It’s a bit different in my case. In my case, I feel, that I’m the one that’s being recycled. I’m the one that’s been chosen to fall into a heavy rotation like the same songs on the radio getting played once an hour, someone makes an attempt at playing me once a month. They always come back. For whatever the reason is they always come back. And since there’s no one new, just at this moment, I’ll respond to a text, email, or phone call. Obviously if I had met my Prince Charming in their interm I would have ignored anyone’s attempt at a reunion but since I haven’t I keep an open mind and wait to listen to the lame excuse as to why they skipped out or why we slipped away in the first place, or frankly why they are a such a non-comittal “douchetard.

I’m not going to deny that both parties get something out of it, there’s a reason for the madness, one is we both get to fill a momentary void with someone we’re comfortable with and another reason is we both receive an ego boost and a confirmation as to why we’re so wonderful but perhaps so wrong for each other and for you ladies…a free meal and drinks isn’t that bad either.

As long as you keep in mind what and who you really want in your life and you don’t fall back into a stagnant relationship that has no hope of going ANYWHERE, I don’t see a problem with it. Company is practice for the real thing. Keep recycling until you get recycled out because eventually you might find yourself in a great relationship.

Water... Does a body sooooo good!

Many health experts will agree that drinking more water will help give you more energy.  I find this to be absolutely true. However, I still find that I have to remind myself to drink it! So I came up with this list and it seems to be doing the job.. Hopefully you’ll find it usefull as well.. Summers coming babes, we gotts to make the body right!! Drink up!

* Make it a Morning Ritual. I once read in a magazine article that many of us wake up dehydrated, and the first thing you should do before you do anything else is drink two glasses of water. I’ve now made it a regular morning habit, and it inspires the momentum to continue drinking more for the rest of the day.

* Add Some Lemon. Back in the early stages when I couldn’t stand drinking water, I squeezed lemon juice into my water. At restaurants, I would ask the servers to provide lemon slices with my water–which makes me sound snobby, but most restaurants are willing and expected to provide this service.

* Keep it In the Clear. When your urine is clear, you are properly hydrated. When your urine is a dark yellow, you are definitely dehydrated.

* Think of How Pretty You’ll Look. I don’t know how direct the correlation is between having healthy, glowing skin and drinking a lot of water, but I’m not taking any chances. Whatever psychological trick keeps me hydrated!

* Do It Like It’s Hot. If you’re in the mood for a hot drink, drink heated water. Sometimes we just want the psychological pleasure that comes with having a hot mug cupped in our hands than the actual drink itself. Plus, coffee and tea contain caffeine, which is a diuretic and elevates the rate of water being expelled from your body via urination.

* Drink When You Have a Munchie Attack. Sometimes our hunger is thirst masquerading as fake hunger. Drinking a cup or two of water will make you feel “full.” 

*Take Baby Steps. Don’t expect to go from zero glasses of water to the full 8 glasses overnight. Start with one glass of water in the morning and one glass of water at night, and build your way up from there.

* Cheap cheap. Water at restaurants are FREE! 

* Always have a full glass of water near you when you are working. It will give you something to mindlessly sip on when you are brainstorming or need something to do with your hands. I bought myself a big 20oz. water bottle that I fill up throughout the night.

xo,

Miss Jaz

I found this article on the Oxygen magazine site, and it goes into why eating foods (particularily carbs) that are high in fiber are better for you. maybe this will give you a little understanding on the whole subject before I dive further into it.

By Miss Roq

Are you looking for ways to boost your fat loss? Here areOxygen’s top three picks.

 It is putting more protein into your diet. Eating every two-three hrs to ward off starvation. So yes that’s like 5-6xz a day, but small meals. I do 5, three medium and two snacks, that just works for me. At every meal you’ll need a protein even snacks, this helps you keep the muscle you’ll be building at the gym (you are going to the gym right?) At every medium meal you’ll need a protein, fat (good fat) and a good carb. Don’t be scared of that word carbohydrate. We need carbs, life wouldn’t be the same without carbs, I LOVE CARBS….sigh.

if you didn’t eat carbs you probably wouldn’t poop for about a week! O.k. that’s a little dramatic, but you do need them. But you need the good ones, yes i said good one’s. I put them in the category of everything that’s not white is good, or at least better (ie. brown rice, beans, wheat bread, fruit). That means they (good carbs) have fiber!!! YES, the stuff that helps you poop! I’m all about a good poop! And you need fiber to help you do that. Also it helps you feel full. When you digest a carb, it expands in your stomach while it’s getting broken down, that’s where the full feeling comes from. But don’t over indulge remember portion size, Eat until you’re satisfied and not until your full, there is a huge difference! Also drink lot of water! Water keeps you hydrated, helps you feel fuller longer, speeds up your metabolism, gives you great lookin skin!

