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The Alternative Way of Treating Blackheads and Whiteheads at Home

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:42:00 +0000

March 09, 2013

Ever since I was in high school blackheads and whiteheads was a big dilemma to me and sometimes even up to now. I really hate it when I see blackheads or whiteheads start to appear most especially in the nose area. Of course there are many ways on how to get rid of this unsightly thing, and first solution that comes out in my mind when it is becoming visible is to go to a clinic for a facial. But, I am a kind of person who has a low tolerance for pain. I can really feel the aching once the attendant starts to prick using a blackhead extractor. Honestly, I am not comfortable with it.

A few minutes ago, I have encountered an article about the subject and I find it interesting and worth sharing. Who knows we might have shared the same problem. After reading the article I realized that treating blackheads and whiteheads need not be expensive-like going to a beauty clinic or dermatologist and spend hundreds, thousands of pesos and even your precious time. A lot of us do not know that there is an alternative way, in which you can make use or maximized some of the things you stored and can be found in your kitchen.

Maintaining a clear and beautiful skin, takes time, consistency and effort. Dermatologist may recommend many different products, and some of them are very expensive. You can, however, use some home remedies for blackheads and whiteheads into your daily beauty regimen.

● Toothpaste – Toothpaste is an effective blackhead and whitehead remover. Apply a thin paste to your infected areas and let it sit on your face for at least 25 minutes. You will probably feel a burning sensation when you apply the toothpaste, but this is normal and will pass. Once you remove the toothpaste, the top of your blackheads and whiteheads will disappear, but you still need to thoroughly wash your face to remove the buildup underneath. Repeat this home remedy every other day for two weeks.

● Tomato – Tomatoes have natural antiseptic properties that dry up whiteheads and blackheads. Peel and mash a small tomato. Apply the tomato pulp to your blackheads and whiteheads before going to bed. Leave the tomato pulp on your face while you sleep and then wash your face in warm water in the morning.

● Lemon -Wash your face in warm water. Then, squeeze the juice of one lemon into a bowl. Add in a pinch of salt and stir the mixture. Apply the mixture to your blackheads and whiteheads. Leave the mixture on for approximately 20 minutes and then wash your face with warm water again.

● Lime – You can also use equal parts of lime juice and cinnamon powder and apply this mixture to blackheads. Leave it on overnight and rinse it off in the morning

● Cornstarch – Mix about a three-to-one cornstarch to vinegar ratio into a paste. Apply it to your problem areas and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Remove the paste with warm water and a washcloth.

● Yogurt - Mix three tablespoons of plain yogurt with two tablespoons of oatmeal. Add one teaspoon of olive oil and one tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture. Stir the mixture thoroughly and apply it to the effective area of the face. Let the mixture sit for five to seven minutes then rinse off with cold water.

● Almond or oatmeal – Mix either oatmeal or almond powder with just enough rose water to make a spreadable paste. Apply it to your problem areas with your fingertips first and then apply it to the rest of your face. Let it set for about 15 minutes and then rinse your face with cold water.

● Rice – Soak rice in milk for 5 hours and then grind this in a blender until it is paste-like in consistency. Use the paste as a scrub on affected areas of the body.

● Potatoes – Grate raw potatoes and then rub the area with the mixture. Wash it off after 15 minutes.

● Fenugreek leaves – Crush some fenugreek leaves and mix with water to form a paste. Put this on the face for 15 minutes and then remove it. Do this every night to keep your face free of blackheads.

● Coriander leaves – Mix some coriander leaves and a little turmeric powder with water and form a paste. Use this as a mask to eliminate blackheads.

● Oatmeal -Grind oatmeal into a powder in a blender and then add some rose water. Use this on affected areas for 15 minutes and then wash it off with cold water.

● Baking soda – Prepare a mixture of equal parts of baking soda and water and rub it onto your face or other body areas prone to blackheads. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water.

● Honey is also good for removing blackheads. Spread honey on the affected area and remove it after 15 minutes.

Remember – Be gentle to your skin. Never pinch, scrape, poke, press, or squeeze too hard!

Learn Some Facts About March

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:45:00 +0000

March 01, 201

Today, is the first day of March, while having our lunch this day I was thinking what to write or to share today. Suddenly, I remember my status at facebook, I mentioned about March. So I decided to google some facts about March.

Did you know that March was used to be the beginning of the year. But in 1752 we adopted the 'new Style' or the Gregorian Calendar that started January as the first month of the year. March originated from the Roman word Martius which was originally the first month of the Roman calendar named after Mars the god of war. The Symbolic flowers for March are Daffodil and shamrock.

Speaking of March, graduations in different schools and Universities in the Philippines from different levels are scheduled to happen. In the Philippines March means the end of school year. But, in other countries like Europe March 31 signals summer time. There are also important dates to remember in the month of march for Christian and Catholics below:

March 17 - St. Patrick's Day

March 19 - St. Joseph

March 24 - Palm Sunday

March 28 - Holy Thursday

March 29 - Good Friday

March 31 - Easter Sunday.

Have a nice day everyone!

Safety Issues with Zumba Exercise

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:11:00 +0000

February 28, 2013

Zumba is a form of exercise. It is a dance fitness program created by dancer choreographer Alberto "Beto" Perez during the 90's. This latin inspired cardio dance workout is for everyone regardless of age, shapes and sizes as long as you can move and dance with the beat. I discovered zumba in a television news program two years ago and then I started to look for a video in YouTube, it was then that I begin to appreciate zumba. I am so glad that zumba was introduced to us in the gym. Dancing with my gym mates and friends to high energy latin music is fun and amazing, plus the instructors who dance their hearts out is a blast... and for me this is the greatest part of it.

