Archive for February, 2010

• Thick Chick Movement – Devyn Ashley makes me smile

  Date: 2010.02.07 | Category: Inspirational people | Response: 1

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  My friend Devyn Ashely, has I already mentioned, is planning to  run this year’s LA marathon. She is planning to give sponsorship money to a charity focusing on giving aide to Haiti.

  Devyn is filming a short clips for her Youtube channel every day as she prepares for the big day. Each clip  has typically made me smile.

  On day one Devyn and her best friend (who is also running the marathon) Mieko Chic started their training in Starbucks. Yes – it was the contemplation that they are indeed going to run the marathon. There was fear in their eyes, I could tell.

  Clip two consisted of Devyn weighing herself and in effect realising she had a lot of work to do before she ran. I think it was really brave of her to do the weigh in. I think even if you love your curves there is sometimes a unwillingness to admit exactly how much you weigh. Been there – got the t-shirt.

  On day three she was in Starbucks again – looking at boys. HA! Only Devyn could pull looking at boys into her workout regime. See video below.

  On day four she is seen reflecting on the fact that she actually doesn’t have a healthy eating plan in place for herself and she’s asking for ideas on what to eat in order to get into shape. Remember folks, the lady doesn’t want to bulk up like Rambo. Often with us plus-size women there is a tendancy to do that when its combined with working out. We need to get the balance just right.

  I go for veggies and chicken and reduce the sugar and carb intake. It’s working for me – but then again I’m simply losing weight and getting a healthier lifestyle – not actually running a marathon in less than 50 days.

  What will day five bring? Who knows?

  Although Devyn seems to be taking this lightly she isn’t. She’s serious, but like all of us who make a decision to do something spectacular she’s going through a process of working it out in stages. I’d worry if I saw her jumping in on day one running around LA before getting her head mentally around the task ahead.

  I think you’ll find Devyn’s sweat pants will be going on soon and you’ll see the development of what is sure to be a life changing journey for her.

  To show your support follow Devyn at any of the following links.

  http://www.youtube.com/user/thickchickmovement

  www.twitter.com/DEVYN_at_PLAY

  www.facebook.com/devyn.ashley

  www.youtube.com/stinglikeme

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• Creative people that grow – Julie K Photo

  Date: 2010.02.04 | Category: Inspirational people | Response: 4

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  I think this professional endorsement is a long time overdue but here it is. Not only is it a professional one its also one from the heart.

  I first came into contact with Julia K after she joined my myspace page. She loved the music video I was in (Skinny – by Lo-Rider) and we talked about working together one day. I think it may have been two years or possibly more when we did eventually meet face to face for a photohoot in L.A

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