Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Lose More, Live More: Lower Your Cholesterol Level

Can I say WTF? in full words? nah? OK.. then let me scream..

whaaaat the!?!?!

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A few days ago, I was at MediCard Lifestyle Center, Makati for some serious tests. MediCard Lifestyle Center, aside from usual medical procedure (physical exam, ultrasound, x-ray etc) is also home to specialty services which in essence caters to health and wellness management. The lifestyle center has Skin and Body Clinic, Colorectal Specialists Inc, and Natural Rejuvenation Clinic. For healthy food choices, MediCard Lifestyle Center houses Sugarleaf and for achieving balance and harmony to the body, one can try Surya Fitness Yoga at the center. How do I know all that? Well, while waiting for my turn, I had the chance to tour around the center.

The serious tests?

Body Mass Index Test and consultation to a nutritionist
Cholesterol Training (shocking results photo above)
Fasting Blood Sugar Test
Treadmill Stress Test
Body Circumference Measurements

My BMI test result was I am Obese having 25.8 BMI (BMI>25 is obese). My weight right now is 63.5 kg or 139.7 lbs and my height is 158 cm or 5′ 2. According to Diana Lodriguito, MediCard’s nutritionist, the ideal body weight range for me is 46 to 57 kg or 102-125 lbs. Who wouldn’t want a 102lbs body?!? In order to be 125 lbs at least, I need to lose 14.7 lbs.. but Diana said I need to take it slow and that in a month’s time my weight should be 62.5 kg or 137.7 lbs.

In order to accomplish that, I need to control my calorie intake and must only consume 1000 kcal to 1200 kcal a day… and you must be wondering, how in the world can you count calories intake? Lucky day ladies, here’s a breakdown of 1000- 12000 kcal a day, relative to the food pyramid:

8-10 glasses of water
2 1/2 cups of rice OR 10 pcs small pandesal OR 10 slices loaf bread OR 6.5 cups potato
2 cups cooked vegetable or 4 cups raw AND 2 pcs fruit or 2 slices
3 matchbox size meat OR 3 small fish OR 3 small chicken servings OR 3 pcs chicken eggs AND 4 level tsp milk in 250 ml water
2 tsp sugar or honey
4 tsp oil OR butter OR margarine

It’s not that hard to cut back on calories no? just have to watch what I am eating… kakayanin ko naman ang 1200 kcal a day 🙂

Aside from watching my calories intake, I also need to exercise at least 3 hours a week or 30 minutes each day and must sleep hours a day.. now that’s where the challenge begins, not that exercise thing but the 7 hours sleep. I will have to work on that, as in.

Blood sugar OK, Treadmill Stress Test up to Level 2 and Body Circumference Measurement is 36 inches on waist (OK so I was wrong when getting my waist line.. it should be an inch above the navel, the biggest part and not the nave itself which is actually the smallest haha).. I need to lose 5 inches on my waist in a month’s time..

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going back to my scream..

what have I done to my body? what have I been eating? seriously?!? 233 cholesterol when the normal range is at 200 only.. and 363 triglycerides?!? OMG!

Teka bago kayo atakahin sa puso sa mga exclamation points ko, may I explain muna.. high triglycerides can lead to heart attack because of clogged arteries.. tsk tsk in other words, pag mataas ang triglyceride, maraming taba ang bumabalot sa ugat..

I don’t like heart attack? Hello?!? I have kids! I have a husband who can’t eat without me on his side.. and I have blogs (LOL).. sa totoo lang natakot ako sa resulta ng Cholesterol test ko.. nakaka praning.. nakakaloka..buti na lang, there are ways to control or lower it.. and that’s the gist of this article.. eh paano nga ba?

How To Lower Cholesterol and Triglycerides Level

Avoid red meat. Red meat contains saturated fat which is one of the main reason why cholesterol increases. Cheese, milk and butter is a culprit too.

Go for fish. Fish contains omega 3 fatty acid which lower cholesterol. Eat fish at leas 3 times a week. Fish like salmon, tuna and even canned tuna are good source of Omega-3 and even fish oils.

Eat more fiber. It acts as sponge to cholesterol and good source of fibers include oats and fiber products with psyllium like C-Lium. Discovering that I have high cholesterol level and triglycerides level, I am now taking 2 sachets of C-lium everyday, one before lunch time and one before my last meal. After a month, I will have another series of test and we’ll see how much cholesterol C-lium can take down 🙂

Move and Move or exercise, moving can increase good cholesterol and lower bad cholesterol, so I am trying to exercise at least once a day, doing MetaFit in the morning and hopefully by tomorrow I can also do zumba in the afternoon.