They say zumba helps eliminate extra weight. But, in my opinion any exercise is truly a big help as long as you do it the right way coupled with a proper diet. Joining zumba activities in the gym and outside for free makes me appreciate it more. For those who are planning to join a class or engage in this dance fitness exercise program, it is best to know some points to ponder for safety reasons.

First and foremost, if you don't feel like joining then do not force yourself. Do not allow peer pressures get in the way. Take time to know zumba or observe a class. From then on you will know within yourself if it suits you.

Go for a free try out and assess yourself.
If you don't get or follow the
steps in the beginning, do not give up.
If you are determined to lose weight, do not eat double serving after the workout.
Find a zumba instructor that will interact with the group, to make your zumba more fun.
Stop, if you feel tired even if you are in the middle of the workout.
Avoid heavy clothing for you to move freely and comfortably.
Start from the basic class, do not enroll immediately to medium or advance class.
Come to the session 15 minutes before the class for you to have time to do stretching.
Avoid slippery sneakers or running shoes. Look for a dancing shoes.
Drink more water.

it is also best to read and listen testimonies from other people who are into zumba and learn some pointers from them. I believed that zumba is one high energy form of exercise everybody can enjoy. Although, there are times when I feel I am too lazy to join a session. But, once I can hear the music and see my friends and instructors do the moves, before I knew it I caught up myself already dancing with them. I swear zumba is fun and exciting...sweat it out guys and go for zumba now!

Make the most of your Steaks with red wines...For a Perfect Evening Meal

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:02:00 +0000

February 27, 2013

I am not a steak lover although I eat beef steak. There are many ways to cook a steak depending on one's taste and personally I prefer well done. When we say steak usually it refers to a sliced of meat cut straight down to the spine. Typically, steaks are prepared and cooked in a grill, pan or broiled. But, some steaks like fish steak can also be baked. Other restaurants are serving different kinds of steak, and as you noticed beef steak is the most common and preferred by many as well.

Steak can be cooked into very rare, rare, medium rare, medium. medium well done, or well done. Unlike any other meat, it is not necessary to cook beef throughout. I caught up myself wondering why? Because, I believed since I was a child that a meat should be consumed or eaten by cooking it well to avoid some illnesses. I guess, this idea of mine may have some exceptions, so, I started searching on the web for a possible answer and came across an article about steaks. I found out that beef steak is safe. Although the surface is potential for contamination due to handling, it further stressed that Food-borne human diseases are not usually found inside the beef steak, that is why beef steak that are served and prepared "very rare" is safe.

When eating steak or beef steak it is best to compliment it with wine for a perfect meal. Serving Syrah wine using the appropriate glassware like a red wine glass alongside with your steak will make a perfect evening meal. Again, why it is best to eat steak especially beef steak with wine? According to wine experts the Tannins found in it help softens the fat.

It's Been Three Long Months...

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:45:00 +0000

February 21, 2013

It's been three long months that I have not updated this site. I was so preoccupied with other things that made me incapable of dropping here most of the time. Well, time runs fast and there are so many things to cope up with. My Page Rank was gone and I know it takes time to regain it. There are also happenings that I missed to share, and some opportunities were cancelled. But, still, I am so thankful for everybody who dropped by and spent a little of their time in this site. My page view is getting better and some followers were added thank you so much guys.

Soon I will be posting again updates or some of the things I have done for the past three months. There are happy and sad experiences, I may be writing also about life's ups and downs, business and so on. So glad too for new acquaintances and being a Zumba fanatic these days. As I get older, I know that regular exercise should always be a part of my daily routine. Although, I admit there are times when I cannot make it due to some unavoidable circumstances. But, I always make it a point to make up for the lost times and hit the gym during my free time.

Exercise as we all know is very significant to combat life's pressures, and it should not be ignored. It's one way to release and be relieved from any tension. Yes, being tense and getting/feeling stress cannot be avoided it's a part of life. Anyway, let's just continue living in this whole wide world with full of life and enthusiasm and fulfill all of our dreams while we are still young and able.

Well, this is all for now and I hope to be back tomorrow for another update...Have a wonderful day to all!

Stay connected guys!

My Journey to Bangkok, Thailand

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:08:00 +0000

November 20, 2012

It never entered my mind that one day I can travel to Bangkok, Thailand. Although I've been dreaming to travel to places outside my country the Philippines, but, I never thought that Bangkok would be my first destination abroad.. I supposed many of us has a desire to take a trip abroad with different intentions, and mine was purely sight seeing it was also a dream come true as well. With the high cost of plane fare nowadays, I am so pleased Cebu Pacific is offering promo fares which are very affordable or should I say anyone can buy or reserve a ticket within their means.

Bangkok experienced was very fulfilling and I wished I had more time to hang around to explore more of interesting sights I've never seen or even to catch a glimpse of it. Anyway, I am very thankful to experience getting around Bangkok in a short span of time. Being a first timer in a foreign land I cannot refute the excitement and strange feelings I had towards the place. It was a mixed emotions...day by day I come to know new things and really grateful to have a new friend there who happened to be our guide. He is a Filipino working in one of a private school in Bangkok.

