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Notable Healthy Chick Lit
No, I’m not talkin’ girly drama infested literature. I’m talking healthy reads for healthy women (aka you!) Here, 6 books to buy at the bookstore A.S.A.P to make you feel enlightened, refreshed or just altogether happy:
1. Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert-very insightful, when you’re in the mood for a thought-provoking, honest read.
2. Succulent Wild Women by SARK-motivational, feel good positive joy of a book that will make you go to bed smiling and feeling good about yourself!
3. Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella- “This book just takes your mind off your body and other issues you may have,” says reader Carla Michele. “I own the whole series…the books just make you laugh!”
4. Naturally Thin by Bethenny Frankel-“I love this book because Bethenny doesn’t preach dieting, restricting foods,” says fan Kiley Johnston. “Instead she tries to teach you to listen to your body, find what it needs and treat it. She understands that you can’t live your life to the fullest by restricting yourself.”
5. The Blue Day Book by Bradley Trevor Greive-“It’s definitely the best of the series,” says Krista Chemerynski. “The animals are just so cute and they make you … Read More!
Whoaaaa Baby, What a Deal!: Keep Your Grocery Bill Down, Down, Down…
So, today I went to do my weekly grocery shopping at Shaw’s, and as I waited in the checkout line, I was secretly praying I wouldn’t rack up too much of a bill. Even though I did go for the deals as much as possible, I also got lots of healthy picks, some being organic, so I was kind of expecting the price to be pretty steep. But, to my pleasant surprise, after my Shaw’s savings card sweep, the cashier told me it was $21.27. Yep, you heard that right: a mere 21 bucks for everything.
“Wow, girl! How did you do that?” the cashier said, shocked of my low price. “And it’s all healthy! I guess now we don’t have an excuse to say that it’s impossible to eat healthy for a cheap price.”
And she is exactly right.
Now I feel inclined to share with you what I bought today for 21 dollar bills and some change….
2 bananas
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1 large cucumber
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1 large zucchini
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1 medium sweet potato
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1 package of lactose free American Cheese (Veggie Cheese)
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2 lb. bag of baby carrots (on sale for 2.50 from 3.50)
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One large … Read More!
So Beautiful: Loving This Right Now
(>>from PostSecret Society. . .)… Read More!
Live a Lil: Have a Cupcake Party!
When I was younger, well into high school even, my motto for life was “Live a Little!” especially when it came to food.
I remember one time after a winter ball in 9th grade, a big group of us went to Friendly’s afterward with our dates; classy, I know.
Anyway, as all the little pretty girls in their pretty little dresses contemplated whether to eat or not, a friend and I each ordered a HUGE ice cream sundae, decked out with all of the toppings.
“Hey, Whatever…let’s just live a little!” I remember my friend saying to me with a huge grin.
Back then, it was easy to allow ourselves to live a little, whether it be with food, boys or life in general.
But now we have obligations, obligations to “keep it classy,” hold ourselves together, make it on time to work or meetings, and somehow, in the midst of it all, also manage a healthy diet and weight.
I’m not going to lie. It’s pretty darn hard.
But that doesn’t mean we all can’t take some time to “live a little” once in a while, or even every day.
I forgot all about that easy, carefree childhood mindset … Read More!
7 Little Things to Tell Yourself When You Just Want to Hit SNOOZE. . .
We all have those days. You know ’em… You set your alarm the night before for 7 a.m. hoping to get in a good, long workout before the day begins. You’re totally gung ho for your spectacular plan; that is, until 7:00 rolls around.
You find yourself going back and forth, “Do I get out of bed or do I sleep in?” All of the sudden, that snooze button is looking pretty darn tempting, but before you give up and press it, try telling yourself these 7 motivational mantras. . .
1. “If I work out I’ll get endorphins and endorphins make me happy! (Think: Legally Blonde)
2. “It will feel so darn good knowing a million other people in the world are still asleep and I’ve already started my day. . . on the right foot too!”
3. “I’ll look so freakin’ good tonight in my skinny jeans, LBD or that hot little # hanging up in my closet…”
4. “Yes, it sucks right now physically getting out of bed, but I know afterward when I’m sweating and flushed I’ll feel absolutely fabulous. I always do. It’s inevitable.”
5. “If I skip today, I’ll skip tomorrow, and then the … Read More!
The Glass is Half Full (Really, I Swear It is…)
Today at work, a friend and I began discussing positive energy, and how it can really change your (and everyone else’s) entire mood when it’s present.
You see, this friend of mine is one of those positive “glass is half full” kind of people. Even if she’s had a crappy day, exhausted from not getting enough sleep or just spent the entire day caring for her baby son, she’s usually in a perky, bright mood. She’s definitely a go-getter, and really doesn’t allow anything to get in the way of her optimistic outlook on life, because frankly, why should she?
“It just takes more energy to be mad and angry,” she said. “Why not instead just be happy?”
I wish there were more people like her with this kind of outlook on life, more positive vibes going around in this universe. After all, positive people make everything happier and sun-shiny, and are simply just more fun to be around.
My dad is hands down the most positive person I know, and I truly believe he lives a happier, healthier more successful life because of it. He doesn’t let anything get it his way, and always thinks out-of-the-box when faced with
… Read More! Love Your Bod: "The Woman On Page 194"
Alright, seriously ladies: no more negative talk about your bod. It’s about time we embrace what we have, love everything our body has enabled us to do and stopped picking apart all our “flaws,” once and for all because there is no. such. thing.
Read this post from Glamour magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Cindi Lieve regarding the picture of beautiful “plus size” model Lizzie Miller (shown above) that created a plethora of amazing, positive energy among readers everywhere. One little picture, the picture you see above, led women (and men) to write in thousands of letters to the editor on how beautiful this women is because…she is real.
One woman wrote in,
“This beautiful woman has a real stomach and did I even see a few stretch marks? This is how my belly looks after giving birth to my two amazing kids! This photo made me want to shout from the rooftops.”
Now, why, I ask, can’t we think these own lovely thoughts about our own bodies, when we can easily see the beauty in others?
Read this article (link above) and feel instantly enlightened about all those internal body traumas and insecurities.
Trust me, just let them go…It’s simply not … Read More!
Send a Compliment: Go Ahead 'n' Give it a Try…
So, the other day I began thinking about the impact of a compliment, and how frankly they can make or break your day. Seriously, I, among many women I know, take what other women say to heart.
For example, the other day while on my way to a cafe, a woman on the T told me how much she looooved my outfit, and immediately I felt wonderful. She turned my plain, OK run of the mill day into great in a matter of a few seconds, with just a few nice words.
Suddenly, I was cheerful and feeling GREAT about myself…not just for a few minutes, but for the whole freakin’ day!
So now why, I ask, don’t we dish out these sort of compliments more often?
I feel like too many women get into the whole competitive ego thing, and feel the need to bring others down to make themselves feel good.
I’ve seen it many, many times, and I myself have even occasionally been a culprit of saying negative things about others, for god knows why. “Why is he with her?” “What the hell is she wearing?” “Get a new haircut!” These are just a few examples, … Read More!
