Happy new years all! Admittedly, I stayed in for the holiday. But for the first year in recent memory, I did resolve to do something: to spend more time traveling. With trips to California, Arizona and Nevada already on the calendar, it would seem I am well suited to stick to it. Not surprising though, it is among one of the top 10 most commonly broken resolutions per Time magazine.
"Lose weight and get fit" also made the list. 3 days into the new year, this is most evidenced by the lack of available treadmills at the gym..Who are all of these people that I've never seen before and why are they running on my machine!?
In any case, good luck and best wishes for a healthier you. 2011 marks my 4 year anniversary of being eating disorder free. Now that is cause for some celebration!
-Nicole
Monday, January 3, 2011
Monday, December 13, 2010
"The Nutcracker" ballerina criticized for weight
Unbelievable. Having just watched "The Nutcracker" in Annapolis this weekend, I found recent press around Jennifer Ringer (of the New York City Ballet) and her weight by the Times to be particularly upsetting.
There are certainly similarities between dance and pageantry. Our bodies are part of the art, a portion of the competition...which opens the gates of criticism. But when someone has already brought her struggles with anorexia to light, is it really necessary to comment on her weight?
It's sad that a Christmas tradition has been spoiled by this insensitivity-- but let's use this as a jumping off point for increased dialogue and continued support for not only this ballerina, but all women who have been hurt by social pressures.
http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/sugar-plum-fairy-ballerina-jenifer-ringer-shrugs-off-weighty-criticism/19758195?icid=maing%7Cmain5%7C1%7Clink2%7C30882
There are certainly similarities between dance and pageantry. Our bodies are part of the art, a portion of the competition...which opens the gates of criticism. But when someone has already brought her struggles with anorexia to light, is it really necessary to comment on her weight?
It's sad that a Christmas tradition has been spoiled by this insensitivity-- but let's use this as a jumping off point for increased dialogue and continued support for not only this ballerina, but all women who have been hurt by social pressures.
http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/sugar-plum-fairy-ballerina-jenifer-ringer-shrugs-off-weighty-criticism/19758195?icid=maing%7Cmain5%7C1%7Clink2%7C30882
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Miss Arizona USA 2011
So basically former United States queens are dominating USA this year. Congrats Susie (Miss Virginia Teen USA) and Courtney (Miss South Carolina USA)!! See you in Las Vegas!
Best of luck to Tiffany Martin (Miss US class of 2009 and former Miss AZ Teen USA) at Miss Arizona USA 2011 this weekend!!
Best of luck to Tiffany Martin (Miss US class of 2009 and former Miss AZ Teen USA) at Miss Arizona USA 2011 this weekend!!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Miss Maryland USA 2011
It's the most wonderful time of the year-- USA pageant season! Congratulations to the new Miss Maryland USA 2011-- Allyn Rose and Miss Maryland Teen USA 2011-- Kirsten Nicholson.
Photos below are of Miss Maryland USA 2010 Simone Feldman and two of my faves Courtney and Mandi and Top 5.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Healthy is the new Skinny
Facebook invitations, group suggestions, events, etc typically get ignored (sorry!)...BUT Healthy is the new Skinny was definitely up my alley! The following excerpts and photo are from their fb page:
"What is Healthy is the New Skinny? This is not about a size. It’s about a movement.Healthy is the New Skinny is about revolutionizing the values of the fashion industry. It’s about putting happiness and vibrant good health first and foremost. Generations of young women have assessed their own worth by how far they are from the ideal of unrealistic thinness...
Healthy is the New Skinny is partnering with acclaimed designer Jessica Svoboda, whose breakthrough denim styles for straight and “plus size” figures are catching attention across the country...
What can you do?1. Buy a Healthy is the New Skinny t-shirt. All proceeds will go towards Jessica Svoboda’s show. If you want to see a healthy revolution in fashion wear a t-shirt -- and be our spokesmodel! 2. Tell friends and family to join us on Facebook and follow our progress. New York Fashion Week won’t let designers know if they’ve been chosen until two weeks before. As the remark about elephants makes clear, there are powerful figures in the industry who don’t want to see models like ours on the runways. The more excitement we can build about Healthy is the New Skinny and Jessica’s line, the more pressure we can bring to bear on the industry to open Fashion Week to our vision.3. Embrace the Healthy is the New Skinny message. In our hearts, we know that this is the direction the fashion industry needs to go. This is about liberation, this is about self-acceptance, this is about celebrating happiness and health. You know it’s the right thing."
I've ordered mine, have you?!
"What is Healthy is the New Skinny? This is not about a size. It’s about a movement.Healthy is the New Skinny is about revolutionizing the values of the fashion industry. It’s about putting happiness and vibrant good health first and foremost. Generations of young women have assessed their own worth by how far they are from the ideal of unrealistic thinness...
Healthy is the New Skinny is partnering with acclaimed designer Jessica Svoboda, whose breakthrough denim styles for straight and “plus size” figures are catching attention across the country...
What can you do?1. Buy a Healthy is the New Skinny t-shirt. All proceeds will go towards Jessica Svoboda’s show. If you want to see a healthy revolution in fashion wear a t-shirt -- and be our spokesmodel! 2. Tell friends and family to join us on Facebook and follow our progress. New York Fashion Week won’t let designers know if they’ve been chosen until two weeks before. As the remark about elephants makes clear, there are powerful figures in the industry who don’t want to see models like ours on the runways. The more excitement we can build about Healthy is the New Skinny and Jessica’s line, the more pressure we can bring to bear on the industry to open Fashion Week to our vision.3. Embrace the Healthy is the New Skinny message. In our hearts, we know that this is the direction the fashion industry needs to go. This is about liberation, this is about self-acceptance, this is about celebrating happiness and health. You know it’s the right thing."
I've ordered mine, have you?!
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Beauties of America
Nothing but the best of luck to my sister queen, Radiah, Miss Virginia 30's as she competes at Beauties of America Nationals this week!
xoxo,
Nicole
xoxo,
Nicole
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