Yakimix-ED

me with Sofi

my sick li'l baby that day :(

yummy desserts

 Saturday pig-out with my family + 1 (Ryanne's cuzin cum BFF - Sofia)

After the BFF's Tae Kwon Do class we headed stright to Yakimix Macapagal... since reservation's not allowed, it took us more than an hour waiting for ourselves to be seated.

When we arrived , we're 16th on the list... since it was a Saturday it's expected that it'll be jampacked ~ and it is! Good thing though the resto had a free flowing iced tea for those who are waiting :)

Kids below 4ft are free of charge  while kids below 12 pay only P380

Adult:  P580 without drinks...

It was fun though, good bonding with the kids as well as they will enjoy preparing their food ala "cooking mama"

The food's great - wide choices...i love the deserts and tempura ! yum yum :)

How I lost 25 pounds in 20 days! Too good to be true? Read on....

After having two kids at the age of 30...I never really thought that I could still go back to my high school figure.. LOL - after my second baby, I was 30 pounds overweight...

A family member who was also overweight introduced a product to me which made him lose almost 50 lbs.

I was so skeptical that it was possible...I even thought it was a scam...but to my "depression" I tried the product and said..."it's just 20 days anyway" so to make the long story short...VOILA! after 20 days...I was down to 110 from 130...and few days after I lost another 5 pounds ( I will explain further why is that so)... to give you an overview on how the protocol was done...please continue...

To my excitement, I started with the program even if I was advised to take it after my monthly period coz I might gain weight during menstrual days - which is true!

Technically, you have to start with 2 days of gorging / overeating - - (happiness) you shouldn't starve your self on the first 2 days...eat as many food as possible...eat those that are rich in sweets, oil, salty, preservatives...anything that will make you gain weight for the next two days...while doing the overeat thing make sure you use the sublingual drops (10 drops 30 minutes before meal)

The 500 calorie diet will start on the 3rd day and you will have to do the diet for the next 20 days...as you do the 3rd - 20th day you will use the sublingual drops as advised ( even  if you will not eat your breakfast, you still have to use the drops) after 20 days of using the drops you will still go the 500 calorie diet for two more days but this time without the drops. 500 calorie diet will be done just for a minimum of 20 days and then you can eat normally after that (but no sugar and starch for the next 3-4 weeks as it will help reset upir metabolism as well...

I have noticed that even if I just eat small amount of food, I do not feel so hungry at all...and I feel so full easily

And just a heads up, that you might experience sever headache on your 3rd to 4th day (some maybe more) as your body is adjusting with the small amount of food you are now taking ...

At first I never thought I would survive the 500 calorie diet - eating food that is either: steamed, boiled, or grilled - - no seasoning, no salt, no oil, no sugar, no processed food whatsoever....but you can take fruits (but not those that are rich in sugar like banana) and vegetables as an alternative if you do not want the meat part...

It was so hard at first coz I have to weigh the raw food using a kitchen scale and compute the calories to make sure it won't go beyond 500 calories for a day's meal...

Also, I am not a fan of water :( but I have learned to drink lots of water as it is required to drink at least 2 liters a day...

With regards to gaining weight during menstrual days, I have noticed that as the monthly period nears, the drop in weight stopped (plateau) I did some research and found that we normally gain excess weight during mens atleast 3-6 pounds or more... but you'll soon lose them...
So after reaching my goal of being 20 lbs lighter I have noticed that I lost 5 more lbs after my monthly period making the total lost pounds 25 ...

Experience wise:  I must say this HCG protocol is indeed the most effective weight loss of all the weight loss products I have tried and I have never been this happy with the result.
It is a bit pricey P6900 but it was worth buying :)

Diet = discipline and determination
RESULT:  25 lbs lighter :)

I did the protocol last week of April and ended May --- since then I have never gained another pound but I made sure that the calorie intake after the diet is within normal range of 1500 calories a day :)

Hope this all inspired those who are wanting to lose their excess weight for the longest time... it's possible if you are determined :)

Oh by the way, I did this together with my husband who was 160 onset of the program...after 20 days he went down to 130 lbs but more than the drop in weight, we were so delighted to see the results of his blood works -- he has fatty liver before and cholesterol was beyond the normal limits...after doing the diet...all the results were OKAY! all within the normal range and his doctor was also pleased with the result...

And we started to eat the healthy way hehe :)

you may refer to this website for more info:
www.hcg-info.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/HCG-Diet/111583132263448?sk=app_4949752878
Thanks for reading...you may leave your comments and questions and I will try my best to answer your concerns the soonest time possible.

Have a great day :)

Budget Friendly Out of town trip

Given the opportunity and right resources..I would travel around the globe... (wow!) but of course, before we explore other places, it is best to discover what our lovely place has to offer…

As a budget traveler (as I always call myself) all I ever need is a little help of my best friend , the internet…and as soon as the calendar turns “red” I would always look for a place where the family can relax and have a fun-filled, quality time together.

For this month, we went off to Zambales in a town called Pundaquit..

few minutes of boat ride..voila! there’s a beautiful cove called “anawangin” .

