Alli - CAUTION - not for the faint hearted

So as I've already mentioned I'm trying to lose a few pounds... and I also don't like to work at it... So I looked into that weight-loss pill Alli that I'd seen on commercials as the only FDA approved pill.

The way it works is by binding to the enzymes in your digestive system that break down fat, so instead of digesting it all 25% just goes all the way through. You know, like peanuts, or corn. Sounds good so far right?

You are also supposed to stick to a low-fat diet with only 15 grams per meal, which may be tricky (15 gr is close to the fat in a grande Starbucks Caramal Frappucino.)

According to them I shouldn't be taking the pill until I'm 167 pounds. "Well what do they know?" I thought to myself. That's when I read the possible side effects. Straight off the Alli website:

alli™ works by preventing the absorption of some of the fat you eat. The fat passes out of your body, so you may have bowel changes, known as treatment effects. You may get:

gas with oily spotting
loose stools
more frequent stools that may be hard to control

The excess fat that passes out of your body is not harmful. In fact, you may recognize it as something that looks like the oil on top of a pizza.

Pick a day to begin taking alli, such as a weekend day so you can stay close to home if you experience a treatment effect. Make the timing work for you. If you're getting ready to travel or attend a social event, hold off on starting with alli until the event is over.

You may feel an urgent need to go to the bathroom. Until you have a sense of any treatment effects, it's probably a smart idea to wear dark pants, and bring a change of clothes with you to work.

You may not usually get gassy, but it's a possibility when you take alli. The bathroom is really the best place to go when that happens.

All I can say is EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!

Apparently experiencing these "treatment options" can be a plus though, by making you stick to the recommended amount of fat per meal. I guess once you poop your pants you don't really wanna do it again, therefore no "cheating."

Happy dieting guys!

for all you cat lovers out there

Cats are better than dogs.

Dogs:
a) stink ( I know you're thinking "MY dog doesn't stink" and guess what... you're wrong)
b) eat poop and lick your mouth
c) are only cute when they are puppies, with some exceptions (your shitzu is not the exception)

I came across a little video on YouTube that you may enjoy:

An Engineer's Guide to Cats

It's about cats and it's made by engineers. They are smart so they know what they're talking about.

Hottest NHL Players

Hey all. I'm planning on doing a post on the hottest players in the NHL and would appreciate any ideas you can give me.

I'm talking pure physical good looks here... I don't care if he reads to sick children or is a total a-hole.

Thanks!

Kristen Stewart Take care her Pet, Pooch

Kristen Stewart’s been laying low-key as of late, but She was snapped taking care of Stewart pet pooch in LA on Tuesday afternoon on February 3, 2009.

Kristen Stewart toted her dog to the Westlake Village Animal Hospital, dressed casually in jeans and a grey hooded sweatshirt.

Meanwhile, Stewart just recently spoke to press about the "instant bond" stewart had w/ Robert Pattinson, the "Twilight" co-star.

“The chemistry between artists is difficult to define. But in my case when I looked at Robert it was like I could look into his heart, and he could do the same, and that was very important,” Stewart says. “That’s how I would describe the chemistry between us.”

School's Out FOREVA!

I have officially grduated. (With honours I might add!) Whoo Hoo!!

Our grad ceremony the most disorganized thing ever. So I won't really mention it. Except that Cerina, Teddy and I finally got our cheque for our award-winning table clinic "Bling-Bling No No's." Hells yeah $83.33!

I also wrote my board exam the other day. That's what I need to pass so I can actually get my lisence and work. 4-6 weeks and I'll know! I'm pretty sure I passed but you can never be 100%.

Now it's time to look for work. So far I've been avoiding that like the plague. Ugh.

But... if anyone knows of a dentist that's hiring a hygienist let me know! Preferably in the valley... Langley, Surrey, Abby, White Rock etc. I don't think I can handle commuting over the bridge ever again.

I'm a Loser!

I gained a few pounds around Christmas. Approximately 12. That's a lot on a little person. Well I'm not that little... But I know there's a problem when certain jeans don't fit me anymore. So I needed to do something about it. My parents and I are doing our own personal "The Biggest Loser." Tuesday mornings are weigh-ins. We are going on our 4th week now. The first 2 weeks I won, and last week my mom did. She's disqualified for cheating this upcoming week though because she had the flu and I can't compete with that. And I've also been pretty bad this week too. I've drank on 3 of the days, and eaten greasy food twice. BAD DANIELLE.

The good news is that I've lost about 6 lbs so far. Halfway there! My goal weight is 125, which may be a long shot, but is do-able if I really put in the effort.

JT Update

My girlfriend dragged me out to the Mirage the other night. It was the 2-year anniversary of her getting engaged to the guy she is no longer with, so I figured I couldn't say no. Plus, who doesn't love being the oldest person at a club, right?

Danny Fernandez was there doing an appearance. He's the one that sings that song "You can be my private dancer" ... Not to be confused with Tina Turner's "I'm your private dancer... dancer for money!" He had added my gf to Facebook and had been messaging her and texting her so we went to the VIP area to say hi. Well he kissed us on the cheek and then ignored us. Not to be a groupie for a C-list celebrity (unlike the girls hanging over the edge of the velvet rope trying to get in) we took off. He was really short anyways.

My friend comes back from the bathroom and mentions that she saw this guy JT who I had sort of been seeing in March/April and he was excited to see me. Hazy on the details? I was too, so here are some reminders:

We'll See

The Hospital is the Place to Be

JT No Mo

We walk over to say hi. I wave... and JT jumps up, runs over and puts his arms around me and hugs me really tight. Then we stood there, in slow-dancing stance for like 5 minutes just talking. He apologized for how he acted before and told me that I'm an awesome girl and it was all his fault. He said that he wasn't fully over his ex then and he is now and has matured a lot. Then we kissed. A few times. I don't know what it is about him... but there is just this crazy instant undeniable chemistry. We had to take off and he told me we'd hang out the next day.

That night he was texting me and then we talked for a while. He couldn't hang out the next day because he worked late, so we did lunch the day after. Then we went back to his place and watched a movie and cuddled. It was really nice.

And then... drumroll please... I didn't hear from him for a week. Sound familiar? And what do I do? Call him on it! I am so NOT cool. I was like "Oh I didn't think I was gonna hear from you," and he asks "Why wouldn't you?" and I told him that I thought it was just like last time. He says that we haven't talked so how could he be acting like last time... but that was exactly the problem last time... that we DIDN'T talk.

And since that day I haven't heard from him again. I have officially given up... AGAIN. Doesn't matter how great things are when we're together if we never are!