LL Cool J Loves “Cheat Meals”
June 1, 2010 by Lara
Filed under Health & Fitness
Oh, ladies… we do love “Cool James” don’t we?
Men, you know you love him too – just more of an envious kind of love, eh? ;)
LL Cool J recently released a new program called Platinum 360 which involves an eating plan and workout schedule. He claims that it’s helped him get in shape while working [...]
Diabetes Update: May 2009
May 29, 2009 by Lara
Filed under My Diabetes
Okay so yes, it’s been a bit since I’ve posted an update with this, but here we go…
If you remember from the last Diabetes Update, my blood sugar level was 194, and I’d lost 7 pounds. The doctor had put me on Januvia, and told me that he needed me to lose more weight, faster.
Well, [...]
Cooked Oatmeal Isn’t All That Bad
May 19, 2009 by Lara
Filed under Foodie Fun
How many times have you found yourself making excuses for why you don’t eat good “Old Fashioned” oatmeal every morning?
“It tastes so… blah. I need more flavor!”
“It takes too long to make.”
“I don’t eat breakfast as it is, and you want me to eat that?”
“Instant oatmeal is easier/more flavorful/faster/etc.”
“I can’t ever get the consistency right. [...]
I’m Droppin’ Babies Like Hot Rhymes…
April 30, 2009 by Lara
Filed under My Diabetes
Alright, I know that title is completely corny and stupid, but hey… It’s Spring and I’m feelin’ corny and stupid.
So on my last post about my diabetes battle, where I mentioned that I’d “only” lost 7 pounds, a beautiful reader by the name of kirwin left a comment that totally put some things in perspective [...]
Diabetes Update – Januvia Prescription
April 21, 2009 by Lara
Filed under My Diabetes
First I want to thank all of you who have taken the time to send personal emails to me, comment on my posts, and reach out to me via Twitter… I love you all!
As you might recall, this morning I had my 6-week check-in with the doctor regarding my diabetes diagnosis that I got on [...]















