Burn Calories Burn

My metabolism has always been slow – i think it has to do with my age – at 45 – and not moving a lot – i need to kick my own butt – so to say to get my metabolism going.   But someone told me the other day – that it had to do with the hormonal changes as well but what i eat and how active i am plays a very important part too.

Ever since my old family doctor told me that I was obese  last year – guess what?  i had been putting on  more weight!  darn! Plus since i’m diabetic – i need to test my blood glucose level as frequently as possible.  So that my decrease in my calorie intake will not affect my blood sugar.   So since i’m feeling a bit fat these days – i’m gonna be doing things differently from today onwards.   Eat a more healthy breakfast – no more Macdonalds.  More low fat cheese – high fiber whole grain or oats and some fruits.  And definitely more exercises – i’m going for my walks from today onwards before lunch!  I’m also gonna pace my food from now on – eat in smaller portions – i hear it’s really good.

Aging Gracefully

At 45 – one wonders if one can age gracefully in the West – had i been back home – i would say no problem – but over here – crash diets that work is what i constantly look for.  I’m not used to the facials and hair treatments here therefore, I seriously wonder if i can age gracefully without the help of these wonderful hair stylist and estheticians that I am so used to before. Plus my idea of aging gracefully, certainly isn’t going under the knife – but each time i looked at the car mirror while waiting for the spouse to run his errands – i tell him i need a face lift – hahahah!!   So how do one preserved – or somewhat try to – look youthful – despite the fact that the body isn’t obeying you no more?

Exercise, exercise and exercise – is what one who is aging – must do – and do not be afraid to see a doctor – if you don’t feel so well – or if you find that you are always tired.  But in the meantime, I hear retinolds, and AHAs Acid can help with some antioxidants.  But I think by eating right and exercising would most definitely boost one egos when you are energetic – so here I am – hitting the gym again. Wish me luck eh.

Losing 5 Pounds Is Hard

Losing 5Ibs is not as easy as going for a LSAT prep .  When one is told to lose at least 5 Ibs a month.. you kinda feel pressured right..??  I am no different from you.. trust me.  As soon as my doctor told me that.. i felt a need to eat even more..!!!! *slap forehead* .. and i’m pretty sure.. i’m not the only one who feels this way.  So .. relax.. donch get so stressed up. .and try easy steps.  First of all.. try to eat smaller portions ..  i know it is hard.. because you might eat again.. because you don’t feel full enough.. but don’t try cutting the portions into half.. but a bit at a time.. and go by the weekly progress and not daily.  That way .. you don’t feel like you need to keep cutting back.  Because once you feel deprived.. that is when everything goes out the window.. and no logic can turn you back.

Be Active To Lead A Better Life

It’s darn easy to say you want to be active.. btu many of us.. or lets just say.. all of us.. don’t really step up to our plate.  Why you ask..?  it’s easy to understand at this time and age..  and all the modern equipment..  why move right..?? tell me you are not guilty of getting a remote for your tv.. dvd and even your fan or air-conditioner.  When there is more time.. or when i have the mood.. or not so tired.. or donch have to do housework .. are some of the excuses we give ourselves.  But did you know that if we are not active enough..  it takes a toll in our health.  Being inactive is as harmful to the heart as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.  Even if you have acne product it wouldn’t help if you do not exercise.. and sweat out the toxins in your body.

Skincare

I want to get the best skincare and wouldn’t mind paying for it.  So i found out that i had blackheads and can’t wait to get to an esthetician .. to get rid of it.. without damaging my face.  I came out $72 poorer .. but i still see lots of blackheads on my face.  Disappointed but what can you do.  I know that back home .. my esthetician never leaves anything behind in my skin.. when i walk out of the door.. but here.. *sigh*… what can i say right.  Not gonna waste my money over that place no more.  I can do a better job .. i believe.

