Showing posts with label Arnold 2009. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arnold 2009. Show all posts

Arnold Photos

I have finally put up pics from the weekend. Enjoy!On the bus... Not too bad for public transportation!1/2 way there Pit Stop. Hmmm... what to choose? Denny's or Mickey D's? How about my cooler!Setting up! Check out this YouTube from set up day, too.Arriving at the event... I had cold feet!With assistant extraordinaire, Vinita!Across the way at the REPS booth... Hi guys!Shaking Arnold's hand...

Challenge Finale

We made it!!!It's the end of the Arnold Challenge. For those of you who joined me and stuck it out for the last 2 weeks YOU ARE AWESOME!!! I hope you are feeling healthy and happy and ready to incorporate some more complex carbs back into your life.For those of you who missed the Extra TV segment here is a link: http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2009/03/eat_clean.phpArnold pics coming SOON.Don't

Challenge Day 12... and Post Arnold Recovery

Hey Clean Eaters,It was a joy meeting tons and tons and tons of you this weekend! I just wanted to say a quick hello. I'll be taking the day off to recover from the Arnold. We didn't get in until 2am. I need some more rest. I'll be back soon with pics and moments from Arnold 2009.-Tosca

EXTRA!!!

Good Saturday Morning everyone,Today is THE day. I am so thrilled to have my segment on Extra today.I won't be able to catch it because I'm on the booth all day. Let me know how it is if you see it.It's the Ambush Lifestyle Makeover Series... Hopefully you'll be able to find the channel. Here is a link to find it when it airs in your city: http://extratv.warnerbros.com/about/whenitson.php.We're

Arnold Day 1 & Challenge Day 9

Follow me all weekend at: www.twitter.com/toscarenoWell yesterday was a busy day!!! We arrived in Columbus at 2pm and had a ton of stuff to do:- Get our rooms at the hotel.- Unpack all sorts of stuff from the bus.- Get to the booth to set up (see video 1 of me and video 2 of my husband Bob as we set up the booths and invite YOU to the Arnold).- Prep for this morning's TV appearances by trying to

We're Heading Into Week 2 & Heading to Columbus

Who knew a bus could be so cozy!!We're off to the Arnold today in our chartered bus. I would love a coffee right now!!!Here's what I packed in my cooler for the ride:Crudities, hummus, nut butters, wraps, oatmeal, protein powder (no meat or fruit across the border) will get other stuff there if I have today.Doing Cooler 1 and trying to get across the border without meat can be tough so I have

For Your Reading & Viewing Enjoyment... Challenge Day 7

We are ONE WEEK into the Cooler 1 Challenge. I am feeling nice and cleansed for the Arnold. We leave tomorrow!! I have lots of packing to do tonight.Here is a link to a great article I found in the New York Times yesterday. It's all about how exercise doesn't do it all. It basically proves that diet is 80% of the battle, while exercise is a mere 10%. It's important, of course, don't get me wrong

Challenge Day 6

I arrived home safely from Portland late last night and was greeted by the bitter Canadian cold. My hubby was up at 6:30... and so was I. Adjusting to a time change is always a little rough. I'll be taking extra special care of myself today by loading up on veggies and soothing teas.I am visiting Franca today to get all prepped for the Arnold. We leave Thursday!! We're taking a bus to Columbus,

We're Cleansing... Ionic Cleansing & Cooler 1

Wow!!! Sounds like a lot of people are on board for the Pre-Arnold Cooler 1 Challenge for the next 2 weeks. We're two days in so far. How is everyone doing?? I'm feeling a little tired, but that could be because I spent all day flying to Portland, OR to visit my daughter, Rachel. I made sure to pack along my "eat clean" treats suitable for crossing the border (think no fruits or meats). Once I

Pre-Arnold Challenge

Happy Wednesday Bloggers,We are about 2 weeks out from the Arnold and I am fully in prep mode. Even though I am not competing, I still have to be looking and feeling my best as I represent Oxygen, Clean Eating and The Eat-Clean Diet on the booth.I am basically following Cooler 1 plan. Anyone want to do it with me?I'm issuing an Pre-Arnold Challenge. For the next 2 weeks we'll do Cooler 1. Join me

Another Busy Week Ahead

Good morning bloggers,We're battling yet another snowstorm here in Southwestern Ontario. I ventured out this morning to have a visit with my friend Franca in Milton. This is my one day of peace in the middle of yet another BUSY week.So does anyone else feel like they are on a treadmill these days? And I don't mean the good treadmill at the gym; I mean the treadmill of life. I'm constantly on the
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