Delish Treat: Rice- less

My birthday month is in two days and it only means I am turning a year older. As I advance in age, I really desire much and pray hard for self- actualization. However, there is this narcissistic concern which is hounding me real time --- MY WEIGHT! 

lovi poe is my thinspiration

Unlike before, my weight is not what I eat. Now, I have to watch what I eat if I do not want to go beyond my healthy weight. So, my weight- loss resolution number one is to cut on rice. It is a good thing that my husband and I have the same goal, thus, he is quite supportive of what and where to eat. So, for our dinner Sundate, I had Dunkin Donut's corned beef salad bunwich with additional egg and cheese. It tastes decent but I would prefer lesser mayo because it was a little messy to eat and so i can taste the corned beef more.

big bun for Php 99

I have been trying my rice-less resolution for weeks now but i must say it is a struggle for a big eater and a foodie like me. Though, I have been trying, I have cheated during dinner when I took some of Nonoy's fries and coke (cutting on soft drinks is a bigger struggle though).

Big Mac meal with large fries, drinks and Iron Man 3 poster for Php 199

iron man poster 

As I turn three-one, I really desire much and pray hard to have healthy lifestyle. If I would like to maintain my healthy weight and stay away from illness, I should not only be conscious of what I eat but I should overhaul my lifestyle which includes exercising (less on being lazy), taking my vitamins and supplements (cut on being forgetful) and of course I have to enrich my spiritual being as well (never to give less on God and minus the pessimism). I am hoping that this renewed lifestyle will be actualized now as a way of giving back to my Creator. 

Cheers to a healthier us! 

healthy at 30!

I am now thirty years old and that made all the difference. I don't really feel old (physically) but being thirty inspires me to recognize my priorities and work on it (not just think about it). So, do I sound old?!  Nah, I believe I just want to be more mature and responsible of what has been entrusted with me. My God has entrusted my life, my family, my friends, my challenging present and a promising future. These are on top of my priorities and as I begin the next chapter of my life I will devote myself in nurturing these with my utmost love. 

As a mother and a career woman, I really value health because it is my wealth. I have to be healthy to serve my family and to fulfill my vocation as a formator. So, I have to eat healthier and not only that I have to exercise regularly. It is my goal that I will lose weight naturally. And the good new is, I have stated it already. I now watch what I eat and have started to exercise. My regimen includes walking/jogging and boxing. In a few, I would like to try zumba too and include sports like volleyball, basketball and swimming. I am so fortunate to have my buddies Tin Lopez Ronquillo (cousin) and Coach Nonoy Pido (a.k.a the hubs) as my companions. 

tin and her red finger nails

tin is all wrapped

my yellow wrap

tin with our trainer, Allan

And I must admit, getting my butt out to do all these ain't easy. It is not easy saying no to very tempting fatty food and it is doubly difficult to overcome procrastination. But, I think I am doing a good job as of the moment. I am just praying that I will be able to sustain this enthusiasm.

P.S. We box at the boxing stable at the back of Almendras gym and our trainer (Allan) is an amateur boxer and a gym instructor. Also, we are using Bulls white boxing gloves and Bulls black and yellow hand wrap. 

And Ooopsss... after our first sesh, Nicole and I ate this:

my comfort food 

can you blame me???