   

A couple of friends have been here and it’s a beautiful place indeed.  If you are looking for a place to relax and just simply wanna commune with the beauty and wonders of God’s creation…do check this place out…

Life is so simple back here…no electricity, no signs of network (or was it because I’m using Globe LOL) purely nature…

the cove is being surrounded by rocky mountains 

and trees those trees which looks like pine trees (but they’re not) makes you feel like you’re in Baguio and yet by the beach .. lol 

then few minutes of walk and there’s the “not-so-white beach” 

but water’s very clear…

and there’s even a stream on the opposite part of the cove…

There are other islands which you can visit but since we’re traveling with kids, we opted to stay in Anawangin alone… I really wish I could tell you more of it’s beauty however, it’s half an hour past 2 am and my eyes are sooooo heavy 

Given this, let me just give you an estimate of the cost : approximately 1500php per person…not bad isn’t it?

If you are travelling in group, I would suggest that you just bring your own wheels with you, for convenience especially if you are travelling with the kids.  

some more pix:

Althea's so excited..she can't wait until this tent is set up 

Althea's kikay glitter Tattoo :)

new found friends   Erica and Marcus

d' cuzins night out at the VUE

Alvin and Wella - - check
Randy and Sher - - check
Jet and Ney - - check
Gilbert and Jay - - check
Gitoy and Jean - -check
Kap and Badudz - - booooo
Arnel and Henya - - booooo
Kit and Raiza - - booooo
Chony and Jenny - - booooo


This is supposed to be a couple's night out...unmarried ones can come in one condition (as per gitoy and he's sooooo mean haha!!! Can't publish it here so better ask me personally and I will tell you...) was that the reason why the singles didn't come? so it's not obvious??? - -  PEACE Jen, Chony, Kit, and Raiza! Joke joke joke!!!
First stop:  we got stuck in this traffic at San Nicolas...grrrrr!
Nest stop:  Dinner @ ATC... Randy and Ate Sher introduced us  this "kainan" (MAGIC WOK) and I must say it's good!  I had lechon macau with kangkong...Gitoy had mixed oriental seafood...bang!  and it's not even pricey..great value for your money...

                                        i'll order their best seller

now I am not wondering why Ate Sher, Randy, Jet and Ney had an extra rice toppings...yup you heard it just right...not extra rice but "extra rice toppings"  3 bowls for 2 pax haha...

can you count the number of bowls from here???

         eat til you drop... =)



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 i didn't notice...may dumplings pa pala si Ney =)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

FULL! Burp!

 yours truly and gitoy

  Our cousins straight from Jacksonville, FL - Alvin and Wella

  Jet and Ney

 Randy and Sher                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

  "na-miss ni Wella to..."

                                                                    Ney kilala mo si Piling? Parang Ikaw lang sa Likod ni Alvin haha                                                                                                    

More pix...

"lovely girls noh?"         

   

"calling Hayme...."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    "Hayme...please pick up the phone"

After eating and endless picture taking with "Iking" a.k.a. Gitoy..we headed straight to Bellevue Hotel..there's this newly opened bar on its 22nd floor called "The Vue"  I love the Liempo and it's dip...Mulatto was the performer that night...after the bar...

 

"Welcome to Bellevue (Jean without partner)"

    "famous Abbie pose by Alvin"

"uyyyy si kuya feeling part ng group naka smile din cia"

"on our way up to the 22nd floor"

"yaan nyo na, wala cia masyado exposure eh"  

               Though it's freezing up here...not for these couples who "seems" to be oh so IN LOVE...        

                      althea and alyssa

  chloe and macy

 shem and sofi

Next Destination: Starbucks! Oooooops picture picture first...don't leave this Hotel without even taking lotsa pictures...it seems we're the only one in the lobby, too bad Gitoy didn't have much camera exposure as he's the one doing the photo shoot....sorry Gitz!

Okay girls..time to retouch..it's time for our Desperate Housewives Theme photoshoot

    slimmer me huh?              

                                                                                                       

   "art daw"                                                                                                   

 

"ayan nag solo pix tuloy cia"    

                                                                                                     

   "inside the lift"

   "hey guys...Gav's looking for you"

                                                        parang mga dalaga lang noh?                                                        

"this VASE is now spelled  C-L-U-M-S-Y A-L-V-I-N" dba guys?

"i love this shot...as in! so natural parang may kumihang iba! nice one Gitz"

hay naku yan na nga lang mga pix nyo dpa kayo tumingin sa camera...

dapat laging kasama sa by 5's na portion ng blogs? hehe

     

Next Stop: Starbucks Alabang (not sure of its exact location - - but it's the one adjacent to ATC..chit chat...coffee...mocha frap decaf for holly..and would you believe this was the first time I ever tasted a Cheesecake - tnx jay for the free taste...was it Oreo Cheesecake? and it's so damn good!!! I love it!

                                                                             mocha frap with oreo cheesecake
Let's call it a night guys...I will see you later for the opening of Tiangge in World Trade Center.  g'nyt everyone...sweet dreams!  I had fun!