Looking and feeling good even past 50

TweetI believe in hard work. It keeps the wrinkles out of the mind and spirit. - Helena Rubinstein Post is moved to a new domain Beauty over 50

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Losing Weight to Boom Boom Pow

Oct 19, 09 Losing Weight to Boom Boom Pow

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TweetYour body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip. Arnold H. Glasgow This article has been moved to Losing...

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Loving Philippine Fashion

Jun 01, 09 Loving Philippine Fashion

Posted by in Fashion

TweetI don’t consider myself a fashionista. I have never owned a single dress designed by a fashion designer, or designers slated to become the industry’s next big names. Probably the most expensive dresses I ever owned in my life was when I was single and I had a very generous father who doted on me and bought me trendy...

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How I Survived The Amazing Race at Island Cove

Mar 08, 09 How I Survived The Amazing Race at Island Cove

Posted by in Bloggers, Fitness & Health

TweetHave you ever dreamt of being a winner, racing on to the finish line? One of my favorite shows is the Amazing Race. Whenever I see the contestants running from one stop to the next, I feel like I am hanging on the edge of my seat . A wave of adrenalin hits me as if I am right there with them. Even if I know I will never be...

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Piolo Pascual on Loving Yourself More

Feb 24, 09 Piolo Pascual on Loving Yourself More

Posted by in Fitness & Health, New Media

Tweet Piolo Pascual and Marian Rivera at the Bluewater Day Spa Capitol Hills Branch Launch Let’s have some showbiz break with Piolo Pascual. A few bloggers got invited to the BlueWater Day Spa Capitol Hills Opening. Going to the spa is one of my favorite ME time that I couldn’t miss the opportunity to check out another...

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Relaxing at a Spa Movie Theatre

Feb 11, 09 Relaxing at a Spa Movie Theatre

Posted by in Fitness & Health, New Media

TweetMy ME time is always a relaxing day off from home and work. It’s the day I pamper myself and make myself feel good. Nurturing is about how we show love for ourselves. It can be a visit to the beauty salon, a foot spa, a home service massage or an indulgent visit to a spa treatment salon. I am not where I am today if I...

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La-Z-Boy Rocker Recliner, A Relaxing Gift for My Husband

Dec 27, 08 La-Z-Boy Rocker Recliner, A Relaxing Gift for My Husband

Posted by in Family Celebrations, Fitness & Health, Lifestyle, Shopping

Tweet I blame Butch Dalisay for the La-Z-Boy which I gave as a Christmas gift to my husband. I showed Butch’ La-Z-Boy entry to my Butch and ever since, my hubby kept asking “so will you buy me a La-Z-Boy?” Nah, I would starting calculating figures and shake my head. I had thought of buying him the latest...

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How To Beat the Holiday Blues

Dec 04, 08 How To Beat the Holiday Blues

Posted by in Fitness & Health, Recovery Tips

TweetTwo days ago, I received an email from my husband how he suddenly felt pangs of holiday blues hitting him once again. For the past years, the Christmas season has been a dreaded holiday for my husband. When he is in that mood, he can’t stand those Christmas carols, bombarding him from the car stereo, malls, restaurants...

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Romantic Weekend at Nurture Spa

Sep 06, 08 Romantic Weekend at Nurture Spa

Posted by in Family Celebrations, Fitness & Health

Tweet My default birthday present for my husband is always a kitchen appliance. I just realized we have all the kitchen appliance we will ever need. This year, I wanted to give him something romantic! So I asked my awesome plurk buddies for romantic gift ideas. The unanimous suggestion was a romantic getaway outside the city...

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Tenor Radio Frequency, RevaleSkin and Other Beauty Secrets

TweetBlogging made me vain. Not directly though. With a blog that focused on an advocacy, it caught the fancy of a few TV shows and magazines. Before I emerged out of my 5 year recluse, I avoided cameras and people like a plague. I didn’t like how I looked. When I saw myself for the first time on TV, I was appalled to see...

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Health Is Wealth at The Farm and Nutrilite

Jun 02, 08 Health Is Wealth at The Farm and Nutrilite

Posted by in Fitness & Health, New Media

Tweet It’s 7:00 in the morning and it’s time for a Meditation session at the Amphitheater of The Farm at San Benito, Batangas. The cool breeze and the rustling leaves coupled with the birds chirping here and there added to the peace and tranquility of this lovely health resort. I was deep in reflection about my...

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Bloggers Suck at David & Goliath Little Losers Party

May 06, 08 Bloggers Suck at David & Goliath Little Losers Party

Posted by in Bloggers, Fashion, New Media

Tweet I am probably the biggest loser at the David and Goliath Little Losers’ Blogger Party. Here are five reasons: 1. Winning a “Bloggers Suck” tee for being the most enthusiastic blogger (along with Jane) to write a story that was never written. 2. Winning a prize for technically being the oldest loser in...

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Feeling Good with Lipton Milk Tea

Apr 20, 08 Feeling Good with Lipton Milk Tea

Posted by in Fitness & Health, Food & Dining

TweetIt’s a glorious sunday morning. The empty nest will be back to a full house. Marielle will soon fly in from a vacation in Singapore. Lauren is expected to be back from an overnight beach trip from Zambales. So it’s just me and my hubby. Butch and I enjoyed our quiet morning with a hearty breakfast just a few...

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Fighting With Your Spouse Is Good For Your Health

Jan 25, 08 Fighting With Your Spouse Is Good For Your Health

Posted by in Fitness & Health, My Family

TweetThe captivating news feature , Fighting With Your Spouse Is Good For Your Health caught my eye. But hold your horses, war freak spouses. Listen, it has to be a good fight . Not the cat-dog fight. Preliminary results from a University of Michigan study found couples that suppress anger die earlier than couples in which...

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Brain Fitness Programs

Jan 23, 08 Brain Fitness Programs

Posted by in Fitness & Health

Tweet Woe me, another senior moment struck me tonight. After a new media event at Friday’s Glorietta, I reflected on a new affiliate marketing for my blogs. I pictured myself lying on my satin bedsheets typing away on my macbook, relaxed and blissfully installing that affiliate link. Then I had this awful sinking feeling. But...

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The Health Benefits of Cat Ownership

Sep 11, 07 The Health Benefits of Cat Ownership

Posted by in Fitness & Health, Pets

TweetI don’t know about you but I just adore cats. They are the most huggable pets ever. It’s sad but I don’t have my own pet. Lady is Marielle’s pet and oftentimes sleeps in front of my monitor when her master is away. Kylee (see the Siamese kitty photo below) is Lauren’s pet since she was 12. Even...

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Are You Crazy?

May 24, 07 Are You Crazy?

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TweetWe are all crazy in our little funky way. Let’s see… Maybe that verbally abusive customer spewing cuss words has some sort of bipolar disorder. Concerned over a friend who can’t seem to keep a relationship? Shrinks say it’s some kind of borderline personality disorder. What about that stark, raving...

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Golden Lessons from the Golden Girls

Apr 29, 07 Golden Lessons from the Golden Girls

Posted by in Fitness & Health, Lifestyle

TweetEvery saturday, my husband and I facilitate a grief support group for Grief Share. Cathy assigned me to 4 lovable golden girls, with age ranging from 67 to 81 years old. I will turn 50 years old in 2 months and as I watch them, I can’t help but admire these brave and feisty widows . Laughing, crying and talking with...

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