5 Simple ways to change unhealthy eating habits and lose weight

When I hear the word diet it sends the following thoughts go through my mind, what I can not eat, discipline and will power I do not have, where am I going to find the time and expensive food. Probably some or all of the same thoughts run through the mind of many dieters. If a dieter is plagued by such thoughts they are already defeated. To lose unwanted pounds and maintain proper weight, one must be willing to exchange unhealthy eating and fitness habits for habits that promote a healthy lifestyle. Keeping the focus on creating a healthy lifestyle rather than on losing weight will increase your chance of success in changing your eating habits.

The following suggested tips do not require you to purchase expensive foods, equipment that you will use a few times or have a strong will power; but a vision and commitment to yourself to make the necessary changes for a healthier lifestyle.

1. Drink more water. We have heard it a thousand times. Here�s a thousand and one. Drink more water! I know what health professionals are saying, �we consume water from other source such as beverages, fruits and vegetables, etc.� This is true. But being real with yourself, do you really eat enough fruits and vegetables to meet the daily requirement for water. How much should you drink every day? It varies due to one�s weight, physical activity level and other factors. The average amount is 8-10 glasses per day. If you are not sure of your daily water intake use the online calculator to help you determine how much Hydration Calculator.

2. Eat Breakfast. Not a new idea, but is worth the reminder. According to �Woman�s World� magazine, 2001, eating breakfast reduces hunger by 30%. Sugary foods such as donuts, pastries and some ready-to-eat cereals are not healthy choices. These foods digest quickly leaving you hungry.

Good substitutes are foods high in fiber and protein such as, whole grain breads and cereals(oatmeal, grits, muffins), yogurt, eggs, vegetables and fruits.

3. Do Quickie Workouts. Do not plan a 30 minute workout, when you only have 10 minutes to spare. Break up your workout into mini sessions.

Example: Your goal is to walk 30 minutes a day. Walk 10 minutes before work: 10 at lunch and 10 more minutes after work. Get the idea! If you walked briskly 10 minutes for 12-15 times per week you should start feeling better and dropping a pound or 2 in the process. Try jumping rope or climbing stairs for short periods of time if you are able to walk. You will still burn calories.

4. Reduce Food Portion Sizes. We are accustomed to eating large portions. We rave about the generous portions some restaurants serve. Its okay to rave, but don�t over indulge yourself.

Can�t convince your self to leave the extra on the plate? Ask for a takeout container, you can still enjoy the leftovers it the next day. Eating more calories than you need or will expend can pack on extra pounds which may lead to obesity and other health problems.

Estimated portion sizes suggested by Family Circle Weight� magazine, 2001.

*3 or 4 ounces of cooked meat or fish = a deck of cards

*1 cup cooked vegetables= a baseball

*1 ounce bread= 1 slice sandwich size

*1 ounce cheese= a wine cork

5. Eat all day long. Eating breakfast is important because it is the first meal of the day and it sets the tone for the rest of the day. Breakfast starts your metabolism and stabilizes your energy for the day.

It is suggested that you do not skip a meal because you will have a tendency to overeat at the next meal.

Space your meals 3 or 4 hours apart. Example: breakfast 7AM: snack 10AM, etc. Eat foods high in sugars, salt and oils sparingly. Fruits, vegetables, pretzels, lightly butter or unsalted popcorn, nuts, crackers, or some protein bars (check label for nutritional value) are excellent choices. Food Pyramid

Creating a healthy lifestyle requires making a commitment to yourself, having a plan of action and a partner who will encourage you when you need it most.

Original article: 5 Simple ways to change unhealthy eating habits and lose weight - written by thesassydiva on Factoidz

Applying Eyeshadow Tutorial: Nude Effect

Today I spent the whole day watching youtube videos, particularly tutorials on different techniques on applying eyeshadows. I just realized that the most challenging part in doing your make-up is the applying the eyeshadow. One should have the skill to contour and blend the shades properly.

On the other hand, with the aid of the overflowing youtube tutorials on applying eyeshadows, I think all you young ladies will not have a hard time. As for me, I started my passion for make-ups just lately. Yeah right! I'm a late bloomer you know. Besides, my job requires me to present a decent look everyday.

If you are worried about the high maintenance cost for these make-up possession of yours, I would say it's true that you have to purchase these make-up sets but there are great finds that you will stumble onto if you only find the time to look for them.

I found this video that you might find helpful. This is an eyeshadow nude-effect blend that will surely fit your everyday look.

Nicole Richie Gives a Whole New Meaning to Pregnancy

Photo courtesy of: http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/node/27948

This is Nicole Richie barely three weeks after giving birth to their second child- baby Sparrow James Midnight Madden. Baby Sparrow was born Sept. 9th and weighed 7 lbs and 14 oz.

It's so nice to see women back in shape again after 9 months of being pregnant. This simply shows that we can style be in style during and post pregnancy.

