Saturday, February 18, 2012

The World As You Never Saw It - Yanko Tsvetkov Mapping Stereotypes



Mainland USA According to Common Sense
USA according to Common Sense - Map by Yanko Tsvetkov from http://alphadesigner.com/mapping-stereotypes/

The Bulgarian graphic designer who admits 'I’m not politically correct', Yanko Tsvetkov, has drawn up maps of the world with:
  • The Ultimate Bigot’s Supersized Calendar of the World
  • Europe According to Greece
  • Silvio Berlusconi’s Europe
  • Europe According to USA
  • Asia According to USA
  • Europe According to Gay Men
  • USA According to Common Sense
  • Europe According to Britain
  • Male Appendage size by country
Asia is labelled Supermarket, the Aussies are bums, Canadians are Vegetarians, the Brits are frigid - it's not for the faint hearted.
 
Check it out: Yanko Tsvetkov Mapping Stereotypes webiste

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Four days - no complex carbs, can you do it?

No pasta, no bread, no potato. It's tough. I treated myself to a little chocolate each day because I'd be miserable otherwise.

So what has it done? It helps to shrink your stomach and you find that you have less of an appetite.  

With the big food fest on the 25th just around the corner, it's important to pre-empt that weight gain and combat the desire to eat more since it's grey outside and you're hiding everything beneath big coats and sweaters.

I've tried detox, maple syrup (ok only once but it was awful), low cal, mega workouts and it is all about discipline.

So what's been in my food diary? Lots of fresh fruit and veg, nuts, eggs, fish, aloe vera tablets to help with cleansing and so much water. No meat, no alcohol, no eating out. And the results? Between one and two kilos.

So this weekend I've indulged a little and the next five days I'll try no pasta, bread and potatoes again. I'll aim for three and anything else is bonus.

Wishing you all well on your pre-Christmas diet adventures.

Champagne007 xox
 

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Embrace Your Chocolate Addiction with these chocolate experiences

 


Chocaholics - they number in the millions. That little gem of cocoa and milk is your best friend and your worst enemy. Here are some of my favourite chocolate experiences: