WE ARE THE WORLD

Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie have arranged a re-make of the 1985 group song "We Are The World;" the new version will be recorded to benefit the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. According to E! Online, the new line-up includes Usher, John Legend and Natalie Cole. The song will be performed on February 1, 2010 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. It is expected that the new version will spawn a new "We are the World" video and single after the Nokia performance. Although it has not yet been confirmed, Wyclef Jean, who has been active in helping the people of Haiti with his Yele Haiti Foundation, may be a part of the new version. Others, still unconfirmed, may include Sting, Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake and Fergie.http://www.billboard.com/news/quincy-jones-to-remake-we-are-the-world-1004060769.story#/news/quincy-jones-to-remake-we-are-the-world-1004060769.story3
The late Michael Jackson, who also contributed to the original, may also be featured in the new version. According to Billboard.com, AEG, who created a 3-D tribute to Jackson for the 2010 Grammy Awards, is also co-producing the "We Are The World" concert at the Nokia Theater. It is likely that Jackson will be featured in Haiti's "We Are the World" since he already recorded the song for his last project This is It.

The original "We Are The World" was a collaboration that benefited USA for Africa. Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Jackson and Billy Joel were all featured in the 1985 song.

COMING SOON: VALENTINE'S DAY!

February is coming, and it will bring the day of love with it. Most of the lovers are already planning for the day. What gift to give, where to meet, what to do to make the day more romantic than any other day?

Why and how is Valentine's Day celebrated? No one quite knows, why it is celebrated, but it surely makes a big difference in life of lovers. This is the most important day for lovers. They all go mad in love on this day,and can think of nothing but how to please their beloved. It is recorded that business of jewelry takes a big jump during February. So does the business of flowers,candies and cards. Every other gift that can be thought of is bought across most of the countries of the world and is sent to the beloved.

What about others? Valentine's Day may be the most important day for those in love. What about others? Let us take a look at today's world. Wars, terrorism, fear, murders, and every other destruction that can disturb a peaceful life is the norm. Open a newspaper, watch news on television or read it on Internet, the disturbing news is getting predominance. It depresses the common person in the world. Isn't it? What does a common person think of the future of such a world? Can anyone be optimistic? Can anyone visualize of peace dawning around the world, countries co existing in peace with each other and no ethnic wars being fought anywhere?
What does one look forward to in such a world? I think that most of us have become so numb with disturbances, both man made and natural that we have stopped thinking of future. For a large majority it is "let us try to live peacefully today".

Valentine's Day and the world peace -With so much destruction going around,, shouldn't one welcome a day, when love reigns supreme? A day, when hatred and destruction takes back seat and one only thinks of love? What if we begin a new way of celebration? Begin sending love messages to our enemies. Begin talking of love and peace and try something that can reduce our conflicts with others? Why keep the day confined to romantic love. Take a step forward and make it a day to make every human being love another. Irrespective of race, nation, religion, etc. Break all the outer barriers and try to touch the heart of all we can? Can this be done? Let us at least think of Valentine's Day as a day, when all the hatred and enmity is forgotten and it is the song of love that is played around. Is that not a big contribution of this day? That is why it is so important.

Read the gift guide! Coming soon!

HOLLYWOOD'S 'BLAIR-ING' ABOUT JAYSON

Get to know MTV's soon-to-be bad boy on the block, Jayson Blair. Yes, you can hear the girls swoon. MTV's set to debut The Adventures of RJ Berger in June, but you can get to know the handsome hottie now. Blair plays resident BMOC (Big Man on Campus, for those who have no clue), Max Owen, who enjoys antagonizing the beloved dorky title character, RJ. The buzz about this highly anticipated scripted show is bringing a new flavor to MTV. With David Katzenberg at the helm, you can rest assured that when someone mentions the hideous Jersey Shore, you'll be saying "Forgettabout it!' This show is being hailed "Wonder Years" meets "SuperBad" and promises to entertain on a scripted series, not on wanna-be-reality nonsense.

Blair's passion for acting came at a young age and his career thus far is flourishing. If his name doesn't ring a bell, just yet, I bet you will recognize him as the cute guy in the elevator in the Taco Bell commercials last summer holding the Queso Crunchwrap. Yes, he made fast food, super sexy. And that isn't even scratching the surface, he's appeared on Glee, CSI: NY, and Heroes, just to name a few. And the future is bright for this up and comer. With upcoming roles in the films, Public Relations and The Steamroom, next to his series regular role as MTV's most popular love-to-hate jock.

