Workout DVDs

Hittin' the gym isn't my style. I hate dressing up over and over again, changing from work clothes to gym clothing to going home clothes to sleeping clothes, and the thought of driving from office to the gym, then home, just makes me feel depressed... I don't know why... Probably because when I was younger, I've had "not so nice" experience with gym colleagues, nutritionists, trainers, etc. And also, I once read that if you can't see yourself enrolling to a fitness gym, then don't force yourself, otherwise you'll never reach your goal...
Why prolong the agony when you don't enjoy what you're doing... True, isn't it???

Anyways, my cousin P, who was overweight during her younger years, is an inspiration... She tried losing weight by doing home aerobics via betamax watching Jane Fonda... In one year of religiously exercising, she lost almost half of her total body size... And what inspires me is that, even now that she has a body of a model and a posture of a ballerina, she still commits herself to exercise every single day...

She keeps on telling me to pursue my goal in this lifestyle changing quest... She advises me on which exercise dvds I need to buy... Because when you talk of exercise dvd, name it, she has it!!!

Last week she sent me 3 DVDs. I want to try them one at a time... This way, it helps me not to get sick and tired of the same old dull routine... I can switch to different types of exercises every day...

Currently, this is my favorite: It's actually on sale at Amazon.com!!!

It energizes and motivates me, and makes me sweat in buckets!!!

Sweat It Out!

I'm so excited to tell you about Bodivance. I didn't know about it until it accidentally appeared on my Google search as I was searching for, ehem, Zerona (another topic next week)...

I read it's literature and found it very safe and affordable. Plus, it's something I thought I might need since I am already enjoying my exercise routine, why not optimize my workout?

BODIVANCE (Made in the US) is a breakthrough in sports technology. It is an advanced thermogenic (i.e., body heat producer) accelerator cream that when applied, creates a breathable barrier on the skin that works in two ways.

Firstly, it helps to insulate heat that builds up as muscles are activated. This warms up the muscles rapidly and ensures that workouts are maximized each time. A natural effect of this is the increase in perspiration which hastens the release of toxins through the pores of one’s body.

I bought 1 80ml bottle at Planet Sports in Shangri-la Mall, for P800.00. I just started using it yesterday, I noticed that it has fragrance. As a workout cream, it is said that I shouldn't rub it on skin, but rather apply thin portions to desired areas. I did as instructed, and loved that I sweat more buckets during a 30 minute work out...

Bodivance can also be used as a massage cream, and also in steam or sauna if you don't exercise.

After 1 week of my Low-Carb Diet:

Now I'm excited to use it again...

Just An Update...

Me Likeyyyy!!!

I Think, I Will, I Hope, I Can...

What I'm about to write might shock you...

Yes, I am challenging myself to live a healthier life. For years, I've been struggling on yo-yo diets, spending much on diet pills, reading self-help books, cooking non-fat dishes, followed trendy and fad diets such as Atkin's, South Beach, Fat Smash, Sonoma, Cohen, name it... I've read all about 'em...

But what I know for a fact is this... Me and only me, can help myself...

And this is what I've learned today...

"If your self-talk is saying “I can’t lose weight”, then don’t be surprised that you don’t. If on the other hand your self-talk says “I’m going to achieve success with my weight loss program”, then you will."

- The Slim Habit Blog

I Think, I should live longer... It's about time I think about my family. I can't be sick.

I Will, start by accepting who I am... This is who I am...


Yes, a 205 lb woman, with a 45 inch / 115.4 cm waist line...

I Hope, my readers support me and encourage me to continue with my program... To my haters, please stay away from my blog. I don't need you. But if you decide to keep me company throughout this journey, you're welcome. Just don't discourage me, if you can't say anything nice, then don't say anything.

I Can - will be the 2 most important words starting today...

Guys, everything I do or eat is my choice. My program. I am not following any so-called diets this time.

My First Day: Semi-Cleansing Day

1 cup Coffee
Cranberry Juice (unlimited)
1 pear
Water (unlimited)

I want a clean start. I am doing this to motivate myself. Tomorrow will be another day, but I am looking forward to it...