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I have been blogging for a little bit (like a month or so) and I want to know what you want me to write about! Leave a comment and maybe I'll write about it!

Yummy Treats that are good for you!

Everyone has their own little guilty pleasure. Mine is chocolate and most everyone I know loves chocolate! But if you are trying to watch what you eat or just want to be more healthy, there is one great brand that had little calories and tastes awesome. Skinny Cow. The Skinny Cow used to just make ice cream but now they make candy! Yay! There are also some great brownies that are amazing from Fiber One I think. I tried my first one when I was at my friend's house and it was one of the greatest tasting brownies that I have ever had. Her family is really healthy and doesn't buy real candy. They get the type that has like 80 calories. But these brownies tasted amazing and they were only 90 calories! So that is about it.... But remember it's ok to have some chocolate that's not low fat (do they make low fat chocolate???). Hope this helped!

Tips to stay healthy during the school year

I know that I posted a similar post a while ago but this is kind of an updated one. So during the school year you get stressed out a lot about projects, homework, and other things. If you go to high school then there is a good chance that there is a fitness gym in there (like with weights and treadmills). I highly recommend doing your homework right after school and not doing anything until it's done. Afterwards get changed into workout clothes and run a couple miles or whatever workout that you prefer to do. Eating right is another great way to stay healthy. For breakfast I usually have a smoothie with lots of strawberries and natural yogurt. I usually use Chobani Greek yogurt. It is a good source of protein and if your a vegetarian like me, you need to get as much protein you can get. You can add whatever type of fruit that you want or change the yogurt, it's just what you want. That should keep you full and give you plenty of energy for a while. At lunch time make sure that you pack something that you like and that's good for you. Salads or veggie wraps are good for lunch. After school (after you do your homework) a good snack is cheese and crackers or celery and all natural peanut butter. Hope this helps!

Let's talk bras.

Bras are very important, in case you don't know that. Now the key to finding the right bra is knowing, size, type of bra, and colors. I have 3 types of bras: sports, strapless, and regular bras. Most of them are white, black, or skin colored, but I do own some fun ones. ;) Shopping for the right bra is also important. I know some people who go to Victoria's Secret because they have great bras, and they size you there. Well that is great but price wise, not so much. It's pretty expensive for like two bras so I don't suggest going there. Besides, they mostly have push ups. There is a new great bra store called Aerie. Aerie is decently priced and has some wicked cute bras! Check it out! But if you just want some regular old bras, TJ Max is a good place to get them. You can get a lot of them for not that much. And here is a sports tip: Don't play sports with a regular bra! The straps fall down and it becomes very uncomfortable. Sports bras are the way to go. Anyway, that's all for now! Hope this helped!

How to stay organized

Over the school year, it's important to stay organized. It makes it easier to remember when you have tests, homework assignments, and projects. Usually schools give agenda books to the students, but sometimes they don't. If you don't have an agenda book (which in case you didn't know, is a planner) you can get one at like CVS or Walgreens or someplace like that. They're not that expensive and also are a good way to keep track of stuff. A clean desk is a clean mind. Keeping a clean desk or locker is also a good way to stay focused and generally, if you have a clean room, you sleep better at night. (It's true, I sleep way better when my room is clean then messy.) Another plus to having an organized room/locker/desk is that it makes finding things so much easier! If you have keys for your house, a good way to keep from losing them is to put them or a lanyard, put them on a key chain, or make a necklace out of them. You can take an old chain and put your keys on it. It keeps them from being lost and they makes a good accessory. ;) Eating healthy and getting enough sleep is a great way to stay on top of everything. After I get a god night's sleep, have a good breakfast, and workout, I feel great. (You don't have to work out.) You need enough energy for the day and breakfast is the most important meal of the day! These are a few ways to stay organized! Have a great rest of the summer and good luck when you return to school!

How to deal with bullying

 Being bullied is one of the worse things that could happen to you, but you need to try and ignore bullies. If your getting bullied online, print out the things that they say and keep a record. You need to make sure that when you tell an adult you have proof. The second thing to do, is block them. If you get bullied on Facebook you can block people and I think that most sights have the option of blocking people. Third is try to ignore it. If it gets really bad delete your account or just not go on anymore.If you get bullied verbally tell someone. That is kind of obvious. Second is tell them to leave you alone. I know what it's like to be made fun of and I hated it.  But I am telling you now, things do get better. I know it's today and today is bad, but just think that tomorrow things will get a little better. Then the next day will get better, and the next day and the next day ect.ect. But you never give up. I really want to let people know never to give up. It will get better. I hope this helped and I hope if that you are going though some bully related issues, things turn out ok. :)

Bad days

Everyone has them. Some worse than others, but we need to get through them. I know what it's like to fell really stressed or overworked, or even just ignored, but we need to move on. Here are some ways to get over bad days or make them better.

