Good Progress in Healthy Diet

I was happy with my progress in losing weight as my cravings for sweets and fatty foods decreases. Well except for chocolate of course because I still eat dark chocolate with moderation. The package from my SIL didn’t help as it arrived last week and it consisted of my favorite chocolate brands. Anyway they say dark chocolate is not bad so I’m not guilty.

I’ve learned that proper diet is not skipping meals but eating your meals light and properly. It’s fine to eat rice if your viand is vegetable or fish. I’m eating my vegetables double the serving of rice so half a cup of rice with a cup of veggies is just right for a healthy diet. Try to eat fruits before your meal because by the time you’ve eaten your fruits you’re not anymore that hungry, it works for me! I eat full meal at breakfast but very light at dinner and early at night before 7pm.

Well that’s few of the things I’ve done with my meals coupled with walking around our compound after every break at blogging and it made me loose some inches on the belly. I’m still miles away from my desired weight but I’m happy that my efforts and discipline are working for me. Now even if my friend suggested two months ago that I take natural weight loss pills I think I don’t need it right now. I can still manage to do it on my own plan.

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What Monopoly Piece Are You?

You Are the Shoe

You are a hard worker and quite stubborn. You are willing to put in long hours to achieve your goal.
You never give up, even when things get difficult. You are very tough.

You are adventurous and free spirited. You are confident that you can do almost anything, and you are never the afraid.
You're the type of person who wants to conquer the whole world. And you know it begins one step at a time.

How about you? Want to try this one to see?

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What’s the Next Project?

I’m glad that we’ve finally finished our project no. 2 in the house which is the fence and gate construction. We just have to add some nice grills to harmonize and balance the overall design. Now we’re thinking what should be our next project which we’ll start next year. I have the master bedroom renovation project still hanging in my list and the replacement of our ground floor tiles.

We’ll think about what’s more urgent then we’ll choose among the two. As for the replacement of our vinyl floor tiles I’ve searched a lot online and offline for the materials and I found some nice tiles in different type and design including that of granite tile which is also used for offices because of its durability. Well I have to think, compare prices and check my allocated budget before choosing. I don’t want to spend all my money on it. I must have some savings left for my next project.

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I ♥ Faces - "Sweet Dreams" Photo Challenge

This week’s photo challenge theme is: "Sweet Dreams"

This is my son Josh when he was just 3 months old. I just love this picture of him innocently sleeping like that's the only thing he wants to do. With arms stretched up he really got what he want - a sound sleep and maybe 'sweet dreams'. Now that he's 6 years old already he still sleeps the same way as when he's only 3 months old.

check out more sweet dreams......

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Customized Stickers

It’s important in every business to have your own logo, label or something that people will remember when they see it. It’s also one way of advertising certain products, services or even companies. Customers have a way of looking for specific label on every product they buy. They seem to buy the same products if they’re satisfied with it so it’s really a must to have something that will be recognized instantly. It’s some kind of product identification that people will look for every time they want to purchase again. And it must be attractive, unique and clear enough for easy identification.

Now these stickers are available online and for best presentation you can choose custom stickers to fit your specific standards, style and requirements. You can visit Mavericklabel.com, a custom label resource for barcode levels, outdoor and indoor labels and many other label and sticker requirements. They offer and provide custom printed, sheet, fanfold, roll, digital and stock labels. You can order foil stickers labels or embossed stickers depending upon your needs. It’s cheaper and faster to order in volume and to get your own kind of style you can choose your ink, materials and where you will stick it. Now be ready to flaunt your own custom stickers.

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What Does Your Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Say About You?

I love sandwiches especially when I have many fillings on it. I like to experiment on combinations that's why I like double sandwiches, i can actually have it for lunch.

Your PB and J Says You're Demure and Dainty

Your eating style is reserved. You are a bit of a fussy eater, and you have very specific ways you like your food prepared.

You have an average sweet tooth. While you enjoy desserts, they aren't exactly your downfall.

Your taste in food tends to be quite eclectic and wide. You are an adventurous eater, and you like many types of cuisines.

Admit it, you're a little trashy and low class at times. You're definitely more comfortable at a tattoo parlor than the theater.

You never really grew up. While your childlike innocence is charming, you often just come across as a big baby.

Precise and controlled, you can be a bit anal retentive when it comes to how you like things. You're definitely a perfectionist.

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He's Enough to Make Me Feel Better!

I’m feeling a little bit dizzy after last night’s overnight. I had few tasks to finish and when I’ve submitted them all I realized that I had less than an hour to sleep before my regular waking time. I decided to continue with my work and deprived myself of sleep because in less than one hour I have to cook and assist my girls before their service picks them up. I’m an early riser and if I worked up to 3am my desire to sleep will vanish. So it’s before 3am or not to sleep. I decided on the latter that’s why I’m dizzy but still I can’t sleep.

To forget about my not so good feeling of dizziness and nausea I went to grocery and market near Josh’ school and just before they finish their school time I was there outside his room waiting for him. He’s surprised and happy that I’m there, also with some of his fave foods and drinks. That's how I remedied my sickness, just a smile from my baby is enough to make me feel better :-)

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Vacation Break from Daily Life Routine

Sometimes we tend to spend almost all of our time on our work and household matters that we neglect our duties as husband and wife to each other. It’s really a common situation especially if you have a busy work schedule and plenty of kids to attend to. Your work and daily stress also add up to make matters worse. It seems like you’re just living on a daily life routine nothing new and of course nothing special to look forward to. It’s not a matter of how much you love your kids or how much time you want to spend with them it’s just that couples should really take some time off from life’s daily problems and worries in order to reflect and revive the value of their relationship.

It’s very important for couples to have a break from monotonous program of life or they’ll end up looking for other diversions. And for a break I would suggest a week vacation in one of the most romantic vacation places in Mexico. Karisma Hotels offers a romantic vacation riviera maya, a truly exciting vacation with white sandy beach, excellent accommodations, perfect gourmet foods, nice entertainment, spa services and many other things to enjoy on a vacation with your partner or with the whole family. It can be a dream vacation for couples and families.

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Busy on Weekends

I’m always running out of time on weekends because there’s always something to do and my powers can’t beat my scheduled works. My kids seems so tired after a week-long studying and they’re taking advantage of their day off from school to watch their favorite shows on cable and on DVD. I’m not that well also but I have to be strong for my kids as they suddenly felt hot this evening. They suddenly had a fever and I’m just lucky that my Mom was very patient in her massage therapy with her grand kids, they’re feeling a lot better now.

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What Kind of City Dweller Are You?

You Are a Fit and Healthy City Dweller

A lot of people in the city may have unhealthy habits, but not you. You don't let the toxic environment get to you!
Even if you have to work hard, you always squeeze a little time in for exercise. You value being in shape.

And while the city may have many culinary temptations, you rarely let unhealthy food pass through your lips.
You're much more likely to be excited about the latest juice bar than the latest cocktail bar.

Want to try this one, just answer the questions here!

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