The Super Allergy Girl Blog

Tune into VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness to Hear Lisa Lundy Speaking on Health & the Gluten-Free Diet

Yes, I am very excited to share with you that tomorrow you will be able to hear me on the radio!! Autism One Radio Host Teri Arranga will be interviewing me on Tuesday, May 5th on Autism One: A Conversation of Hope at 9:00 AM Pacific Time, 11:00 Central Time, NOON Eastern Time on VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.  To listen to the program, log on to:  http://www.voiceamerica.com.  If you have questions or comments, you can call 1-866-472-5788.  Teri has demonstrated her superior knowledge and skill base with the stunning questions she has created for the interview!!  It will be a fantastic program.  I hope you will join us tomorrow for a rich conversation about food, nutrition and related areas.  I can't wait!! 

More later!
Love,
Lisa

Need a Dose of Inspiration? Come hear Lisa speak at KOC Breakfast on Sunday

If you need a dose of inspiration, do come to The Bishop Benincasa Council 10868 of the Knights of Columbus breakfast on Sunday!! Yes - that is tomorrow, May 3rd, at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish located at 157 Cleveland Drive in Buffalo, NY 14215.  The Breakfast begins after the 9:00 AM mass (around 10:00 AM) and is being served in the old school hall cafeteria.  Tickets can be purchased at the door for $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 10 and under.  Breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, orange juice and coffee.  The breakfast is NOT an allergy-friendly or gluten-free breakfast in any way, so please do not come expecting any food other than regular foods.  And, no my children will not be there for that reason.  Yes, I certainly could work on enrolling the Knights of Columbus to consider allergy-free foods...but I have my eye and energy on other projects.

What will I be talking about?  I'll be giving a short speech (less than 15 minutes) on dealing with difficulties and being joyful about the crosses that God gives each of us.  If you are free on Sunday, feel free to join me!!  It seems now more than ever people can use a dose of inspiration.  I will hopefully have a tape of this speech, which I can share on the website and blog with all of you.  I send my love and hopes that you are having an inspiring week.

Love,
Lisa

Fear-Less Public Speaking with Kevin McCue in Buffalo

If you read my blog regularly, then you know I am a Toastmaster who regularly recommends Toastmasters to individuals who want to increase their public speaking and leadership abilities.  A friend and fellow Toastmaster from the club I belong to, Kevin McCue, is presenting a public speaking and presentation skills training on Friday, April 3rd from 8:00 AM to 12 PM at the Newman Center at Buffalo State College, 1219 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo.  Kevin McCue is a fantastic speaker who regularly wins club and district contests.  He has had many years in presentation training and speaking.  This is an opportunity for those people who don't want to commit to joining a non-profit organization, but want to improve their speaking abilities and presentation skills.

The cost for this session is $149.00 per person and it does include a continental breakfast.  The Class size is limited, so give Kevin a call today to register:  (716) 310-5336 or e-mail him: kjmccue67@gmail.com.  I am sure this will be a dynamic and valuable session. Kevin is a great guy, and I know you will love his personality and amazing speaking abilities.  To my friend, Kevin- have a wonderful session!!
Much love,
Lisa

Consider Giving Toastmasters a Try in 2009

I was the Toastmaster for our most recent club meeting.  We were all delighted that our club had three visitors come to check out our club and what Toastmasters International is all about.  I don’t know if you realize this or not, but the general public fears public speaking more than death!!  Toastmasters International has been around for decades (since the 1920’s) helping people overcome their fear of public speaking.  But that is not all that Toastmasters does.  Toastmasters also helps people learn how to run effective meetings, and grow and develop leadership skills.

Participation in Toastmasters can also help people with their listening skills, interpersonal skills, learn how to give feedback and the list goes on and on.  Clubs have different personalities and styles.  Our club is friendly and fun.  We genuinely enjoy each other and it shows.  We have diversity in every category: age, religion, profession, beliefs, and stage of life.  What we have in common is a sincere desire to improve ourselves and to help others improve in their speaking, listening, and leadership.