On the first day we woke up ahead of schedule and our first journey was in the City of Siam. First time is always exciting, and I wished my family was with me throughout the trip. We moved out places to places in a day, and to complete the happiness I felt, I just visualized my gentlemen (hubby and my three sons) was with me. It took us almost half day to tour around the place. The Ancient City of Siam reflects important landmarks in the history of Bangkok, Thailand. Anyone can opt to rent a bike and ride the tram inside the vicinity. It was in the place I experienced drinking bottled water with a straw...I felt so "OA" drinking water using a straw???my golly...I can drink it without a straw. Even in the restaurant near Phraya river, they served flavored water that way and it tastes good. Well, I stopped asking our friend guide, and instead enjoyed drinking my water using a straw.

We stopped at JP restaurant before crossing the Phraya river, ate our lunch and Thai's typical "chili sauce" is present again, so when you are in Thailand expect it, in fairness I learned to like Thai food. I cannot recall precisely the set of menu or food I have eaten and tasted while in Bangkok, but all of it tastes really good. Coconut ice cream was excellent too. Our favorite breakfast? Barbecue with sticky rice...my companion got addicted to it, that when she saw a lady inside the airport selling it she did not hesitate to buy...We savored together our last favorite breakfast meal at Suvarnabhumi airport while waiting for our flight back to Manila.

On our second day we traveled to Pattaya City, We rented a taxi. It was a 2 hour drive from Bangkok. Pattaya is known for its resort which are popular to tourists and expatriates and is situated in the eastern seaboard zone. Before heading to the beach we dropped by at Nongnooch Garden resort. It is an adventure park and one of the 10 most awesome gardens in the world. Beforehand, I had already an idea of what we can see inside. The Elephant show was wonderful. The Thai cultural show was good. There are more things you can see inside the garden resort, and the one that struck me the most is the beautiful botanical garden. Wow? I was really amazed. I wanted to take pictures of me in every corner...Good for us because my friend brought 2 cameras, and her Samsung galaxy note. Our time in Nongnooch garden was shorten and went straight to the beach.

We only stayed short in one of the beach in Pattaya City because as I said we were running out of time, we have to rush back to Bangkok before 4 pm. We took a few pictures.. and I am hoping to be back to Pattaya in the future. When we arrived back in bangkok, we had the pleasure to see other sights in the city. The platinum fashion shopping mall was full of people. It was so busy that time because it was weekend. If you are in bangkok try to drop by and buy something at Platinum mall for a very reasonable price. The crowd at Platinum was different from our next destination, the Central world mega shopping complex. It also has everything from brand clothing boutiques to fashion boutiques. We did not stay long and got out from the mall to the train station. It was my first time to ride a train...oh lalala!!I feel satisfied...If you have noticed guys It was my "first time" to travel abroad, my first time to ride a train, my first time to drink a plain water with a straw...what else?..well, there's so much more I can say about my journey in bangkok, Thailand but this is all for now. I have to go. Thank you everyone for taking time to read. Muah!

with my friend at Pattaya city Beach

while waiting for some tourist, we took time to posed inside the tram

at the Ancient City of Siam

LifeLock: Identity Fraud in a Virtual World

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +0000

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of LifeLock Linkedin for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Many people are fall victims of identity theft. Perhaps you don't even know someone has got your personal information and use it for their own interest to commit fraud. When this things happen, it is hard to imagine how to get back your stolen identity. Today, almost everything can be done electronically and majority of people are using online transactions whether banking transactions or getting in touch with a family, friends or relatives.

However, this kind of online crime can be avoided. A new identity theft protection is the answer to whatever online stolen identity problem. This state-of-the-art technology called Lifelock provides it's customers with the top of the line theft protection and information, which are very useful and beneficial to consumers. In any online transactions password is a very sensitive and it should be confidential. But, How hack-friendly is your password? Many did not realized it, and in fact they forgot how sensitive the password is.

Who are the target of identity theft? Usually those household earning $100k per year. The average cost per person of having identities stolen is $1,513 and 11.6 million adults were victims of identity fraud in the year 2011 with a total of 11 billion lost. Below are the alarming stats for social media/smart phone users that have experienced identity fraud:

1. 6.6% of victims are smart users.

2. 6.8% of victims are social media users who click on the applications.

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4. 10.1% are linked in users.

If you are a linkedIn user you can protect your online transactions too by simply applying LifeLock on Linkedin to secure your account. Remember, professional hackers can breach your password security in a seconds especially if you have 6 characters without symbol, and 20 days for pasword with 10 characters with one symbol. This is very alarming isn't it? So, better take control and keep your online information and transactions secure through LifeLock. Do not be a victim for life, now that you know how to protect your privacy.

Bitdefender Total Security is All you Need

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:00:00 +0000

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More and more people now are hooked to the internet, with social networking on the rise it is important to protect you and your business from threats in the social domains. Something that will safeguard your online transactions and bank applications from unscrupulous or tampering attempts. Since our kids are also into computers, a feature that includes parental control is very significant and should not be ignored.
Antivirus protection is a solution to any network threat therefore, Bitdefender Total Security offers an option to protect you and your business from any online threats. How Bitdefender help you in your online transactions? First, Bitdefender has a safepay feature which help you in your online purchases. Second, it has an autopilot which operates on it'sown without a pop every 5minutes. So, you will enjoy browsing the net without any interruptions. Third is the Anti-theft which can tract stolen or lost devices. It also feature a Social network protection to safeguard your facebook and twittert friends and monitor your privacy settings. Protecting your children from any harm due to online browsing should also be given preferential attention. That is why Bitdefender offers a feature called Parental control options. It allows evry parent to block inappropriate contents not suitable for children.

