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Alec Baldwin Speaks Out

27

Mar

2012

If you can watch this video past 1 minute I commend you. This is NOT a show for children. My Mother never knew this suffering occurred when she’d take me to the circus at a young age. Now WE KNOW. And knowing is powerful. SHARE: Watch Alec Baldwins New Peta Video Help Elephants  

Us Food Production Affects Energy and Agriculture

09

Mar

2012

I recently wrote a letter to my two state Senators as well as my Congresswoman concerning the affects that US food production has on energy and agriculture. In summary, the key is to “grow local, go local,” meaning grow your crops for the local community and shop within the community. This philosophy, if supported by… Read the Rest…

You Put__ ___in your Granola Bar Recipe?

27

Feb

2012

All hail to the zero tolerance granola bars; this bar is gluten free, vegan, nut free, dairy free, low sodium and low fat. This is such an addictive, easy, and healthy option for conscious on-the-go eaters, athletes, and…models. Ingredients: 1 sweet potato (yam will work too) 1 2/3 cup rolled oats (Bob’s Red Mill makes… Read the Rest…

The Cove: A Call to Action

07

Nov

2011

I recently watched the Oscar award winning documentary, “The Cove,” which documents the slaughtering and shipment of beautiful bottle-nose dolphins in what’s referred to as, the cove, in Taiji, Japan. Richard O’Barry, the dolphin trainer for the once popular TV show, Flipper, demonstrates a massive amount of courage in his gripping documentation of the fate… Read the Rest…

DC VegFest 2011

13

Oct

2011

Nothing excites me more than vegan food, especially when the community comes together to celebrate it. Here are some pictures I took from the DC VegFest on the campus of George Washington University in my beautiful hometown, Washington, DC. This is my new favorite t-shirt. It says, “Animals are my friends.” Sunflower Restaurant in Vienna,… Read the Rest…

Remembering 9/11

09

Sep

2011

This Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11. In remembrance of all of the American heroes that fell that day, I am going to bake (yes, bake!) a bunch of doughnuts from the Babycakes NYC recipe book, and bring them to my local firehouse. Admittedly so, I had to think for a… Read the Rest…

Embraceable You!

20

Dec

2010

I recently was featured on the Madison Plus website as their new Fresh Face. I really am honored to be a part of a such a beautiful movement; where models can be themselves–happy and healthy. Madison Plus is based out of New York City and offers a common ground for the fashionable, modern, and average/plus-sized… Read the Rest…

De Rossi and Some Good, Healthy Laughter

20

Nov

2010

One of my favorite comedians, Ellen DeGeneres, is married to a beautiful woman, Portia de Rossi. De Rossi published a book this month revealing what unhealthy habits she had developed from modeling and acting at a young age, and how those habits almost killed her. Yes, the story is a very raw and sad illustration… Read the Rest…

Haute and Healthy Women

17

Nov

2010

Have you been noticing the popularization of  healthier women in the modeling industry? I’m seeing women that look like…us! Athletic, beautiful, curvy, health conscious, and very fashion aware women! It is certainly an exhausting battle that much of the modeling industry is fighting now, advocating that healthy and happy models are what we want our… Read the Rest…

Wilhelmina: Curves for Change

14

Oct

2010

I was so excited when I found out about Wilhelmina’s “Curves for Change” initiative! Curves for Change is bringing attention to the modeling industry’s bad reputation for using models that are dangerously thin, and promoting the new push for healthy-sized women in the industry. Truly fantastic! I looked at my schedule to see if I’d… Read the Rest…

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