I have been in Toastmasters International for over 5 years now.  I have earned what is called the Advanced Toastmasters-Silver level with the Competent Leader award as well.  Now, I am working on my Advanced Toastmaster-Gold award level.  All that means is that I have completed over 30 speech projects and the first leadership track, which is a bit more involved than I have time or space for now.  It is a rewarding organization with fabulous people who all want to help others.  Or at least the people in our club do.

If you have never tried it, or if it has been years or decades since you visited Toastmasters, perhaps it is something worth considering.  Are you a Toastmaster?  How has it helped you grow and develop?  If you have never been to a Toastmasters International meeting, are you interested?  I’d love to hear your thoughts on the subject!!  If you live in the Western New York area, and would like to visit my Toastmasters Club, please do.  You can come as my guest although you can attend any club meeting all on your own!!   Many blessings, and let me know your comments.

Love,
Lisa

 

Gluten-Free Baking Demo & Talk in Western New York on Saturday

I'm delighted to be doing a baking demo and talk at my local Buffalo Gluten Free Diet Support Group this coming Saturday, October 11th!!  You are invited to attend!  If you live in the Western New York area, or driving distance from Buffalo, we'd love to have you.  I have been involved with the WNY Gluten Free Diet Support Group for many years now.  The people are fabulous.  The meetings are most often fun, and it is great to be in a place where we all have the common bond of being gluten free.  Here is the address and important information:

SPEAKER - WNY Gluten Free Diet Support Group

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Mount Mercy Academy (Cafeteria, Lower Level)

88 Red Jacket Parkway

Buffalo, NY 14220               

(716) 636-6021

www.buffaloglutenfree.org

Do you participate in a celiac support group, food allergy group or GFCF support group in your area?  What has your experience been?  Or have you thought about starting one in your area?  This is a great place to get the latest information, new products and what is happening in the gluten-free world.  I'd love to hear your comments on any food support groups you belong to.  And please feel free to come by on Saturday and join the fun! 

Love,
Lisa

Toastmasters International - A Great Place to Grow & Develop

I have been involved with Grand Pioneer Toastmasters for over five years now, and it is a source of great pleasure and growth!  Tomorrow night I will be the Toastmaster for the evening which means that I have organized the meeting and will facilitate parts of it.  I have been credentialed to the Advanced Toastmaster Silver Level, Competent Leader levels, which means that I have basically done 3 levels of speeches (30 speech projects completed) and one leadership track.  For those of you who are not familiar with Toastmasters International, it is a non-profit organization established in 1924 to help people overcome their fears about public speaking and learn leadership skills.  Eighty-four years later, Ralph Smedley's dream that began at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California flourishes and is international in scope.

Toastmasters offers personal growth and development at your own pace.  You can be laid back or more aggressive about how much you learn and grow.  The members learn not only about public speaking, but also how to run effective meetings.  You can find a Toastmasters club near you by checking the Toastmasters International website at: www.toastmasters.org and use a tool found on the homepage to find a club close to your home or office.  You can visit most clubs for free and several times at that.  Clubs that meet at restaurants often expect you to place an order for a sandwich or meal item as that is often part of the meeting arrangements with the restaurant. 

What I have been recommending for several years now, is to shop around and check out several clubs in your area.  Different clubs have different temperaments or personalities if you will.  You may want a small, quiet club.  Others may want a larger, boisterous club.  There are no rights or wrongs here, just different clubs to fit different people.  We frequently have people visit our club multiple times before they join.  What growth and development could you use in your life when it comes to public speaking or running meetings?  How much training in this area have you had in your life?  Are you up for learning in a fun environment?  Maybe it would be worth your while to check out a local Toastmasters Club!  If you are in Buffalo, I'd love for you to visit our Grand Pioneer club (2nd & 4th Monday Nights at 7 pm at Lasertron off Maple Rd in Amherst).
Love,
Lisa