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Death is Inevitable...Rest in Peace Papa!

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:34:00 +0000

September 22, 2012

We all know that death is inevitable. It will happen anytime at any place. Today, too many people are preoccupied with so many things and forget that everything in this world are just temporary. Some forget and neglect about the spiritual aspect that when death comes they are unprepared.

Death happens when the connection between mind and body stops. When I was a child I fear about death. I was so afraid to hear stories about it. Even up to now death is one of the thing I wish will not happen, or a word that could be not be found in any dictionary...How I wish that death is just an imagination. But, as they say and I do believed it is something inevitable.

Lately, one of the most important person in the family who is our father died, he was 77 years old. I witnessed how he struggled and fought for his life. It was so painful for us his children seeing him in the hospital bed experiencing the pain due to his illness. He was bed ridden for a month and even had a bed sore. I can feel his pain every time we changed his diaper.

Days before his death, I know and I can feel anytime he will leave us and that his sufferings will come to an end. I have read the signs and symptoms of a dying person and I can see it in my father. It was hard to accept at first that my father will die anytime, but, I know it will happen. The day has come when I saw my father lying lifeless in his hospital bed. I have not uttered any words, but it was so painful seeing the nurse cleaning his body before bringing him to the morgue. Tears were uncontrollable...

I know how painful when someone dies, especially if that person is important to you. The hardest part is accepting the fact that he/she will no longer be with us, that we cannot see them anymore. I believed my father was prepared about his death and I am also confident he is with HIM now in heaven. I will just continue remembering all things he taught us, the good and bad memories we shared during his lifetime will also be remembered, and that he will be looking us always from above. Rest in peace Papa!

Tips to Stay Healthy

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:25:00 +0000

September 16, 2012

Everybody wants to be healthy. More and more people are getting conscious about their health, that is why a lot of people who are expert in the field of healthy living introduced several ways on how to become a healthier person.

Sleep is very important in order to stay healthy. An 8-10 hour sleep daily is required to to maintain a healthy life. Getting enough sleep somehow boost one's energy to face the day. Although lack of sleep is very common among busy individual, but, one should give importance to it because lack of sleep can cause health danger in the future.

Another way to stay healthy is to eat more fruits and vegetables because it does not contain unhealthy fats, cholesterol, and calories as well. Research revealed that eating more fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of certain diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Although there are many available fruits and vegetables in the market today, there are also many diet foods which can be bought at any leading supermarkets and online stores. These products are tested and proven to be safe.

One cannot live without water. It revitalizes and keeps everyone moving. Without water one can experience dehydration. Water is everywhere then there is no reason why one should deprive themselves of not getting enough water in the body.

Once you start and decided to live healthy, and following a health regimen in your daily activities then there's no stopping of getting the benefits. Start living a healthy life now and stay healthy for the rest of your life.

Business As Another Source of Income

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 06:20:00 +0000

August 20, 2012

I can always hear people say how hard life is nowadays. Everyone is facing an economic crisis, the cost of basic commodities are rising. People are doing anything to combat this situation by having a sideline or something that will augment their income. Providing for the needs of the family every day is not that easy especially if one is receiving a salary lower than the minimum wage.

One can think to have a business or open a business related to their interest something that will meet the needs of other people. Others venture into food business, buy and sell of any products and or online business. With the onset of new technologies there are many opportunities one can indulge. But, one can never tell in the beginning that a certain business will be successful until its actual operation. Time is very important to determine whether it is successful or not. When starting a business there are many questions that will arise and eventually lead to creating various strategies on how to improve your small business. These strategies will serve as a guide to thrive and stay in the business.

Strategies are very important considering the strong competition among businesses in the market today. I believed all businesses are prone to risks and doubts. But, what is important is you are ready to face whatever challenges your business will encounter. No matter how hard life is, as long as we are ready and knows how to handle every situation to overcome it, then nothing is impossible. If having a business is one option to augment your income, then, be ready to take off and good luck.

Learn Some Facts About Zumba

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 02:27:00 +0000

August 19, 2012

Zumba is getting popular among people especially those who love fitness. Generally, people want to exercise or indulge in any physical activity for health reasons. Majority of us know the importance of regular exercise to stay fit and healthy. There are many forms of exercise one can enjoy such as running, swimming or going to the gym. When someone feel bored about what they used to do, they want to try something new.

One exercise that is getting popular among people nowadays, here and abroad is the Zumba workout. Since Zumba is a trend today, and I myself started to like it, I would like to share some facts about this workout. In other countries, zumba fitness helped raised huge amount of money for charitable institutions, and well known celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kirstie Allen are taking zumba classes as part of their workout routines.

Zumba includes dance and aerobic which combines hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue, mambo, martial arts, bollywood, belly dance, as well as squats and lunges. It is a colombian dance fitness program started in 1990 by Alberto "Beto" Perez, a dancer and choreographer. Beto introduced his new dance fitness style in Miami Florida in 2001 which aims to spread the philosophy of health, happiness and of loving what you do especially your workout. This workout focus on the thighs, arms, abs, and other parts of the body, it can help build strength, enhance motion and posture. Zumba classes usually last for an hour with a licensed instructor. A standard zumba session can burn 500 to 1000 calories according to experts.

