guilty pleasure tv shows...

I'm not even going to deny it, I love my reality television shows. I love sitting down after a long day with a glass of wine and some popcorn to watch Real Housewives of whatever, Kardashians, Vanderpump rules and just so many more. No matter how hard I try to stop watching the shows, I just can't, it's a train wreck that I can't seem to look away from. 

So many thoughts go through my head when I watch these different shoes. What parts are scripted, are they being serious, why do they put themselves in these situations, are they embarrassed, will they be embarrassed if their kids see it and just so many more. I just don't understand why some of these women want to have the reputations they are gaining from being on the show, and why would they want their dirty laundry shown  on national television? I start feeling bad for them but then the other part of me thinks the paycheck they're getting from the show must be good enough for them to put up with it or in some cases, act the way they do. After all if their lives were as boring as mine there wouldn't be anyone who would want to watch it. 

Then I start thinking about how entertaining my life actually is. I actually think it would be funny to have bits and pieces of my life filmed for reality tv. Now don't get me wrong, I don't want my breakdowns on tv, although I'm sure they would be beyond amusing. I just think it would be funny to have some of the situations I land myself in on tv. On top of that I wish there could be subtitles as to what was going through my head in these situations. After all my sarcastic comments would be a huge part of what makes the show funny. 

I'm sure people would look at my life as a train wreck or however they would want to judge me. I just think it would be funny for a camera to capture some of well, my finest moments. I mean who wouldn't want to see how I ended up hanging out at FIJI until 5 am one night with one of my best friends making fun of the brothers we were hanging out with. Who wouldn't want to see whats going on inside of my head when people do things that make my jaw drop or any other of my lovely signature faces. I really should look into making this a thing. My roommate and I used to joke at the beginning of the year about making a talk show. All jokes aside, we really should make it happen, she and I will make one and post it up on my blog eventually.

As I sit down to watch Greys Anatomy and Scandal aka my typical shows on a Thursday night, I just cant seem to pull myself away from them. After all of the crazy things that happened in Greys, like Izzy saving a deer, the plane crash, a bomb being in the hospital, all of the love drama going on, I understand why I should stop watching the shows, but I just can't. Since tonight is the finale of Scandal, I literally cant wait to see what happens. 

On that note, I must go refill my wine glass before the show starts.

Let me know what your favorite tv shows are and what you think of the Scandal finale tonight!

until next time... xoxo J

breakfast...

The one meal that is the most important but often the most forgotten. It's so easy to keep hitting the snooze button instead of getting up and starting the day. If you are like me, you like to take your time in the morning getting ready for whatever the day has ahead. I will typically get up, put my coffee on, take a relaxing shower and watch Kathie Lee and Hoda while I get dressed. If I'm not doing that I'll go to the gym.

Even though my two morning routines are very different, they have one thing in common: breakfast. I always make sure I have something to eat for breakfast, even if I'm eating it on the way to class. There really is no excuse these days not to have breakfast and no by breakfast I don't mean fresh squeezed OJ and an omelette. It by no means has to be as extravagant as that.

For a quick grab and go breakfast I'll have a granola bar, oatmeal bar, Greek yogurt or a protein shake. On days that I have more time, I'll make myself a smoothie, oatmeal with a cut up banana or banana and peanut butter. None of these things are expensive and it's all good corduroy. 

There have been so many studies done to show the benefits of having breakfast. 

1. Faster metabolism - Having breakfast will help you jump start your metabolism and help burn as many calories as possible during the day. By having breakfast it can potentially boost your metabolism by 10% a day, to ensure this try and have a healthy breakfast like oatmeal, Greek yogurt or an egg.

2. More energy - A healthy filling breakfast will help boost energy for the day. By having something that will stick to your ribs, like eggs, whole wheat toast & oatmeal, you'll have more energy for a longer period of time. The fiber and carbohydrates in breakfast will help keep you more energized through the day.

3. Better memory - By eating at the beginning of the day, you are more likely to increase short term memory.

4. Less snacking - If you don't have breakfast, hunger is likely to set in before lunch time. This will lead people to snack on high calorie and high fat foods.

5. Starts the day in a good way - By this I mean if you get up a little earlier to enjoy breakfast it can make all the difference in the day. For instance, you will feel less rushed, more relaxed and prepared to start the day. It can make all the difference in the way you approach the day.

6. Lower bad cholesterol - Breakfast eaters are more likely to have better cholesterol and less sensitivity to insulin than non-breakfast eaters.

7. Enhance immune system - You'll be putting more vitamins and minerals in your body. You will also be developing a lifelong habit that is heart and body healthy.

8. Weight control - People who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight. Especially if breakfast is the largest meal of the day, people who have breakfast as the largest meal of the day are more likely to loose or maintain weight compared to others who have the same daily calorie intake but do not use breakfast as a big meal.

9. You won't be as cranky in the office - With more food in your belly, you will be less likely to snap at those annoying co-workers first thing in the morning.

10. Healthier skin - Certain foods will help make your skin look amazing! Breakfast is the easiest way to put these foods into your daily diet. Some of these things are, fruit, Greek yogurt, and tea.

After all of those benefits doesn't it seem like it's worth it to hit that snooze button one less time in the morning? 

until next time... xoxo J

my bad...

I am so sorry about my mini hiatus this week. There is no excuse but I was slammed with school work this week. Some of that may be due to my procrastination, or obsession with the game 2048... Next week will be full of posts including how Mary is doing on the Smoothie Challenge, The new FBF, how to handle spring cleaning, my love for breakfast and so much more! 

Xoxoxoxox J