We know it isn’t easy. There is no secret potion or magic trick but along with hard work, a few tips could help you along the way. Lucky for you, we’ve got some fitness tips and tricks to help you stick to those resolutions you set at the beginning of the year and see a healthier, fitter new you by the end of this 2012.

Make Attainable Goals for Yourself: Whether it’s running a 5k, a half marathon or simply going to the gym five days a week, setting a goal for yourself will push you to focus on your health. And think of how great it will feel to cross that finish line.

When You Reach a Goal, Acknowledge It: Sometimes we have our eyes so focused on the prize that we don’t see all the small things that get us there. If your goal is to lose ten pounds or run more or work harder on your yoga practice, celebrate little achievements along the way. When you run an extra mile or perfect warrior 3 pose, put a post note on the fridge, post it on your fitness blog or mark it in a journal to commemorate it. It will make you proud and more eager to get to the main goal.

Invest In Your New Goal: For the new you, purchase new gear. Buying new workout clothes, and iPod or shoes will help encourage you to workout more. Once you have the new iPod, update your workout songs every once in awhile. This will help get you moving and will curb boredom.

Everything in Moderation: We all know crash diets and fads don’t work. Cutting out certain foods may make you shed pounds but its only temporary, so don’t deprive yourself. Yes, you should eat healthier foods (greens, whole grains, lean meat) more than donuts but don’t deny yourself birthday cake or a scoop of ice cream if you are really craving it. Everything in moderation, even moderation.

Use the Buddy System: Asking a friend or family member to work out with you is one of the best motivators. Not only will it give you someone to pass the sometimes grueling workout hours with but it will also provide a bit more accountability. It will much harder to make up excuses to skip the gym if you have a time set in stone to workout with your buddy.

Don’t Focus on the Scale: Weight can be very deceiving because muscles weighs more than fat. If you begin exercising more but are frantic over the numbers on the scale, don’t be. Focus on how your clothes are fitting. It’s common to lose inches rather than weight, if you are gaining muscle. So if your pants are loose and you have room in your tees, put on your sneakers and walk away from the scale.

Take the Stairs to Class: If you have the choice between the elevator and the stairs, choose the stairs. The extra steps will keep your heart rate going, help burn calories and may even get you upstairs faster than the elevator. Meaning the good seat, next to the cute guy, is all yours.

Find Healthy Alternatives: No one goes without a craving and everyone is weak for their favorite food. As we mentioned, it’s okay to indulge every once in awhile—we are human.  But finding healthier alternatives to indulgences is an even safer better. Sweet tooth? Opt for a piece of dark chocolate or a frozen fruit pop. Even better, take to the internet and research healthy snack recipes. You will be amazes at what is out there.

Above all else, focus on how you feel. Take your fitness resolutions seriously but not too seriously. Have fun with it; mix it up. Try dance class one day and yoga the next. Challenge yourself to run a 5k or invest in a bike. Pick something that interests you and that you will want to get better at.

And above all, don’t lose sight of you*. We happen to think you are pretty fabulous!

*We have a feeling once you reach your goals, you will be locking eyes on your new body as much as possible.

- Nicole Gordon

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With 2012 already here, you might be wondering what you want to change about yourself in the coming year. Maybe a shorter haircut, contact lenses, or a different hair color but did you ever think of changing your outlook on life?

Material items like the hottest clothing trends or newest car model may seem important but learning valuable ethics such as being honest, trustworthy, and making smart choices are what really matter, especially with college around the corner for some of you.

According to an article on the website familiesonlinemagazine.com, the author Jillian Bietz, says set attainable goals that make you feel accomplished and might help someone else along the way is the key. Read on for a list of goals that might work for you:

• Volunteer – Volunteering is not just for college applications, it is also good for your heart. Being nice to others makes you feel better about you instantly and makes you appreciate what you have in your life that others may not. Ask your school or your parents for different places to volunteer at.

• Watch Less TV – Television can be informative and interesting but do you want to waste the day away in front of it? Make a resolution to watch a 30-minute program, only after doing an activity outside for 30 minutes. Being outside, either playing sports or making a game up is also a good way to stay healthy, not a bad New Year’s resolution to add to your list.

• Learn A New Skill – Always wanted to learn how to surf, bake, or make jewelry? Why not make 2012 the year you do it! Ask your parents to help you find local cooking classes, a craft shop, or other places that might spark your creative side.