There are (8) eight types of zumba classes:

Zumba Fitness - Zumba fitness classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. There’s no other fitness class like a Zumba Fitness-Party. It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep-rooted community among returning students.

Zumba Gold - targets the largest growing population as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. Active older adults want camaraderie, excitement and fitness as a regular part of their weekly schedule. Zumba Gold is the perfect fit. It’s a dance-fitness class that feels friendly, and most of all, fun.

Zumba Toning – When it comes to body sculpting, Zumba Toning raises the bar (or rather, the toning stick). It combines targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party. Students learn how to use lightweight, maraca-like Toning Sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs, glutes and thighs. Zumba Toning is the perfect way for enthusiasts to sculpt their bodies naturally while having a total blast.

Aqua Zumba – Known as the Zumba "pool party," Aqua Zumba gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, and even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.

Zumbatomic – Designed exclusively for kids (ages 4-12), Zumbatomic classes are rockin’, high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all the music kids love, like hip-hop, reggaeton, cumbia and more. Parents love Zumbatomic because of the effects it has on kids, increasing their focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing coordination.

Zumba in the Circuit - Zumba in the Circuit is 30 minutes of high-octane, Latin-inspired dance-fitness moves combined with circuit training, a series of strength exercises at timed intervals. Zumba in the Circuit moves enjoy the beats of reggaeton, salsa, merengue, hip-hop and more.

Zumba Gold-Toning -It’s an easy-to-follow, health-boosting dance-fitness program for beginners. Through dynamic lightweight resistance training and exciting international rhythms, Zumba Gold-Toning classes help participants build muscle strength, increase bone density, and improve mobility, posture and coordination.

Zumba Sentao – The Zumba Sentao™ workout takes the thrill of the fitness-party and partners it with explosive, chair-based choreography to strengthen, balance and stabilize your core, and step up your cardio work in a whole new way. Learn how to use your own body weight to enhance muscle strength, improve definition and endurance, and tone your physique.

The Zumba workout offers the best of both worlds. No wonder more and more people are getting to like and love this kind of workout. Why don't you try it!

A Perfect Place To Shop

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:41:00 +0000

July 24, 2012

Clothing is very important to human beings. Clothing is made of fiber and textile materials worn by many people all over the world. People wear clothes in different styles and materials depending on the climate and weather in their locality. Normally people ear clothes for protection. Throughout the century, clothing evolved into different styles, new designers surfaced and introduced their own designs to the public. Today, the type of clothes people wear dictates their personality, and it became a very important factor in everyday living.

Dressing today are divided and categorized into casual wear, formal wear, comfort or traditional wear. But no matter what occasions maybe, it's not a big problem anymore. People can just go to malls, boutiques or any RTW (Ready to Wear) stores to choose the kind of clothes they would need. Dressing does not limit to the clothes or clothing of any individual. it has to be paired with the proper footwear and accessories. Just like haglofs anybody can go there and look for their choices to complement their appearance. The place has a great stocks and products where consumers can enjoy. Haglofs brands and designs caters to the need of the growing public.

To add more, we all know that dressing differs from genders, a boy and a girl, young and old, have their own choice of dressing, therefore at haglofs fashion is one main concern, and people who go their will definitely find what they want and need, whether for indoor and outdoor activities, it is indeed a perfect place to shop.

Excited To Move Into This House

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:36:00 +0000

July 24, 2012

Everybody wants a home, a decent home where one enjoys living and feel comfortable with all the amenities it can offer. Today, most newly opened subdivisions usually has amenities like swimming pool, basketball court, park etc. With these, people living in the community will no longer go outside and look for it.

When hubby and I decided to get a new house, we choose this Japanese inspired house with three (3) BR's and two (2) T&B. It's not so big but enough to accommodate us. The house is located at Bambu Estate. I took this picture during our onsite visit. This is the model house situated in front of the subdivision. Anybody can visit the place, if you are looking for a house here in the Davao City try to get there and who knows you might as well like the place. Bambu Estate is beside Camella Homes another subdivison which is open to interested buyers too.

Right now our house is 90% complete and we are so excited to move anytime soon. My boys are so excited also, in fact, they have an idea what color to paint their rooms. I pray to God to grant all our needs and more blessings, to fulfill our dreams in owning this house, and to live happily ever after in this place.

Hello Guys!

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:49:00 +0000

June 20, 2012

Hello guys! I have been so busy for the past 2 months that I seldom post an update here in my site. Blogging is one of my favorite things to do and it became one of my passion. I admit it is hard for me to get out from this passion and I feel guilty sometimes when I do not have much time to spend updating it. It's so happened that there are just more important things to do that needs my attention other than blogging. My other wordpress blog has already got a Page Rank (1) but to my surprised it was gone, maybe because it was not updated anymore. The last post I think was April 2012. My gosh, I felt so disappointed upon knowing it. Imagine, I have worked hard and waited for it and then suddenly it was gone. Anyway, I have to do something, work hard again to regain what was lost. This blog "Every Thought Counts" has PR 2, I hope I can maintain this and I am hoping for a higher PR in the coming days or years to come. Happy blogging everyone!

