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My Type-O Diet

By Kristen Published October 25, 2012

Sooo, I found out recently I was a blood type O+.. Finally called the Rhode Island Blood Center and asked them. I had donated blood back in 2002 and honestly never had the need to check in on that.. A friend told me about the Blood Type Diet. Apparently it’s a book series that concentrates on the blood type you are and tells you out the foods you should be eating and even more that you should not. Fucking awesome that I have like 50% of the “bad foods” in my fridge currently. I honestly thought brussels sprouts, cauliflower, avocado and catfish were AMAZING for me.. but I figured since I’m not feeling 100% recently so anything’s worth a the ol’ freshman try…

Let’s back it up a little: it’s not like I’m worried about my weight. I’m a normal height/weight ratio. I’m like 5’4″ and 118#. When it comes down to my health, however, I could totally use some more goddamn energy. I’ve been depending upon a shortie of OJ every morning for the sugar buzz for a while now and I’ve recently started enjoying a cup of coffee/espresso (black) or two.. or three.. over the past few weeks throughout the course of the day up to get my ass in gear. To get me interested in biking or yoga.. to make me go like “dadadadadadadaddada” when I’m on the phone or in a meeting… to get this buzz that >50% of Americans enjoy that I have honestly been blowing off recently… and to ultimately make me feel like I have ridic anxiety that makes me want to fucking puke my brains out because I’m overheated :-p

Enter the Blood Type O Diet…

So this is my new shopping list:

Meat/Seafood

Beef, lamb, veal, chicken, turkey

Cod, Herring, mackerel, salmon, tuna, shrimp, scallops, crab

Dairy

Butter, feta, mozz, goat cheese, soy milk

Fat

Olive oil, flaxseed, canola, sesame

Nuts and seeds

Pumpkin seeds, walnuts, almonds

Beans

Aduke, azuki, pinto, black-eyed

Grains

Essene, ezekiel, amaranth, barley, buckwheat, rice, kamut, kasha, millet, rye, spelt

Veggies

Artichoke, chicory, dandelion, garlic, horseradish, kale, leek, okra, onions, parsley, parsnips, red peppers, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, seaweed, turnips, tomatoes, collard greens, romaine, spinach, ew broccoli

Fruits

Plums, prunes, figs, grapefruit, berries (minus strawberries, blackberries)

Spices

Kelp, iodized salt, parsley, curry, cayenne

Condiments

Chocolate, honey, cocao

Beverages

Seltzer, club soda, green tea, wine

WTF? I can’t have beer anymore? Or vodak??

So as I sit, drinking my glass of wine (prefer red but drinking white currently), I’m playing around with my Pinterest and creating a board with some fun recipes I should be making from here on out..

However.. I’ve got all these shitty ingredients in my fridge: avocados, rum, corn, beer, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, vodka, mushrooms, cantaloupe, tequila, strawberries, bacon… so I’ve got to go on a bit of a “bad food bender” over the next week or so.

My challenge to myself.. and to my readers–if you are in fact an O blood type and want to try to become “healthier” per this diet–is as of Nov 1, avoid the heck out of the bad and only eat/drink the good stuff. I should probably pick up the book sooner than later (or someone can buy it for me Kindle-style)–however I’m going to try to quickly wean out the bad dairy, gluten, pig meat (BOOOOO!), beer (DOUBLE BOOOOO!), etc. that I’ve been eating to try and keep “healthy,” as soon as November hits…

What are you thinking? Do you have any good recipes? I think my first creation may involve some curry raisin chicken salad + Ezekiel bread and some greens… but anything tasty could be helpful! Follow my Pinterest for some good O+ blood type food ideas I’ve found–and help me pin!

Let’s eat (well)! And drink some great vino! –Let’s toast to being happier and healthier going forward!

<3 k

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So BzzAgent gave me something new to try.. with Covergirl and Olay

By Admin Published August 24, 2012

I really like being a BzzAgent.. sometimes I get some pretty cool stuff. Just for writing a few blog posts and trying it out. Wednesday, I received a little care package with some MAKEUP in it <3

I’m not really the kind of person who wears foundation, but I figured I’d give it a try yesterday in conjunction with the powder. Although it did live up to it’s “coverage” claims, unfortunately it covered up a lot of my freckles.. probably a good idea to have on hand though when I’m breaking out like a pizza during that time of the month o.O

I did however really enjoy the scent of the product and how it covered up my under-eye circles. Also, I went to a package store and the guy asked me for my ID so that’s a good sign, right?

The powder really seemed to suck up the oil that seeped out of my pores throughout the day, which was nice. The only other thing I would suggest would be to maybe add some sort of rice paper dispenser on the bottom of the powder so I could dab myself before powdering and ultimately getting that oil on the puff.

If you’re interested in a $2 off coupon.. I can mail one to you or if you’re in the Newport area, you’re welcome to meet up with me I’ve got plenty to go around! Leave your email in the comments and I can get back to you!

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..new and improved Newport Socialite ;)

By Kristen Published June 25, 2012

Newport, RI since February and honestly, this is one of the most fantastic places in the world to me. Where I am, I’ve surrounded myself with great friends, amazing beauty and a bevy of potential suitors… Lil is in love with the rolling pastures, dog beach and other doggies to play with. I just have to watch out and make sure I don’t get sucked into drinking every day! Most of my friends here are in the service industry so you know that means trouble (and fun) when it comes down to the nightlife…

So I know you’re all asking–what sort of pickings are there? Are they better than or comparable to Boston? Well to begin with, everything in Newport is super incestual.. meaning that if you meet a new group of friends, odds are they know someone you know–and hopefully not anybody you’ve slept with. This island is running rampant with honies from Boston, Hartford, New York… the sea, the navy, etc. Especially now–since America’s Cup Races are in town and Tall Ships will be here in a few days. Sooo many yachties. Continue reading »

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Lobbying for Social Change

By Admin Published October 12, 2011

So if you haven’t heard in the news and all over YouTube, there’s a ton of activity going on in Dewey Square for the Occupy Boston demonstration over the past week or so and that’s all fine and dandy–I hope you get whatever you’re setting out to get. On Wall Street, protesters are angry about political/corporate greed and if that’s your message then power to you, I hope you can formulate a proper way without full-blown anarchy or violence to recognize all your necessary goals.

As long as you’re getting your point across, and you help facilitate forward-moving change. Just a side note: I’m sure you’re aware that there are a hell of a lot of helicopters out there and extra police. I hope it’s not taking up too many of Boston’s resource$. I don’t think that the rich are going to be paying for your bail if you get rowdy. Just be safe and try to stay off the Rose Kennedy Greenway

This is what I’d like to add to our vision of a better Boston: Happy Hour in MA drinking establishments and longer MBTA hours.

Our state senators are currently debating a Casino Gambling Bill (among other things), and I would like to put in my support for the Happy Hour amendment that Bob Hedlund (R) is sponsoring. This would be an awesome addition to our Beantown Social movement of trying to find establishments that can offer us something to bring in our large group. On that note, I would like to invite Cliquot, Ketel and Patron to sponsor us Continue reading »

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