1. Go for a walk/run. It really helps to clear your head and you should sleep better at night.
2. Read a book. Sometimes when you read a good book, it helps take you away from the real world and be transported to another.
3. Be with friends. Being with friends is one of the best ways to feel better. I cannot tell you how many times I have vented to my friends and afterwards, I feel so much better.
4. Write your feelings down. It helps and relieves some of the stress.
5. Plan something fun. If you plan to do something fun like go hiking or go somewhere it makes you excited and makes you look forward to something.
6. Learn an instrument. If you have an old guitar lying around the house, pick it up and play it. (Playing an instrument is very helpful for me and I suggest it to everyone)
7. Listen to music and lie down. Sometimes just lying on your bed and blasting the music is one of the best ways to relive stress.
8. Play a sport you love. If you are doing what you love, it makes your day and makes a bad day, an ok one.
Those are all the ways I can think of off the top of my head! Hope this helps and I hope that I make your day! ;)

Boy Problems?

I know what it's like to have boy problems. It's a problem every girl has. I get asked what should I do? when a girl likes a guy but doesn't know how to ask him out. I got this. Here are a few scenarios that some girls are faced with:

1. You like him but he has a girlfriend. Don't go and try to steal him away from her. Just be patient and have an open mind. Sometimes the one you want isn't the one for you.

2. You like him but not sure if he like you. Talk to him. Get to know him better. If you are shy, you have to get over it. Guys like girls who speak up and who aren't wicked quiet. Don't be too loud and aggressive. After a while, you have to decide if you still like him or if you want to date him. If you decide you want to date him, go for it. Walk up to him (when you two are both alone) and say to him, "Hey, do you want to go out?" If he says yes, great! If not, just say, "Ok. Then can we still be friends?" Don't worry. It's better to have loved and lost to then have never loved at all.

3. You like him but he doesn't notice you. Give him a reason to notice you. Not in a bad way, but be more social and talk to him. Get to know him. Become friends with him.

4. You like him but you two are friends. Keep it in the friend zone for now. Find out if he likes anyone else. If not, go for it.

5. He likes you but you don't like him. Don't be mean. Just nicely tell him that you don't have feelings like that for him. Ask to just be friends. No one can make you date anyone.

6. You like him but he likes your best friend. Don't get into a fight with your friend and don't try to steal him. Tell her your happy for her and wish her the best. If things don't work out for them, calmly tell her you have feelings for him.

7. You like more then one guy. Get to know each guy. Then decide which one you want to date.

8. You have never had a boyfriend before and you want one. Never just get a boyfriend just to have one. You want to date someone you actually like for who they are.

If you want you can leave me a comment or message and I'll write back to you and try and help you. ;) Hope this helped.

Being a Vegan

A lot of people don't know what being a vegan is. It is basically not eating anything made from animals. This includes: Eggs, dairy, leather, wool, and things made from animals or by animals. I was a vegan for a week and I was miserable. I ate Cheerios, and soy milk. I was so sad... Anyways, if you are interested in being a vegan, there are some things you should know. First off, being a vegan, you need to have vitamin pills to get the nutrients you need. You also need to talk to your doctor just to double check. If you are trying to lose weight then this will be very effective. If you only eat organic, healthy, and nutritious foods, and workout, you will be in great shape. If you are being a vegan for animal rights, that's cool too. I'm a vegetarian and totally get that. Anyways, I hope that this helped you. Remember, getting protein is a big problem for vegans so make sure you take to your doctor before being a vegan. (If you want, you can start off vegetarian and see how you do.

What not to bring to school

Here are 5 things that you should never bring to school.

1. Weapons of any kind. This is obvious. 

2. Valuable technology. Never bring your expensive camera, iPad, iPod, or any other device that is valuable to you. 

3. Your personal notebook. Never bring this because if someone sees it and reads it, they will tell everyone. 

4. Valuable jewelry. You don't want to lose your valuable jewelry because someone took it. And you might lose it.

5. A lot of sports equipment. It's not smart to bring a ton of your sports stuff to school with you because you don't have any where to put it, you have to carry it after school, and someone might take it. 

Summer Hair Care

During the summer, hair can be a problem. You go swimming in the pool, you are out in the sun, you are running around and getting all sweaty, ect. This can damage your hair. Not saying that sweat damages your hair, just that it makes it dirty. Another thing that's bad for your hair, is putting it up after you take a shower. It pulls your hair and can actually cause something called "Hair mold." It doesn't happen if you do that once or twice. You get it after you put your hair up after you take a shower (Right after you take a shower and your hair is soaking wet.) It's good for you hair if you keep it down. It doesn't pull you hair and it will actually dry faster. Also Herbal Essences is a good shampoo that I recommend. *Important!* If you went swimming in a pool or ocean, take a shower! The chlorine is bad for your hair and skin. It makes it dry. The salt from the sea also isn't as bad as chlorine but it isn't the best.* If you wear your hair up a lot, wear it down. It will be better for you hair because the roots are pulled on when you put your hair up. Hope this helps! :)

What to have in your purse for back to school

Right now in your bag you probably only have your phone, some gum, maybe some lip gloss and touch up makeup, and that's it. When you back to school, you want to be prepared. It is the worst thing to realize that you are missing something that you need at that moment. Trust me, it has happened on many occasions. What I recommend having in your purse when you are at school is:

1.Some touch up makeup. Never know when you need to re-apply some eyeshadow or concealer. What ever you think will come off during the day.

