Monitoring Calories

Losing weight is all about monitoring your calorie intake. The safest rate is to have a daily calorie deficit of 500 in order for you to lose 1 pound in a week. If you lose too much, it may result to losing muscles instead of fats.

Following the theory of weight loss is a little tricky especially here in the Philippines where calorie content is not normally disclosed in diners and restaurants. You got to have the ability to guess logically the calorie content of the food you are consuming or simply trust your gut feel. Otherwise, you may need the help of a nutritionist to guide you in the right diet. If you are living in Texas, make sure to check some austin weight loss clinics in the area.

Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend

Most of us probably learned that a dog is a man’s best friend. However, in the case of women, diamond is a girl’s best friend. Haha! I am just kidding. Of course I know that the man in the first saying speaks of the whole mankind… or does it? Anyway, have you ever thought were the second saying came from?

I was surprised to learn that it is actually a title of a Broadway song written by written by Jule Styne and Leo Robin originally sung by Carol Channing in the 1949 production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. However, it became more popular in 1953 when Marilyn Monroe performed it in the film version of the same play.In 2001, Nicole Kidman in the role of Satine, performed the same song in Moulin Rouge. Being surprised by all of these, I guess by now you know that I’m no Broadway fan.

I guess this song is worth more than loose diamonds as it was listed as the 12th most important movie song of all time by the American Film Institute.

Trimming Down My Rice Intake

I think I have to admit to myself the harsh reality that I am losing control of my weight. The final blow came from my mother. She told me that I should go on a diet.

I think I should start decreasing my rice intake. I am only eating two major meals a day but my slowing metabolism seems to be unable to cope up with what I am eating. I know that I have to add more physical activity to compensate this process but I really feel unsafe jogging in the streets. I got to find a safer neighborhood.

My short term plan is to monitor what I am eating and check the amount of calorie it has. also, I’ll lessen a little on rice and if you know of an herbal weight loss supplements, please don’t hesitate to inform me.

Cebu Pacific: Three Day Seat Sale

Cebu Pacific will be having a three-day seat sale starting October 28 to October 30, 2009. So Fare, So Good is valid for selected local and international destinations for flights covering December 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010.

As per Cebu Pacific’s website:

Local flights

888 pesos
- Manila to San Jose (Mindoro) or Tagbilaran
- Cebu to Clark

International flights

999 pesos
- Manila to Kota Kinabalu
- Clark to Hong Kong

1,999 pesos
- Manila to Hong Kong or Kuala Lumpur
- Cebu to Hong Kong

The prices might have additional charges for taxes so make sure to check their online booking for detailed flight itinerary and total amount to be paid.

No matter where you plan to travel, be it in Kuala Lumpur or an orlando vacations, take a lot of photos for keep sake and enjoy your vacation!

Disability Support

Having a disability not only impairs one’s physical activity but also his emotions. A disabled person may experience depression and self pity as a result of the injury. A supportive family member can help him overcome such emotions. However, there are times that the family gets dragged into depression as well especially if the disabled member is the bread winner. So it is important that they managed to get their acts together in order to overcome such crisis.

Filing for a social security disability will help the family financially. The Philippine SSS allows a prescriptive period of ten (10) years from the date of occurrence of disability in the filing of disability benefit claim. Just submit the requirements at the nearest SSS branch or representative office.

Tricky Calorie

Losing weight is a tricky business. It is even more trickier to people who are not that keen on getting out of their comfort zone. Weight loss requires that we sacrifice things that we have gotten used to for things that we may not find appealing.

People who are experiencing overweight problems may have developed an unhealthy lifestyle habit. Habits are hard to break. It takes a strong will power and determination to transform wishing for losing weight into actual goals. We may need to sacrifice a daily dose of our favorite calorie-infused comfort food and allot an hour of our time to do some calorie-burning activity.

Do not rely alone on best weight loss pills in the market. They may aid you in your goal but you have to sweat on it, literally. Shedding those weight involves two simple rules: less calorie in, more calorie out.

Bath Man?

Are you enjoying your bath time or is it an obligatory task in order to maintain a good hygiene?

Regardless if you are bathing daily or not, since I heard that people living in colder regions bathe less frequently compared with those living in tropical countries, I am interested to know the reasons why a person does or does not enjoy this activity.

Does the enjoyment comes from having soaps and shampoos that has nice lather, or in a roomy and comfortable bathroom? Will walk in tubs or a jacuzzi help do the trick or will you require a long free time to enjoy it?

Are you the kind of person that requires a lot or with or without such luxury, you have chosen to enjoy bathing?

Enjoy the Celebrations

The season of festivities is about to commence: Halloween barbecue parties, town fiesta, birthday celebrations, Christmas, and New Year. Though these are events that people on a diet are not looking forward to, parties need not be all about eating. Learn to enjoy the time that you’ll be spending with your friends because as one gets older, such time might become rarer. Grab a small plate, select foods that will suit your diet, get a reasonable amount, grab a drink, and enjoy chatting with your friends. Taking Fastin might do the trick to regulate your appetite if you are the kind of person that has a low will power.

Wat I’m saying is that things come with pros and cons and it is for you to decide on what side to concentrate on. Enjoy the holidays!

Power Vote For Efren Penaflorida

Efren Penaflorida is the first and only Filipino who made it to CNN’s Top 10 Heroes for 2009. He founded a group called Dynamic Teen Company who is currently teaching kids in the slum area with basic reading and writing as well as right hygiene.

The Hero of the Year will be determined via online voting which open until November 19. Let us support our fellow kababayan. As Sec. Durano said, “People like Efren remind us that our country is blessed not only with natural resources, but with true wonders such as individuals who dedicate their lives to heroic work.”

To make voting a lot easier, I have prepared a simple tool to help in my power voting that I would like to share with you. Go to this link to Power Vote!

Prepare For Floods

The weather have become more fierce and unpredictable these days. Let me add stubborn as well. In the past months, the Philippines have seen two typhoon “refusing” to leave the country. Pepeng made three landfalls and Ramil decides to slwo down as if wanting to enjoy the view. Flooding has also worsen. Imagine seeing floods reaching the roof of houses? Sadly, such flooding brings with it a lot of diseases. Those who died of leptospirosis have already reached more than a hundred.

It is important that we prepare and stock up items to combat such diseases. Make sure to have rubbing alcohols and disinfectants available at home. Anti-fungal creams and acne treatment will also be helpful as well. If possible, wear boots when walking in the flood. Make every effort to keep yourself healthy these days.

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