Dianna Lankin

If you have ever dieted, or just tried to eat healthy, you know how hard it is to eat at a restaurant because you never know exactly what they put in their meals! But now there is something that will make eating out a little less stressful- The provincial government plans to restrict trans fats in all B.C. restaurants!

 A little background for you in case you didn’t know- Trans fat comes in two forms. Some naturally occur in meat or dairy products. Others are industrially produced, in oils, spreads and margarines, and hidden in prepared foods like doughnuts, croissants and other baked goods. The health risks associated with trans fats are serious for people of all ages. Trans fat increases a person’s risk of coronary heart disease by raising levels of bad cholesterol and lowering levels of good cholesterol, leading to clogged arteries.

Anyways, the regulation come into effect on Sept 30th (did I mention we are the very first province to do this?). All food-service establishments must comply with the new regulations- That includes restaurants, delis, cafeterias, educational institutions, health-care institutions, schools, special-events kitchens and bakeries.

I guess that means I can feel just a LITTLE less guilty about eating my favourite food (pictured above). The name of that delectable dish will get you some gold digger points!

I’m not much of a runner. When I’m working out I prefer to do things like biking, hiking, or a step class to get my heat pumping. But about a year and a half ago I accomoplished something I never thought I would do- I completed a 10k race! I wasn’t fast and it was a heck of a lot of work, but I did it and I was (still am!) proud of myself!

Since then I haven’t really stuck with running, but yesterday- on a whim! – I decided to sign up for the Vancouver Sun Run. And today my decision is sinking in…what the heck have I done? I’m a little worried as I haven’t really kept up with running (certainly not that distance anyways!)…but that just means I gotta start kicking my butt into shape! I have about a month and a half to go until the run so I still have plenty of time to prepare (or at least I HOPE thats enough time!). If you would like to join me, you can sign up at www.sunrun.com or you could just come down to Vancouver on April 19th and cheer me on (or laugh at me) from the sidelines!

That’s what I hope to look like by race day….HAHA I wish! Alright, bonus code time! The question is: how many kilometres is the Vancouver Sun Run? The correct answer will get you 100 points! (please type the word, not the number!)

So here’s the whole Chris Brown/Rihanna story in case you are out of the loop. (Allegedly) on the night before the Grammy Awards a few weeks ago Chris and Rihanna were driving when Chris received a call from “another woman”. Rihanna was not too happy about this and an argument ensued. The verbal argument then escalated when Chris physically attacked Rihanna. No charges have been laid against him yet, but with pictures on the internet showing Rihanna with a bloody nose, bruises, and a fat lip I don’t know how you can argue what happened.

For Chris Brown fans, I’m sure you were disappointed by the news- he seemed like such a nice young boy! And as a HUGE fan of Rihanna I was also saddened by this. But now the story gets even juicier….word on the street is- or in People Magazine anyways- that Rihanna and Chris Brown ARE BACK TOGETHER!!!! Apparantly they are currently reconcililng at P. Diddy’s mansion in Miami Beach. Whaaaaaat? Rihanna seemed like such a strong, smart, independant woman…what the heck is she doing?! Breaking up with someone is always tough, but this seems like a pretty obvious decision!

There’s Chris Brown and Rihanna in happier times….what went wrong? Feel free to leave your comments below, and if you’re looking for a bonus code, its the word in parentheses near the beginning of this blog.

Well hello once again! Its been quite a while since my last post…that’s because I was vacationing in Austalia for 2 weeks! But now I am back to reality, back to some snow, and back to writing blogs!

I want to tell you alllll about my trip to Oz because it was SO much fun! There was quite a bit of rain and the flight was really long…but it was definitely worth it! I would love to go back there again one day- there is so much I didn’t get to see!

Soooo many highlights: seeing the Sydney Opera House (which is actually beige in real life- not white!), climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge (in a torrential downpour!), getting up close with real life kangaroos and koalas (so cute!), and trying to drive on the other side of the road (believe it or not, I didn’t hit anything!).

But there’s one thing I DON’T ever want to do again- and that’s eat Vegemite! Since its an authentic Australian food I just HAD to try it- but I wish I didn’t! It must be an acquired taste because I couldn’t even SWALLOW the one bite I had! I’ll stick to plain old peanut butter on my toast, thank you very much!

Here’s one of my favourite pictures from my vacation. Name the animal in this pic and you’ll get some gold digger points!

The world was in awe a few weeks ago when it was revealed that a woman in California gave birth to octuplets (yes, thats 8 babies!) – its only the 2nd time for that to ever happen in the US. But as more details are revealed about the mother, her other children, and her life…I can’t help but be a little bothered.

Here’s the scoop: The woman, Nadya Suleman, is a single mom to 6 other children (they were also conceived via in-vitro fertilization). She is unemployed and lives with her parents (who don’t seem very supportive of her decision to have this many kids). I’ve seen her in interviews, and she seems a little…off. Does anyone else get the feeling she’s trying to be Angelina Jolie? I’m saying this not only because of the fact that they both have a million kids, but it seems to me that shes had surgery to look more like Angelina! Check out this pic:

I have nothing against people who want lots of kids- but I do have a problem with someone who doesn’t have a job and has that many kids. How is she going to support them? What kind of life will she be able to provide for them? This whole thing doesn’t sit well with me…but let me know what you think! I would love to hear your thoughts!