In Owning A Car

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Thu, 24 May 2012 05:29:00 +0000

May 24, 2012

Today, cars are a necessity not a luxury. Unlike before where only a few can own a car. Owning a car these days is not that hard anymore as long as you have the capacity to pay and submitted all the necessary requirements. Many banks have services like car loan to any individual who wishes to purchase a car or any vehicle they fancy. Just secure all the needed documents, and these documents are assess by banks personnel. Aside from banks there are also quite a number of financial institutions who extends the same services to different clients. Therefore, people have the options where to apply for a car loan.

Choosing a car or vehicle is time consuming especially if you do not have any idea what kind of a car you need. There are some who preferred an SUV while others look for sedan or an all-terrain vehicle or 4x4. One vehicle that caught my attention is the Range Rover Evoque which up to now remains in my list of dream cars. Who knows one day I can have it. There is no wrong in dreaming, after all it is free. My friend teased me to stop dreaming about it, instead she advised me to dream for any type of vehicle other than this. I guess, she really believes it is too impossible.

hubby and I dropped by in a car show near to our residence lately. I found out and realized how people wanted to have a car. Yes, with new technologies a lot of cars were introduced. There are brand new cars which are affordable, and also second hand cars considered as slightly used. For me, brand new cars are pretty good compared to a second hand cars, considering the cost of maintenance. Although, there are second hand cars which are in good condition. For me, even if it is a slightly used vehicle it does not matter. What is important is it serves its purpose in owning a car.

Plan Earlier for A Good Place in The Future

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:31:00 +0000

April 26, 2012

Settling down and deciding where to live after getting married is one issue that most couples are facing. Questions like where to begin, how to move in and how to choose the best place you think is suitable or livable for both of you is quite confusing sometimes. This problem is very common, because of the many places to choose around. Although, taking on that problem and obviously coming up with solutions is what most people do.

Further, not only newly wed couples are facing this kind of problem but, also people who are in retirement age. Unfortunately, there are people who are not ready about this thing. Although, there are also some who does not care about it. Maybe they are contented in the place they live in at the moment and they do not bother anymore to look for another place. There are some who are excited about the changes, like settling in a community and adopting the place, adjusting to new environment and at the same time worried because of the cost it would entail. However, these are all part of a change most people are experiencing when settling down.

Today, with the help of new technologies 55+ communities are developed which offers an excellent environment suitable for every one's need. A community which serves as a perfect place for settling down or retiring. Perfect for parents too who look after security for their families. A livable place to relax and enjoy while having a quality time with your loved ones. A place complete with amenities is what attracts people. Amenities like swimming pool, basketball and tennis court, park where people can enjoy their daily jogging routine, etc. Those amenities enhance their daily living and maintain a healthy life.

Just like other people, I myself wants to have a good place away from noise. A place where I can be with my friends and family and at the same time enjoy what the community or the place has to offer. Therefore, it is best to plan earlier our future, so that when the time comes when we decide to settle down or when we reached the retirement age, we will no longer worry about everything, in getting a good place to stay, and most especially the financial side of it.

My Favorite Pair of Havaianas Slippers

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:17:00 +0000

April 24, 2012

Each of us has our own favorites. Favorite refers to things like clothes, places, food, etc. For me, I have this pair of Havaianas slippers which I frequently wear whenever I go somewhere else, like the beach or in the market. I also wear it occasionally during weekends killing the time or having window shopping around the malls with my little gentlemen. I bought this Havaianas Slippers limited edition 2 years ago at the mall. The sole is color black and the strap is color green with a butterfly (in metal form) attached to each strap. This is my third pair of Havaianas, but I should say this is my favorite these days. I seldom use the two other pairs, I do not know why. Anyway, the picture you see above was taken last Easter Sunday when the family had the chance to go to Mergrande beach resort here in Davao city for lunch after the mass. I find it comfortable to wear and I like the color green. I just thought this slippers deserved to be photograph.

Hire a Disability Lawyer for Fast, Safe, and Convenient Processing of Claims

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:44:00 +0000

April 19, 2012

There are people who are conscious about their future. They want everything in order when they get old. Insuring once future is not a big problem since there are many insurance companies which offers different kinds of services. These services answers the needs of an insured person. Now that some other basic human needs and commodities are getting expensive, preparing once future should be given preferential attention. We cannot predict what will happen, but instead, we should always be ready in case something unforeseen incidents might occur.

Today, you might be physically fit, but life is full of uncertainties. If you have an insurance, you and your loved ones will continue living a quality life despite any sickness that will lead to being disabled. When someone became disabled, there are restrictions or limitations to the usual things one can do. Meaning, a problem to body functions or structure will surface. You will encounter difficulties in performing certain tasks which will lead to poor performance in your work and chances are you might be losing your job.

Losing a job is a big problem for someone earning a living to support a family. Therefore, it is best to be prepared of any life's uncertainties. Insuring once future or getting an insurance nowadays is not a problem, as long as you have the capacity to pay for the premiums. Although, sometimes there are problems encountered by individuals during the process of any disability claims. If you are insured and having the same problem disability lawyer is the right option for your problem. If you have questions or you need some information regarding disability claims, just get the services of any disability lawyer.

Having a disability lawyer will help anyone to obtain claim approval fast and convenient. Also, let yourself represented by a highly caliber and qualified lawyers to be safe and not wasting your time, hire a disability lawyer.