Sun Protection

So the summer is here .. well almost and most of us don’t know about sun protection .. and what sunscreen is all about… and how important they are.   Having Missy Moo taught me something.. and that is to be very alert about everything that might not be good for her health.

As a mum, i’ve often wonder about sunscreens .. and if all sunscreens are the same..??  I’m sure you wondered about that at one point in your life .. especially knowing that you need to put sunscreen on your kids.  My friend who has mesothelioma told me this – not all protection are the same.  Some protects only partially and filters partially for different UV ray.  The choice and combination of filters are extremely important.  The SPF mainly indicates the UVB protection level.  Choose an anti – UVA-UVB photostable protection.

Cloudy Days & Sunscreen

Missy Moo told me the other day.. that I don’t need to put sunscreen into her backpack for school because the day was cloudy.  But even if UVB rays are filtered, clouds let through almost 80% of UVA rays.  These rays are responsible for the skin’s premature aging.  So yes.. even on cloudy days.. one needs Sunscreen.

Get Rid Of Toxin In Your Body

Who doesn’t want to be healthy and stay healthy, right?  After my hysterectomy and the removal of the huge fibroid in my stomach I vowed to do everything possible in my power to keep fit and to continue a healthy lifestyle.  But having said that, you and I know that it is easier said than done.

You must know that we have toxins in our body and it builds up in our digestive system over time and is darn hard to get rid of.  If you ever feel sluggish, and no matter how much you sleep you feel listless during the day, whether at work or on vacation, then you had better do something about it because now you can use a colon cleanser to get rid of them. Dual Action Cleanse is a safe and effective colon cleanser.

Yes, I hear some of you protesting that you can use the good old fashion way of ridding your body of toxins; like eating vegetarian only.   But come on! In this day and age you need energy to go to work and do your usual chores.  A colon cleanser not only benefits your body by getting rid of those toxins, it also takes care of that bloaty feeling you have all the time, making you look radiant every day.

Reduce Wrinkles .. HELPPPP..!!

At 43 .. my girlfriend gets really upset . they don’t see any wrinkles on my face.  They say i’m darn lucky.. but they don’t really know my secret.. because i take Lipovox but when i tell them about it.. they think i am kidding.  But i kid you not .. because it not only help burn fat, get rid of those ugly acne .. and also reduces wrinkles. Try it for yourself.. if you don’t believe me.

ARrrghhh..!! Putting On Weight..!!

Arrrghhh..!! i’m putting on weight after 5 months into my surgery.. and i donch know why..?? not like i eat a lot of different food.  Afterall.. there is nothing good to eat here.  I think it is the sitting around too much .. since i work on the computer a lot.  I have to be careful.. otherwise.. i would look like i did before i had my fibroids taken out.  Phentermine here i come..!!

Another Follow Up For My Laparoscopic Surgery

Come Monday, I have to go into the hospital once more for a follow up with Dr Murphy .. for my laparoscopic surgery .. i had on the 2nd July.  I know exactly .. what he is gonna asked.. and what he is gonna do.  He loves to jiggle my tummy..!! yes..!! you heard right..!! he thinks.. i shouldn’t have a little pouch.. even though i had a kid like 5 yrs ago.. and had a huge fibroid .. the size of a new born.  *nod*

But i do have joy going to ambulatory care in the hospital.. because the nurses there are wonderful people.  I think i should get them some Wayfarer sunglasses for christmas for one of the nurses was admiring it .. the other time.. i was there for a clean up of my open wound.