I had the pleasure of working with Jayson a couple of years ago on an indie project called Big Game, that also starred C. Thomas Howell, Haley Webb, and Kevin Horton. And now, I can call him a client. I'm excited about the future of this very deserving young actor. This isn't the last you will hear from Tinseltown's newest heartthrob and I promise to keep him in fresh threads! Move over Bradley Cooper, . . .brunettes are sexier!

HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP IS WORKING

Anyone who has ever been involved in a long-distance relationship knows that distance only makes the heart grow fonder when distance is not the norm. However, it is not all bad and there are limitless things you can do to make a long-distance relationship both fulfilling and feel "normal." There are so many circumstances that cause people to be separated from their significant other, such as military deployment, relocation because of work or school, and the introduction of new relationships via social networking websites. Most of us have been involved in some kind of long-distance relationship with family, friends, and business associates, but undoubtedly, the hardest to maintain is a romantic long-distance relationship. As with any relationship, communication, trust, routine, surprise, and memories are important aspects that will keep the relationship fresh and healthy. I would like to give some ideas and pointers to making your long-distance relationship (or possibility of such a relationship) much more tolerable and (hopefully) enjoyable.


1. Ask yourself how much passion you feel for the other person. Do you eagerly anticipate visits, e-mail and phone calls? Or is making contact a chore?


2. Consider how much attention you give your partner. Do you return e-mail promptly? Do you call when you say you will?

3. Think about how your partner treats you. Is your partner putting as much effort into the relationship as you are? Do you feel cherished? Taken for granted? Neglected?

4. Consider how often you see each other. Do you visit as often as you can? If you frequently choose to spend your time and money on other priorities, you may need to question how important this relationship is to you.

5. Ask yourself whether you trust the other person. Do you feel suspicious about activities or friendships when you're apart? Trust is important in any relationship, but when you're far away, it's even more crucial.

6. Think about the way the two of you communicate. Are you honest and open with each other? Can you be yourselves when you're together? Do you share the day-to-day details of your lives?

7. Consider to what extent your lives are intertwined. Although you're bound to have separate social lives, it's a good sign if you know each other's new friends.

8. Be honest with yourself about why you're in this relationship. Are you motivated by a fear of being alone?

9. Consider your future plans. Do you discuss living in the same city in the future? Do you have a concrete strategy for achieving that?

10. Ask yourself whether your life apart from the other person is more interesting than being together. If so, it may be time to move on.

HOW TO MAKE A LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP LAST

Whoever first said that absence makes the heart grow fonder never contended with the weekend airport rush. Here are some ways to hold on to your long-distance lover - and your sanity.


Step 1: Keep in touch daily. If large phone bills are a concern, send e-mail, letters, cards and even faxes.


Step 2: Plan reunions to keep both of you pleased about the relationship. If your partner needs closeness, set up plans to meet often. Having a phone-date to look forward to can help you through the rough times.

Step 3: Reaffirm your love and commitment to one another. Try not to assume that the relationship is thriving. Listen to your partner's concerns and communicate your own before they become bigger problems.

Step 4: Keep your partner informed about your life. You may live separately, but sharing information about your activities and friends is still important.

Step 5: Trust in one another. Suspicion will only break the relationship down.

Step 6: Keep the relationship a high priority. Avoid canceling phone-dates or forgetting to make a phone call.

Step 7: Focus on the future. Make plans to live in the same city eventually.

TECHNO ROMANCE: DATING 2010

In the age where texting instead of talking, and social networking that can cause so much unnecessary drama, that it's almost comical, dating has changed. So what is appropriate and what isn't appropriate, I went straight to my friends (both girls and guys). And came up with a pretty good list of Do's & Don'ts that are pretty typical according to both sexes.

DO's

Understand the purpose of a "social networking site". Everyone uses a social networking site differently, some use it for business and some use it to really keep in touch with friends from high school, college, work, etc. Both sexes say that facebook can cause unnecessary drama because there is no respect boundaries.

Good Morning, beautiful. Is a great way to start the morning. The girls that have received these texts say that a morning text like that could make their whole day. And ladies, it's ok to start it off by texting your guy "Good Morning, handsome," I asked the men and they said that they'd smile if they received a simple text like that.

Allow comments. Allow the person you are dating to post on your "Wall". And definitely recipricate. The groups of men and women I spoke to, like to know that the person they are dating is thinking about them throughout the day, or like one of the guys said, "I like to know that she can't get me off her mind."

