Do I love to work out? Actually, no. I love the RESULTS. I feel great by treating my body well plus that natural high from endorphins. I like the results of pants and jeans fitting better. I love being able to eat more. I refuse to eat like a bird. (I'm a foodie!) So many people find all kinds of excuses not to exercise. This is understandable as everyone feels like they do not have much free time. You can make time for your body. It's almost too late when people realize they should have exercised and ate healthy to avoid high health bills. See, we all brush our teeth in order to keep our teeth and gums healthy. We go for the RESULT by having able to keep our teeth. What happens if you don't brush your teeth? Lose teeth. Same goes to not working out. You can lose yourself to illnesses. Your choice.
Workout Programs
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Switched at Birth TV Show
Has anyone been watching Switched at Birth TV show on ABC Family show? Even though this show is geared towards preteens and teenagers, I've been enjoying watching it mainly because the writers put in few important issues related to Deaf community and Deaf Culture. One issue from first season brought up this topic of hearing/deaf relationships. My husband is hearing who signs fluently. Believe me, I would not marry a man who does not sign fluently as communication is the most important thing in any kind of relationship. Even though some Deaf people believe that a deaf person should have a relationship with another deaf person because of that "bond," I disagree on this belief. Any marriages or relationships all boils down to TRUST and COMMUNICATION. (well, chemistry too. lol) Any marriages or relationships can work as long as the couple works hard to keep it alive regardless of their religion, politcal beliefs, and cultural backgrounds. During last night's show, a character named Travis (I hope I was right) brought up that Daphne's boyfriend doesnt even sign well. How can you have a relationship with someone who cannot sign well and ASL is one of most important part of your life?
On another topic that was brought up in last night's show was Travis's parents not bothering to sign. This is the MOST common problem everywhere in the world. That is the part I cannot ever understand. If I was a hearing person, I would give everything in my power to learn everything what's the best for a Deaf child. I would learn sign language to be able to communicate with my kid. Why are there so many parents who don't bother to learn ASL? I was glad that issue was brought up in last night's show and I hope that has hit some parents out there that they should LEARN sign language. I'm blessed to have parents who can sign. I have a very good relationship with them.
I hope that the viewers will continue watching this great show and the writers or producers can keep bringing up all kinds of issues that the hearing world has no idea that existed. I don't know the deaf actors but they are all doing a great job! Its important we all keep watching this show to give our support!
On another topic that was brought up in last night's show was Travis's parents not bothering to sign. This is the MOST common problem everywhere in the world. That is the part I cannot ever understand. If I was a hearing person, I would give everything in my power to learn everything what's the best for a Deaf child. I would learn sign language to be able to communicate with my kid. Why are there so many parents who don't bother to learn ASL? I was glad that issue was brought up in last night's show and I hope that has hit some parents out there that they should LEARN sign language. I'm blessed to have parents who can sign. I have a very good relationship with them.
I hope that the viewers will continue watching this great show and the writers or producers can keep bringing up all kinds of issues that the hearing world has no idea that existed. I don't know the deaf actors but they are all doing a great job! Its important we all keep watching this show to give our support!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
The Derrière Diet
I know I may seem a bit obsessive on butt. I just think butt is an indication of your health. They are also tough to shape as you age especially women. Butts go south and flat like a pancake because most of us sit down in a long period of time. As I saw "Butt-Blasting Plan" on the information summary of Dr. Oz's show, I had to record it! (I have no patience for commericals) This show had a lot of good information. Luckily, most of it are already on his website. I plan to make his no-bake brownies but add my one scoop of Chocolate Shakeology (to put more nutrients in it!) in it too! Here's the recipe: No Bake Butt Blasting Brownie Recipe
His website has other great recipes too.
Dr. Oz also has 7 day workout plan. This fitness program from Beachbody would be a GREAT addition! I've used it twice already and will use it again. Even Victoria's Secret Angels use this workout too!
His website has other great recipes too.
Dr. Oz also has 7 day workout plan. This fitness program from Beachbody would be a GREAT addition! I've used it twice already and will use it again. Even Victoria's Secret Angels use this workout too!