I realize this sounds like alot so take your time doing this, it is a life style change not a diet! It can be dramatic, and traumatic for some, go your own pace. do one this a week until you got it in full swing. It’s second nature for me now, I don’t even crave those things that I used to before. I can go on and on about diet and exercise, and supplements forever!!!! and I will I am committing to go into detail about all of this stuff “twice” a week, just till I am able to fill you in on it all! Let’s say Monday’s and Thursdays. you’ve got a lot of homework to get you started for now! I hope it all helps!!!

xoxo Miss Roq 

Ashtanga

What It Is: Ashtanga is one of the more physically challenging forms of yoga. Classes go through a sequence of as few as 25 poses (also called asanas) that include back bends, inversions (think headstands and handstands), balances, and twists. 
Degree of Difficulty: Expect an invigorating workout. This style of yoga builds strength, stamina, and flexibility. Even beginner classes can be challenging. 
Who It’s Best for: Athletic types who want a high-energy workout, as well as those who appreciate predictability and order. 
Keep in Mind: Most classes follow the same prescribed order of poses, so you can expect an the same experience, whether you’re in a studio in Peoria or Portland. A boon if you like to take a yoga class when you’re on the road, but a bore if you thrive on variety.

Bikram (a.k.a. Hot Yoga)

What It Is: Bikram started becoming popular in America in the late 1970s. Classes are held in a room heated to about 105 degrees, which helps loosen muscles and joints. The 26-pose series is designed to stretch and strengthen your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. 
Degree of Difficulty: Classes are demanding, since you cycle through the 26-pose series twice. The biggest challenge, however, may be coping with the intense heat. Some say it’s like exercising in a sauna. 
Who It’s Best for: Devoted yogis who are looking for a new challenge or people who are very fit and want a hard and limbering workout. Before taking a Bikram class, check with your doctor if you are pregnant or have high blood pressure. 
Keep in Mind: Be prepared to sweat — a lot. Bring an oversize bottle of water to class, and don’t forget a towel. After class, continue to drink water or have a fruit shake or a sports drink to help replenish electrolytes.

Hatha

What It Is: This is an umbrella term for all the poses involved in yoga, but in the United States, Hatha is associated with a slower-paced class that includes simple breathing and meditation exercises. 
Degree of Difficulty: Hatha classes are typically mellow, with an emphasis on balancing strength and flexibility. That said, if your studio or gym rates its class levels from 1 to 3, expect the third level to be fast paced and therefore more strenuous. 
Who It’s Best for: Those who are new to yoga or people who want a relaxing, meditative experience. 
Keep in Mind: This is a good place to learn basic asanas, relaxation techniques, and the ways to move from pose to pose. But if the pace of a Hatha class puts you to sleep, don’t give up. Move on to Vinyasa, which is more athletic and rigorous.

Iyengar

What It Is: This style is known as the yoga of alignment, since the emphasis is on sustaining precise poses. Students use props, such as straps, blankets, wooden blocks, and chairs, to help them attain the ideal positions. 
Degree of Difficulty: Classes are intense but not as grueling as, say, Ashtanga. You hold the poses for 30 seconds to two minutes (much longer than in many other yoga classes). You’ll strengthen and stretch your muscles, but you probably won’t be huffing and puffing. 
Who It’s Best for: People who would rather focus on the subtleties of alignment than a revved-up heart rate. 
Keep in Mind: Iyengar teachers go through an intense, multiyear training program (compared with as little as a few months for many other styles). The experience of the teachers might be why this is one of the most popular forms of yoga in America.

