Food Trip Friday: Mango Cake by Red Ribbon

     Actually these pictures were taken last July during the celebration of my mom and my birthday. Me and my Older sister decided to treat my mother and the whole family out for dinner last July 16, 2011, my mom's birthday. and since i didn't celebrate my birthday a week ago (July 11), we also treat this as my birthday celebration as well.

Me, me, me!!!! Finally, i have a cake on my birthday!!! yipee!!

         And as for dessert, we opt to buy a mango cake by Red Ribbon. It was my first time to taste it and i loved it.  I like this cake because it's not too sweet and the mangoes are not too sour. i also love the texture of the cake and it tastes refreshing for me..And it is just right for me because I am on a diet.. Hahaha!!! 

My Mom

Mango Cake by red Ribbon.. Love It!!!!

Hope you try it and like it too!!!!

Food Trip Friday

Partners in Crime!!

My partners in dieting...

Here are the stuff that i eat while I am on diet. Actually I am still on diet right now..I still have a long way to go to achieve my ideal weight...

Nestle Fruit Yogurt

Photo courtesy: Kitchen Cow

 I see to it that I eat yogurt every night so that i will have a good bowel movement in the morning..

Anlene Milk (19-50 years)

I decided to drink anlene instead of any ordinary low fat milk because it contains nano calcium that makes the bone stronger inside. Since I jog in the morning, i realized I need something to take care of my bones.

Apple

 I usually eat apple as my dinner along with the yogurt..I eat it without peeling the outer layer because it was believed that it contains fiber..

Gardenia Wheat Bread

This is my best partner in dieting. I eat gardenia as my breakfast with milk and banana, i also pack it as my snack in the office and sometimes  i eat it as my dinner whenever i really got hungry..

Banana (Lakatan)

I really love bananas. Para kaming mga unggoy sa boarding house because we always see to it that we have bananas at our house. I eat banana everyday three times a week. Honestly, I don't know if it's alright to eat it three time a day, basta ang alam ko masarap sia and easy to eat..

And of course...

Water

 Water is my best buddy nowadays. I always have a tumbler full of water on my table in our office. I noticed that when i started exercising I drink a lot of water for the whole day everyday. I think I am drinking at least 1.5 liters of water everyday. I feel clean inside my body when drinking a lot of water. It just makes me pee more often than before.. :-)

Spot the difference!!!

Can you spot the differences in the two pictures?  

    

    After almost  6 months of dieting (actually 3 months lng tlga 'coz from march to may hnd ako ngdiet nun..hehe) i can now see the results of my efforts. After making this picture, i can't help but keep staring at it.. i can really see the difference. But of course i shouldn't be contented with this, there are still lot more to lose.. Actually i don't want to post it yet but i realized that the more i show it to other people, mas magkakaroon ako ng urge to continue what i am doing..  I just really hope to see more results in the coming months of dieting..

Food trip Friday: Pritong talong (fried eggplant) and scrambled egg

Fried eggplant with soy sauce and tomato

Scrambled egg

Food Trip Friday

Nueva Ecija to Ifugao (part 2)

While we're on travel going to Mayoyao!!

First Stop Over

Mayoyao Rice Terraces

It took us 6 hours to travel going to Mayoyao. It was kinda tiring but it's worth it. the view was so beautiful. I didn't get tired looking at them all through out the travel!!!..

Wordless Wednesday: Waterfalls painting

Nueva Ecija to Ifugao (part 1)

     Here is the continuation of my post " a very long trip"..

    Since we cannot get an air conditioned bus we opt to ride an ordinary bus. I really thought that it would be okay to ride an ordinary bus but no when we enter the bus we cannot pass through the aisle because there are so much luggage including a sack of feeds and basket trays of chicks. Due to this circumstances i decided to sit beside the aisle where in i am also beside the basket trays of chicks.. Waaah!!! the smell is so unpleasant but i have endure it to be able to get comfortable during the trip. When some of the passengers started to leave the bus i found a space where i can sit comfortably. but when i get to the seat. the only man in the seat is lying as if he's in his own bed.. waah... nkakainis.. but then i still continue to sit but the man keep on slouching so i really cannot properly.. i really hate him... hmmm.. hahaha!!! so the trip continues.. when we got to Aritao Nueva Vizcaya, the bus reached the bus stop. When we get out of the bus we were surprised with what we saw. the bus stop that we were expecting is not the bus stop that we are in.. And in our surprise we found out that we were riding a Dagupan Bus Liner instead of Victory Liner.. Waah.. all through out the travel we really thought that we were riding in Victory Liner.. haay.. our bubbles were burst.. Anyways.. Let's continue the trip..

