{Very Unexpected Sweet Tooth?}

If you are anything like me then you have a tooth for spicy savory foods and sweets have always been on the back plan. I have always been like that. I would choose a sandwich over a cupcake any day. This has not been the case lately. I have started craving chocolate and anything to do with sugar intensely. I decided to look it up because I got a little curious as to why I'm suddenly experiencing a major sweet tooth? I have also noticed that I have a problem concentrating or remember the most basic concepts. My head would be aching for days unless I had some sugar. I knew that this was not like me, so I have done some research about it and here's what I came up with.

Sudden craving for sugar means your blood sugar is low. Glucose (sugar) is a very vital source for energy and when it runs low you start shaking and get very weak. Many people may faint. Others have trouble speaking and concentrating. This condition is called hypoglycemia. It usually occurs in people who have diabetes and for those people who don't have diabetes it may show that there is some sort of problem with some other areas like the pancreas.

A couple of things to do if you are experiencing a sudden unexpected craving for sugar is to get a check up, but meanwhile to be very careful on the roads. Many people who suffer from hypoglycemia don't realize that they are having one of the "episodes" until it's too late. Always carry a quick-fix with you in case you feel a little light-headed and dizzy.

I am a little informed now and the sudden sweet tooth isn't so mysterious anymore.

{You're Beautiful Just the Way You Are}

Over the years as I was growing up I have been battling with self-confidence issues. I never felt like I was beautiful or even pretty, maybe just cute on my good days. But the majority of the time I was self-conscious about my appearance and did not feel confident in my own skin at all. I would always have something very mean to say about my appearance especially regarding my weight and face. I never felt comfortable and would always call myself "fat" or "ugly". This past year I have been learning just how wrong I am. Every time I say something like purely out of habit I cringe on the inside. I am so sad that I have grown up thinking negatively about myself and for not thanking God for all that He has done for me. He created me healthy; I have legs and arms that work, eyes that see, ears that hear and I have forgotten to stop and thank Him for all of that. Instead I was hurting Him by calling myself, His creation, all sorts of mean names. I am so embarrassed by my actions and am regretting all of the words I said. I want to take them all back because what I should have been doing the whole time was praising and glorifying God for His love and grace.

I have realized just how beautifully God has created me and how thankful I should be to Him that He created me that way. I want to encourage each and one of you to stop and think about the things we have been hating on and upset about and rethink them all. I want each one of us to stop and think and make a list (be it on a paper or in our minds) about all the amazing things God gave us. Think about all of those people out there that are blind, deaf, missing limbs, starving, tortured, beaten and thank God for our own lives. We are truly blessed and so lucky. Never forget that no matter how you look, it was God who created you and you are beautiful to Him because you are His creation. Stop and think that before you go on to say how ugly or fat you are. It has definitely changed in my life. I have decided to honor the temple that is my body by treating it right and taking care of it. I eat right and participate in a healthy lifestyle and love my body!

{A Healthier You Equals a Happier You- Food Tips to Fight Off the Blues}

I have a few tips I have researched to help all of you dear readers become healthier and to help you overcome those "blues" that sometimes seem to want to drag you down. Don't let the bad mood ruin your entire day, instead try to get rid of it as fast as you can.

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For those days when you are feeling sluggish: Instead of reaching for the second or third cup of coffee, try a spinach salad instead.


If you are PMSing: We all know how that can ruin a whole day or even a couple of days. Well do not despair, but instead eat an egg-salad sandwich. It's normal to crave carbs when you are PMSing, but you should try to control that but opting for the "healthier" carbs and an egg-salad sandwich on wheat bread is perfect!

Feeling a little sad? Whole grain cereal with low fat milk is your best buddy and it will meet your vitamin D and calcium needs.

For the time when you are stressed: do not be weary of chocolate because it will actually help you relax. Obviously the dark chocolate is the healthier choice, but if you really hate dark chocolate then eat your milk chocolate because it will de-stress you.

Are you feeling angry? Reach for that green tea before you lash out and make matters worse.It will help to calm you down and let you think clearly which is a great idea epecially if you are angry at someone like your boss.

There are days when you are just downright cranky: this is the day to grab an apple smear some peanut butter on it and munch on it and after a while your cranky mood will be gone. This can also be used when you are tired and still have a couple more hours to go at school or on the job because it gives that boost of energy that lasts for a long time.

Are you feeling anxious? We all do once in a while. Well salmon will help you with that because salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids (those things work magic on anxiety).

Here is a list of a few other foods to turn to in case you are having a bad day and don't have all of the things listed above:

-Greek yogurt
-asparagus
-honey
-cherry tomatoes
-eggs
-coconut

{A few random thoughts}

Hello all my loveys,

I have been a bit busy with the fall semester starting at college that I haven't been able to get to my blogging although I have been wanting to post something for a couple of days.

I'm so excited for something that is very close to coming. I know that in many parts of the world fall has already begun, but here in sunny California it takes its sweet ole time getting here which makes me anxious because I absolutely adore autumn! I'm a freak about it in some ways. I love everything that is correlated to autumn. In fact, it makes me giddy. I absolutely adore all of the fall fashion. I enjoy hot drinks like hot cocoa and coffee with a pastry, muffin, or pie. I could keep going on and on but I won't bore you with my ramblings and obsession about fall. One thing I can say is that I hate living in California because our fall doesn't last long enough for me. Does anyone know a place where autumn is beautiful and lasts super long?

Here's what I have been up to:

trying to be more healthy

some pretty flowers I saw while jogging one early morning

yummy juicy peaches, these are my favorite!

some homemade crepes with mint tea, yummmmmmy!

August 27th was back to school for me

mint tea and a nectarine

Chipotle burrito, never again..I will stick to my bowls

a friends wedding

my college campus

back to homework

cute baby brother

went to Stinson beach for Labor Day

We had a pretty day where it was cloudy

my little sister was feeding the geese and ducks

she's so stylish