The photo taken below is an ad for a maternity wear of which Nicole Richie posted for.

photo courtesy of: http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/taxonomy/term/537

I am just so happy to see the progress from her trashy look before Joel Madden gave her life a new direction. With all her interviews and photos, it can be observed that there's a sense of satisfaction in her life now that she has become a mother.

Pinoy Celebrity Heroes Amidst Typhoon Ondoy

Jericho Rosales

Our heartthrob Jericho Rosales used his surfing skill to save his neighbors. A man of glamor and style disregarded his showbiz status amidst the tragedy.

He surfed his way to save lives. He managed to save a young boy, and old woman and a dog.

Gerald Anderson

Gerald Anderson and his brother tied ropes between trees to guide them as they help their neighbor. Along with Gerald Anderson are Cesar Montano and Bayani Agbayani.

As far as I can remember, the morning after Ondoy hits Manil, Gerald Anderson arrived at ABS-CBN's telethon hosted by Kris Aquino.

Richard Gutierrez

Who would ever forget our great hero Richard Gutierrez who saved our leading lady trapped at the rooftop, Christine Reyes? I think of this as a publicity amidst tragedy. Nevertheless, I still would like to recognize Richard's effort in saving Christine Reyes.

On the other hand, I just wished Richard Gutierrez was not picky on who to save. He could have saved more lives other than Christine Reyes'.

John Travolta Extortion Case

This is Former Bahamas Senator Pleasant Bridgewater Now Charged with Extortion

The Couple John Travolta and Kelly Preston attended the hearing Wednesday at the Bahamas Court

How hard can that be? First, you lost your son. Next, you are being blackmailed by a person claiming that you are to be blamed for your son’s death. You need to give $25 million otherwise you story will be sold to the media, pointing at you as the prime suspect.

This is what John Travolta has to go through after his 16-year-old son’s sudden death. Travolta testified, Wednesday Sept. 30, 2009 against paramedic Torino Lightbourne- in trial for extortion.

Torino Lightbourne is a paramedic who treated Travolta’s son, Jett, who is suffering from autism and seizures which led to his death. The allegation is that Travolta had signed consent to have his son flown to the United States for treatment but later decided otherwise which resulted to his death at a local hospital.

Torino Lightbourne along with his accomplice Pleasant Bridgewater pleaded not guilty despite the evidence from Travolta’s attorney Michael McDermott who earlier conversed with Pleasant Bridgewater, secretly recording their conversation. McDermott played as if the Travolta family is willing to pay him in staggered terms, to pay $10 million in four years. Finally, when Lightbourne and Bridgewater agreed on this amount, according to McDermott, Bridgewater is set to email him the instruction on how the money will be wire-transferred.

With the recorded evidence, Torino Lightbourne and Pleasant Bridgewater will surely have a hard time proving themselves not guilty over this case.

Who is Jackie Bermejo? Ban Jacque Bermejo in the Philippines

Who is Jackque/ Jackie Bermejo?

Social networking sites have become a very powerful medium these days. We have Friendster and the latest craze now is the ever famous Facebook. If you are a Filipino and have a Facebook account, you will surely know the latest controversy after Typhoon Ondoy hits Philippines.

Lives were lost and properties are gone, so tragic that everyone would be experiencing goose bumps just reminiscing that day when Typhoon Ondoy hit our country,resulting to 96 deaths and thousands injured.. Meanwhile, while everyone is busy calling out for help, here is this young Filipino blood who managed to post an out-of-tune shoutout on her Facebook account. Her name is Jacque Bermejo (now Jackie Bermejo)

To quote, this is what her statement is,

“Buti na lng am hir in dubai! Maybe so many sinners back der! Yeah deserving wat hapend!”

The nerve… right?

She added, “ cuz of u dnt understand!!! Judge me sige!!! Kya ala kayong asenso. Even nature now is making statement big time.”

First point:

I typed her statement verbatim because first of all I want to point out that her sentence construction using the English language is not even perfect. Now, what gave her the right to ridicule others? She can’t even express her thoughts using straight English.

Second point:

This Jacque Bermejo (now Jackie Bermejo) is a Filipino! She can’t run away from that reality. Even if she will cover herself with gold and silver, bleach herself to death, or even totally change her looks through the magic of science and technology, she will still have that blood of a Filipino circulating within her.

Third point:

Who is not a sinner here? All of us are! This Jacque Bermejo (now Jackie Bermejo) is even worse.

Hey Jackie, what do you call that thing you just did? Isn’t that a sin?

Fourth point:

Jacque said, “Kya ala kayong asenso”

Yeah, she is in Dubai right now, and so proud to say that she is now “asenso.” Woah!!! Well, well, well, majority of us live a comfortable lifestyle here in our own native land. We didn’t have to leave our family and our own country just to achieve the lifestyle that we desire.

