Durian Feast

Durian doesn’t come by easily for me here in Canada – so when I had gotten some frozen ones – brought back by a Vietnamese lady who was in the city – fresh !  what did we do?  we had a durian fest – but as you all know – durian is high in cholesterol and also lots of calories  but I figured I don’t eat them often – so I should feast on them when I get a chance.  But after having the sweet and fleshy durians – guess what?  i felt so guilty – and fat!  I now need some good diet pills that work coz’ I’m attending a cultural festival at the end of the week – and I can’t be looking bulgy right?  so besides the diet pills – I am eating less this week – and also exercising a lot and giving up on my coffee too – i need to be able to get into my dress for the event.

Very Dry Winter Skin

This year my skin seems to be the worst – in all my years here in Canada – in fact some days they are so bad – my knuckles cracks its skin – and it can be very painful.  I don’t know if it is the store – that is dry or the home – both I spend as much time in.  Missy Moo has a humidifier in her room – so I may try and use it in our room instead and see if it helps – in the meantime – I’m going to try and moisturize even the heels of my feet – whenever I get the time.  I’m using Body Shop’s Cocoa butter – and I’m hoping it will help soon.

Weighing In Again

Got myself a new weighing scale for my bedroom – so I won’t make any excuses and ignore weighing myself every week.   You see I have been trying to lose weight and I avoid the scales at home – if I was being bad for the week – and would make excuses not to weigh myself – for fear to see that I had put on weight again.  so Mr Moo bought me one for my bedroom – that way – when I see the scale – I have no excuse not to weigh in and exercise – hahah!! guilt tripping me of course.   But yes ! it works – because I see the scale and tell myself – I’ve gotta go do my aerobics now and if I go to sleep not doing it – I just feel bad.  So if you are anything like me – get a scale into that bedroom of yours and leave it – where you can’t missed it.

Healthy Living For A Diabetic

Being a diabetic – doesn’t have a lot of perks – you gotta watch what you eat – you gotta watch your weight – you gotta be careful not to cut yourself  and you’ve gotta inform your doctor quickly if you don’t feel right.  Some cannot keep their weight down – and that makes one a higher risk.  How?  high blood pressure and one may be at high risk for stroke.  But some I heard had taken to adapexin to help with their weight loss and I’ve heard good reviews on it through the internet.   As a diabetic – I know we would just try anything to keep our blood sugar down and also our weight – and it is important  – but don’t forget a healthy living for a diabetic means a balance of everything.  And it’s not hard to achieve  – I did – and so can you.

Cholesterol Control

I started taking cholesterol pills about a year and a half ago – when i started taking pills for my diabetes.  I didn’t know why the doctor would give me pills for it – since my cholesterol wasn’t that high.  But today – I am glad the doctor gave me the pills because if you don’t know by now – high cholesterol can caused lots of complication such as hardening of the arteries – which then can lead to heart attack or a stroke.

It doesn’t take much to lower your cholesterol – no need for dramatic weight loss like what some people might think.   Lowering just 5 – 10 pounds is good awesome – for your cholesterol.   I hear that egg yolks and shrimp are often the main sources of high cholesterol – so it’s important to limit and reduce the amount of trans-fat and saturated fat as well.

Protect The Face & Skin During Winter

Many people think that because it is winter – you don’t have to put on sunblock nor wear anything to protect the face from sun damage.  But you are definitely wrong to think that there is no sun out there when the sky is being gloomy.  I never let Mr Moo and Missy Moo leave  home without their sunblock and his Fedora Hat . Since he doesn’t like the toque – he still need something to protect his face.   Plus, the  hat is pretty fashionable and won’t spoil anyone’s fashion sense and can be worn on all seasons as far as I am concern.     My grandfather used to have a collection of these hats and I had asked my aunt for them when he passed away – but apparently one of my uncles claimed it – bummer.  I would have love to continue to collect them – because they are really very nice hats – pretty classy – if you asked me.

Mood & Dressing Up

Some people say the way you dress reflect the mood you are in – but I think – you should dress up to make yourself happy or change your mood.  Like for instance – if I am feeling gloomy and I’m going out for tea with some girlfriends  – I definitely won’t dress up in black – because it would make me feel worst.  For the men – it’s easy to make them look happy – with a different color of their ties it can make them look professional, chirpy or hardworking.  Funny you may think – but for a man to dress up – all he needs to do is to wear a clean shirt and a tie – he doesn’t even need a suit to go with it.   Wearing a tie – don’t need to be formal or casual – but it reflects that the man in a casual smart mode – he can go for a cocktail – go for a meeting or a dinner with just a tie.  Wonderful to dress up a men – easier to get gifts for the man too – a different tie – silk or knitted – many to choose from.  I know of someone who dedicate a whole drawer just for ties.

