When our son was still a baby and Nanny was still a rookie in the house, we had trust issues about leaving her with our son at home with a television in our bedroom. DH installed a camera in the room and all she did was watch television, we actually told her about the webcam, she apologized and actually changed her ways and she’s with us for 3 years now and I have no complains. We trust her more now and my DH is actually window shopping for tvs when we went to the mall 2 weekends ago. While we trust our Nanny about television schedules, we are actually more concerned with our son now that he is a toddler. We don’t want him exposed to too much television shows, movies are okay and we control his viewing. We let him watch a movie every night and that’s it. Maybe the tv in the bedroom will have to wait a few more years. Maybe when DS is already in school for almost the whole day then maybe I can considering letting my husband buy his dream hdtv.

The hardest time is that you lost a real amount of weight, got back into shape and is seeing obvious results, then you got back to your old diet of just about eating everything then decided you should go back and diet again but couldn’t resist food anymore. This is happening to me today, I seriously need appetite suppressant to not take in food anymore. Lemme give you a little flashback, last October 2009 I started my dieting seriously. Less sweets, less carbo, usually only 1/2 cup of rice during lunch time and 1/4 during dinner, NO cold drinks, stay away from coffee and have tea instead, if I can’t resist caffeine, I ordered brewed coffee. In less than a month I see results and my family noticed it. Come Christmas time when there are so much food and gatherings everywhere, I told myself, I can have a break and so I ate and ate as much as I can and got my old built back. Now that Christmas is finally over, I’m struggling with my diet because I got used to so much eating, I need to be motivated or else the suppressants are my last option. So help me God.

I got these nice earrings from Aldo in the US through a friend…

And as much as I’m very happy to have it and wear it all the time, the earrings aren’t real. They are just made with rhinestones and I’m actually expecting it to turn black with time. So I’m actually considering of copying it and have the same design with real loose diamonds and white gold which I can have it made by our jeweler. The earrings cost on 18$ and of course, I have to save money because the real ones will cost much more. Maybe I can have it made for my 35th birthday.

I know! Lame title. But what do you expect from someone who graduated from a Medical related course? My husband was talking about a barcode scanner he purchased for work and I totally went blank by just listening to him. It was like being sent from another time and I wasn’t ready. LOL. Anyway, he loves their new scanner. He was beaming with delight that they bought a really nice one which was so cheap his boss actually wants to buy more so when some of the scanners conk, they will have a better replacement. I’m sure it’s a delight to my geeky husband to find these kinds of stuff and I’m happy for him but now let me sulk in my own happiness of bags, fashion and interior home decos. HAHAHA…

My husband is thinking of buying a toy car in the future. He wants a muscle car which I really love. I love cars but I’m actually fascinated with the new ones. I don’t think investing your money in old schools is such a great idea but I think if it’s a muscle car then maybe you can sway me into buying one. But of course buying an old car should come with a mechanical breakdown insurance, you never know when it breaks down on you. These types of cars are very unpredictable. You better be sure when you’re on the road or going to your destination will be a problem. So what car is he planning to buy?

This is a 1975 Celica but Hubby is eyeing a 1972. I think this is way better. I love muscles and I’m actually excited about this.

I blogged about my online purchase for our bed. One of my weaknesses in a bedroom is a nice cozy bed. I love a clean, soft and cold bed every night and I’m a sucker for beautiful bedding. During cold weather, I love a pretty and reliable heated blanket but now that Summer is here, those kinds are resting in our closet. Thanks to Glo, we have a new and spanking bed at home, ready for our cuddles at night…

The complete set is only 35 USD and they are nice silk fabric perfect for an air-conditioned room during Summer since it holds the cold temperature of the room, my son always says, nice bed every time he lays down on top of it. It is a great buy and I’m one happy camper.

I’ve been reading this article about quick trim reviews and I’m amazed of how the reviews are written. I want to read further because I want to lose weight faster now that we might go to an outing this March. The plans are not certain yet but my dad wants us to go to the beach somewhere. Anyway, I saw these tips…

1. Drink water… No, you don’t have to fill up like a tub, but ensure that you drink 8 to 10 glasses of water every day. Don’t substitute for juice. Your body should always be hydrated. Your kidneys will thank you as it can easily flush out the waste. With adequate water intake your body will be able to metabolize fat more effectively. And if you have a glass of water 10-15 minutes prior to your meal, you will feel full once you start eating. Another fun fact, did you know that you can lose 62 calories by drinking ice cold water? But it’s better to drink it between meals or before meals, so that your food gets digested properly.

2. Eat 5 times a day… Start with breakfast. The more you eat for breakfast, the less food you will want to eat at night. Please, don’t skip this meal as you’ll end up devouring everything in sight for the rest of the day. You don’t need to gobble up 5 large meals, just 3 meals of a sensible size and 2 delicious yet low calorie snacks. Eat sensibly so your body doesn’t crave for food. If you treat your body right it won’t demand for more attention!

3. Use weights… Needless to say, exercise is crucial to weight loss. You can’t expect to sit on the couch all day, sip water and lose weight. Join a good gym that lets you work with weights. It will help you build muscle and your metabolism rate will increase. You’ll soon see the fat come off and in its place muscle will develop.

4. Use smaller plates in dark colors… The hotel industry has changed the way we look at food. Today a regular burger can feed an elephant. Well, almost! Check your portions the next time you dine out. You don’t need to finish every morsel. So, what you should do is ask your waiter to put half of your meal into a doggy bag before it even makes to the table. This way you will not be tempted and you will feel full eating less. And you will have something for breakfast too!

5. Read between the lines… Food and drink products are all out to get you. They scream ‘Buy me! Buy me!’. It could be ‘fat free’ but it could still have a lot of calories. You need to analyze the nutrition label on the cover. The number one example of this is sodas. Find out what’s good for you and what isn’t. Knowing in advance can help you stay away from products that are calorie-enriched. Oh, and when shopping for groceries, avoid the aisles with cookies, frozen pizzas and ice-cream – it’s not the best place to test your will-power.

6. Keep a journal… It helps to document what you eat. This way you can keep track and evaluate your eating habits at the end of each week. Ask your dietician to look at your journal and suggest improvement points. I found it helpful to measure myself with a meter every morning. Every time I skipped dinner, my waist was a little bit smaller – and that’s what gave me the strength to get my appetite under control.

7. Don’t punish yourself… Go easy on yourself at least one day in a week. If you begin to dislike your diet then there’s something wrong. Find a diet that suits your body type and your lifestyle. You will definitely see results with these 7 fastest ways to lose weight. If you’re motivated enough to stick to the regime, you’ll get there faster than ever! Stay committed!