Friday, August 04, 2006

For the first time since I chatted with Randy online for the past two years, he got problem with his internet connection.

We were voice chatting when suddenly he went offline from all the programs he's logged into. As I called him via overseas call, he told me he didn't have internet. I even joked with him to check whether PLDT bought SBC internet.

Before he abruptly disappeared online, he was able to tell me the good news. He can visit us for ten days, upon checking his class and dental schedules. I even advised him to check with Travel Agency the airlines' rates, to compare ticket price.

Somehow, as he logged in back in the evening, we're able to recite the rosary. He suspected his modem overheated and he told me he will buy a new one on his way home from work.

Meanwhile, I went to Slimmers' World without Pearl and Denise. They have something to do at home and excused themselves from joining me.

I did the following:
25 mins. Cardio (cycling)
25 mins. Cardio (Treadmill): I burned 112 calories (2.114 km) at 5 kph speed
Complete Stretching Exercises
3 sets of 20 Rotary Torso (using 30 lbs weight)
3 sets of 10 Vertical Butterfly (using 30 lbs. weight)
3 sets of 15 Lower Back (using 50 lbs. weight)
3 sets of 10 Deltoid (using 30 lbs. weight)
3 sets of 15 Abdominal (using 50 lbs. weight)

There are more exercises I had to do but some women used the equipments more than they should so I decided to go home instead. Working out without my kids is no fun...

My BP after the workout was 130/80.

Saturday, July 22, 2006

Randy and I watched Twister and Hard to Kill, instead of playing in Blogshares. I have seen both movies before but, it's nice to watch anything with Randy, anyway...

As soon as Steven Seagal's movie ended, Randy went to bed, so I can meet my sister, Ate Neth, at Slimmer's World. Pearl and I arrived on time but, as usual, Ate Neth arrived after an hour. There was heavy downpour of rain and she was just opposite the building where we are.

Ate Neth was looking for a certain Jenny who had been patiently inviting her to try Slimmer's World new body modification programs. It took her this month to give it a try but, Jenny wasn't around so Emily Cruz, a figure consultant, accomodated us and explained what programs suited us.

My sister and Emily were discussing about the programs while I was just listening. Emily quoted me the ideal program that suits me for three months, a 6-10 lbs loss a month or money back guaranteed! She quoted over 50k and I find it too much so I asked to reduce the program good for one month only and I will just upgrade if I liked its effect.

Tha plan she made for me are:
Gym/Aerobic - one month (plus one month free)
Nutritionist Counselling - 6 visits
Body Former - 8 visits
Swedish Massage - 4 visits
Quick Slim - 4 visits
Endo Slim - 10 visits

After I deposited 2k, Pearl and I bought something to wear for the gym. Emily gave us free trial of endo slim this evening, which cost about Php 1800 for an hour of treatment. I tried it at 7:30 pm while Pearl and Ate Neth used the gym.

At home, I browsed for endo slim and Slimmer's World website online but, I guess, they don't have it published. I told Randy about this program and he thinks it's a good idea...

Monday, October 10, 2005

In my willingness to look good and feel good, I have lost about 8 lbs. since I started sweating out those unwanted pounds last month.

Unfortunately, the sudden change in room temperature caused me inconveniences. I had been coughing a lot lately and also have contact allergy since three days ago. I became hysterical because those reddening spots are too itchy. We had earlier impression that it was "hadhad" or fungal infection but, the affected area widened in just overnight, using Nizolex cream.

I went to my doctor early this morning after I had a telephone conversation with him. He's been my doctor since 1985. He had the impression it might be fungal infection and might be aggravated because I was under antibiotic for few days due to severe toothache. At the clinic, he told me it wasn't fungal infection but, a contact allergy. Alarmed, I told him I never had sexual contact but, he laughed and said it's contact to chemicals. I told him I often had this similar allergy in my arms and legs when exposed to cold weather, just like when I was in London, Syria, and Moscow. By then I realized it wasn't the cold weather that's giving me the allergy but the application of lotion in my delicate skin. Fifteen (15) Histacort tablet and a Diprolene Bethamethasone cream were prescribed. I feel relieved although a bit nervous about this extra expenses.

Should I blame the Hug-A-Mom Attack Vaseline TV commercial for getting this allergy? After dinner was served, I often glued myself watching GMA7's 24 Oras, Extra Challenge, Darna, Engkantadia, Sugo, and Sassy girl while doing Handy roller massage. I am mostly comfortable with powder when doing massage but the TV commercial inspired me to be huggable, too, by using my Vaseline lotion... and, here's what I've got, an allergy that affected my usual activities at home.

Anyway, now that I shed 8 lbs. off, I am looking forward to lose more...

