I need to lose weight. I know I've been telling that to myself for the past few months but with no success. I know it's my fault why I gained weight. I lost control in eating. I forgot my diet and I became too lazy to exercise unlike before. It all started when we got back home from our four months vacation in Texas. I bought a lot of vitamins and nutritional supplements which hubby and I have been taking for several months. My appetite increased which resulted to a staggering weight gain. I need to do something about it for health reasons and for my clothes to fit me. Oh my, all my clothes are shrinking!
I started riding my stationary bike and my elliptical machine. I did resume my walking too. Now I've been browsing the internet for some zumba videos because I heard some of my friends had been attending zumba classes and lost weight. I happened to come across Houston Dance Studio which offers wide variety of classes like zumba classes, ballet, hip hop and piyolet classes. I also learned that pole dancing is one of their specialty. What excites me most is that I can watch a lot of their videos on their youtube channel. I can dance while watching it and I hope I will shake off those unwanted pounds and achieve my ideal weight..
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Need To Lose Weight
Posted by Lisa at Thursday, September 05, 2013Health Benefits Of Garlic
Posted by Lisa at Thursday, September 05, 2013I love eating raw garlic, not by itself but I always mince it and mix it with soy sauce and vinegar as dipping for fried fish. I love the taste and it really boast my appetite to eat more. The only draw back is the smell in my mouth afterwards. Hubby told me my breath stink whenever I eat garlic. I tried to use mouth wash but it doesn't disappear right away. Then I read that swishing mustard in your mouth helps remove the bad breath. I tried and it worked.
Do you know that garlic has a lot of health benefits. Here's the list.
35 health benefits of garlic:
2. Helps lower cholesterol.
3. Has the ability to lower blood pressure.
4. Helps treat gout.
5. Treating and preventing the flu and upper respiratory tract infections.
6. Prevents the growth and spread of bacteria.
7. Helps treat Tuberculosis.
8. Treating purulent wounds.
9. Helps treat Trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted infection.)
10. Boosts your metabolism.
11. Prevents the spread of collon cancer…
12. …gall bladder cancer…
13. …rectal cancer…
14. …breast cancer…
15. …and prostate cancer.
16. Helps aid digestion.
16. Treats a yeast infection.
17. Dissolves blood clots.
18. Increases appetite.
19. Kills intestinal worms and parasites.
20. Helps treat cataracts.
21. Helps treat arthritis.
22. Helps treat diabetes.
23. Help treat staph infection.
24. Hells get rid of a tooth ache.
25. Treats acne.
26. Kills warts.
27. Helps treat tetter.
28. Helps in the treatment of boils on the skin.
29. Has a soothing effect on the intestines.
30. Garlic phytoncides are used to treat asthma…
31. …chronic bronchitis…
31. …and whooping cough.
32. Helps cure insomnia.
33. Slows the process of aging.
34. Inhibits the growth of Candida albicans.
35. Strengthens the body’s immune system
Monday, August 26, 2013
PeachSuite.com
Posted by Lisa at Monday, August 26, 2013PeachSuite.com is a family owned and operated business since 1981 that provides Hotel Supply Online, bar supplies; hospitality supplies, hotel catering supplies; janitorial supplies; outdoor furniture; and restaurant equipment. The company is currently having some great deals for summer time fun, such as barbeque tools, outdoor glassware, outdoor furniture, cookware, bakeware, linens, towels, cleaning supplies and storage containers. They only provide high quality supplies at the best price. They also have new products to choose from as well.
