Workout: Bring Sexy Back!!

Dear Journal,

I want sexy back. Nothing new here. And okay I admit, it was a BIG fail the first time.

For those who doesn't know yet, I've been trying to loose weight for the last year. I actually started last summer, but somehow along the way I got lost and abandoned my quest to skinnyville.  Well, well, it's not too late, right? 

So yes, I subscribed to another gym (I know... it's like my 100000th subscription)!! But this time I've been going religiously for the whole month and I finally see a result. I started to workout on April 25th and yes, I kind of feel exhausted, but somehow I feel absolutely great and healthy. I workout 5 times/week, I go to my yoga classes, I see a nutritionist and most of all, I eat healthy. I lost 5 lbs!! woot woot.

I will tell you all in my next posts. But for now, here are some good exercises to include in your workout. I really thought I was going to die at first, but with good motivation and great music you can do it. Trust me you're going to see a difference soon. Girls, the perfect booty isn't a dream anymore!

Sleep, Work, Gym, Eat, Repeat!!

Okay folks, I'm sorry. I've been negligent with my blog.

Why? I've been going to the gym like crazy lately. I mean crazy mad. 5x a week!! I definitely want sexy back! I know... I can still give you some updates, right? My apologies.

 So what's new?

Well, like I said: sleep, work, gym, eat, and repeat!! I usually hit the gym right after work for about 1.5 hour. Then I go home and prepare my lunch for the next day (yes, that's the new me. wink. wink. Frugal Jules!) and by the time I finish eating, I'm so exhausted!! I will give you more updates, I promise. Just wanted to take few minutes to say hi and yes, I'm still alive.

in progress...

My lunches: salad in a jar

To All my Single Ladies (part 2)

Okay people. I get lots of requests for more postings about my 'personal life' (a.k.a my single life). I swear, I got emails asking for updates on my singleness and the next Single Ladies posts. I get it. You all want some juicy details, I know.

So what's new?

Humm... Dating is so exhausting. It's like a job hunt!! Have you ever thought about how similar dating and a job search are? Think about it... in both cases, you're trying to find your perfect match.

You only get one chance to make a first impression. You generally know right away... If you feel chemistry, there is a second date. No chemistry? Next!

Know what you want. It's important to narrow down your preferences. You know what? I think what annoyed me the most are the picky comments like 'J, maybe you're too picky?' What's wrong with wanting to meet someone that I have things in common and with whom I'm attracted to? Why would I want to go out with someone who does not meet the criteria? Telling me I'm too picky and that I should give him another try  tells me that you don't think I'm capable of knowing my gut instincts.

Get "out there" to meet people. It's hard to find Mr. Right when you're holed up in your apartment. If you want to date, you have to take some risks: go to happy hours and even complete an online dating profile. Had few bad dates or the happy hour was boring? So what! At least, you meet new people and it allows you to better know what you do and don't want. When you're job hunting, you also need to be "out there" - networking, updating LinkedIn, etc.

Google is your BFF. Admit it, you do a Google background check before going out on a date. No? well I certainly do. A little homework never hurts when dating men with no referrals.

He's just not that into you. Single ladies rule the world (Beyonce says so), while available men are seemingly few and far between. If weeks have gone by and your phone's not ringing,  there comes a point when you have to let it go.

When you are afraid he'll never contact you again, you will be more likely to call him and be more available.
When you are afraid he'll meet someone else, you will be more likely to tolerate bad treatment in order to keep him around.
And when you are afraid he'll lose interest, you will be more likely to change for him. 

You will become DESPERATE. You don't want to be desperate, right? So just let it go.

Girlfriend, you'll survive.