I spend a lot of time in hospitals, usually as a patient. Having done so I learned fast how to make those stays as stress free as possible. Considering I suffer from anxiety/panic disorders it was necessary. Be prepared. Even if it is a surprise trip, you can have a few necessities at all times.…

So my boyfriend and I are pretty health-conscious (who doesn't try to be these days?). But due to budget-limits (I have a part-time job barely making above minimum wage, he's barely starting his own business), it's increasingly difficult trying to make healthy food choices. We're out a lot due to ou…

Something has been nagging me lately, and today Tyra Banks brought the subject up; quite frankly, I’m glad she did because it is the perfect lead of what I am about to discuss. Weight. Models. In the article, Tyra goes to say that in her mid-20’s she was a size 4. If she were a size…

Earlier this month, Vogue announced that it is going to stop featuring models who are either underweight or underage. Models under the age of 16 will not be shown in the magazine, in addition to those who could potentially have an eating disorder. This marks a big step for Vogue, a magazine which…

I am planning a vacation to Puerta Vallarta this summer and decided to try and lose some weight. My daughter has got me started on a vegetable fruit diet with juicing. I have lost 5 pounds in 8 days, and feel great. I have completely stopped drinking coffee which I was very addicted to, drinking man…