Keep your "stalkers" at bay. Ladies, we all know you are a sexy little thing, but the guys aren't really into reading about the other guys who leave you messages like, "I miss you, baby." Don't get me wrong it's ok that your friends who are the opposite sex might miss you, but 'baby' isn't appropriate. And guys, listen up, one of the pet peeves of the ladies, is the "girl" who comments on every single thing you post. You could post, "I just went to the bathroom" and that "girl" will "like it" or leave some lame comment. We kinda don't like "the girl" and it has nothing to do with being insecure at all, it has to do with appropriateness and respectful. And if we were in a different environment, she'd be what Vince Vaughn calls a "Stage 5 clinger" in Wedding Crashers.

It's ok to "like" a friend's photo, but, . . .ladies, let's be respectful of the fellas, do not like or comment something disrespectful on a male friend's photo that is shirtless. We all know that guy friend deserves kudos for putting in the extra time in the gym, but would you like it if a guy did that to a scantily clad female friend? Yea, exactly.

DON'TS

Here are a few warning signs that might hint that that person may not be "that" into you. Because if you address it and it's still happening, . . .I hate to say this, but move on, . . .Here are some of guys and girls gripes when it comes to 2010's and it's "Techno-Romance".

Communicate Clearly. Texting and email is great for short messages that you either do not have the time to say, or to see if you are still on for your date, running late, etc. The downfall behind texting, emailing, and facebooking is that "TONE" is 20% of your communication. The way someone says something is soo important. Not sure you understand, try this exercise. Say the phrase: "I love my job.", say it like you are so happy, you just got a job that you love. Now, say "I love my job.", as if your boss just came in and called you an awful name and handed you even more work to do. The words don't necessarily matter, it's more of the inflection. It's important to have "phone" conversations too. Guys, women fall in love between the ears. Ladies, men fall in love with their eyes.

When "SHE" writes "I LOVE YOU" every single day. Again, appropriateness, we get it, you like, or love each other, but guys do not need you to write that on their page every single day. And guys, girls aren't really a big fan of it either. It's like "pissing on your territory" and its not really attractive.

When "HE" facebooks more than he communicates with you. This actually works for both sexes. If you really like the significant other that you are dating, you should really try the whole texting "Good morning beautiful" or "Good morning handsome", before playing for hours on Facebook. Too much facebook can ruin a relationship. Jason says, "I adore this girl that I am dating, but when she is constantly playing on facebook and hasn't even acknowledged me for the day, it makes me wonder what is more important, Facebook or me." And ladies, I've heard it from you too. Michelle says, "One of my biggest pet peeves on Myspace is when the guy I am dating is posting all kinds of bulletins and blogs, but doesn't respond to any of my texts. Am I wrong?" Looks like we can honestly say now that social networking has increased our unemployment rate even more.

Don't get mad about it, Talk about it. If you are trying to have an "adult" relationship, both sexes, listen up! Instead of getting mad about something when it comes to techno-romance, such as, texting, emailing, and facebooking, TALK ABOUT IT.

If you are blocked/deleted, even after you have worked it out. Warning sign! Either the argument isn't ok, like you think it is or that person is just really not that into you. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out!

DAY 6: NO SUGAR, OH HONEY, HONEY!

DAY 6: NO SUGAR, OH HONEY, HONEY!
When substituting honey for sugar in a recipe, simply substitute honey cup for cup in place of sugar. As a rule reduce the liquid by a ¼ cup for every cup of honey used. In baked goods add ½ tsp. of baking soda for every cup of honey used and reduce oven tempeture 25 degrees than instructions call for. In cookie recipes using eggs and no additional liquid, increase the flour by 2 tablespoons per cup of honey or enough flour to give the desired consistency. Chill before shaping and baking. Helpful Hint: Honey can be measured easily by using the same cup used for measuring the oil in a recipe or by coating a cup or spoon with non-stick vegetable spray. Baked goods with honey brown faster and crisp faster than sugar batter.

A 12 oz. jar of honey equals one cup.

If you want a honey flavor in your recipe, use a stronger flavor honey, if used on for its sweetness you can use the lighter, mild flavored honey.

IN MY OWN WORDS: NFL PLAYERS

Is Twitter becoming a place where celebs can encourage ignorance? I thought Twitter was a great way to show support for kids in Africa and thanks to the positivity of Ashton and Demi, children are sleeping with mosquito nets and the world is just a little bit better of a place. Well, they say ignorance is bliss, I say ignorance is spreading through social networking sites, such a Twitter, and it's disgustting.