What about you? Who’s with you? You’re nobody there in Dubai. You’re an outcast and if Dubai deports you, you have nowhere else to go. You are a person with no citizenship if Philippines disowns you.

Fifth Point:

Her Jacque, are you confident that you didn’t have any relative whose house was damaged by typhoon Ondoy?

Didn’t you have any relative you got hurt by this disaster? I just hope that none of those 280 dead bodies found is your relative. If so, karma had hit you faster than the lightning.

As a matter of fact, if none of you relatives are affected then I would say the different forms of mockery and embarrassment that you receive everyday will eat your conscience everyday. Remember Jacque Bermejo, Karma is now digital! The hurt and pain will eat your conscience day by day.

P.S. She just changed her Facebook account from Jacque Bermejo is now Jackie Bermejo.

Donations needed for Typhoon Ondoy Victims

May your hearts be touched! Let's help our Filipino brothers and sisters, victims of Typhoon Ondoy. Many of them haven't evacuated yet, no food and water.

Almost 24 hours after Typhoon hit Manila area the water level is still past six feet in some areas. In fact, my friend who lives in Rosario Pasig is so worried right now because the water is still six feet high. Her baby is non-stop crying because of the trauma and no food intake since this morning. She is so helpless; not even us can help her family because of the flooded area.

Not only my friend needs your help-the Filipino nation needs your help. I am sure GMA, ABS-CBN, Red Cross Philippines are very much willing to accept your donations. You can visit their respective websites to coordinate.

Storm Ondoy: Even Celebrities like Christine Reyes and Jennica Garcia aren't Spared. Philippines is in need of your help!

In the Philippines, Metro Manila is now amidst state of calamity as Typhoon Ondoy hits Luzon, flooding the whole of Metro Manila. Many people were and are still stranded at this very moment, hungry, cold, and scared of what's going to happen to them next.

Rich and poor, people from all walks of life are not excused by this raveging act of mother nature. We have heard news about celebrities like Jean Garcia, Jennica Garcia, and Christine Reyes trapped in their respective homes. At around 11 am last night, Jessica Sojo managed to interview Christine Reyes over the phone, updating her situation. Poor Christine Reyes, she was trapped on their rooftop from 1 pm to 11 am along with her family members. Along with the rest of the community in Provident Village Marikina, many are still awaiting to be rescued. Their mansion homes failed to save them. In fact, Christine Reyes' 2-storey home and the rest of her things are now put to waste as they submerged in mud and water.

Meanwhile, mother daughter Jean Garcia and Jennica Garcia are also emotional when Gma News interviewed them over the phone. They as well are trapped in their own home in Commonwealth Quezon City. Hearing Jennica's voice over phone patch, she sounded so helpless and scared.

Witnessing these series of events from these celebrities: Jean Garcia, Jennica Garcia, and Christine Reyes, touched us and taught us the lesson that in mother nature's call for change, no one is above and is exempted, no poor, no celebrity status, no wealth can excuse anyone of us if it His will to make us realize that it is about time to change.

If all these people, celebrities shall I say, are scared to death during typhoon Ondoy, how much more our poor fellow Filipinos. They have no one to run to. Thus, I would like to take this opportunity to call the attention of our fellow Filipinos in the country, safe and sound, and all the Filipinos abroad, let us show to the world that we can be one in this state of calamity. Let us not forget our brothers and sisters who are in desperate need of our help.

I don't have the money, nor do I have the resources to help my fellow Filipinos right now. Seeing them suffer as I write this post makes my heart bleed. Please let these words touch your heart and extend your help.

Philippines is in need of your help! We need your Help!!

Babies Dance to Beyonce's Single Ladies

Beyonce is really everyone's favorite. Now the newest generation is here to follow her, too. Here the babies of the new generation dancing to the tune of Single Ladies. These babies can be our future Beyonce.

Thanks to Youtube; we can now post priceless moments and have the world witness them, too. I'm sure the dad on the first video, responsible for taking this video of his kid dancing to Beyonce's Single Ladies, is so proud. He will treasure this video forever. Meanwhile, I can imagine the kid so embarrassed by what his father did. Nevertheless, I'm sure if he becomes a parent one day he'll realize that moments like this should be kept and shared to everyone.

If you want a doze of real entertainment, watch these videos.

Photo of the Day- Free as a Bird!

Picture of the Day


"I wanna be Free"

photo by:mark_whatmough
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whatscapes/3943589993/

Free as a bird!
Wanna fly so high
to see the world.
It's beauty I see
so dear to me.

Free as a bird!
Your freedom is envied.
As I see you spread your wings,
you live in no fear and worry.

Free as a bird!
You spread your wings and fly,
soaring high up in the sky.
You live your life a day in time.

Free as a bird!
You are content in what you do.
May I please have the peace in you!