Fitness

No treadmill? No problem!

August 21, 2010

Are you doing cardio? Cardio or Cardiovascular exercise is any exercise that raises the heart rate to around 60 to 85 percent of the normal rate. Cardio exercise creates a sustained calorie burn, helping us lose weight/fat. What’s more, regular cardio exercise not only helps with losing weight, it promotes better heart health and improve [...]

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Workout plan for August 2010

August 14, 2010

I should’ve written this at the beginning of the month but hey, better late than never. After being sedentary for more than a month (and gaining some pounds back!!), I’ve come back to the gym, first taking it slow for two weeks in July and then in my full form in August. Here’s my workout [...]

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The best diet tip ever

August 7, 2010

Photo credit I love chocolate. I mean, who doesn’t, really? I have dark chocolate cravings at random times so I tread the chocolate waters very carefully and make it a point not to overdo (overeat) it. I’ve been successful most times. Most. Aside from chocolates, sometimes I find myself craving for chips, chocolate ice cream, [...]

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That sometimes elusive exercise motivation

July 17, 2010

I have a confession to make: I have fallen off the wagon. With the forced rest imposed on me after my recent medical situation, I have stopped exercising (totally) and with a few sugary treats here and there, I can officially confirm that I have indeed fallen off. Ouch. I’m afraid I’ve lost some of [...]

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You know something’s wrong when BK doesn’t entertain

June 26, 2010

I’m eating crap and the only good thing about this is, I am eating. I’ve lost my appetite since getting out of the hospital early this week. I still cook the usual things at home for my family but I don’t eat what I cook. I keep on opening and closing the fridge even if [...]

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Exercise on hold

June 19, 2010

Thank you all very much for all the love and support through the comments about my condition.  Until now, I don’t know what to expect and have no other choice but to just take one day at a time. I promise to be still sane and normal at the end of this journey, whatever that [...]

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Pizza isn’t medicine, you know

June 12, 2010

I had a medical issue that required me to rest from exercising/going to the gym for at least a week. Someone immediately jumped in to advice: Take it easy and you should not “diet” too. Have a heavy breakfast! Take lots of sandwiches (order pizza at night!), drink lots of juices! My eyes wanted to [...]

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Train with UK personal trainer Dax Moy for free. No catch.

May 29, 2010

One of UK’s popular and favorite personal trainer Dax Moy is looking for guinea pigs to try out his 30-day fitness program for FREE. There’s no catch at all, just your commitment. You can read about how you can lose fat and inches and probably even win $1000. Click here to see for yourself what [...]

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