I just happened to be on Twitter, as I saw supermodel, Joanna Krupa post:
@joannakrupa: pls sign the petition against the monster and murderer michael vick!!!!!

followed by a @joannakrupa:http://www.change.org/actions/view/petition_against_awarding_michael_vick_the_ed_block_courage_award.

Since when is it ok to allow convicted murderers to win awards and play in the NFL, but Michael Vick who was reinstated by NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell this year, after his poor choices with dogfighting in 2007 and since then has served time, can't even receive an award? Don't get me wrong, I am a HUGE animal lover, I rescue/foster dogs and 2 of my own dogs are rescues, but really people?? Think about this long and hard, what happened to forgiveness? Where does this hate stem from?

The man has served his time and paid his dues. And why do people use their celebrity status to encourage this ignorance? I adore Joanna, I even voted for her while she was on Dancing with the Stars, but maybe she needs to do her homework before posting next time. Yes, there are NFL players that are convicted murderers, look them up. I am not here to slander anyone's name or reputation, but what I am here to do is to say WHY??? Hasn't Michael Vick been served enough scrutiny? I think people need to promote LOVE and not HATE, it's 2010 after all, it's about opening your heart and forgiving, if we continue to live in the past, what does that say about our future?

DAY 5: ONE STEP AT A TIME

DAY 5: ONE STEP AT A TIME. It's official, Friday is going to be DOWNLOAD Friday. If you don't own an MP3 player or an iPod by now, you need to come out from that rock you've been under! Music definitely keeps me inspired and is a great mood changer, don't lie, you know that you strut your stuff when you hear Beyonce's "Diva". It's ok, Miss Diva, that is how the music is suppose to influence you. Your iPod should be stacked full of upbeat, workout music that keeps your heartbeat elevated and keeps your energy up!




Try these to keep you going:

• "Best I Ever Had" Drake
• "Run This Town" Jay Z. featuring Rihanna and Kanye West
• "Obsessed" Mariah Carey
• "21 Guns" Green Day
• "Heard 'em All" Amerie
• "Backwards Down the Number Line" Phish
• "Relator" Pete Yorn featuring Scarlett Johansson
• "Cowboy Cassanova" Carrie Underwood
• "Good Girls Go Bad" Cobra Starship featuring Leighton Meester
• "She Wolf" Shakira
• "Down" Jay Sean featuring Lil Wayne
• "I Gotta Feeling" Black Eyed Peas
• "La La La" LMFAO
• "Falling Away" Jupiter Rising
• "Free Your Mind" EnVogue
• "We Run LA" Dr. Hollywood
• "Womanizer" Britney Spears
• "Straight Through My Heart" Backstreet Boys
• "Dirrty" Christina Aguilera
• "Manic Monday" The Bangles
• "Diva" Beyonce
• "New York" JayZ featuring Alicia Keyes
• "Greenlight" John Legend featuring Andre 3000
• "Don't Walk Away" Jade
• "So What" Pink
• "Rock What You Got" Superchick
• "Shut Up and Let Me Go" The Ting Tings
• "Show Me What I'm Looking For" Carolina Liar
• "Sex on Fire" Kings of Leon
• "Black Velvet" Alannah Myles
• "Walk this Way" Run DMC featuring Aerosmith

 This is a great re-cap of 2009, . . .now get your workout on! Feel good and look good, it's the only way to be a 10 in 2010!

BRAVO'S CASTING FOR THEIR NEW SHOW, "THINTERVENTION"

BRAVO'S CASTING FOR THEIR NEW SHOW! Are you 20-80 lbs overweight? Bravo’s newest docu-series, Thintervention With Jackie Warner, wants YOU! Men & Women Between 20 – 80 lbs overweight Living in the Greater LA area with this info:

• Name
• Ht/Wt
• Occupation
• Contact
• Describe yourself in 10 words or less
• City of Residence
• Please attach 2 to 3 JPEG formatted full body photos

Email brandonnickenscasting@gmail.com

DAY 4: EAT CLEAN

DAY 4: EAT CLEAN. Sounds kinda simple, right? Eat clean. Eating clean, simply means to eat organic foods sans the sugar, added sodium, chemicals, and unhealthy fats, even dairy. So, I know what your thinking, you just gave me a list of the additives that make food taste good, am I correct? Well, not necessarily, what I did give you was the reason you are retaining water, can't lose the weight? always feel bloated? have skin irritations? even allergies?