Proper Pool Supply Tools for a Well Maintained Swimming Pool

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:33:00 +0000

April 15, 2012

Each of us has each own wants in life. Sometimes these wants became a dream. For me, I dream to have a beautiful house with a bigger lawn fully planted with green grasses and colorful flowers. This dream house also has a swimming pool so that I will no longer go somewhere else, say in the resort to enjoy swimming with my little gentlemen. Today, this remains a dream, I know it will take a long time to realize this dream considering our top priority this time is the education of our three children. Anyway, I am still hoping that one day it will happen, in God's time. If not, then it's fine with me, no problem!

Swimming is fun and I should say my children love it much. During summertime the weather is very hot every body loves to get wet and go swimming. There are many swimming pools of different sizes and designs to choose from and to have fun together with the whole family. My first consideration as a mom when selecting for the best swimming pool is cleanliness. When I say cleanliness it should be free from dirt and any other floating objects. The floor tiles should also be clean and no stains.

When my children likes to go swimming I usually bring them to the place they go frequently. Although this place has a not so big swimming pool but I am confident my children are safe. The owner of the resort is so accommodating and very meticulous, she make sure everything is clean. Safety of her clients is also on top of her priority. The pool is thoroughly clean using the proper pool supply tools for maintenance. A lot of people who frequently visited the places left positive comments. I hope those resorts with pool amenities who are currently operating will also look closely into the cleanliness and safety of their clients. It is one way to attract customers.

I Love Kalachuchi

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:40:00 +0000

April 14, 2012

(I took this picture summer of 2011 on my way home from my son's swimming session)

When I was a little girl I used to play in the ground fully planted with Bermuda grass near our home. That place was beside the church and there was a plant that bear flowers. This flower is called Kalachuchi and it has a scientific name of Plumeria acuminata known as temple flowers or graveyard flowers. The tree which bears this flower has a dark green and oblong shaped leaves. The color of the petals are white and it has a yellow tint at the center of it. The fragrance of this flower is addicting and in fact I love smelling it. When I was a child I remember making floral bracelets, necklaces and anklets out from this flower with my playmates. I love this flower and this is one of my favorites among many kinds of flowers found in the Philippines.

Supplement for Weight Loss and Over all Health

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:38:00 +0000

April 12, 2012

Technologies have a great impact on people's lives and lifestyles. A lot of people are engrossed with their activities that they forgot to eat the right food. Today, people are too busy to cook and prepare their food. Most of the times they run to the comforts of fast food counters, restaurants, take out counters offering ready to eat meal which I believed do not contain the proper nutritional value needed by the body. Our body needs enough vitamins and minerals to function normally which can be found in the foods we eat. However, because of poor diet we are not able to obtain the proper nutrition. That is why vitamins and nutritional supplements should get in the way.

Remember the popular saying "Health is Wealth". How can you function well if your body is weak? If you think and believed that your regular diet does not supply enough nutrients then do not put your health into risk, do not hesitate to take vitamins and nutritional supplements. Bear in mind that several common health problems can be prevented through proper diet and regular intake of vitamins and nutritional supplements.

Vitamins is substances found in plants and animals, while nutritional supplements enhance the content of your diet. Today, many people are getting obese too, so they are trying everything in order to lose weight. Therefore, a healthy diet, regular exercise, and proper intake of vitamins and supplements is vital, buy raspberry ketone this will aid your weight loss and overall health. Raspberry Ketone is a natural ingredient found in raspberries. Studies revealed that these ketones helps reduced weight. The compounds found in Raspberry ketones will be in contact with body fats and supports weight loss. This product is safe and totally natural.

We all know how important vitamins and nutritional supplements are in our daily bodily functions. The desire to lose weight is hard to resist too for those who are obese. A lot of weight loss pills are available in the supermarkets, drugstores and even online. It is very important to check the facts first before you purchase.

Great ideas for Moving Smoothly

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 07:48:00 +0000

March 18, 2012

A dream house could be small or big. Since it is a place where you will live, you see to it that you are comfortable with it. For me, my dream home is not that big but enough for us to live comfortably. After how many years of waiting, my family will soon be moving to our new home. Although, it is not truly my dream house but, I am so excited as well and my children to move to that new house.

Moving in to a new place takes a lot of time and effort to pack all the necessary things you need. However, everything can be done smoothly without any hassles by following some tips on how to organize your things for packing for a worry free transfer.

Write down all the things you need. After writing it down, make sure you have a number of packing boxes in your possessions. These are very important to organized the things you will bring with you during transfer. Make sure to put a label in every box and make a list of what is inside to avoid confusion and easy retrieval.

Some boxes cost a bit high, but there are cheap moving boxes you can choose for a low price. These boxes may be priced less, but they are also durable and useful for packing things. Boxes should not always be expensive; you should be wise these days. Do not spend a lot from your savings just for boxes. Those cheap boxes are durable too.

Buy boxes for moving in with different sizes and shapes to accommodate your belongings. Remember, you also need tall boxes for bigger items just like small boxes for the small ones. Later you can use these boxes for storage. Moving could be exciting but tiring also. Therefore, it's a great idea to organize and pack things ahead of time in order to help lessen the stress and the burden of moving on.

