Let's first talk about the sex.  I mean how much can sex change?   Since I have been reading Cosmo(all ten years now)  it has been the same positions and ideas all just re-stated in a different way.  I'm pretty sure "doggie style" has been the same over the years.  Also, I 'm pretty sure that the human anatomy has stayed the same over the years.  Lastly, and most important, if you and your partner can't find interesting, pleasing techniques to do with/to  each other , you shouldn't be having sex!  Learn from each other, take risks, be spontaneous.  Isn't  that what life is all about?   

So, first-time readers, second- time readers, fine, buy the magazine, learn things the first time, and don't waste your money.  I'm all about the sex don't get me wrong, but why do the die-hard Cosmo fans keep buying this magazine for sex?  If you have the answer feel fre to drop me line,  I'm confused.

Another issue the totally boggles my mind? DIETS!!!!!  OMG!  Think over the past 10-15 years how many diets have Americans tried, AND the worst part we are the most overweight heavy people in the enitre world!!!!!!!

Americans have tired, Atkins, South Beach, pills to curb appetites, and God only knows what else is out there.    Isn't a sign when we have all these "great" diets and still we as a whole are overweight?  People have become lazy and  NOT disciplined.  That is the whole problem with Americans. We are not disciplined enough to eat healthy and exercise.  Are we serious?  By no means, am I a stick.  But I think I'm in shape and look good ( not to be conceited or anything).  I am size 2 or 4, and weigh about 130 and 5'4" tall. .  Yes, I did tell you how much I weigh, AND I am not ashamed of it!  If you think that is heavy, fine, if you think it is light then fine.  All I know is I feel good and look good.  I honestly don't care how much I weigh!!  You know what, I  have never been on a diet in my life!!  This is coming from a girl who was a gymnast for 18 years of her life.  BTW-I'm 25 now.  Haha. Back to the point.  People, especially women,  read magazine after magazine, Cosmo, Glamour, Shape, Fitness Rx for Women, these are just off the top of my head.  I'm sure there are TONS more.  Each magazine re-iterates, how to get to your ideal weight and look good in 30 days!  This is a bunch of BS as far as I am concerned!

Losing weight is  SIMPLE!!!!!  Discipline is DIFFICULT!!  Don't read magazines, don't follow the latest trends on the news , read this and pay attention, BE DISCIPLINED!

1.  CARDIO!!!  It does not get much simpler than that!  Walking, running, biking, swimming, and cardio machines  all fall into the cardio category. Do about 45-an hour 5 days a week.   

2.  DO NOT go to the gym and lift/tone, and think this is enough.   This will do NOTHING for you.  All that is doing, is strengthening muscles underneath your fat!  You must shed the fat, then tone! CARDIO is the only way to shed the fat.

3.Eat consciencously!  Notice, I did not say eat healthy!  Fresh fruit, veggies, protein, should be the majority  of you diet, BUT you can eat not-so-healthy things as well!  As long as you are doing your CARDIO, you are FINE!  Also, along these lines, do NOT buy the fat-free items!!   What do you think makes this stuff fat-free without losing the taste??  There are so many "fake" fillers in this food to make it seem like the real thing!  I have NEVER in my 25 years bought a fat-free salad dressing, fat-free whatever.  I don't even know what else they make fat-free b/c I don't buy it!

4.DRINK WATER!  Tons of it.   I go through about 10-12 water bottles a day.  You know the 17 oz. bottles!  This is pure water, not water with the packets of crystal light, whatever is being advertised these days.  THIS is PURE water, you cannot replace pure water with anything!

5. COMMON SENSE!  Use it, ya'll know what is "good" food and "bad" food.  Don't play stupid and act like you don't know. Do NOT  use it as an excuse! Grow up!

You could pound this into people's head day in and day out, but if the DISCIPLINE is not there, they are always going to look for an escape or a new "trend" in dieting

That's my health schpeel for the day.   

My favorite teacher told me NEVER to write with contractions.  When I was in middle school and high school, I never thought twice about it.  He told me not to do it, and I listened. Now I look back on his advice, and it totally makes sense!

By no means, am I a pro at grammar and writing, but when I have to I can get it together.  Some people, especially my age, let us say in their 20's, have noooooo idea the appropiate use of "your" and "you are."    These mistakes are clearly noticeable in blogs, bulletins, and whatever else we write to get our point across.  It is OK, if you are in elementary and and learning, BUT these kids are 10-years-old!!   Come on people,  if "your" out of elementary school it is time to learn "you're" grammar!

First the word "YOUR"-----This word is to show possession!   2nd person, to be exact.   Ex:  "I have YOUR dress!"  You would never write, " I have YOU ARE  dress."  Your is showing possession to you. 

Second word, or should I say second and third word-----YOU'RE.  THIS IS TWO WORDS!!!!!    It is a contraction, which my teacher told me NEVER to write. This is exactly the reason why!!!!  It is YOU and ARE put together!!   Subject + Verb!!   Not YOUR possession!

If I need to go into detail anymore about that, you should go back to elementary school with the 10-years-olds.   I am about to send one of my myspace acquaintences back along with the rest of ya'll.  Haha, what kind of word is that!?!!?!?  Moving on---I noticed a new bulletin by my "friend" Erica.   I went to HS with her, and now she is an elementary school teacher in Virginia or Maryland, cannot remember at the moment.  These kids that she is teaching are SCREWED.   The bulletin she posted is titled "Your Invited."  ARe we serious?  She posted a bulletin about her upcoming wedding, saying her invitations have been sent!   YOU  ARE an elementary school teach and should have YOUR grammar down pat!!!!!

That's it for now.   Later. 

-ToxicAva