This will be my last post for a few weeks because I’m heading to Australia for vacation! Since I won’t be here for a while, this blog’s bonus code will be worth 500 points!!! Head to the bonus code page and give me the first name of Angelina’s FIRST biological child. Catch ya in a few weeks!

I think everyone has their “fat” days. Sometimes you don’t feel like going to the gym, sometimes you feel like eating that extra cupcake…and sometimes we just make a fashion faux pas and wear an outfit that just isn’t flattering for our body type. Now imagine that every time that happened to you, it was broadcast around the world. Well thats how it is like for celebrities these days. It seems like when a celebrity gains a few measley pounds everyone begins to criticize- “fat” “chubby” “chunky”….when in reality these celebs are hardly overweight! This has happened too many times to count, but the latest victim is Jessica Simpson. Here is the picture that everyone is talking about:

What do you think? I admit, she’s more curvier than other times I’ve seen her…but I would hardly call that fat! What is this world coming to?!

BONUS CODE TIME! Name the football star that Jessica Simpson is currently dating…first and last name please!

I have been waiting sooooooo long to see this movie, and finally I can! Revolutionary Road starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet has been in limited release for a few weeks now, its been winning awards left and right (its even nominated for some Oscars!), and I have been DYING to see it! This weekend it expanded its release, so you can bet I’m going to go see it! It looks soooo good! Here’s the trailer:

A few weeks ago Kate Winslet won a Golden Globe for her performance in the film and her acceptance speech was so sweet! It brought a little tear to my eye, I gotta admit. Here it is!

I’ll let ya know what I think of the movie as soon as I see it! Can’t wait!

PS. Bonus Code time! This isn’t the first time Kate and Leo are on the big screen together. Name the movie that they first appeared in together!

With all the World Cup Events happening at Whistler Olympic Park lately, and all this talk of the Olympics coming up in 2010 (or the cost of it anyways!), I’ve had sports on the brain these days! The weather is starting to warm up and the snow is starting to melt so I’ve been seeing more and more people running and biking out there…forget skiing and snowboarding- there’s lots of other sports out there to participate in!

I was chatting with a friend this morning and she was telling me how she was thinking about doing a triathalon this year! Sounds like it would be tons of fun…although I’m not sure how great I would be at one. I think I would be pretty good at the running portion, I could probably get by with the biking- but I’m not too sure about the swimming part!! So that got me thinking: if you could put together your OWN triathalon, which 3 sports would you choose? My picks are: mini-golf, croquet, and bocce ball! haha or if we used the term “sport” a little more loosely, I would choose: board game playing, rock-paper-scissors competing, and marshmallow roasting! haha I would RULE at that kind of triathalon!

 Please leave your ideas below on what 3 sports you would choose for a triathalon! And if you want some Gold Digger points, head to the bonus code page and name the type of treat I like to roast! (PS. the singular)

One of my favourite things about being an adult and living on my own is that I get to do my own grocery shopping! Its so fun to wheel the cart around the aisles picking up whatever I want! But unfortunately due to my New Years Resolution of getting healthy for 2009 I have to make sure I avoid all the cookies, chips, candy and cakes! (oooh, the evil 4 C’s!!!) So grocery shopping has become a little less fun for me these days- as well, its now a test of my willpower!

A lot of my shopping is now done in the produce section- I’m all about the fresh fruits and veggies these days! Although sticking to one section of the store might seem like it would make my shopping trips easier, there’s still lots to think about! Which fruits/veggies have the most vitamins and anti-oxidants, whats the difference between a yam and sweet potato, and what the heck is a grapple? (FYI- its an apple soaked in grape juice)

But on top of all that, there is something else to worry about- Organic or not? Of course I don’t want all those chemicals in my body, but organic food is always more expensive! (and I’m all about saving money) Well I just came across a great article that tells you, if you can’t go 100% organic, which foods you really SHOULD buy organic, and which ones have the least chemicals.

TRY TO BUY ORGANIC: peaches, apples, grapes, cherries, pears, spinach, strawberries, celery and bell peppers.

SAFEST NON-ORGANIC FOOD: asparagus, avacados, bananas, broccoli, cauliflower, kiwis, mangoes, papayas, pineapples and onions.

Happy (and healthy) Eating! If you want some Gold Digger points, head to the bonus code page and tell me the special name of an apple soaked in grape juice!

So I’m a little jealous that Rob Michaels gets to go to Las Vegas next month…it sounds like its going to be TONS of fun! And YOU even have a chance to join him in Vegas – just keep listening for the Mountain FM Roulette Wheel. It spins 4 times a day and its your free entry into Viva Rob Vegas. Although I’m a little sad that I’m missing out on Vegas, I can’t be too disappointed because I am actually heading to Australia next month for a little vacation. I’ve never been before so I am soooooooo excited! Now I know there are a lot of Aussies here in Sea to Sky Country, so I thought I should ask YOU about any attractions I should see/do when I’m there! I’ll be heading to Sydney, Bryon Bay, Surfer’s Paradise, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane…any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Just leave your comments below!

PS. I want to apologize for my last bonus code clue…apparantly some websites say that Lady Gaga’s real name is Joanne, while others say its Stefani. If you missed out on some points, I’m sorry! To make it up to you, today’s bonus code will be worth 200 points instead of the usual 100! And I won’t even make you hunt for the answer! Just type the words DOWN UNDER into your bonus code page to get your points!