Monday, October 03, 2005

My sister, Ate Neth, recommended a prescription drug Orlistat Xenical 120 mg. couple of months ago to lose my weight and when she told me last week it could be bought over the counter, I bought one box four days ago. One box has 21 capsules and cost PHP 821.00 only. One capsule should be taken with a meal three times a day.

Since I was under antibiotic treatment, I only tried Xenical last night. I was surprised I didn't have frequent vowel movement, unlike the inconveniences of taking slimming herbal teas. Xenical users knew how it felt like when orange fatty sticky fluid had been released. I am not sure how male Xenical users handle it but, a pantyliner saved me from jumping off my seat.

Well, if aerobic workout isn't possible these days to burn my fats, Xenical will help release one-third of unwanted fats from the food I eat!

How does Xenical works? Click here to find out...

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Today is my tenth day doing The Firm Aerobic Workout with Weights, vol. 2. by Janet Jones. I started using 5 lbs. dumb bells this time, as well as 3 lbs., as part of my workout.

For the past couple of days, I was enduring a left knee sore but, I didn't give up. Motivated by getting back a stunning figure I had before, I won't allow laziness get into the way.

I stopped eating rice and drinking colas. I drink tomato juice and water in between hunger. Three months ago, I was tempted to try fad diet like South Beach Diet but, they're too expensive. With strong will power and discipline, I can look better without spending a penny. My sister and children suggested joining a slimming group but, I prefer to do my aerobic workout in the privacy of my home at the time most convenient for me.

I did it before, I can do it again... with my fingers crossed!

Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Today is my second day doing The Firm Aerobic Workout with Weights, vol. 2. by Janet Jones.

I'm looking for something to do while the kids are in school other than playing online games. It's a 65 minutes workout and I'm glad I completed the exercise this afternoon using 3 lbs. dumb bells. I had difficulty yesterday doing the second part of the exercise and had to stop because I was grasping my breath.

Hopefully, this will put me back in shape before Christmas and I need some discipline watching what I eat.

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

I had been so unhappy about my weight lately. When I looked at the mirror, I feel awkward with what I see. Something must be done and I promised I won't use any diet pills to suppress my appetite. There must be a serious reason, other than idleness infront of my PC, that triggered these super appetite and love for food.

Every morning, I had that determination to go on absolute fasting but, in the middle of the day, my mind seemed blank and I ended up eating more than what I should eat.

This unhealthy lifestyle sitting infront of computer made most addict surfers gain weight. I just wonder how many women have the same problem like mine.

Saturday, August 28, 2004

In the middle of my chips trading on BlogShares, someone interrupted me on Yahoo! messenger with this message, "Cooked food is poison." Puzzled, I didn't send any replies but he sent the same message for the second time. So, here is the continuation of our chat history:

lady_laila (5:22:36 PM): is that all what you can say? just to let me know cooked food is poisonous?
helocosmos (5:22:51 PM): yes dear
helocosmos (5:23:04 PM): IT IS
lady_laila (5:23:45 PM): look, i am a mother of three and i know what i am doing... i am busy and please do not teach me something you believe is good...
helocosmos (5:24:03 PM): visit www.living-foods.com & you will get the answer
lady_laila (5:24:05 PM): find someone who is a vegetarian
helocosmos (5:24:06 PM): ok
helocosmos (5:24:18 PM): ok
lady_laila (5:24:29 PM): no one would like to argue with you what kind of food you are eating, ok? be sensible...
helocosmos (5:24:39 PM): ok
helocosmos (5:25:00 PM): forget what I said
helocosmos (5:26:40 PM): Just see my profile & you will know how sensible I am.Bye & good luck
lady_laila (5:36:08 PM): Judge? So what?
lady_laila (5:36:52 PM): I have a neighbor who was a vegetarian all her life, but, she died too...
helocosmos (5:37:47 PM): I have been empowered by the Govt to give death penalty.I am50.I ca'nt be insensible
lady_laila (5:38:30 PM): Law is different from food... but, what you are doing is sending someone a message that food is poison...
helocosmos (5:38:35 PM): I am talking about uncooked food, not vegetarian
lady_laila (5:38:51 PM): what do you want me to do? not cook our food?
lady_laila (5:39:15 PM): i said be sensible because what's the purpose of your statement, 'food is poison'?
helocosmos (5:40:51 PM): If you visit www.living-foods.com, www.gardenofhealth.com, www.rawlife.com , you will get all the answers
lady_laila (5:41:03 PM): and?
helocosmos (5:41:14 PM): I AM talking sense
helocosmos (5:41:39 PM): I am NOT a fool
helocosmos (5:42:29 PM): I ate cooked food for4 46 years & then left it completely
lady_laila (5:42:55 PM): Look, Mr. Judge, i appreciate your warning... but, if the purpose of what you're telling me is not to cook our food, and we'll get sick from bacteria, will you shoulder the expense?
helocosmos (5:43:39 PM): YES
lady_laila (5:44:24 PM): thanks but no thanks... just wish someday when you die, God will make you an angel and guide those people who are still alive not to eat cooked food...
helocosmos (5:44:46 PM): ok
helocosmos (5:45:08 PM): I never insist anyone
lady_laila (5:45:24 PM): we live in a metropolitan area where fresh foods are not accessible... they're handled by different hands before reaching supermarket...
lady_laila (5:45:35 PM): vegetables have chemicals
helocosmos (5:46:42 PM): I already told you, you visit the website & you will get all the answres
helocosmos (5:47:05 PM): to these querries
lady_laila (5:47:22 PM): i am fine, didn't like to scare myself
helocosmos (5:48:10 PM): It is not scaring.It is educative, my dear
helocosmos (5:49:58 PM): Dr.Bernarr is eating uncooked food for last 50 years & you will find his article also
lady_laila (5:50:02 PM): i want to live a normal life, otherwise, i should live in the mountains, and stay away from normal people who cook their food
helocosmos (5:52:23 PM): Anyway ! If you are really interested in VERY GOOD physical,mental & spiritual health,You can get it
lady_laila (5:52:52 PM): maybe when i am old enough to correct many things...
helocosmos (5:53:08 PM): as you please
helocosmos (5:54:01 PM): I will be happy if you will remember in your old age what I said today
lady_laila (5:54:15 PM): yes sure...
helocosmos (5:54:23 PM): OK
helocosmos (5:54:37 PM): God bless you
lady_laila (5:54:49 PM): Thanks, you too.
helocosmos (5:54:58 PM): Bye

