Summer Slimming Tip.

Summer has definitely struck and there's no better way to enjoy the summer heat wave than having a dip all day long either in the beach or in the pool. So aside from shopping for swimwear, the body conscious ones are in search of the most reliable weight loss pills that takes effect real fast so they can wear and look good in their skimpy beach wears.

Spending Smart on Eyeglasses.

For the question When and How You Can Start Spending Smart, it's actually only you who can answer. Wise spending is one way of coping with the financial crisis that we're going through. Let's say there's a need for you to get a new pair of eyeglasses. You need not go after the expensive branded ones because there are trusted ones out there that don't cost you a fortune. Take the $ 8 Rx eyeglasses of Zenni Optical as an example. It doesn't cost much but they're one of the most durable and fashionable ones I've seen. Eventhough I dont' wear one, My favorite high fashion eyeglasses are those from Zenni Optical.

Gift For the Elderly.

The older a person gets, the harder it is to think of things to gift on special occasions especially for the elderly ones. Electronics gadgets are just next to impossible because their mental capacity might not cope up anymore with the technology. Aside from the fact that their poor vision could not decipher the electronic displays. So I think the best things to gift are those that they can aid in making their day to day lives easier. Like a hearing aid, a new pair of eyeglasses, a wheelchair, a shower chair and a lot more. For more home health care supplies for the elderlies, several can be browsed at Allegro Medical - the online leading source for medical equipment and supplies today. 

Prevent Passing On the Flu.

The A(H1N1) influenza pandemic is putting the whole world on high alert. Everyone's closely monitoring and on the lookout, all frightened brought about bythe tragic effect it caused in some countries like Mexico and US where hundreds died from it. There is no vaccine for it yet to prevent from having it so the best armor one has is a healthy body and proper hygiene. The secret they say is to religiously wash the hands and eat healthy foods rich in Vitamin C.

Equally Offensive.

If you think being slim and slender is always fun, you're wrong. While it's true that I can eat whatever I want without any worries of getting fat and that I can fit into smaller clothes, and I don't need to undergo extreme exercises on the threadmill or on the ellipticals...there are things that I hate about my skinny self. One, I don't get to wear almost all of my clothes because I look like a hanger in them. Two, I have a very active toddler who grows so fast so just imagine how I pant and get tired easily when I carry him and he's up with a prolonged clinging session. Three, hearing remarks such as "try to gain some body mass, mai" is the same and is equivalent to the subtle way of saying "you're so fat, try to lose some weight". So to my friends, stop commenting that I'm so skinny because I already know. In fact, I'm trying very hard to address this (you should see my appetite) but what can I do..body metabolism can't be altered.

Weight Update.

I think I have mentioned here that I am on a diet mission right now. Contrary to the "regular" slimming mission that most ladies have, I'm having mine as fattening session. As mentioned, my post delivery weight dropped significantly and it's even way below my average pre-pregnancy weight. Well, it's basically attributed to my breastfeeding but since Asher is now mixed fed, I'm taking it easy now plus I try to load up my meals to gain weight. So there, instead of threadmills, slimming pills,and Kettlebells I am arming myself with lots of healthy foods plus a good sleep. Whenever the little one naps in the afternoon, I take a break from my online works and join him.

My current weight now is just 88 lbs..by next month, I'm targeting to gain at least 5 lbs. I'll update you next month regarding this mission.

A Hit.

I'm helping my sister scour for a new pair of eyewear and in my search I read Zenni Optical in the New York Times?! I've known about Zenni for a long time as their Prescription eyeglasses for only $8! are really a hit. In these economic hard times, they're surely the supplier to turn to and depend on. Seeing Straight Without Breaking Bank is their humble mission. By the way, they have a vast collection of stylish frames, go ahead and I'm sure you'll find a pair that will match your preferences and style.

Sweet Treats 101

Sweet Treats 101

1. Which do you often snack on – sweet, sour, spicy? :: Sweet and spicy.

2. Can you tell me what specific food you snack on in relation with your answer to number#1? :: chocolates, cookies, cakes, ice cream, and spicy cornicks

3. Cakes or chocolates? :: can i say both?

4. If you love chocolates, which do you prefer – milk, dark, with almonds, etc? :: dark

5. How do you control your cravings for sweet stuff (I have a hard time with mine!)? :: I psyche myself that I'm breastfeeding so there's a need to control my sweets intake.

Fear Factor:
Tell me what big thing will stop you from snacking sweets. :: breastfeeding

Tell Me:
I have such a sweet tooth. Can you show me something sweet to eat? :: how about this? our wedding chocolate fountain. Pictures like these should also include photos of Leptovox on the side to remind one of the extra calories that will be gained.

Online Store of Health Care Supplies.

