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Health Issues

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:42:39 +0000

One of my friends mentioned that as soon as she gave birth, she also had skin breakouts. Which is why she’s adamant in finding the best acne treatment so by the time she goes back to work, her skin is back to looking healthy. I hope that’s not the case with me. The worst thing that happened to me vanity-wise is hair loss. They just fall on their own after every bath. But that’s nothing compared to a visit to the ER because I can’t move my back anymore from breastfeeding too much. Or not being able to eat normal food because Sandy has allergies. So what I’m saying is I think I’ll be okay with the weight gain, skin problem and what-not as long as it doesn’t affect my parenting and most important of all, our baby’s health.

Back Into Shape

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:46:41 +0000

May I just say how excited I am to get back into shape? With Sandy, I lost all my pregnancy weight in a few months. But that was because I wasn’t eating anything at all due to her allergies. This time, I vow to breast feed as soon as I can so Meg won’t have to take any formula. Aside from vitamins for women, healthy diet plan, I really need to find a way (or time) to exercise. Time is crucial because with a baby who breast feeds every hour or so and me trying to squeeze in work, I have doubts if I’ll have enough time left at all for myself. But I’m staying positive that I can at least take off the first 30 lbs before she’s 6 months old.

Reviews n Diet Pills

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:31:38 +0000

The most famous question online related to dieting – does lipozene work?

According to reviews, plenty of people have regrets buying it. They claim it’s overpriced and semi-effective. Not mentioning the side effects that came with it such as gas, bloating, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

Now will you still go get one? A friend of mine is so excited to buy this after reading great raves from celebrities but as soon as I send her the URL to the actual reviews that I’ve read, I’m sure she’ll change her mind.

Weighing Down

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 03:41:23 +0000

Speaking of vain, my friends have nothing to talk about except dieting, best diet pill or fat burning product and the easiest way to lose weight. I call this vanity the good kind because it just shows how much we love ourselves, that we will do what we can to stay fit and healthy. Once you let yourself go, it’s so hard to get back into shape. I haven’t experienced a huge weight gain that could depress me yet but now that I’m on my 34th weeks, I’m starting to feel nervous if I’ll ever lose these extra pounds. I know a lot of women who never returned to their pre-pregnancy bodies because come on, as if you’ll still have time between juggling a career, a household and the kids. But I am actually excited and dared myself to lose 35-40 lbs in six months simply by breastfeeding and eating healthy.

Healthy Thoughts

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 09:11:08 +0000

I’ve been hanging out at http://www.coloncleanserreview.net because I want to try some of their products for my father. I want something that’s very effective yet won’t cause too much discomfort. The reviews are okay but I’m still looking for testimonials from actual consumers.

We are really trying our best to eat healthy at home. For the past two months, we rarely eat pork and beef, just fish and veggies. However, when summer came, it just got harder to plan the menu. Most seafood are not as fresh and also, we are running out of ideas on how to cook fish. In short, we now eat pork again but we still try to add as much veggies and chicken on the rotation.

Speaking of healthy, you wouldn’t believe how much effort The Husband is putting into getting himself back into shape. He doesn’t eat a lot of rice, runs three times a week, lifts weights when he’s not running and plays basketball when he’s not running or lifting. I’m really proud of him and although he’s complaining that his weight is not changing, the new regimen shows on his face, chest and arms and he’s much stronger now, compared to months ago when he does nothing but eat and sit in front of the TV.

Prepared for the Worst

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 11:38:10 +0000

Talking about funeral costs seems morbid but I’m the type of person who’d rather be ready with inevitable things such as this than have the rug pulled out from under me when I’m least expecting it. Friends who lost their elders talk about how much of a burden it can be financially so why not be prepared when you can? I may sound insensitive to others but I will do this not just for my elders but for myself so my children won’t have to worry about it at all. It’s no different to purchasing an insurance package so your dependents will have something to get by when you leave.

Easy Face Care

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:50:24 +0000

I’m tired of trying natural remedies to get rid of blackheads. None of them really ever worked, reminding me of this commercial of two young girls who tried everything from cereals to cucumbers yet ended up with not only blackheads but sticky faces. Is there really a proven solution without having to go the dermatologists? I’m looking for a solution for The Husband by the way and he hates having his skin pricked. I bought him several pore strips but read somewhere that it’s not good for the skin. In fact, it makes pores bigger but boy we just love to see the blackheads and white heads sticking out from the strip no matter how icky it seems.

The Sickies

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:43:29 +0000

… are here again. It’s really too bad because you can’t rest, not when the weather is so freakin’ hot. My cough is back again but that’s nothing compared to Sandy’s situation. For the past three days, her fever is on and off. She kept having tummy aches and the latest was her ear infection. We spent the weekend going back and forth to the hospital without any clear remedy. It sucks when all you have to do is wait, monitor and wait some more. It was the first time that I saw her in real pain. Can’t even sleep because her ears hurt. Those were the moments when I wish I was a doctor so I don’t have to rely on someone else to make her feel better.

I do hope she’ll get well soon. It’s their Moving Up day this Saturday and she needs to practice accepting her awards, make her speech and their dance performance. It’s her time to shine and have fun with her classmates before summer starts. She’s supposed to have fun and enjoy the last days of school, not spend them all day in our room, drinking 3 kinds of medicine, having tummy aches and what-not.

I hate this so much. I am close to getting angry to whoever’s responsible for this. Not that I can blame anyone but I just want to.

For the Sake of Vanity

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:07:31 +0000

My friend bought phentermine without a prescription online and my first thought was how easy it is to get stuff over the Internet. Do you know that Phentermine has been associated with shortness of breath, chest pain, depression, seizures and insomnia to name a few? Granted it has been proven to make you lose weight fast but is it worth it? I saw from Tyra Banks show a new way of losing weight and that is through ingesting tapeworms. You can lose 20lbs and up and it has plenty of raves and positive reviews all over the Internet. Still, is that enough reason to do something so unhealthy and may I say downright distasteful? Just thinking about it makes me want to throw up.

There are plenty of alternatives out there to help you lose weight yet nothing beats a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Women and Weight

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:16:10 +0000

Women struggle with weight all the time. If your extra weight is making you feel less confident or worse, affecting your health, you should consider changing your lifestyle. I love eating myself but I make sure that I get tons of exercise to burn all the fats. On some, diet plans and pills work but you have to research carefully before you try something new. You can learn more about weight loss pills and effective diets all over the Internet. There are also plenty of review websites and health blogs where you can read on the good and the bad. For quick results, pills have proven to be very effective but I would still suggest introducing healthy alternatives to your food and adding some exercise regimen for long term effects.