Lice Alert

Now that Missy Moo is in school, you can imagine our fear of her bringing home lice because of the other children from school.  One of the things we teach Missy Moo not to do is, not to share combs with other girls in her class.. nor other classes.  But is that all we can do ..  i asked myself.  The fact is lice do not care if you have a dirty head or a clean one.. or if you kid has long hair or short. But if your kid has long hair like Missy Moo then you should try and keep them tied up so that it does not get into direct contact with an infected person..  or one can always try using leave in condition or styling conditioner, so that the lice will have a hard time.. staying onto the hair.  But having said that.. how can we try and do all these .. for a kid who don’t like anything put on her hair.. or have her hair tied up in a pony tail. *sigh*

Skin Problems

If you are having skin problems and are looking for a well known dermatologist, then Martin Sands from Waterloo/Cedar Falls can help you and those in your surrounding area.  He is the founder of the Dermatology Associates and is a well established expert in healthcare for your skin. It looks like Dr Sands is someone who is willing to try new things and get the latest technology available to help you regain your confidence.

I Need A Shower..!!

Because of the infection on one of my wound.. i was told to sponge bath instead of showering.  But i’m beginning to smell like the toilet bowl..!!!  why doesn’t anyone invent something that i can put on my wound . .and waterproof it..??  Yes. i put plastic and plastic wraps but still .. it doesn’t work. .and water still soaks thru’ the cotton pads..!!  Arrgghhhh..!!!  but i need a shower.. so today.. i’m gonna shower.. irregardless.  On the same note..  Mr Moo managed to get a doctor’s appt for me.. tomorrow.. because the wound isn’t drying up yet.  Amazing eh..??  since we normally can’t get to see the doctor immediately.  Lottery time again.

Skin Care

At 43 yrs old one has got to look for some really good skin care products, for you and I know that the ordinary ones just don’t want to work on aging skin very well. If you are like me and look at the mirror each day and wonder why your skin is sagging and wondering whether you should go for a botox injection or cosmetic surgery, you should look into Chantal Pharmaceuticals.

I hear that this company had a breakthrough in something called Ethocyn that has a skin rejuvenating molecule that can increase your skin elastin fiber content can help rejuvenate your skin to the quality of a 20 year old! Now that is a very awesome finding and because of this product men and women alike can reduce the natural effects of aging without going under the knife. Check it out if you want to have youthful skin again.

Skin Care & A More Confident You

Who doesn’t want to be beautiful right..??  I’m sure all women does.. and we will definitely do just about anything .. just to get that confidence back. Park Ridge Botox is what i hear alot of friends of mine are into right now.  At Lakeview Dermatology, they specialize in laser acne, hair removal and other skin treatments in Chicago.  They treat many skin conditions as well as cosmetic and surgical treatments. If you are looking at treating any of the above, check with only the professional.

Looking Fit

Every woman i know from back home wants to look their fittest.  How can we not want to be this way.. when clothes are sold at size 5 .. the largest.  Of course, in Canada .. most women that I know are alot bigger size.. and of course clothings here are easy to get.  Some really need to take some generic Phentermine for truly .. i don’t know how these women can stand being so big and clumsy. I told the man many a times.. that if i ever turned out to be this way.. please make sure.. someone slap me around.. and wake me up.

Skin Care

Every woman wants to look beautiful and more, but most importantly .. beauty needs to be skin deep too. Now if i had acne problems.. or any other skin problem, I would definitely look for a dermatologist for help.  But of course, for wrinkles and lines, Botox Chicago is probably the answer. In fact, i didn’t know that is so affordable.. and since it is non-surgical, it is great for woman who doesn’t want to go under the knife.

Acne Treatment

Acne does terrible things to one’s ego.  I’ve spoken alot about it.. in my blog about how i see teenagers coming into our store.. all shy and teased badly by their peers.  Acne Chicago specializes in laser acne treatment as well as other skin care treatments can help you or your loved ones who are plague by it for a long time.  Get that self-confidence back and do check them out.

Socially Shy

I know of some kids that come to our store during lunch hour are having a bad time socially in school.  Some of them get teased so bad, it’s probably the worst thing a kid can go through during their teenage years.  I wished I could tell them about  acne treatments but i really didn’t wanna embarrassed them in front of their peers, so i usually wait until he/she comes in alone.  Acne can be really painful, I know a girl who happened to be our customer and boy..!! was she suffering.