Friday, February 17, 2012
10th Wedding Anniversary Goal
Our 10th wedding anniversary is coming up this summer. This picture was taken nearly 10 years ago on our honeymoon. I've SWORN I will be in my BEST shape ever including looking the best in a bikini! I've always struggled with weight as long as I can remember. I did not even try to excerise much during college. Just an occassional aerobics here and there. I did not really watch what I ate during college. Once I found a job after college, I did not really focus on working out either. I fell in love with my hubby of 9 years and gained 20 more pounds because we dined out a lot (that's common for dating, right?) I lost about only 10 lbs before I got married. I just did not work out enough or eat clean for some reason. I guess a light bulb did not go off in my head yet. I remember clearly as we were blissfully happy at Sandals St. Lucia on our honeymoon, there were those skinny young ladies in their bikinis everywhere. I was wishing I had done a boot camp or something at that time! Few years later, we vacationed at Orange Beach, Alabama. I hated the way I felt on the beach in a tankini instead of a bikini. I did own a pair of bikini but I never felt comfortable in it. I remember the day the light bulb went off in my head and I said, "THAT IS IT!" It was after the walk on the beach and my thighs actually developed a rash because they rubbed together! After that experience, i was on a path to excerise and eat right for life. I eventually lost 40 pounds through careful eating and walking/jogging on my treadmill. ( I still have it!) I felt GREAT when I was finally at my goal weight. This was taken in Jamaica at Sandals Whitehouse.
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| After Brazil Butt Lift program |
Somehow, I regained 10 pounds over a few years. I kept on working out and watched what I ate. (That is how you keep most of your weight off! Fad diets do not work at all) . Even though I lost weight, my body shape stayed the same. Just smaller. I realized I needed to reshape my body through toning exercises. That is how I ended up with BRAZIL BUTT LIFT before we went to our Jamaican vacation last summer. I rememer I could barely walk after BBL because my muscles were so sore even after using the treadmill and elliptical. I LOVED the way it reshaped my body. I intend to use it again before we go to our 10th wedding anniversary vacation! After BBL, I did Chalean Extreme and I liked the toned look but still needed to lose those pesky last 10 lbs. Chalean Extreme is more like a strength training program. I joined a challenge group last November and it helped me so much by keeping me on track and not gaining so so much weight during the holidays because I have a major sweet tooth! I loved how guilty I would feel knowing others in the group have worked out and I haven't so I had to force myself and do the workouts.
I'm into 5th week of TurboFire. It is a 90 day program so I still have a long way to go but Im pretty sure I will lose those LAST ten pounds after the program! So JOIN me for the 90 day Challenge Group and get in your best shape by SUMMER! You can help me and I can help you! It will start on Feb 27th so HURRY! Contact me if you want more information at
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Good News!
Dark chocolate has good health benefits for us! (Of course, we have to keep this in moderation) Dark chocolate boosts your mood, decreases your blood pressure and cholesterol. It even improves your eyes. Don't believe me? Go read this article and it explains in depth. http://www.livestrong.com/article/519274-can-dark-chocolate-improve-eyesight/
This recipe of SKINNY double dark chocolate chip bundt cake looks so yummy. I definitely will try to make this whenever we have visitors because this would be too much for just two of us!
http://www.recipekitchen.net/recipe/double-dark-chocolate-chip-bundt-cake%E2%80%A6simple-skinny-and-delicious
This recipe of SKINNY double dark chocolate chip bundt cake looks so yummy. I definitely will try to make this whenever we have visitors because this would be too much for just two of us!
http://www.recipekitchen.net/recipe/double-dark-chocolate-chip-bundt-cake%E2%80%A6simple-skinny-and-delicious
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Fishy Stuff
A study has reported that the mix of Vitamin A and Omega 3 can slow down Retinitis Pigmentosa. http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-retinitis-pigmentosa-20120213,0,7497651.story?track=rss
After reading this article, I dove into a research mode. Luckily, I love fish and eat that at least once or twice a week. I take fish oil supplement. Of course, fish is not the only source of Omega 3. Walnuts and flaxseeds are great. Beans (navy, kidney beans, soybeans), winter squash, and extra virgin olive oil are good. I looked into Shakeology and see what items provided Omega 3. The items were flaxseed, chia seeds, and sacha inchi. Perfect! Other health benefits of Omega 3 are heart, brain, skin, cholesterol, diabetes, allergies, immune system, and digestive system.