I have blogged in my other online nook about Asher contracting bronchial asthma recently which his 5 month old cousin, Kylie, was diagnosed with earlier. And this made us (including my in laws) realized how important it is to have a nebulizer in a home that has a kid or a baby. Well, as their immune system is still immature and can easily catch colds and cough causing virus, the use of nebulizer at the early stage of illness (usually colds), can cause enormous relief for them.

When the Pedia instructed that Asher needed to be nebulize as part of the treatment, we had a hard time scouring for a cheap yet quality nebulizer in the drugstores and health shops. Usually, the ones available are way so costly that can literally dig a hole in your pocket. Luckily, we were able to spot one at Watsons at a cheaper price of just Php 2500. It's just later that I realized I should have tried checking out AllegroMedical.com. It is a medical equipment and home health care supplies shop that offers online over 55,000 fairly priced products. What's more interesting is that they have a free Allegro eCatalog that offers limited time specials and discounts to new members. They offer various products such as (but not limited to) Exercise/Fitness equipment, hospital discharge favorites, maternity care supplies, electrotherapy products including electrodes, urologicals/catheters, wound care supplies and so much more. And to top it all, since it's online, you can browse and buy your needs at the comfort of your home.

New Fab Eyeglasses.

Do you need a new pair of eyeglasses but your budget at the moment isn't enough for one? Worry no more as there are $ 8 Complete Rx Eyeglasses that can be ordered online through Zenni Optical. The popular online eyeglasses shop is the only one who can offer at such a low price. And if you want to be hip this Christmas season, check out and wear those Holiday Glass Frames From Zenni Optical.

Sickie.

October wasn't a good health month for us. The husband, me and even little Asher got sick with cough and colds. As confirmed by the doctor, it's the changing weather that is to be blamed. It could get very hot and humid in the afternoon then hours later, it would rain. That's why it's no surprise to see that the clinic of Asher's Pediatrician is swamped with sick babies and kiddos whenever we go for checkup. Up to now, Asher is still under nebular treatment to cure his cough. If not for our ever reliable health insurance, we could have holed big our wallet for recent medical expenses. For now, Asher's doing better and I do hope that he continues to get well in the days to come.

Cheap Glasses.

Gone are the days when eyeglasses are associated with geeks and nerds. If your eyesight needs a pair of glasses, check out the Variable Dimension Frames From Zenni. They have wide array of stylish and chic frames, with single vision lens, sunsensor (potochromic)lens, tinted sunglasses lens, bifocal lens and progressive lens. Their Great Eyeglasses For Less are available for as low as $8. It may sound unbelievable but this was confirmed as Zenni Optical was on FOX news! The reason why they can afford to sell their prescription eyeglasses at a very cheap price is because they don't have middlemen to resell or retail their products. Check out the video of Zenni on Fox.

Protect Yourself.

Cough and colds are very rampant nowadays more likely due to the abrupt recent weather change that we experience. Just in our household, the maid and my younger brother contracted colds recently that's why I'm very cautious that little Asher might catch this contagious illness. Apart from taking vitamins daily, there are some ways that we can further protect ourselves and our household from these pestering bacteria and viruses with the use of certain indoor health products. Indoor tools like humidity sensors and basement dehumidifiers are just some of the things to count on in controlling the growth of molds, dust mites, bacteria, viruses and other harmful microbials that thrive in homes and buildings and often cause allergies, immuno-toxicity and infections.

In Times of Sickness.

More often than not, being hospitalized or undergoing a surgical operation can be a nightmare especially if you don't have a reliable health insurance. Depending on your illness, medical expenses may undoubtedly surge and go beyond the costs that what have you alloted. Just like when I underwent a cholecystectomy (removal of gallstones and the gall bladder), I wouldn't be able to overcome that grueling experience of pains immediately if I didn't have my own health card. I wouldn't know how and where will hubby and I secure Php 100,000 just to have me operated. For emergency medical expenses, having an insurance with wide coverage such as the North Carolina health insurance would grant you and your family peace of mind.

Do You Need To Lose Weight?

You Are Very Thin

Your BMI is 17.6 - a healthy BMI falls between 18.5 and 25 Don't lose any weight. You already are quite slender. You could even gain a few pounds if you wanted. Indulge yourself every once and a while! Don't agree? Blame the government standards we based this test on!

Do You Need to Lose Weight?

Obviously, I need not lose weight any further. I stand at about 60 inches (yeah just about 5 feet small) and weighs, as of my last checking, I'm just 90 pounds. Apart from breastfeeding, the reason why my dropped weight to this from my average of 100 lbs, is because of my little son who's getting heavier day by day and who wants no one but me to carry him. Yes, he's so clingy these days. Tough, but it's okay..I love him to bits.

