29 July 2016
Fantasy Football Team Names For Girls 2016
28 July 2016
12 Instagram Accounts That Will Remind You How Sexy You Are
I've been on this body positive kick for a while now. I'm trying to love my body, as it is, rather than what it might be, one day. I've always had the mindset, "If I was just skinny life would be so much easier." I still am actively trying to eat healthy and lose weight, but I'm doing my very best to love my body each step of the way. I want to love it now, I want to love it later... no matter what happens, I'm trying to change my attitude about my body.
Just so we are clear, I'm not doing that great with it, but I'm trying. Anytime I feel myself about to say something negative, I try and stop it from coming out of my mouth. I've failed a lot, I failed last night, but I'm at least acknowledging that I need to stop with the negative.
Every day is a struggle, but there are certain role models I've tried to follow and emulate. When I see someone that is my size, and totally comfortable -- confident even -- in their skin, I feel my nerves relax and stand a little more confidently. Confident women are infectious, they give me strength to know that my body is gorgeous, just the way it is right now. It won't matter if I gain or lose weight, my body will always be sexy and desirable.
If you struggle with body image issues -- so, everyone, I'm assuming -- give these ladies a follow. They know the are sexy AF, which makes them all the more sexy. Everyone needs a role model, so I'm giving you 12 to choose from today.
4. @allexadalessio
5. @katiehwillcox
6. @kailacurve
7. @tiaprovost
8. @miss_curvy_b
9. @michelleolson1
10. @jordynwoods
11. @sydney.ness
12. @nataliealvarado
27 July 2016
Girl Talk
This post is going to be way outside the norm for what is considered fair game for the blog world. No one in the blog universe ever writes about sex. It is silently considered a no-go, which is odd when we live in a world surrounded by sex. I stumbled on Refinery 29's very sexy series back in February, and I felt a bit of a confidence boost. I felt brave enough to very lightly dip the tip of my toe in the sexy water on this blog.
Ok I've already made myself nervous, but I've written a full paragraph and that is a big deal for me so no turning back now.
I will say, it blows my mind how sex talk, sex scenes, sexual innuendo, tinder hookups... heck, even porn pops up (no pun intended) all over the internet, yet us bloggers DO NOT talk about it. Our job, as lifestyle bloggers, is to talk about our lives... yet here I am (and I assume you too) talking about instagram hashtags and how to make the most life changing smoothie bowl.
Furthermore, look at Carrie Bradshaw. At some point, we've all fantasized about being her, living her life. As someone who has seen every episode of SATC about 100 times, she was and still is the first person that comes to mind when someone tells me they're a writer. She was a SEX columnist.
Fifty Shades of Gray swept the nation by storm: you (and by you I mean females in America) clearly want to read about sex, yet as bloggers NONE of us touch it with a 10-foot pole. Again, no pun intended.
Well, I am going to touch on that topic and just test the waters. Today I thought I'd talk about something I've struggled with for many years, and that is chronic urinary tract infections. Nothing in this world is more embarrassing to me than calling in sick to work for a UTI, but I've had to do it often, probably once every four or five months. Telling your boss (mine happens to be a man) that I have a UTI and need to stay home is embarrassing to me because I feel like I know where a person's mind goes when you say you have a UTI. I've searched for years for ways to get rid of this chronic problem of mine.
Last week, I attended a fantastic Google Hangout where I didn't have to feel nervous or embarrassed to talk to other women about sex, because that is what the hangout theme was all about: sex and how to feel your freshest before, during and after sexual activity. I had no problem telling my UTI story, I felt comfortable. Plus, if you know me at all, I'm always willing to be vulnerable if it means it might help someone else down the road. We talked a lot in the Google Hangout about vaginal health, specifically in regards to a woman's pH balance. No one had ever talked to me about pH balance, and it quickly became clear that focusing on a better cleansing routine might really help me. A pH imbalance is most likely to occur after your period and after sex, so our host, Naama brought up a few different products - all of which are available at mass food and drug retailers across the U.S. - we might be interested in. The first was RepHresh Vaginal Gel, which is used once every 3 days, or when a pH imbalance is most likely to occur. The other one that I thought might help me specifically were the RepHresh Washes, which can be used daily as your all-over body wash. In the past I've always just used plain soap, but something like their Soothing formula, which has a Probiotic Cranberry Complex, would be great for me since it offers instant soothing relief and comfort.
Last week, I attended a fantastic Google Hangout where I didn't have to feel nervous or embarrassed to talk to other women about sex, because that is what the hangout theme was all about: sex and how to feel your freshest before, during and after sexual activity. I had no problem telling my UTI story, I felt comfortable. Plus, if you know me at all, I'm always willing to be vulnerable if it means it might help someone else down the road. We talked a lot in the Google Hangout about vaginal health, specifically in regards to a woman's pH balance. No one had ever talked to me about pH balance, and it quickly became clear that focusing on a better cleansing routine might really help me. A pH imbalance is most likely to occur after your period and after sex, so our host, Naama brought up a few different products - all of which are available at mass food and drug retailers across the U.S. - we might be interested in. The first was RepHresh Vaginal Gel, which is used once every 3 days, or when a pH imbalance is most likely to occur. The other one that I thought might help me specifically were the RepHresh Washes, which can be used daily as your all-over body wash. In the past I've always just used plain soap, but something like their Soothing formula, which has a Probiotic Cranberry Complex, would be great for me since it offers instant soothing relief and comfort.
Through the Google Hangout, I learned a lot about vaginal health and pH balance, but I mostly learned that we shouldn't all be so scared to talk about things like sex and female health issues! Maybe if I had known some of these tips, tricks and products, I wouldn't have suffered quite so much over the past several years. Just a thought!
Check out the Google Hangout here:
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26 July 2016
A Weekend Trip In Colorado
As you know, Helene and I just returned from Colorado after attending Taylor's wedding. I feel a little weird writing a recap for two reasons...
1. Helene already wrote a great recap HERE
2. If you followed us on Snapchat, we did a pretty good job brining you up to the minute coverage.
Also, Helene and I are still hoping to bring you that Q&A we promised sometime in the 1am time frame. LOLZZZ.
So, instead, I thought I'd just keep it simple and bring you photos from the weekend. Go read Helene's recap instead, she did a great job of putting this incredibly gorgeous wedding into words.
And a few snaps back in Denver!
As you can see, it was literally a picture perfect weekend.
1. Helene already wrote a great recap HERE
2. If you followed us on Snapchat, we did a pretty good job brining you up to the minute coverage.
Also, Helene and I are still hoping to bring you that Q&A we promised sometime in the 1am time frame. LOLZZZ.
So, instead, I thought I'd just keep it simple and bring you photos from the weekend. Go read Helene's recap instead, she did a great job of putting this incredibly gorgeous wedding into words.
And a few snaps back in Denver!
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