The Best Revenge of All

I had a falling out with someone today. They were once very important in my life, but now they just....aren't. Neither of us meant for it to happen. It just did. Life's funny like that I suppose.

Sometimes in these situations - whether it's a boyfriend or a bestfriend or someone who want out of your life - our initial instinct is to be mean. Being mean to someone makes us mad. And when we're mad at someone, it's easier for us not to miss them. We may even go so far as to try to hurt them socially, emotionally, or even physically.

But let's face it. While being mad, and being mean, are easy (and ok, maybe even fun!) at first - you know you are just keeping your emotions tied around someone you really don't want or need in your life.

So fuck getting mad. Fuck being mean. And fuck getting even. You're better than that, so you need an EVEN BETTER form of revenge.

So what's the best, sweetest, most satisfying revenge of all??????

Self-improvement.

If you are smarter, hotter, healthier, stronger, funnier, and more confidant than you were when you were friends with or dating that person - then you win!!!

ANDDDD not only are you a better person (which in itself is fucking sweet) but you know a whole bunch of better people are going to want to date you or be friends with you. It's how the world works.

You Are What You Eat!

These 10 foods actually mirror the body parts they provide nutrients for!! Coincidence? I think not!!

Eat Healthy Snacks

Especially in the summer, when you have a fuck load of free time, it's so easy to snack throughout your day.

Which is totally okay. As long as you're eating healthy snacks. Personally, it is my initial reaction to grab the freezies (pure sugar), chips, or even BBQ up a lil something for a light meal. This type of behavior is acceptable only occasional. Like on Sundays. For every other day, get your ass to the fridge and choose something that isn't going to ruin your bikini bod!!

Here are some yummy suggestions:

I Heart Yoga

One of the most relaxing activities, and best ways to stretch, is to do yoga! I like Hot Yoga way better than normal, unless it's outside (preferably on the beach!). Even if you don't want to take classes, try looking up a few simple poses to stretch, strengthen and tone your muscles. It also increases your balance! Plus, yoga outfits are hot...

Snack Time!

Looking for a pretty healthy, delicious snack? With 3 simple ingredients you can have just that! Check out this quick, easy and yummy little treat.

What you need:
-rice cakes (brown rice if possible)
-Nutella
-apples

Cut your apple into thin slices. Spread Nutella on your rice cakes, pile on the apple slices, and voila!

Try this snack with Peanut butter or just about any other sweet spread instead of Nutella!

A Healthy Kick

As a lot of you probably know, I've been annoying as shit about eating healthy lately... I'm obsessed with it!! I'm still in the beginning stages of a detox cleanse (which I haven't perfectly followed, but I'm trying!) and have decided to share.

My day goes something along these lines.

Morning:
-glass of water
-green tea
-vitamins (i do a multi-vitamin and a spoon of omega 3 oil)
-smoothie: apple, banana, berries (any kind), kiwi, orange, water, and any supplements you wish to add.

Lunch:
-glass of water
-green tea
-salad (my fave is asian broccolli with seaseame seed dressing and almonds. yum!)
-another smoothie if you're still hungry

Dinner:
-glass of water
-green tea
-fresh soup: can of diced tomatoes, cabbage, onion, carrots, cauliflower, water, salt and pepper... blend together and heat up!

Before bed:
-glass of water
-caffeine free tea

Snacks:
-more water and green tea!
-fruits, veggies, beans, or nuts.

This is a pretty easy diet to follow as long as ppl around you aren't BBQ'ing and eating amazing foods... try it for 3 days and if you can, do it for up to a week! I'm on my third day, but I have been cheating a little bit. My goal is to continue until Friday...

Wish me luck!!

Happy Breakfast!

Cant Wait To Cook

Cooking has become quite a passion of mine since living in France. Mostly because I am travelling and eating out a lot, so when I want a "home-cooked meal" I have to prepare it myself.

What used to be a tedious task has now become a very fun and exciting hobby.

And guess what? Gwyneth Paltrow has just released a cook book! I am so excited about this, and will picking up a copy as soon as it comes out.

I spend quite a bit of my spare time on her website, www.goop.com, where she features posts about cooking (and everything else!), so to have a hard copy of her nutrition and health advice will be great.

For those of you guys who haven't quite gotten into cooking yet, I very much recommend it. Start by dedicating one day (Sunday's are a good day) to preparing a healthy and delicious meal for you and a friend. Look up new things to try online, and take control over what is going into your body.

Or pick up a copy of this book for inspiration. Ahhh, how I love Gwyneth!

CHECK THIS OUT!!

Click on the link posted in the COMMENT SECTION (sry guys, it wouldn't let me post it here for some reason?) to find out what foods YOU should be eating to stay healthy and what part of the body they are directly affecting.

Health = Happiness. So take it seriously! xxoo

Fresh Fruit

Summer is around the corner. And that doesn't just mean sunshine and beaches and bbqs... it also means FRESH fruit :)

yummm! A healthy way to make sure you are eating enough fruit (as if that should even be a problem..) is to make a big fruit salad or fruit smoothie!

Healthy n' delicious.

Smoking Sucks

Lets face it. Smoking = EWWW

Not only does it taste gross, but it gives you:
-bad breath
-yellow nails
-yellow teeth
-wrinkles
-an ugly voice
-CANCER!

I know its hard to stop...So don't start! And if you already have, smoke something else. Like weed. Or shisha.

XXX Loves Bikes!!

AMSTERDAM LOVES BIKES.

I literally tripped out every 5 minutes to how many bikes there are in this place.

It is the most amazing thing ever. Enviornmentally friendly, good exercise, and fun!

There are special bike lanes, and in order to cross the street you not only have to dodge cars, but bikes as well. And they go fast. And don't stop for you. I almost got hit every ten seconds.

This summer my goal is to ride my bike more. There is really no need to drive for 5 minutes. Whip out your bike and cycle it!!