shared tips about his dramatic weight loss. One of the things he did was create a Smoothie.  I loved the smoothie, so I made some modifications and it's been an essential part of 10lbs to date I've lost.  I talked about the smoothie on Facebook and I several people asked me for the recipe and I happily sent it out.  Before sending it the last time I realized I needed to make corrections and in that moment I also realized I had my latest entry.

Ok back story of the smoothie, done, now the recipe.

Ingredients
Bag of Mixed Berries (Blueberries, Raspberries & Marionberries Sams or Costco)
Soy or Almond Milk
1 Banana
Dark Fruit Juice (Blend of Pomegranate, Acai, Grape etc. Made with SUGAR no Equal, Splenda, etc) 

In your blender add:
1 cup of mixed berries 
A 1/2 of a cup to a cup of soy or almond milk and a 1/2 a cup to a cup of fruit juice (the liquids can vary in amounts depending on how thick or thin you want the drink in any combo as long as they equal 2 cups. I prefer more Almond Milk to Fruit Juice)
Add the banana
You can add more berries or bananas to taste or if you want something heartier.
Drink for breakfast or dinner, I prefer dinner.

Now some realism. In addition to the smoothie I cut out practically ALL processed carbs and foods.  After watching Live and Let Diet I incorporated some of Alton Browns tips into what I know works for me: no fast food (at least for now, later in moderation), no canned soup (DAMMIT), no processed carbs, minimal salt, very few frozen dinners (even the DIET & healthy ones are insanely high in sodium), no soda, except when I go the movies (gotta have my Cherry Coke & popcorn) and when I want something "bad" I have to make it.  My freeze is always stocked with bags of frozen vegetables, frozen chicken breast and bags of frozen shrimp. Heres a tip of my own, when you're starving but don't want to go for the wrong thing go for Steamed Shrimp, Steamed Broccoli and a little Cocktail Sauce, I eat as much as I want, when I want!

In addition to the food changes I make sure I walk at least an hour a day 5 to 6 days a week. The walking has a great side effect, I sleep better.

Ok enough for now, more to come! Comments and questions welcomed and wanted!

    

If you or someone you know suffers from depression, help is available.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

http://twitter.com/hollyrpeete/status/9760047602


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Always return calls promptly. Take the “game” out of the dating
game. If you are really interested…show it in a respectful way.

http://twitter.com/pattistanger/status/9757266930

Great advice from the Millionare Matchmaker!


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This is simply incredible. You Rock My World is one of Michael Jacksons best and at the same time under valued songs.  The fan in video below is sings all 38 voices. Rodney Jerkins (who wrote and produced the song for Michael) posted this on his site, think that says it all.

This is why I love all things tech!

Enjoy!

    

I love Kim Kardashian BUT, when I saw this Twitter message from her I
was slack jawed. She has just proven why in flight WiFi is a bad idea.

I'm on the airplane...love wifi! I am sitting next to an Air Marshall!
Jim the air marshall makes me feel safe!

http://twitter.com/KimKardashian/status/9215791828


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A young girl named Katie got a early lesson in hypocrosisy.  Katie found a 12 pack of beer in her brothers room and decided to bust on him. Not what I'd have done (I'd have taken it and been like "watchoo gonna do") but hey siblings do tell, no big deal. Well Katie's tattling got her brother Chris grounded for 3 months, Chris was not happy and boy did he have something for her!

Katie's "hookup" list


Chris rummaged through Katie's room, found her "hookup list" and decided to declare war by  POSTING IT ON FACEBOOK! Now to make the dish even extra spicier Chris tagged all the "intended" recipients.



THEN got into a comment war with Katie,  their friends and some of Katie's "intended."



And it gets better, click here to see what happens when Katie finds out whats going on.  Chris's final comment is one of the best one liners of al time. The moral of the story is nothing new, Karma is a BEEYATCH!

    

Ok so I stretched it on the title but dammit it's my blog and my best friend! 
My BFF is IN the NEW MARIAH VIDEO UP OUT MY FACE!!!  Back in December I got a call from Jason and I thought something was wrong. After screaming at him to spill it and he says "I just got a call to be in the new Mariah Carey video tomorrow!  Needless to say there were some elevated voices on the phone that afternoon. 

Now, if you want to see Jason you will have to look closely in the scenes at the store. Jason is dressed in a construction workers outfit, hardhat with the light and no shirt (what a shocker, Jason with no clothes on). 
Jason can be seen at  2:41, 2:54 (mariah goes after him), and 3:23.

Mariah Carey "Up Out My Face"


Jason on the set of "Up Out My Face"

It was a long shoot, almost 14 hours, but it was well worth it. Jason said Mariah was very down to earth and while always the DIVA never at anyone elses expense.

I'm very proud of you Jason and I'm wating on the call "I'm going to be working with Janet!"

    

I'm very excited about the premiere of Mariah Carey's new video "UP OUT MY FACE" featuring Nicki Minaj.  Mariah is also releasing the video for "ANGELS CRY" featuring Neyo. Both videos will be released on the online video outlet VEVO. As soon as it drops you know I'll post. Good stuff and an even better surprise! Stay tuned ColeyCole's!

    

The Senate has passed legislation to allow deductions for cash
donations to Haiti on 2009 tax returns. http://bit.ly/83ZttE

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