"Protect Baby, Protect Mom"

Two former colleagues are about to give birth soon. Two friends are scheduled to pop any time soon as well. Five blogger and twitter friends are also pregnant. Are we having some baby boom here..probably yes. I remember when I was infanticipating a few months back, I have several friends and acquaintances who were also pregnant. Oh well, babies are a blessing and being a mother is the best experience a woman can undergo in life so it's no wonder why pregnancy and birth announcements are always good news, don't you agree?

Now this suddenly reminds me of my own pregnancy. The moment I learned that hubby and I were infanticipating, I read countless pregnancy and parenting books and signed up with several pregnancy journal newsletters to educate me about the things I need to know and learn especially that I'm a first time mom. There are tons of new terms that I encountered and one of them is this technology called cord blood banking where a newborn's umbilical cord blood is preserved for potential use against many illnesses like Leukemia, Lymphoma and Immune system disorders. There are already many pregnant Moms who have supported this undertaking that's why initiatives such as Cryo-Cell's "Protect Baby, Protect Mom" are worth trying out. If you'd like to know more about this program, hop on over Cryo-cell's site and check out their "Protect Baby, Protect Mom" Special Limited-Time Introductory Offer.


Further you might want to check out the other Cryo-Cell Innovative Stem Cell Solutions. This is also entirely new to me. I didn't know that our menstrual fluid during our menstrual cycle aren't unsanitary wastes at all. They are source of vital stem cells that are collected, processed and cryo-preserved that may have value over time as new cellular therapies emerge.

Free Medical Minute Guide

If you wake up one morning and not feeling well, how do you approach it? Do you take painkillers or self-medicate, just shrug off the pain hoping that it will disappear in a minute or so or go to the doctor right away? While there are discomforts and illnesses that don't need an immediate doctor's check up, keeping yourself familiar or abreast of your condition is advisable. After all, you'll never know that a bigger danger might be lurking just around the corner, starting with just one simple symptom. In the age of modern technology, we're lucky readily access tons of information through the internet. In the field of Medicine, Epocrates Inc has this Free Online Medical Guide that is a resource of drug and disease that can be used by anyone patients and health care professionals and the like. It has a disease database where several info such as condition overview, risk factors, tests to order, treatment approach and more. In addition, a drug reference guide supplements the database to determine which drugs can be safely prescribed knowing the right dosage, possible reactions with other prescribed drugs, etc. From the simplest ailment such as colds to a more sensitive one like Genital Tract Chlamydia Infection and more complicated heart diseases, all can be found here. This is definitely one useful and helpful easy online guide.

This announcement was paid for by Epocrates.

Cancer-Causing Asbetos.

If you know of someone who works for a company specializing in fibre cement products, you better caution him of the possible effects that he might get especially when he's exposed with the asbestos mineral. These fibers are often present in products such as low density insulation board and ceiling tiles, asbestos-cement sheets and pipes for construction, casing for water and electrical/telecommunication services and thermal and chemical insulation (i.e., fire rated doors, limpet spray, lagging and gaskets). There have been notable cases that exposure to this mineral causes a form of cancer, mesothelioma. Although there are already laws protecting workers against asbestos manufacturers and employers on this, they still have to be wary and be protected.

My Health.

I got this from fellow preggo Yen and thought I’d also try it:

1. Do you take vitamins and if so, what?
Yes I do! As I’m going through my 2nd trimester, my OB changed my vitamins from Clusivol OB to more expensive Elevit. I’m also taking in Iberet Folic for my iron and folic acid supplements. And of course, for other essential supplements, I also drink Anmum Materna (chocolate).

2. Do you make an effort to eat healthy, or you eat whatever you feel like eating?
Yes, I really do try to veer from sweets and salty ones although I do give in once in a while BUT in moderation.

3. What two types of food do you have a hard time staying away from?
Probably sweets only.

4. What are two food items you refuse to eat?
Perhaps just part of my pregnancy aversions, I’m not into Nilagang Baka lately and surprisingly, KFC! Really weird as KFC has always been my all time favorite. Let’s see after this pregnancy thing if I’ll revert back to it.

5. Are you pleased with your daily diet or do you think it could be better?
I think I could do better. I should try eating more veggies and increase my fruit intake everyday.

How about you? How’s your diet doing lately?

Lose Weight.

I told my colleague all about this calorie counter I found on the web and she liked the idea. Just by signing up, she’ll get to have the easiest and fastest diet tracker, flexible and works with any existing diet practices, ever reliable supporters and motivators through its message boards, and best of all, it’s 100% free. They also have a free newsletter giving dieting tips, recipes and fitness advices. My friend is so excited to try this out. Hopefully, in a few weeks time she’ll lose weight as she has always wanted and wishing for.