The results were very shocking but I am very thankful that I learned about it this early, I know I can still do something about it…and to think I was only a few points Obese.. and yet my cholesterol level is that high already..oh my, I can’t imagine a few months back when I was in my biggest.. buti na lang talaga, nalaman agad.. now with proper diet, exercise and C-lium I will lose more and will live more.

And I know, a lot of my readers can relate to me..on not so healthy eating and on wanting to live healthier, why don’t you join me? Let’s lose more and live more!! You might even win 10,000 PhP with C-Lium Lose More Live More promo

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Thank you Ning and Kat for the MediCard photos 🙂

Caboodles Make Up Case

Having been gifted with Amazon GC from the Fairy Hobmother, I bought a few toys for the kids of course and a few make up for my followers (oh yes giveaway coming soon.. or not so soon as I have to wait weeks before the big box of goodies arrive here).. a few dollars left on my Amazon account and I still want to shop more (calling Fairy Hobmother LOL).

I want to buy a few bags for me and a make up case.. I know I already bought one but I just could not resist a Caboodles make up case. It’s one of my first kikay kit, given to me by my godmother, the brand Caboodles holds a special place in my heart. Now, I am quite confused, should I go for black make up case again or buy a pink make up case instead?

What do you think?

Oh well, for those who haven’t met the Fairy Hobmother, here’s your chance again, give us some loving by helping me decide which is a better make up case 🙂 Pink or Black?

The Fairy Hobmother might be visiting this post and he might visit your blog when he sees it on the comment section 🙂

Oh, don’t forget to follow Fairy Hobmother on Twitter 🙂 and visit his fairy overload at Appliances Online.

120 Minutes of Bliss At The Spa Acropolis

There is so much to be thankful for July..

for one, I had clients more than I can handle. Busy is not the word to describe it, I was exhausted! but yes, clients means more payments.. so there

And as if the blessings were not enough, I was asked to try Purity Facial Organics at The Spa as well as an hour of massage (The Spa Reflexology)! I was offered the chance just when I need it the most, talk about proper timing!

The Spa Acropolis is the nearest to my location, not walking distance but just a few minutes away (2-5 with light traffic)., so I had my most needed me time at The Spa Acropolis.

It started with a ginger tea (after I changed into robe).. which by the way, I had 3 cups.. masarap sya! The tea explodes on my throat.. from ginger hotness then sweetness then hotness again.. ohhh

After the tea, I was led to a room for an hour of relax and recharge and heal.. hello, The Spa Reflexology. A head to- to toe healing message that combines 3 Asian techniques- Japanese Shiatsu, Thai Massage and Chinese Reflexology.

It started with a foot soak then a hot pillow was placed on my back.. ahhh can this be any better? well in fact it did.. while my feet was soaked in the warm solution, my head, shoulders, arms was being massaged. I doze off..and went to la la land.. then a tickle and it was time for my feet! I have a very low tolerance for touch on that area.. actually I have very low tolerance to touch in almost any part of my body and that’s what I like best about The Spa Reflexology, you don’t need to disrobe or you don’t even have to change into robes, you can have the massage with your clothes on.

After the feet, it was my back’s turn and a more intense massage for the shoulders.. my weak point, been aching for days and was really glad I said yes to this opportunity. And I fell asleep again.. it feels like every massage, every pressure is a lullaby..

After an hour of bliss, I was led to another room for a facial treatment. Hello, Purity Facial with Organics.

Purity Facial with Organics is a natural and eco friendly alternative facial specially for face that needs all natural and effective treatment. Purity Facial with Organics is good for any skin type, may it be normal, dry or both. And Since it is organic and does not contain any chemicals or synthetic ingredients, it is good for sensitive skin. Pregnant woman need not to worry they can have Purity Facial with Organics. The only limitation is, if you’re allergic to tea, rose or rosemary, this facial is not for you.

Purity Facial with Organics includes scrub, extraction, cleansing, hydrating serum, mask and massage. The treatment lasted for an hour and I was sleep most of the time..savoring every moment of this very rare ME TIME.

I was told what makes Purity Facial with Organics treatment unique:

Treatment is certified Organic by ECOCERT and BIO COSMETIQUE from France.
Treatment is 100% natural (ingredients come from nature and not man- made).
A complete and all-natural facial with unique ingredients used in every step.
All products in each step does not use any normal water but instead uses THERMAL water.
All the benefits of the natural ingredients are delivered into the skin with unique massage and gestures.

I feel refreshed, rejuvenated, relaxed and prettier after spending 120+ minutes at The Spa Acropolis.. to say I enjoyed it, is not enough, that 120 minutes is heaven! I can get used to this!