It is eating the way nature intended. You eat the foods our bodies evolved to function best on, and that makes you feel – and look – fantastic. When you Eat Clean you eat more often. You will eat lean protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats. These practices keep your blood-sugar levels stable and keep you satisfied. The best part is that if you need to lose weight it will happen almost without you having to try. And yes, you can have a treat now and again.

Best of all, Eating Clean keeps you feeling great and full of energy. In fact, you can forget all about the days when “dieting” meant feelings of hunger, lethargy or deprivation.

Eating Clean is not a fad; it’s a way of life. When you Eat Clean your body will react by losing weight if you need to lose, maintaining a healthy weight if that’s where you are, and even gaining weight if you are too skinny. But regardless of whether you want to lose, maintain or gain, you will feel better than you ever have before.
Never worry about counting calories again. You will never have to diet. Eating Clean will keep you lean and healthy for the rest of your long life.
Are you listening now? I am not suggesting becoming a vegetarian or even a vegan, however, adapting some of their nutritional ways can be very advantageous to living a healthier or better you. We all love junk food, I mean that is why the US is so obese. Remember it's all about moderation, but if you are serious about wanting to be a 10 in 2010, then junk food is so 2009!

Instead opt for these foods:

•  Lean proteins (chicken or turkey breast, fish, egg whites … )
• Fresh fruits that aren’t high in sugar (berries, grapefruit, bananas, apples, pears … )
• Whole carbs (brown rice, regular [not quick oats] oatmeal, steel cut oats, sweet potatoes … )
• Vegetables (green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, tomatoes, mushrooms … )

I also drink clean:

• Clean water (through Brita Water Pitcher)
• Black tea (nothing added)
• Herbal tea

What does it mean when I say, "I eat clean"? I’m off of the refined sugar, flour, added sodium, unhealthy fats, dairy, and I’m sticking to food that is unprocessed and doesn’t contain the added gunk.


As far as the refined sugar and gunk goes, does this mean that if you’re eating clean that you never get to eat anything with refined sugar or flour in it, ever again? If you are a true sugar addict the answer is yes, just like an alcoholic doesn’t drink again, but one day at a time remains sober.

Hope this helps! Thanks Emily for the email. I don't really believe in "cleanses" or "fasts", but I do think it's important to change up your diet and incorporate more organic veggies into the mix.

DAY 3: BE INSPIRED

What inspires you in life? What makes you get out of bed each morning? Is it your boyfriend? girlfriend? best friend? brother? sister? child? What about just because of YOU? We all need things that inspire us, but at the end of the day, no one is putting the blood, sweat, and tears in except you. Our inspirations are lil things that keep us motivated to continue to push hard for the things we want in life.

For example, my inspiration is FASHION, FAMILY, HEALTH, and LOVE. How do I stay inspired? Believe it or not, I get that question asked to me almost every magazine interview. In work, we make what is called an INSPIRATION notebook, that inspires us creatively for photo shoots, looks, campaigns, etc. But when it comes to waking up each morning, the mere fact of being able to open my eyes, see the sunrise, to breathe, and to be able to walk are just a few little things that keep me going. See in the ability to understand that those gifts can be taken away at any moment is motivation to live life to it's fullest!

So, how do you stay inspired? Make a collage. I know, it sounds 3rd grade, but visual tools are the best way to stay inspired and motivated. For me, it's my laptop, I make my desktop background of my goals, photos of things I either aspire to become or want. Not sure how to achieve this, it's simple. Don't worry if you do not have Photoshop or Illustrator, just the PAINT program alone can help you 'cut & paste' a collage.

If you don't use your laptop/computer for work, make a collage with good old fashion scissors, magazines/photos, and glue on a basic piece of white paper. Place the collage on the fridge or on the mirror in your bathroom. That way it's a constant reminder of your goals. And in a moment of weakness, and we all have them, we are all human, you can reflect on the important things in life. This is also to remain humble and grateful for the things that you do find important. Always be blessed for your gifts! Life is too short to ever be unhappy. I have developed a mechanism for wanting to get over the hurt and pain so quickly, because happiness is everything to me! It is the one gift you can give yourself unselfishly that only leads to more happiness. A positive attitude is key to achieving a stable balance of heart, mind, and soul!

Now, stop reading the blog and get to work! Big goals= big work! Push yourself everyday to be a better person for those that inspire you! Have a blessed & inspired day!

