As I sit here thinking about how I can fix my hair blondification that went a little wrong, I got to thinking that sometimes change ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. Maybe I should’ve left well enough alone. Maybe I’m just not meant to be as blond as I once was. Maybe I should just quit with this change nonsense and be all boring and predictable.

Nah! What’s the fun in that?

Change is good. Change is exciting. Change is motivating. And while that’s all well and good for us normal peeps, what about when a starlet makes a big change? Does it affect the way you think about him or her?

Case in point: Miley Cyrus. Blond one day, brunette the next. Will this change affect her success? Do you love this darker look or hate it?

Another example: Ashley Tisdale’s nose job. Personally, I am not loving it. I understand she had a medical necessity and needed a fix, but overall, I think this new nose takes away from her lovable “faulty” look. I adored her old nose because it set her apart from all the other young blond actresses out there a la Hayden Panettiere, Blake Lively et al. Now she’s just like all the others.

In my opinion, sometimes change is not a good thing. What do you guys think?

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Sure, you’ve heard about anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa… but how much do you really know about these conditions? Take this quiz and find the truth behind the misconceptions! (Answers can be found by visiting Angelique at Breaking the Mirror, a sister b5 media site devoted to talking about all aspects of eating disorders):

1. Anorexics and bulimics are pretty easy to spot because they’re so skinny. True or False?

2. Anorexia and bulimia usually end on their own after a girl is out of her teens or early 20s. True or False?

3. Anorexia and bulimia are women’s diseases. True or False?

4. Anorexia has only been around a short time. True or False?

5. Anorexia and bulimia are primarily found in American teens. True or False?

6. Bulimia means throwing up after eating food. True or False?

7. You can’t be both anorexic and bulimic. True or False?

8. Anorexics and bulimics just need to eat to overcome their conditions. True or False?

9. Inpatient treatment is the only way to treat anorexia and bulimia. True or False?

10. Anorexics and bulimics cannot become pregnant. True or False?

Remember, visit Breaking the Mirror for full answers to these questions along with detailed explanations. Share this with a sister, a friend, or anyone at all. And if you or someone you know is struggling with an Eating Disorder, please seek help from a trusted source.

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Lately?

Then have we got some diet fixes for you! These four goodies listed below will be just what you need to turn that frown upside down. Check it out:

SPINACH

Looks like Popeye has it right when he throws down a can of this leafy wonder. Spinach is packed with folate (as are most leafy greens, citrus fruits and beans). Having too little of this vitamin in your system has been linked to depression, so to ward off the blues, trick out your salad with a healthy dose of spinach.

SALMON

If something smells a little fishy in your life, then you’re on the right track. Salmon is the proud owner of omega-3 fatty acids, which help keep your brains cells healthy. If fish is not your thang, never fear – soy milk, walnuts and fish oil supplements can all lend a hand.

MILK

Not only does milk do a body good, it does the mind a world of good, too. Milk boasts whey protein, which studies suggest can decrease stress and lift your mood. No word on whether the effect is enhanced when paired with cookies.

CHOCOLATE

Yes! I saved the best for last. Chocolate, dear sweet chocolate, is good for more than a PMS moment or a pick-me-up after lunch. Cocoa also has a combination of chemicals that magnify feelings of euphoria and decrease stress. Hallelujah! Just one more reason to indulge in this sweet delight!

So when the stress of mid-terms looms, pack your diet with these fantastic fixes and let your happy-zappy demeanor prevail!

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