Keeping Warm This Winter

We get lots of presents from good friends during Christmas and some would send us scarves and sweaters and knitted clothing because it is winter to keep us warm throughout the cold season.  But little do they know that winter here in Canada is really, really wicked and as much as we appreciate it – we wouldn’t be able to keep warm with the clothing they send.  We loved stylish  parish clothing and wearing them indoors during winter is great – and they are so sporty – one can wear them for all seasons.   So for those who are thinking of sending presents to those of us who are in the cold – and have wicked winter – you may want to check before sending – because some clothes don’t keep you warm enough.

My 12 Month Health Plan

After reading some apidexin reviews , I have decided to only lose 1 Kg a month from January onwards.  I want my weight lost to be a gradual thing – with the help of exercises everyday for 30 mins a day – and 5 days a week.  Since the weekends are for family – I’m also going to try and spend more time with Missy Moo and enrolling her in more advance reading courses next year and continuing with her hip hop dances.  Next year a new swimming class is starting – so I’m going to enroll her in it too.   Wish me luck with losing weight and staying healthy for 2011.

Reduce Fats In My Elephant Thighs

I have fat thighs and want to try HGH, so am reading a lot about  human growth hormone side effects before I try it.   Like every woman that I’ve come across everyone of them wants to lose some fats or reduce them, but bedsides not eating at all – and continuously exercising – what else can a woman do  – we often asked ourselves?  and it had to be something that is healthy, preferably no side effects and of course doctor approval.   I know that there is no easy way to lose fats nor lose the wrinkles – but if there was a supplement to help and it is safe – I’ll be sure to try them – what about you?

Radiant Skin

Every woman love to have radiant skin – but how does one get radiant skin?  lots of rest – lots of exercise – lots of water – we all know that – but doing it and keep doing it is difficult eh?  I’ve gotta constantly remind myself to do all the above – but skin care is very important too.   Having said that – I feel that my skin had been really dull of late – therefore, when I was up in the city – I had gone to the Body Shop to see if I can get anything to boost my skin tone.

This new vitamin C skin boost – was what I tried and I’ll have to tell you that – it is working pretty good.  I feel that my skin is a lot more smoother and my pores are so much smaller too.  I haven’t really used the Body Shop’s product for a long time now – so I think I’m going to try it again.  The cost of this little bottle of booster cost just as much as a Lacome bottle – so don’t think that the Body Shop is any cheaper.  But whatever it takes eh – because it sure made me a lot more confident – when facing the world.

Well Dressed Plus Size Ladies

There are many beautiful ladies in this town and some of them are a plus size – but that doesn’t mean that they are frumpy nor ugly.  In fact, these ladies are the best dressed around – I can’t beat the way they dress themselves up – in boots and all.  My plus size girlfriend here – has lots of plus size lingerie too – and her spouse is just a skinny minnie and that didn’t stop her from dressing up for him in the bedroom.

One of the bonuses when living in the West is being able to buy plus size clothes – I used to have to shop at St Micheal’s back home or Country Road an Australian brand when i lived in Asia.  And clothes were mighty expensive – it was just daylight robbery.  But here in the West – I can get some pretty nice clothes for a fraction of the price I paid for in Asia.   And we are never considered big or plus size here – definitely a joy to shop in the West – like US and Canada.

Skin Problems

So yes! i have skin problems when I was young – my friends don’t believe me – until I showed them my anti acne cream that i was looking into getting for my niece who has the same problem right now.  Acne can be such a hateful thing – and it takes one’s self-esteem away – I know because I myself had that same problem.  So whenever I do see someone with skin problems – i really feel for them.  But how do you talk about it with them?  I don’t want to embarrass them – so i don’t offer advice for any anti acne cream or dermatologist until they ask for help.  But when it comes to family – now that’s a different thing – I give them advice even though they didn’t ask for it.

Restless Sleep

While the spouse likes bedsheets that are fuzzy and soft (the fleece type) – I like my bedsheets like matouk – reason – pretty simple – not only is the color a lot more beautiful – I won’t get zapped from the fuzzy bedsheet – each time I roll around in the bed – because of the cold weather here.  So yes !  i have restless sleep – and I’ve been living with it – for the last 10 years – because i want Mr Moo to sleep good.