Midlife Crisis Can Happen To Anyone

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:01:00 +0000

March 13, 2012

Midlife Crisis Can Happen to Anyone Are you one of those people in the middle years or middle age beginning to think self-doubt, and start feeling dramatic changes and realisation that life is more than half way over? That you are in the immediacy of old age? Then you are now experiencing a midlife crisis. A midlife crisis in the middle aged can also be cause by any significant events that may cause psychological anxiety or depression. It may not be a pleasant experience but is normal and can happen to anyone. If you are experiencing a midlife trouble you can help yourself by making positive changes, and make a difference and live happily. Most people who are affected by this midlife crisis are people in between 35-55 years old, but midlife crisis can affect men and women differently. There are several characteristics of midlife crisis:

1. Undefined target or goal

2. Remorse for goals not accomplished

3. Fear of embarrassment among successful colleagues

4. Strong desire to look young

5. Spending time alone or with certain peers

There are many causes of midlife crisis, physical changes, and problems. According to research some manifestations that a person is experiencing a midlife crisis are abuse of alcohol, buying expensive or unusual things like clothing, gadgets, etc. Develops sudden interests in sports, tattoos, piercing and any other physical activities they believe can help delay aging. People experiencing midlife crisis pay so much attention to physical appearance like wearing clothes to look young. Having an affair with someone younger their age, unexplained loneliness, as well as the realisation of gradual fading of beauty and energy, is usually the effects of marital dissatisfaction.

Midlife crisis is not a thing to worry about, instead, take it as the best time for reflection and reassessment. Think of it as an important stage in your life to start making positive changes and create a happier environment to live happily with your family around. Focus on the things you can do, instead of worrying too much on the things that won't help you. Think of it as the new chapter of your life to have more freedom and stop wasting your time.

Improving on Your Best- How to Push Yourself When Running

noreply@blogger.com (An) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:36:00 +0000

February 22, 2012

Do you like running? Or does you run in a gym class? Or any races? I am not getting obsessed with running nor feel bad if I haven’t gone out during weekends for a fun run. I know that joining marathons needs time and practice or training, but I do not have the pleasure to do it. I do not run every day and yet I can still run and join marathons (Fun Run) on weekends if I like. If I feel strongly getting out in a day and I think I need to sweat, I go to the gym for cardio exercise, yoga, dance, etc. Somehow it serves as my training ground in joining marathons or fun run events. See? I can still do sport and doing an activity every day not just running.

Why run?

Running is a challenging exercise. One of the toughest aspects of a run is the mental tenacity which requires you to keep on running during the race even if your legs gets tired. I am running to support a good cause and for myself to be fit. I believed running are a good exercise, a physical activity that anybody can get into unless if you are physically unable. What struck me most in running is speed and endurance. Although, I am not running to win the race. In my age, I do not run to become the best runner. Some maybe would like to win the race because of the price and fame, and some would run to have fun. But sorry guys if I will say this: I don’t think running is fun if you feel tired and get sore all the time. Anyway, whatever you're reasons are for joining fun run or marathon are highly accepted. Anybody can join a run and marathon. But All I am certain of is that we support one good reason and that is running for a good cause.

Problems

Joining fun run or marathon is not easy. I encountered some problems similar to what other are experiencing during the run. When I run, breathing is my main problem. I know very well through my own readings that proper breathing techniques are one important aspect to running. According to experts practicing the proper breathing techniques while running can help runner to succeed and have more energy when running. So, I began researching breathing techniques in running.

Breathing technique

A breathing ratio of 3:2, it helps oxygen supply in the body. Meaning in the first three steps you inhale, and exhale in the next 2 steps. Although, this is commonly used in a light jog but if running fast your body may switch to 2:1 ratio meaning, for every 2 steps of inhaling you exhale in one step. There are other breathing techniques in running but, I adopted this technique. Because, I can easily adapt to this breathing techniques while running. However, slow down or walk if you’re running out of breath, relax and slow the pace, breathing problems will often take care of them.

Pushing myself

Pushing myself When I run I am pushing myself 100%. Although, I cannot deny that I cannot complete the long run without stopping for a walk for a few seconds, at some point when feeling like a drop dead. But I always tell myself to complete the race. I should have to decide a 100% to get through the race. My longest run so far is 10km. I did not train, but I am not a lazy runner though. I am always trying to tell myself to push hard during my running sessions.

When I was new to running, endurance is what I need, so I need to run a pace comfortable for me. To achieve that distance the slower the better. I enjoy running these days; I want to get the best of my running and be able to support a good cause. To be able to figure out my limits, and to know what my body can do, makes me feel happy and satisfied. Some say it is too late to run but, I don’t think so. Because, I proved it, I started running at 4k followed by 5k and then increased it to 8k, and the longest is the 10k run. I was able to reached the finish line for all these events. Wow! It was a great achievement for me. My friend challenged me for 15k, or 17k, but I know myself very well. I don’t think I am capable to run this far now. If given proper training and practice, maybe, why not? There’s no harm in trying.

Speed, endurance, and strength are what you need while running. How to push yourself when running? I have gathered some useful tips below.

1. Visualize the finish line, and push through until you got there.

2. train and run more during the week, to make your body become familiar to running and prepare your muscles to push through during the run.

3. Incorporate leg workouts into your gym routine. Lifting weights can increase your ability to push yourself during the run.

4. Use any frustration as a tool to push yourself during a run.

5. Ask a family and friends who are also into running for suggestions, and techniques.

Most importantly, remember we are running for a good cause. Listen to what your body is telling, if you feel pain and need to ease up, remember being determined and stubborn is totally a different thing.