2. Your phone. TURN IT OFF! Teachers HATE when kids' phones go off. Turn it on when you get outside school of right after your last class.

3. Your wallet. For lunch money or after school if you need to take the bus of grab something to eat. Be careful on how much money you bring. People might take it. Just be aware.

4. Note pad and pen. Never know when you need to make a quick note of something.

5. Breath mints. Fresh smelling breath is always nice to have.

6. Pads or tampons. You never know right? And your friend will be very happy if you have one and she needs one.

7. Hand Sanitizer. If you get some ink on your hands from your pen or there is a virus going around, it's good to have some hand sanitizer.

8. Hand lotion. I just keep some in my bag because some times my hands get dry.

9. Tide stain stick. If you get a stain on your clothes it works very well and you will be very happy if you have it and need it.

10. Organizer/Planner. If you get an agenda book from your school that's great but if you don't you should get one. It is really helpful and helps keep you organized.
That's all for now! Question of this post: What do have in your bag for school?

Vegetarian's Guide to Food (dinner)

I have been a vegetarian for a while and love it. I am the only one in my family who is and that can be a problem. A lot of girls are the only vegetarians in their families and trust me, I feel your pain. I will walk into my kitchen and see a slab of steak on the counter and cringe. I do however, have a mom who totally is aware that I don't eat meat, so she makes other food for me. Some great vegetarian foods are:
1. Salad. Who can go wrong with salad. My mom makes a great salad with bread in it and it's so good! Regular salads will be enough ;)
2. Couscous. For those of you who aren't familiar with couscous, it's a grain from the Middle East and is kind of like rice. There is whole grain couscous and regular but the whole grain has better nutritional value. You can buy it in any store and there are directions on the box. *Note* Couscous takes on the flavor of the things you put in it. So if you put onions in it it will taste different than without onions.
3. Veggies. Obviously these are a great choice.
4. Vegetarian wraps. They are great with mayo and lettuce and tomatoes. There is a great one at Au Bon Pain and it is called the Mediterranean vegetarian wrap. It has humus in it and a bunch of other stuff. It is so good!
5. Rice. You can mix some rice with some veggies and make kind of a stir fry.
6. Pasta. Pasta is another starch but totally vegetarian.
*Note* Eating a lot of starches can be bad for you. Make sure you are getting a good source of protein and iron.
Hope this helped! ;)

Back to school tips

Back to school is on every one's mind now and I know it's sad but it is something to think about! During the school year I find that I lose weight sometimes  (I'm not on a diet or need to be or anything) because I'm stressed with everything and sacrifice my body for my mind and school. I need to have something that keeps me awake during the day because I have insomnia (It means I can't sleep)  and it takes me forever to fall asleep. A typical day last year was bad. Here it is:
Wake up at 6:50-ish.
Get dressed
Nibble on something
Get books in bag
Leave for school
Don't eat lunch
Come home
Do homework
Study
Eat dinner
Watch TV
eat dessert
go to bed and start the process over again. It's really unhealthy and it wasn't until a very close friend told me that I had to stop and when I nearly passed out in school, when I realized I needed to stop. I ate better, got more sleep, and felt better. You need to have breakfast before school. I know if you say you don't have time. Make time. Get up earlier. Taking away a little sleep for more energy later is worth it. And if you go to bed earlier, then you don't lose as much sleep. Don't take energy drinks. You will feel jittery and then crash and feel sleepy. Drink water or some OJ. In the morning have some wholewheat toast with some butter. It's really good. Tea is also good for you. (Green Tea.) Coffee is like an energy drink. It makes you crash. A bagel is also good to eat. For lunch have something you will eat and enjoy. And have a light snack when you come home, some fruit or veggies make great snacks. I will also do a great vegetarian guide to eating well. *Note* eating little food is bad for you and causes you to gain weight. Your body goes into starvation mode and stores fat inside it, making you gain weight.

Great tips for staying healthy

Since it's summer, you want to stay active and be healthy. (Who doesn't want to look good in their bathing suit?) Being active is a great way to stay healthy and it makes you feel better. When you exercise your body releases endorphins and endorphins make you happy. *CAUTION If you are new to exercising and you work out to hard, you can get hurt. Pace yourself. Being active isn't the only way to be healthy. Eating right is a big part of feeling and looking good. My dad lost a lot of weight just by eating right. He said it was because of portion control. He would have huge portions and that caused weight gain. Also snacking. If you are hungry, don't grab a bag of chips. Get an apple or fruit. Drinking water is also a great way to stay hydrated and healthy. Especially because of the heat waves that has been going on in the world, it is important to drink a lot of water. Another great drink to have is carrot juice. I know it sounds weird but it's great for you. Protein plays a big part of what I eat because I am a vegetarian. I have to have enough protein to stay healthy. (I'll do a whole post about being a vegetarian and being vegan) You pretty much want to have a bit of everything in your diet. Just saying a great breakfast and sometimes snack is Special K dark chocolate. It's so good! You can et any kind of Special K but I love dark chocolate. =) Question of this post ( I know I need a better name...) What do you do to stay healthy??