• Be Nice To Your Siblings – Now this one might seem the hardest of them all but it really is the easiest in all honesty. Simple gestures like helping with homework or chores will mean a lot to your sibling and isn’t everyone happier when the whole family gets along?

• Read At Least One New Book For Fun – Not a bookworm by nature? That is okay, but try picking a genre you normally would not such as mystery. It may not be as good as the Twilight series but it is worth a shot.

These are just a few ideas but the important thing to remember about resolutions is they should be about you and not for anyone else. Pick something you enjoy and have fun with it, don’t put pressure on yourself. Cheers to a new you!

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Cassandra has achieved great success with her YouTube channel DiamondsandHeels14. She is currently ranked #35 in the most subscribed category for Make Up Guru’s. Her video that deals with the complex issue of Acne has become a viral sensation and currently has over four million views.

Due to her online success and her message of inner beauty she has been featured on Good Morning America and other television shows around the world.  Look out for Cassandra’s exclusive interview in our March digital issue.

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Retro Rebel

Bring back classic Hollywood style like Katy Perry. Apply cream compact foundation Sweep natural pink blush on apples of cheeks. Using a brow pencil, accentuate arch and taper brows to a point. White shimmer shadow goes from lash line to brow bone. Angle taupe shadow from outer corner of lash line to just below inner corner of brow. With dark taupe, accentuate the line. Line upper lash line with black liquid eyeliner ending with an upswept wing. Curl lashes and apply lengthening mascara. Line lips with a nude pencil then top with true red lipstick.

Glam Girl

Shine in this gold-swept look like Rihanna. Choose an illuminating foundation. Highlight cheekbones, chin, and bridge of nose with illuminating highlighter. Contour with bronzing powder just below the cheekbones. Define brows with a brow pencil. Use a natural shadow from lash line to brow. Sweep gold shadow from lash line to crease. Accentuate the crease and under the lash line with dark brown shimmer shadow. Apply white shimmer below brow bone and coat lashes with lash-separating mascara. Finish the look with gold lipgloss.

Daring Diva

Go colorful in haute couture like Lady Gaga. Choose matte cream makeup. Set with translucent powder. Use a brow brush with dark brown powder for thick, dramatic brows. Sweep pink blush in a line from the temples to apples of cheeks. Apply white matte shadow from lash line to brown bone and blue matte shadow from lash line to crease, to just below the inner corner of the brow. Accentuate crease with black shadow extending in an upswept wing. Using a black eyeliner pencil, line the lower lashes and smudge. Choose volumizing mascara. A bright pop of pink lipstick completes the look.

Indie Darling

Be sweet and sultry like Zooey Deschanel. Apply a liquid foundation. Define brows with a brow pencil. Bone colored cream shadow goes from lash line to brow bone. Apply peach brown cream shadow in the crease. Using a black-brown eyeliner pencil, line the bottom and top lash lines, stopping just short of the inner corner of the eye. Smudge the line for a soft, smoky effect. Add a flirty, upswept swooped line at corner of each eye. Apply lash-separating mascara. Choose subtle frosted pink lipgloss.

These fearless ladies love to show their true colors. Originality is always in vogue. So go ahead, be your beautiful self. Find the look that brings out your own natural star quality.

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Get Shot by Ella Designer One of a Kind Tees

These tees are truly unique and unlike anything else on the market. The t-shirt shown is imprinted on a sleeveless, extra long length, 98% cotton blend, fitted, racerback tank in avocado green, “See with Heart” frames a  girl with golden curls, hugging a heart within a heart shaped vegetable…imagine a radish or a beet!  “See with Heart” is scripted inside.

Get Shot by Ella designs have many more designs to chose from that last for years and are perfect as a gift with style and meaning. Defined as “wearable art with heart,” the compact, energetic digital designs imprinted on shirts and other products are infused during the creative process with the purposeful intent to convey and manifest positive thoughts and actions for our customers as they move through their active and eventful lives. Hence, the slogan “Getting Shot By Ella is an infusion of the positives!”

See all the t-shirt designs and get yours at http://getshotbyella.com/ Designs for men and women are available!

Timeless Mariska’s Designs Jewelry

Want to impress your mom, aunt, sister or grandma then Mariska Jewelry Design is for you. Mariska creates heart connections through her jewelry creations. It honors the sacred connection between woman, creator and all of us.

