Cortisol

I will never forget this word ever again.
Anecdote:
A relative went to Belo Medical Center for a consultation. She got to consult with Dr. Belo herself and Vicki (as she wants to be called) told her that she needs to undergo stress management.
BECAUSE when the body is stressed it produces a hormone called cortisol which binds [...]

Last Bite.

Before I get back on track starting today.

Ah. You can’t believe how much this made me happy yesterday.
I have a long post to blog about my health and fitness progress and goals. But that would need to wait tomorrow. For now, I would take care of real life to-do’s and get a headstart on getting [...]

A Request. A Plea :)

Most of you know I am involved with scrapbooking – it is a hobby, a creative outlet and a passion I have.
I was talking to Glo weeks before planning to buy a Bamboo Fun Tablet because my right wrist has been killing me (the vein where I had my IV inserted [...]

Weekend FoodFest

Yep, went to another one today.
My aunt and cousin (with her American, yes, all-white husband) came here for a vacation and we had a get together.
Food is overflowing of course
We had kaldereta, chicken pastille, lumpiang shanghai, lasagna (OMG this one was sooooo yummy!!), cake and ice cream (need weight loss pills please! LOL).
Of [...]

The Cake.

This was the cake I was telling you about from this post. I wasnt really crazy about it because it really was a rip-off of Estrel’s caramel cake but hey it is cake so Ill take all I can get

Legal Help in Texas

There is a very nice and reputable law firm in Texas that has been brought to my attention. The Law Firm of O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath is committed to provide their clients with superior client service and legal representation. For example, a Fort Worth Personal Injury Attorney serves clients and consults for free. They specialize [...]

5 Reasons to Start Your Day with a Workout

1. Better Performance at Work It’s no secret that a hard workout can decrease our stress levels. When we begin our day by exercising, the reduction of stress, however slight, can make us more focused, more energized, and ready to tackle the day’s responsibilities. Working out increases blood flow to the brain [...]

WorkIt.

Somehow that has been my LSS (last song syndrome) for the past two days. And if you don’t know (poor you) – that song is by Missy Elliot (spelling?) – Sorry I havent slept at all the past night so my brain is wonky.
Anyway, we have a monster in the house – yep, insomnia is [...]

Weekend FoodFest

So last Saturday was my younger sister’s 25th birthday and my mom cooked a simple celebration meal for her. Of course, it involves…SPAGHETTI This time it was chicken macaroni I will never ever get tired of my mom’s spaghetti/pasta. Ever.
We had: chicken macaroni, fried chicken, lumpiang shanghai, french bread (with butter)-toasted, [...]

Weight Loss Update

Nada.
Ever since coming home I have not really been conscious of what I eat – in fact, I was uncontrollable!!!! (Yes, multiple exclamation points there.)
But anyways, Im stopping before I gain back ALL the weight that was lost (Im sure I have gained). Im going to be drinking water like a fish, watching what I [...]

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