So, that's my chat history. I barely chatted online but the said judge intrigued me with his first sentence, "Cooked food Is Poison." I couldn't imagine myself eating raw foods like meat and fish. We knew somebody who was a vegetarian all her life. She was very particular with the food she's eating but then, she died at an early age. The reason of her death was, she had a car accident (may her soul rests in peace). If the purpose of not eating cooked food is to stay healthy and live longer, I don't think I will be totally safe eating raw food as well. Anyway, for the sake of remembering things, I have posted this conversation.

I hope the judge is happy now.

Sunday, March 07, 2004

Zeny and her retired colonel hubby dropped by, visited the house for the second time and estimated the cost of its renovation, should their relative in Hawaii would be interested to buy our property.

In the middle of our conversation, she suddenly asked me if I were once an actress in my younger years. I laughed off with her question. I didn't know she was thinking something else while we were discussing about the house. Anyway, I was flattered there were still few people who noticed my aura and "beauty". While I'm currently overweighed at 145 lbs., I neglected doing The Firm Aerobics Workout by Janet Jones this year due to stress and depression.

What's my beauty secret? Clean living AND I do not smoke nor drink alcoholic beverages. I do not even use any skin care and beauty products nor vitamins to maintain that so-called younger look.

Somehow, there is a twist of fashion as most women nowadays prefer a metrosexual man, one who is concern with his image and good grooming. To me, however, stylish look is secondary, for as long as he's neat and intellectual enough to keep conversation going...

Friday, December 19, 2003

"Dr. Victoria Belo is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. She received her Diploma in Dermatology, Bangkok, Thailand. She is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgery. Dr. Belo's expertise extends into the use of skin lasers after she underwent training of varicose veins and the latest techniques in skin rejuvenation and scar revisions.. etc."

A BILL seeking to regulate the practice of surgical and cosmetic dermatology was approved by the Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation chaired by Representative Eladio Jala (3rd District, Bohol). Authored by Rep. Prospero Nograles (1st District, Davao City), House Bill 5037 is aimed at protecting the public from any injury or danger arising from incorrect dermatological procedures or faulty plastic surgery.

Thursday, December 04, 2003

"The beginning of a habit is like an invisible thread, but every time we repeat the act we strengthen the strand, add to it another filament, until it becomes a great cable and binds us irrevocably thought and act."

--- Orison Swett Marden
[1850-1924 Founder of Success Magazine]

Thursday, November 27, 2003

Friday, November 21, 2003

• During the mixed-impact aerobic section the dumbbells are set down for only 5 minutes when high-impact jogging, kicking and jumping keep the heart rate up.
• During the other 20 minutes of aerobic-toning, using those 5 lbs. dumbbells for 18 sets for the shoulders, 9 for biceps and 8 for triceps.
• Each set is done with a simultaneous low-impact lower body movement: rear dips, stationary squats, leg lifts, side toe touches. Sometimes the speed of the reps is too fast for good control of the dumbbells.
• Ankle weights are added for the 25-minute floor segment that starts with kneeling exercises for upper back, glutes and hamstrings.
• Inner and outer thigh, ab, and chest exercises lead into the final stretch which showcases body's flexibility.