Kundalini

What It Is: Prepare to chant. A typical class starts with a series of breathing exercises and chants, then segues into practicing poses. The classes are designed to release a form of energy (called Kundalini) that is believed by practitioners to be stored at the base of the spine. 
Degree of Difficulty: Kundalini is less athletic than some of the other styles, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The poses are performed in tandem with specific breathing patterns, which can be tricky to master. 
Who It’s Best for: Those who are up for both a mental and physical workout. You’ll focus almost as much on your thoughts and energy as you will on the poses. 
Keep in Mind: Kundalini is one of the more spiritual and enigmatic forms of yoga. Practitioners believe that by releasing Kundalini energy, you will awaken intuition and gain mental clarity over time.

Vinyasa (a.k.a. Flow Yoga)

What It Is: Vinyasa uses breathing as an integral part of movement and is close to Ashtanga in style. But whereas Ashtanga follows a set sequence, here the instructor selects the poses and pace. 
Degree of Difficulty: The difficulty depends on the sequences chosen by the teacher. You’ll be “flowing” (moving) from one pose to the next with only short breaks. As with Hatha, many classes are rated from 1 to 3. 
Who It’s Best for: Those who like the moves of Ashtanga but not the repetition of following a set sequence. Vinyasa can easily be adapted to any fitness level. 
Keep in Mind: Vinyasa classes may feel more westernized than Kundalini or Iyengar. Some teachers play pop music and use the colloquial names for asanas, like Mountain pose or Chair pose, rather than the Sanskrit ones (Tadasana and Utkatasana, respectively).

xo,

Miss Jaz

I proceeded and got out all my backed issues of “Oxygen” (a fitness mag for women, which I fully endorse and love) which I’ve had staring at me in the back of my closet, waiting till I had time to tear out the work outs and put them to use. So that’s exactly what I finally decided to do. i tore them all out, put them in to categories, according to muscle group, or the kind of training, and placed them in a binder, ready for that moment that I could put them to use. I went and purchased all my necessary supplements from my favorite vitamin store, bought a stability disc to challenge my core muscle and balance skills, and bought a journal to plan out my daily workouts, and keep track of what I’m consuming on a daily basis and how often I’m consuming them & I just got reminded today to set a goal, whether it’s fat loss or improved endurance, and mine is to get down to 112lbs in three months. Also I’m going to try and do more outdoor activities (snowboarding, skating, biking, hiking, bleachers, plyometrics) because when you workout outside you burn more calories then when you do inside.  I’m really not that far off, so wish me luck and tons of will power! 

I’m only human and I know I’ll fall, but I’ll just get right back up again, and thank the gods for my health and my weight as is, cuz god only knows how long I’m going to look like this! I want to enjoy it now, and not look back and say “Well I should’ve been more grateful then.”

Here’s some sites below that I love cuz they keep me motivated!

www.oxygenmag.com

Oxygen magazine is a fitness magazine geared specifically toward women and our needs. I love it. I take it to the gym and hop on the stair climber reading it front to back and back to front. It’s awesome!!!

Here you’ll be able to find new workouts for every body part, nutritious recipes that are low calorie and still tasty,  & inspirational stories from women just like me and you. 

www.fitbottomedgirls.com

The Fit Bottomed Girls don’t take anything too seriously—including fitness. Here, two regular girls share their trials, tribulations and adventures in staying fit to help you know what’s good and what’s whack when it comes to working out.

By Miss Roq

Letting go when there is no understanding that “Why?” is very hard.  Our culture places such emphasis on finding answers. But, finding answers isn’t everything. Your life should not stop when you don’t understand events. Instead, you must learn to let go. 

So, get on with your life. Regain your energy and passion. When you let go of the frustration of asking “Why?” you clear the deck for a brighter future! 

Courtesy of www.MeditationsForWomen.com

xo,

Miss Jaz

“Count your blessings.”

If you need a lift or an attitude adjustment, try to appreciate and reflect on the good things. Count your blessings. It can be done anytime and any place. 

I signed up, so I’ll be posting Meditations up frequently!! Enjoy and have a fab day!!

xo,

Miss Jaz

Below I attached a video explaining the hands on technique. Trust me once you do this you’ll feel loads better!

By Miss Roq