As for Vitamin A, Shakeology already provides 5000 of this. (that is recommended for anyone) Good sources of Vitamin A Palmitate are eggs, milk, cheese, butter, liver and fish as well as vegetables that are dark green, like spinach, or orange like carrots or sweet potatoes. Foods of a plant origin do not contain Vitamin A Palmitate but are rich in sources of provitamin A, a class of compounds called carotenoids, which are involved in photosynthesis. B-Carotene is the most important of these compounds. That means I'll add more spinach into my shakes or make spinach salads for lunch. (my favorite is strawberry walnut spinach salad!)
Eating clean is important so you can have all the nutrients you need!
I'm STILL on one can of Diet. Diet Pepper so far this week!
NEW flavor of Shakeology (Vegan) has came out yesterday!
I'm hosting a 90 day SUMMER beachbody challenge group that will start on Feb 27th. Summer will be here in about 3 months! Don't we all want to look better in a pair of shorts or a swimsuit? The challenge packs include a fitness program of your choice, Shakeology, free month of club membership, private group in Facebook (support system!) and FREE coaching from me! If you want more information, email me or go to my website at
www.teambeachbody.com/mintfreak
After reading this article, I dove into a research mode. Luckily, I love fish and eat that at least once or twice a week. I take fish oil supplement. Of course, fish is not the only source of Omega 3. Walnuts and flaxseeds are great. Beans (navy, kidney beans, soybeans), winter squash, and extra virgin olive oil are good. I looked into Shakeology and see what items provided Omega 3. The items were flaxseed, chia seeds, and sacha inchi. Perfect! Other health benefits of Omega 3 are heart, brain, skin, cholesterol, diabetes, allergies, immune system, and digestive system.
As for Vitamin A, Shakeology already provides 5000 of this. (that is recommended for anyone) Good sources of Vitamin A Palmitate are eggs, milk, cheese, butter, liver and fish as well as vegetables that are dark green, like spinach, or orange like carrots or sweet potatoes. Foods of a plant origin do not contain Vitamin A Palmitate but are rich in sources of provitamin A, a class of compounds called carotenoids, which are involved in photosynthesis. B-Carotene is the most important of these compounds. That means I'll add more spinach into my shakes or make spinach salads for lunch. (my favorite is strawberry walnut spinach salad!)
Eating clean is important so you can have all the nutrients you need!
I'm STILL on one can of Diet. Diet Pepper so far this week!
NEW flavor of Shakeology (Vegan) has came out yesterday!
I'm hosting a 90 day SUMMER beachbody challenge group that will start on Feb 27th. Summer will be here in about 3 months! Don't we all want to look better in a pair of shorts or a swimsuit? The challenge packs include a fitness program of your choice, Shakeology, free month of club membership, private group in Facebook (support system!) and FREE coaching from me! If you want more information, email me or go to my website at
www.teambeachbody.com/mintfreak
Monday, February 13, 2012
Update
An update on my diet soda addiction! It's harder than I thought. I'm so tired and I want some diet soda like NOW! But I promised myself that I'll wait and use that ONE soda later into the afternoon when my energy is at its lowest. Yep, it's now 1 soda a day. Let's see if I can last this long this week but I am determined.
Some of you thought Shakeology was pricey. Let me show you this picture and you'd see it's worth every penny! AND you can't even taste those veggies at all. I never liked those V-8 drinks! Ew. Shakeology is also not always a meal replacement drinks. If you do not need to lose weight (I'm so envious if you dont!) then you can drink this as a snack or even a dessert. (tastes like it!)
Some of you thought Shakeology was pricey. Let me show you this picture and you'd see it's worth every penny! AND you can't even taste those veggies at all. I never liked those V-8 drinks! Ew. Shakeology is also not always a meal replacement drinks. If you do not need to lose weight (I'm so envious if you dont!) then you can drink this as a snack or even a dessert. (tastes like it!)
Give it a try! If you want more information, just go to my website, www.shakeology.com/mintfreak One more thing, it also boosts your immune system. My hubby had a bad cold last month and I even did not get any cold from him! I've not been sick YET for such a long time.
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