I realize that being in my 20's still, I am not exactly considered to be a wise and old person.  However, I consider myself to be mature-ish for my age.  It helped to have older siblings who were getting in trouble and grounded so I would learn what not to do! That being said, I thought I would compile a list of advice for young girls my age and even younger.  Things I would tell my own daughter someday.  Some of these I figured out myself and some of these I learned the hard way. Tips for young women 1.  Ease up on the makeup       I realize that this seems to be absurd for a lot of people, but trust me!  I know that makeup is fun to play with and its fun to play dress up and get dolled up, I even enjoy it too!  I'm not saying to not wear makeup but don't forget to give your skin a break from it once in a while.  You will be surprised at how much your skin will improve when you wear less, or heaven forbid, go without! 2. ...

I wanted to clear something up.  I know that I use the term "diet" a lot.  I realize that to most people when they hear the word diet, they think of starvation, sadness and deprivation.  However, when I use the term "diet" I use it by its very definition which means the foods that a living being habitually consumes.  I use the term diet as what I eat, not indicating that I starve myself with terrible and depriving habits. That being said, I do eat relatively the same foods almost every day.  You'd think that it would get old after a while, but when I use different spices and combinations, it can be made interesting.  I also love to use my treat meal on weekends as a way to satisfy my cravings and keep myself from feeling deprived and sad.  Who wants to go through life being sad about what you eat?! These are main staples that I eat almost every day and here they are and why! 1.  Chicken breasts       Chicken breasts...

I just got my stuff in the mail yesterday for my personal training course next month.  I am very excited for this new opportunity. As I've gone along my fitness journey over the past year, I've made up my mind that this lifestyle is something I want to adhere to for the rest of my life.  I do already have a successful career as a Veterinary Technologist and it is a job that I am good at- I don't mean to blow my own horn, but it's true.  I went to college and graduated 3.5 years ago.  I do not intend to stop being a Vet Tech- I love my job; however, I want to add another aspect into my life that includes my love for fitness.  This way I can do what I love and have the best of both worlds.  I can do fitness, Ju Jitsu and still work with animals and have the science and medical fun that goes along with it. I can put in IV catheters and deal with puppies and kittens and then go teach Ju Jitsu and then go do some personal training... Why not?!? I realize it...