I have been controlling my weight since 1998. After giving birth I needed to shed some 20 pounds wherein I was initially successful. However as I age, I notice that I tend to gain more than lose. Oh meyn! I stayed away from rice since I was diagnosed to have high blood sugar and would eat mostly veggies and lean meat (well as long as it is available) but still I am around 20 pounds heavier than my ideal weight. Kainis!!! I go to the gym on a weekly basis, walk and run (more walk than run), lift a few weights so that flab will not settle in my arms, legs and middle section but they do find their way there anyway. Aaargghh...
I've tried the cabbage diet which was effective as I lost some 5 pounds in 3 days but it was programmed for immediate weight loss only which is not what I need. See, I find it easy to lose weight but to maintain it at a level that I desire is something that I still need to master. And so the search is still on for a diet that I can really follow for the rest of my adult life.
A friend told me that Oprah endorsed in her show a "superfood" that guarantees weight loss in a month or two. It is in capsule form and when ingested it acts as energy booster and helps burn unnecessary fat as it has high antioxidants. However, (my friend said that) Oprah also said that in order to enjoy the full benefits of this berry it must be taken with a natural colon cleanser. Said cleanser removes fecal matter and harmful bacteria in the colon which hampers the absorption of good nutrients by the body. Explanation seems logical to me and thus my friend and I decided to look for it so that we can try it for ourselves. We went hunting in several establishments that my carry these "awesome twosome" but alas! It is out of stock and no sales clerk knows when it will be available. I also tried to surf the net and order but unfortunately they are not being offered here in the Philippines. Yeah right! What the fuss!??!
Until now the acai berry and the colon cleanser (forgot the brand name!) seems to be very elusive. No GNC or Healthy Options outlet has it (at least the ones that I go to). So for now, I still go to the gym or walk at the Marikina Sports Center track oval for an hour every now and then. Still no rice. Still no table sugar in my food. Still no softdrinks. Still non-fat milk in my coffee. Still overweight though.
I've tried the cabbage diet which was effective as I lost some 5 pounds in 3 days but it was programmed for immediate weight loss only which is not what I need. See, I find it easy to lose weight but to maintain it at a level that I desire is something that I still need to master. And so the search is still on for a diet that I can really follow for the rest of my adult life.
A friend told me that Oprah endorsed in her show a "superfood" that guarantees weight loss in a month or two. It is in capsule form and when ingested it acts as energy booster and helps burn unnecessary fat as it has high antioxidants. However, (my friend said that) Oprah also said that in order to enjoy the full benefits of this berry it must be taken with a natural colon cleanser. Said cleanser removes fecal matter and harmful bacteria in the colon which hampers the absorption of good nutrients by the body. Explanation seems logical to me and thus my friend and I decided to look for it so that we can try it for ourselves. We went hunting in several establishments that my carry these "awesome twosome" but alas! It is out of stock and no sales clerk knows when it will be available. I also tried to surf the net and order but unfortunately they are not being offered here in the Philippines. Yeah right! What the fuss!??!
Until now the acai berry and the colon cleanser (forgot the brand name!) seems to be very elusive. No GNC or Healthy Options outlet has it (at least the ones that I go to). So for now, I still go to the gym or walk at the Marikina Sports Center track oval for an hour every now and then. Still no rice. Still no table sugar in my food. Still no softdrinks. Still non-fat milk in my coffee. Still overweight though.