Dagupan Bus Liner Bus stop

      At 3 am to reached Shell Santiago our supposed meeting place. But it is too early our meeting time is supposed to be before 6 am.. We were 3 hours early.. what are we gonna do then? i asked.. Fortunately there a 24 hour Jollibee beside the gas station so we decided to stay and eat there for a while. After eating french fries we decided to go to the terminal going to Mayoyao. At 4.30 we reached the terminal, it still dark but the bus going to Mayoyao is already there and they allowing the passengers to go inside even though the trip is at 6:00am. We hardly see inside the bus, the seats are full of things so we ended up sitting at the last part of the bus. But surprisingly, when the sun comes up we noticed that we're the only one that were inside the bus. hahaha!!! the things inside the bus were owned by the bus officials and driver. Below is picture of my friends and the bus that we rode going to mayoyao.

A very long trip!!!!

        A week a ago me and my two officemates decided to go to the baptism of ate clyde's daughter which i thought is in Benguet but no its in Ifugao. When  i heard that we are going to Ifugao i really got nervous because i really thought that it's not so safe to go there since  we'll be passing roads through mountains. I keep on asking my officemate if it's safe to travel there. She said that it's safe, there is no need for me to worry. Then Friday came, the day we decided to travel. After i woke up i texted my mother that i will be going to Ifugao. She replied to me  to just stay in the boarding house instead of going to Ifugao because they are worried. But still i insisted. i texted them that we will go to Ifugao with Clavel's mother, a relative of the family. But still they don't want me to go. So i decided to obey tham because i don't want them to worry about me. But when i got to the  boarding house, I found clavel's mother and told her that i will no longer be going with them because my parents don't want me to go. But my officemates and clavel's mother keep insisting that i should go because this might be the first and last time that we will go to Ifugao since it's very far.So i texted again my parents to tell them that i will still go to Ifugao and i promise that i will take care of myself. They didn't reply so i texted my cousin, who is currently staying in our house. And then she replied "bahala ka na daw sabi nila tita". When i read this i got guilty but still i joined them.. hehe... pasaway tlga ako!!!

        So we prepare our things and at 10pm we waited for the bus going to Santiago. We realized that we might have encounter a problem in riding the bus because since it's friday there might be so many passengers and we might not be able to sit. So we tried all the buses that passes by and because of that we ended in an ordinary bus going to Tuguegarao. While we are travelling we had a very memorable experience. But I will stop my story here for the moment, juts wait for my next post where i will be posting our pictures and the adventures we had. Till my next post..

Chocolate Chocolate!!!!!!

            Who doesn't love chocolates? Everyone loves chocolate for sure.. and i am one of them.. i really love chocolates but we also know that too much chocolates is not good for the health. here are some of facts about chocolates and tips on how much chocolate we need to take..

Allowable under certain conditions
Despite the claims that chocolate is unhealthy for you, this luscious treat actually has an average glycemic index of 49, equivalent to rice and carrots and lower than that of bread.

So how healthy is a piece of chocolate? It depends on the cocoa and sugar content of the product. The richer the chocolate's cocoa content is, the healthier it is. Opt for chocolates labeled with 60% or more cocoa (forget white chocolate, as it doesn't contain cocoa and is instead loaded with sugar). While new studies have shown that eating chocolate is good for you, consume it in moderate amounts, as it is still considered a sweet.

If you are hit by a sweet craving, it is better to eat two squares of dark chocolate than to polish off an entire plate of cakes or pastries. Take care to read the labels, as many dark chocolate bars are actually high in sugar. Purer chocolate bars are the healthy alternative.

Sugary snacks
Your favorite tea time treats can put a dent in your weight loss regimen. Most biscuits and cookies contain butter, sugar, and eggs and have a GI score of 55 or higher. 

It would be a shame to completely take them out of your diet, so treat yourself to an occasional cookie or two this week, and simply be judicious about the kind of cookie you choose. Choose ones that are low in sugar and excessive fillings. Even better, opt for high quality cookies or biscuits, as these pack more flavor, have purer ingredients, and are meant to be savored.

Cookie alternatives

• Plain graham crackers
• Cereal bars
• Wheat crackers

No more candy...
Who has never craved for candy? They bring immediate pleasure the moment you pop them in your mouth, but unfortunately, they are also calorie and sugar bombs. Since you've seen your fair share of Halloween parties, perhaps it is best to avoid these sugary treats from your daily diet. 