Of late – my restless nights are getting worst – in fact – I’m dreaming so much – I am not getting a good rest – my bedroom color is dark and restless – I really want my fine linens, comforters and duvets from my favorite place – without the fuzziness please.  So – this year – I’m gonna asked my in-laws to get me the kind of bedsheets I want – not what Mr Moo wants – after all, my beauty sleep is just as important right?

Help! I Have Body Acne!

Yes!  impossible! i said to myself – but Mr Moo confirmed that it’s true!  darn!  I need to get some body acne treatment because I don’t want to go to a dermatologist.  I have to do everything I can to clear up the acne before it gets worst and give me a bigger problem.  But I’m too el cheapo to spend money on an expensive treatment – knowing that going to a dermatologist will cost me at least $100 or more – since this is not covered by MSI – I don’t think anyways.  Does Blue Cross cover this?  I really don’t know – but I will call Blue Cross and ask them about it – just to be sure – but I sincerely doubt.   In the meantime, I am drinking lots of water – exfoliating my skin – which is kinda hard – since it’s at the back of me – but I am gonna try my darnedest not to pop them.

Eat Wholesome For Beauty

Did you know by eating a wholesome breakfast every day – can make you glow and healthier?  Yes ! i gave up my sausages for a much more healthier choice.  Of course, I still use my eye wrinkle cream to prevent those wrinkles under my eyes – but eating a wholesome breakfast first thing in the morning – just helps with getting your body going.  By making wise choices – you not only keep a healthy weight – it also does good for your skin.  Be careful what you put in your wholemeal toast – because if you put too much butter onto it – it’s fats.  But if you use low fat or unsalted margarine – you already ate less calories and unwanted fat for the day.  The choice of your food – reflect in your body and skin – so if you have blotchy skin – you should really start thinking of what you put in your body.

8 Hrs Of Beauty Sleep

Sleeping early is a big problem for me – therefore when Missy Moo refuses to sleep – I can’t blame her – because I’m like that and I over-stretched myself and want to do more.  Whether it is for work – or to catch another tv show – or to finish up my housework.  I know that’s not good because when I do get to bed – after over – stretching myself – my mind just can’t turn off – and when I’m over-tired – I need sleeping pills to help me sleep.  I wake up really tired too – if I don’t get enough rest – so with a little help – I do get my rest – but Mr Moo isn’t too eager with me popping pills – but he isn’t helping at all – by not going to bed early either.   But I really need to train myself to sleep by midnight!  like yesterday I only went to bed at 1.30am – and that was because I couldn’t finish up my work at the store.   So from now on  – I need to do my time management a little better.

Adults With Acne

Kids with acne is bad ! but adults with acne ! now that is even worst ! i feel so bad for them  – and I just had a customer who walked in full of acne – she is a mother of 2.  I really feel for her – and I asked her if she had seen a dermatologist?  she replied yes! she said she would try just about anything if there was something that would work.   I wished I could show you a picture of how bad her acne is – plus she has such a beautiful face.   I read about Acneticin and I’m gonna ask her to read it up and maybe – this would help her – i hope so anyways – because at one time – I thought it was getting better – but i guess not.  Having acne – can be really depressing – i know of some kids – who refuses to go to school because of them.

Fall In Love

Fall weddings are wonderful – I love the fall colors  and Missy Moo is the flower girl for this fall wedding of a cousin in Alberta.   We had a dress rehearsal and it certainly made all my worries go away seeing everyone and being happy with such good company.  I especially love destination wedding dresses worn by the bride and her bride maids – they were exquisite.  It’s so important to find the right wedding dress – to fit the individual.  I remember my own wedding – and even though mine was specially made for me – it was the attention and detail given to me – by the wedding dress-maker that made me really appreciate all the care they took of me.  Fall weddings are lovely – but isn’t all wedding lovely.

Wrinkles, Wrinkles

Time and growing old is not kind to a woman – my mom used to lament – and from young – I’ve seen her using  wrinkle cream – she always said – prevention is better than cure.   At 45 – it certainly looks like gravity and everything else is working against us – and who like wrinkles right?   Some people choose to go for botox – or cosmetic surgery – but I prefer the less expensive way – and non-invasive as well.  So I’m always in search for a good wrinkle cream – if you have any to recommend – that you’ve used and tested – do leave me a comment and let me know – so that I can share it with my readers as well.  I would definitely try out any products that comes my way.