With PeachSuite's Hotel Bar Supplies, you can equip
yourself with everything you need. Bar equipments, bar front, bar glasses, bartender supplies, ice handling,
serer supplies, bar mats, disposables and anything you could possibly need to
operate a bar can be acquired for an affordable price from their site. They even offer a free shipping on orders oer $500. This Atlanta hotel supply has a little bit of everything, you are sure to find exactly what you need. They also have a clearance sale which most shoppers like me are always looking for. I always enjoy shopping if the prices are marked down because I save a lot of money. Check it out folks and don't miss out their great offers. You may want to tell your friends too.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Word Of Honor
Posted by Lisa at Monday, August 19, 2013Do you ever encounter people who promises you but don't have the word of honor to fulfill such promises? These kind of people really irritate me and they're not worth my trust. If a person breaks her/his promises to me, it would be hard for me to believe her/his word next time. I happened to encounter one person who is very good in breaking her promises and she can't keep her word. She promised me many times and broke it many times too. At first I just kept my cool and tried to understand her but she kept breaking her word until I reached my limit and burst with anger. I got fed up, wrote her a letter and I expressed my disappointment, anger and disgust. I thought we will become good friends because she's also a fellow Christian but I don't need someone who cannot keep her word and all she does is just breaking her promises. Even if you are the most beautiful or richest person in this world but don't have word of honor, then people will lose their confidence and trust in you.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Benefits Of Bananas
Posted by Lisa at Thursday, July 18, 20131. Eat a banana if you have heartburn. The Journal of Nutritional
Biochemisty (February, 2001) attests to the anti-ulcer properties of the
banana. Bananas act like a natural
antacid to the stomach. In this article, they identified the secret
component in the banana, the flavonoid leucocyanidin. Studies show that
bananas can protect against aspirin-induced gastritis and can
significantly increase the mucous membrane lining of the stomach.
2. Bananas are high in fiber and vitamins. A single banana contains 16%
of the dietary fiber, 15% of the vitamin C, 11% of the potassium and
20% of the vitamin B6 recommended each day.
3. Bananas are good
for the heart. Potassium is an essential mineral needed to regulate
water balance, acidity level and blood pressure of the body. A lack of
potassium may cause muscle weakness and irregular heartbeat. For
patients taking a diuretic medicine, they should take 2 bananas a day to
keep the potassium level up. Take note also that bananas have zero
sodium (good for high blood pressure) and zero fat and cholesterol (good
for those with high cholesterol).
4. Bananas may reduce
strokes. Numerous studies have shown that low potassium levels can cause
heart palpitations, which can then lead to a stroke.
5.
Bananas help counter stress and insomnia. Bananas contain tryptophan, a
type of protein that the body converts into serotonin. Serotonin is a
hormone that is known to make you feel happy and improve your mood.
6. Diabetics may take bananas in moderation. Snacking on bananas
between meals helps to keep the blood sugar level up. The glycemic index
rating for a ripe, yellow banana is 51 which is fairly good. This means
that the carbohydrates in a banana have a medium to slow effect in
raising your blood sugar levels. However, as bananas ripen, the starch
in the fruit turns to sugar and may cause your blood sugar to rise more.
The lesson is: it's okay to eat a banana, but not the overripe one.
7. Bananas for fatigue and anemia. Have you seen Roger Federer eat a
banana between games? The high potassium content prevents cramps and
gives ready energy with its easily digestible starch. Bananas are also a
rich source of iron, thus it is helpful in patients with anemia.
8. Bananas may prevent leukemia. A study published in the American
Journal of Epidemiology by Kwan et al. (Dec 2004, pp. 1098-107) shows an
association between regular consumption of bananas and oranges in
children from ages 0-2 and a reduction in childhood leukemia.
9. Bananas may prevent childhood asthma. A European study of 2,640
primary school children in South London concludes that eating bananas at
least once a day reduces episodes of wheezing and asthma attacks in
children (European Respiratory Journal, Feb. 14, 2007). Eating apples
and other fruits were not as beneficial.
10. It's cheap! The
best news about the lowly banana is that it's cheap. And it comes in a
great package. A banana can fit cleanly in your bag. Just cut it high up
in the stem. When you feel hungry and stressed, reach for a banana.
The only downside with bananas is that some people may get
constipation. If this is the case, then maybe you can mix your bananas
with other fruits like papayas and watermelon to loosen your bowels.
Taking in lots of water also helps.
I hope you can discover the
wonders of the banana and add it to your daily diet. It just might cure
you of your medical problems. Remember: Two bananas a day can keep the
doctor away.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Benefits Of Cucumber
Posted by Lisa at Tuesday, July 02, 2013Spice up your 8 glasses per day of water with a slice or two of
cucumber. It's wonderfully refreshing, but there are amazing benefits to
cucumber as well. Cucumbers are cooler than you think ...