DAY 2: GET PHYSICAL

Remember the 80's and a gorgeous Aussie telling you, 'Let's Get Physical', yes, even Olivia Newton-John knew that it was important to get physical. Now I know what you are thinking, I have no time. I'd beg to differ on that one, my friend. You have enough time to watch 'American Idol' or enough time to check Facebook, like 20 times, am I right?

Yea, I thought so. Start small and build up your endurance. If you are a morning person, schedule yourself 30 min every am before work or before you start your day to yourself. It's not just important for staying in shape, but it's important to your mental wellness. Yes, you are important! Yes, you matter! And yes, you deserve this time to yourself.

If you are an evening workout person, then make sure to save 30 min after dinner to dedicate to yourself. The dishes can wait! I swear! Not only will those 30 minutes make you stronger mentally, but they will also help you exert the day's energy and after a nice hot shower, you will sleep like a baby, I promise.

• Start with a brisk walk around your block for 30 minutes. Take your Ipod and get into the groove while you get your heart rate elevated!
• Not much of a walker then follow the instruction below.

Here's a healthy alternative to a 30 min walk

1. Start with arm crosses. Swing your arms infront of your body and back. Do this for 10 counts.
2. Windmills. Yes, you remember them from gym class. Alternate right arm and left arm, warming up the shoulder blades. Do this for 10 counts.
3. Neck rolls. Place your chin to your chest and roll your head clockwise, then counterclockwise. Do this for 10 counts.
4. Shoulder shrugs. Basically, its your way of telling the world or your co-workers that you can't confront, "I don't know." Shrug your shoulders up and down for 10 counts.
5. Jumping Jacks. Set your kitchen timer to 2 minutes and begin. Do not stop doing jumping jacks until the timer goes off.
6. High Knees. Set your kitchen timer to 2 minutes and begin. Raise your knees and almost jog in place. The higher your knees, the higher your heartbeat. Beginners, fear not, start slow and just jog in place.
7. Pushups. You didn't really think this was going to be easy did you? Assume the position. 10 pushups, pause, then do 10 more pushups. No cheating, get the most of your workout, push yourself!
8. Squats. Stand with your feet, shoulder length apart and squat. Make sure your back stays straight. Tummy tucked in. Arms extend out when you squat. Control your breathing. Count to 50. If you want to work on that tush, you should continue this exercise again atleast 3 more times. 200 squats is a great way to build up those buns.
9. Lunges with a bi-cep curl. Take 3 lb weights in each hand. Place one leg in front of the other and bend the leg in front, but keep the other leg straight. As you bend your knee, curl your bi-cep. Why should you work these 2 muscle groups together? It's about maximizing your calorie-burn. Bi-cep curls alone do not burn enough calories. Do this combo for a 20 count. Switch legs and repeat.
10. Repeat steps 1-9, 5 times.
    

DAY 1: MAKE A PLAN

I know it sounds cliche, but it's true. If you map out your plans to a New You and set your goals, then you will have a step by step outline of how to achieve those goals. Do you want to eat healthier? Lose 10 lbs? Have more energy?

Leave 2009's incomplete resolutions in the past, you are looking to a better future. Want to be a 10 in 2010? Here is what you will need:

• A spiral bound notebook
• A pen
• A positive attitude

Get up each morning with a positive attitude, it's a new day! Don't carry the burden of yesterday with you! I love working out every am and every evening, but that is just me. It's how I choose to start my day and it's how I choose to end and relax for the night.

This spiral notebook goes everywhere with you. To work, to the kitchen, to pick up the kids at daycare, to the grocery store, you name it. It's a constant reminder of everything you set out to do! Also, document how much water you take in, here's a good idea: It's 2010- drink atleast 10- 8oz glasses of H2O everyday.

You don't have to actually write out water, water, or even make hash marks. Simply write H2O on the paper 10 times, each time you have a glass of water, cross it out. That way you know how much water you have left!

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY NEW YOU! I am constantly asked to blog on other people's websites about all kinds of things, for instance: what products I use? what I do for exercise? how I stay motivated? what's in my Ipod? I believe it's important for everyone to believe in themselves and if reading my blog helps motivate you to better yourself, then I am very honored.

Since it is the New Year, I thought besides the Fashion advice that I give daily, you can also pick up a few of my favorite things that keep me strong mentally, physically, and emotionally. It's my resolution to inspire and educate people on thinking positively and living the best life possible. Be prepared to dive into the wonderful world that is Toni. I will share quotes that move me, stories or sayings from friends of mine who I hold dear, and I will answer questions that I get emailed.

Here's to 2010! And being a better YOU!