Candies are often described as “empty calories” because they have very little to no nutritional value at all unlike chocolates, which are chock-full of antioxidants. 

Two tips to avoid succumbing to sugar temptation

• Tiny mint candies are relatively low in calories but contain strong flavor, enough to curb any further cravings
• If you must have something sweet, try a slice of fresh or dried fruits.

If you've been good, reward your efforts by treating yourself to two squares of dark chocolate–make sure they are at least 60% cocoa!


Advice from the experts
Sometimes we eat even when we are not hungry. Have you ever found yourself watching a television show and then suddenly craving for a snack even when you're not hungry? If you have, then you are probably just used to eating in front of the television. Wean yourself away from this habit by lessening your television time. Taking note of the times when you binge so you further take control of your body!

Source: Belletoday.com

4 Walking Mistakes

Walking at least 30 mins a day or 10,000 steps a day is a good habit in maintaining your healthy body. But do we reqally know hot to properly execute it? Here are the four common walking mistakes that we unawarely commit.

Walking with your head down

This can cause muscle pain in your neck, back, and shoulders

Straighten your back, raise your chin and look far ahead

Don't take big steps

Little steps remember? When beginners take up brisk-walking, they tend to take larger steps when attempting to accelerate. This leads to more pressure on the feet and will tire you out more quickly

When accelerating, take brisker steps but keep the normal distance between your feet

Walking properly will help you walk faster and keep your energy levels up

Mind your arms

When you walk, bend your elbows and keep them close to your body

Allow your arms to swing naturally, as this action increases power, speed, and balance

Keep your arm-swinging below chest-level. Any higher and you will tire out more easily

Make all your muscles work

Walking exercises the full length of your leg of course, as well as your arms because of the swinging

But walking can work most muscle groups. Contract your abdominal muscles as you walk, doing this regularly for a few weeks will make them stronger

Doing all these little steps will help you get the maximum benefit from your daily walks!

Advice from the experts
Would you rather walk 30 minutes a day, three times in a week or walk for an hour and a half in one day? The answer is pretty clear, doing regular activities during the week is easier and much better for your body. Three times a week is the minimum recommendation of experts. The idea is get your body used to regular physical exercise.

source: belletoday.com

Employment versus Entrepreneurship

     I really don't know what to choose but my heart says that i will be, must be an entrepreneur but being the latter will take too much risks... Being employed for sure is more secure than having your own business.. You will be receiving your monthly salary regularly. There are also some opportunities in going to other places and meeting different people. you might also learn from other people that you work for and you work with.. And lastly you are working for the improvement/development/growth of the company you work for.. But will you be contented with these situations? Do you think you will be satisfied? Do you think you will find your true purpose in life?

    On the other hand, being an entrepreneur will be a big leap in one's life.. it takes too much courage, strength and risk to be successful. You need to sacrifice almost everything to achieve you goals. Your time, money, family, friends and happiness are at risk. Your mind will not be at peace and at rest all the time because your always thinking on how you will improve you business. There is also a chance of failing, exaggerative it may sound, but you may loss everything you have. But when you succeeded you might get everything you want money, fame, satisfaction but most importantly your true purpose in life..

    So do i want to be an employed or want to take risk and put up my own business? Help!!!

Weight lifting

Here is the pair of dumbbells that my older sister and I bought a week ago.. Each dumbbell weighs 3 lbs.. I planned to used this everyday with 5 different weight lifting exercises with three repetitions having 10 counts each.. Actually I've already started last week and  I am really hoping that I get some results soon..

Aerobic exercise

Good morning!!! i just started my day with an aerobic exercise.. i got a very simple aerobic exercise from youtube and it has a very nice music.. i really thought that the steps were easy to follow but then i wasn't able to do all the steps.. but i will not give up.. I've decided to do this exercise everyday.. i hope i will learn all the steps soon..  Below is the link of the aerobic exercise that i've been doing.. Enjoy!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNECyt6Bo0A

First blog, first post and first of everything

This is my very first blog and my very first post.. in this blog i will be sharing all my journeys in improving my life.. The actions that i will be taking and the tips that will help me in the journey as well as for the readers of this blog.. My aim in this blog is to help not only myself but also the readers of my blog that will also change their life.. i hope you enjoy my blog and my posts!!! Have a nice day!! And let's live our life to the fullest!!