1. Fat busting: Do you ever wonder why women put cucumbers on their
eyes to relieve puffiness? The photochemical in cucumbers makes the
collagen in your skin tighten, thus the lack of puffiness. Did you know
that you can rub a cucumber on a problematic spot of cellulite anywhere
on your body to lessen the visibility of it? Did you also know that it
has the same effect on wrinkles? Wow, it makes purchasing those fifty
dollar creams seem a little silly, doesn’t it? You can also rub a little
bit under your kiddo’s eyes after a long bout of crying to avoid that
puffy ‘I cried for an hour straight’ look.
2. Defogger: Do you
get annoyed when you get out of the shower and you have to fight the fog
on the mirror? Who has time for that when the kids will be awake at any
moment? Try rubbing a slice of cucumber on the mirror before you hop in
and not only will you get a fog-free mirror, but you’ll have a nice
smell that will boost your mood.
3. Headaches: If you suffer
from headaches from chasing your babies all day (or pets or your
husband), or had a little too much wine with dinner and want to avoid a
hangover, eat half of a cucumber before bed. Cucumbers are high in B
vitamins, sugar, and electrolytes, and they replenish the nutrients
missing in your body to help you avoid a hang over or to beat that
headache that’s been threatening to take over.
4. WD-40
replacement: Did you know you can get rid of a squeak by rubbing a
cucumber on the hinge? Wow, now you don’t have to tear your garage apart
looking for that little can with the red straw, and the baby won’t wake
up when you slowly open the nursery door to check on him.
5.
Crayon on the walls: Take an unpeeled cucumber and rub the crayon off of
the walls in the event that your kiddo left you some art. You can also
use this technique to erase a pen mistake.
6. Halitosis killer:
Take a slice of cucumber and put it on the roof of your mouth. Hold it
there with your tongue for 30 seconds. The photochemical that you love
for cellulite and puff reduction will also kill the bacteria that is
causing your bad breath.
7. Tarnish remover: If you’re finding
tarnish on your stainless steel kitchen faucets and appliances? Rub it
off with a cucumber slice. Not only will it remove years of tarnish, it
will leave it streak free and your hands will thank you, and your kids
won’t be put at risk from a dangerous chemical.
8. Energy
booster: If you’re feeling tired in the afternoon, don’t give Starbucks
your five bucks. Instead, grab a cucumber. There are just enough
carbohydrates and B vitamins to give you a longer-lasting and healthier
boost of energy than soda, coffee, or those health hazard energy drinks.
9. Munchy madness: Did you know that European trappers ate cucumbers
for energy and to keep from starving to death? If those big burly manly
men can eat a cucumber to keep from starving, you can eat one as a
healthy choice when the munchies hit. Slice some up and take them in a
small plastic container to the movies if your theater doesn’t offer
healthy alternatives to munching on butter soaked popcorn.
10.
Frugal facial: Slice up a cucumber and boil it in a pot of water. The
chemicals inside of the cucumber will mix with the steam. Remove the pot
from heat and lean over it, letting the steam hit you. Your skin will
be more radiant and healthy, and you will feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
11. Shoe polish: Cut a slice off of your cucumber and rub it on your
shoe. It will not only shine it up, but it will repel water.
12. Pest control: Put three or four slices of cucumber in a small pie
tin and place them in your garden. The chemicals in the cucumber have a
reaction that pests hate. You won’t smell it, but it will drive them
from your garden all year long. Replace them periodically.
13.
Sunburn: Sometimes sun block doesn’t always protect your little ones
from sunburn. If you have burnt little kiddos you don’t have any aloe,
rub some cucumber on them. Many doctors even use cucumber to treat
patients with irritated skin and sunburns.
14. Blood pressure:
Cucumber has been long used to treat high blood pressure. If you have
it, add cucumbers to your daily diet. There is also ongoing research
into the use of cucumbers for lowering cholesterol.
15.
Constipation remedy: The seeds of a cucumber are a diuretic. If you’re
constipated, try eating a cucumber. If you suffer from chronic
constipation, add cucumber to your daily diet.