Her creations are truly divinely inspired, and she often feels led to add a particular component when creating designs for her customers. Her customers often comment that it’s the “surprise” piece of the design [the addition] that really matches them.    Plus Mariska Jewelry Design is home grown.  The jewelry pieces are unique, one-of-a-kind creations that are hand-designed and assembled right here in the U.S.. You can also be assured that when Mariska Jewelry purchases components elsewhere, they do not turn around and sell that same component as our creation.

In addition, they make every effort to purchase American made components. All of Mariska’s Jewelry Designs are stunning and are sure to wow the recipient. Discover the designs at http://www.mariskasdesigns.com/home

Fabulous Hair Clips, Bands and Accesories

For under $20 you can get a beautiful hair clip or band that not only looks great but also supports hair of any length or thickness. The Lilla Rose product line centers around unique, functional, and well made hair jewelry. From their flagship Flexi Hair Clip, they have expanded to Hair Sticks, Orings, Hairbands, and Bobby Pins. From there they rounded the line out with complimentarily designed Eyeglass Holders, Badge Holders, Necklaces, and Earrings.

Any of the Lilla Rose products are wonderful for your sister or best friend! You can see all of their designs and watch a styling video at http://www.lillarose.biz/jeanine

These are our favorite products out there right now for the holiday season and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do! Miss Moxie wishes you a holiday season full of love, hope and joy. Look out for the New Year digital issue in late December.

Harsh weather conditions can take a toll on luscious locks, resulting in frayed ends, dull color and lifeless texture.  Trips to the beach and outdoor activities that call for ponytails and hats make matters worse.  Quick fix drugstore products are loaded with preservatives, colorants and fragrances that put even more stress on troubled tresses.   So what’s a girl to do to beat the hair slump?

Go Natural

Give your coif a break from over-processing.  Chemical dyes leave hair vulnerable to heat damage.  Instead, try spritzing strands with lemon juice to bring out natural highlights.  Or whip up an herbal tea and use as a rinse to boost your natural color.  Chamomile tea brings out golden tones in blonde hair.  Rooibos tea intensifies rich red hues.  Black Tea warms and adds shine to brunette locks.  Preserve your color and avoid buildup by pairing down products and choose natural, organic shampoo and conditioner for everyday care.

Embrace the Waves

For a day at the beach, forget about blow-drying, straightening or curling.  Summer calls for no-fuss styling.  Salt water is actually the perfect hair texturizer.  Just scrunch as your hair dries naturally for super cute waves.  Stash a few bobby pins to tame bangs or unruly flyaways.  In a pinch, you can even fight frizz with a dab of natural SPF lotion.  For effortless out-of-your-face beach style, tie hair back with a boho-chic bandana instead of a ponytail, which can cause breakage.

Undo the Damage

Treat your tresses to a natural deep conditioning that will mend split ends and leave hair glossy.  Heat ½ cup of Jojoba Oil until warm.  Massage into hair, wrap in a shower cap or towel and leave on for 20 minutes.  For extra conditioning, zap with a blow dryer for two minutes, then shampoo.  Repeat weekly for pampered, healthy hair throughout the season.

By Nicole Chapman

Miss Moxie’s fall issue is the music issue featuring an exclusive interview with singer Jamie Grace. In the October issue discover how music can create emotional well being, how you can make a positive impact through music and be inspired by fashion through the ages. Plus fabulous holiday hair, FREE Giveaway and Hot Bonus Articles.

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Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Jamie Grace learned two powerful lessons: one, that ministry is a way of life; two, that life is good, even when it’s hard. Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at age 11, her young life became a series of heartbreak and challenge, a long season of physical exhaustion, emotional stress and spiritual doubt.

Then one day Jamie Grace came to a life-changing conclusion

“I thought, ‘I’ve cried enough. It’s time to accept my joy.’ It was just the long process of finally realizing that, even with Tourette’s, I still have something to do with my life. I love to sing. I have a story, and I’ve got to share it.”

Fast-forward just three short years, and that decision is already bearing beautiful fruit, proving (again) that nothing is impossible with God. Today, at 19, Jamie Grace is a junior in college (yes, that’s right; she finished high school early), studying children’s ministry. She is sharing her story of resilience and hope in GraceTalk, a monthly mentoring group for young girls she started when she was 15, on JCTV’s “iShine KNECT,” and is now a featured speaker/performer on the 2011 Revolve Tour.

Jamie is also carving out some great new music-think Sara Bareilles, Macy Gray and Colbie Calliat-infused with her own funky, laid-back vibe.

Miss Moxie is extremely proud to have Jamie grace our October cover and we look forward to her exclusive interview.

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