A Healthier Year

You know how I always like to make New Year's Resolution? Well, this year is no different. I believe that whatever we throw at the universe will eventually return to us a reality. That's what scientist called "Law of Attraction." I truly believe in that. Last night, while we were facetiming (yes that's a word!) with our sister our conversations lead to what is our new year's resolution. In the past, I've listed a lot of resolutions but this year I only have ONE! It looks easy to fulfill but having lack of determination and low self esteem, I know it will be a challenge. The one thing that I wanted to be for so long is:

To be healthier!

That's my goal this 2014. To be healthier. In all aspects of life. Whatever that's unhealthy I will cut, stop and change. I will unfriend people in my Facebook who brings negativity. If you can still see the link of this blog in my FB wall, then positive ka sakin. I will eat more fruits and vegetables. I won't sleep at 2AM. I will run often. I will not stress myself over unimportant things. No junk foods! Basta, whatever I will do this year, iisipin ko muna if it's healthy to me and my son. Kung hindi, then stop stop stop. It's time to put an end  to my unhealthy lifestyle. I'm not getting any younger for crying out loud! That's one thing I learned last 2013. (Parang antagal na e khapon lng naman ang 2013 e ano?! hehe) Seriously, I want to be healthy for Riley. I want to live a loooooong life for me to enjoy and watch Riley to grow up to be a handsome man. And I'm 100% sure he will be one handsome man! He got half of his genes from me! ^__^

Starting off with this resolution - I decided to write all the good things that will happen to me this year - daily blessings, LOL moments, unforgettable experiences, accomplished goals. Then I will put it in a container and at the end of 2014, I will read it and look back at all the amazing things. And I will blog it here for you, my dear friends, to read! If you think this is a healthy thing to do, please make one for yourself too! I would love to see what you have written by the end of this year.

This jar be filled with wonderful memories.

2014 will be an amazing year! I claim it!

I am most thankful for my family especially Riley. 

What are you most thankful for?

Think Before You Drink

One of my New Year's resolution is have a healthier lifestyle. If you think that's easy, think again! It's hard when you're accustom to eating junk foods, and greasy meals, and my weakness - softdrinks and artificial juices. I am failing big time with self-control. I've been sober (from softdrinks) for a while, meaning H₂O only. But BAM! after I tutored 3 students today, I was so thirsty I drank a bottle of Sprite straight up. I couldn't help it. I thought I can continue soda-free for at least a month but I am really having a hard time.

I found the photo above in FB and I felt more guilty than ever! See the sugar below the drinks? Yup that's approximately how much sugar we take when we sip these drinks. How about those brands of beverages that is not shown here? Well, it's easy to know their sugar content. Check the nutrition facts label on the can, bottle or carton. All of the nutrients in a drink are listed on the container by the manufacturer. Look for the sugar label and the digits you see there is the amount of sugar it contains. For example, a 12 oz can of Coca Cola contains 39 g. of sugar. Basically, the larger the numbers are, the more sugar it has. To make a better perspective, here are the presentation of the sugar:

12 oz (355 ml) Can Sugars, total: 39g Calories, total: 140 Calories from sugar: 140

20 oz (590 ml) Bottle Sugars, total: 65g Calories, total: 240 Calories from sugar: 240

1 Liter (34 oz) Bottle Sugars, total: 108g Calories, total: 400 Calories from sugar: 400

Check more images here: sugarstacks

Actually, we need sugar in our daily lives. Sugar, also known as Carbohydrates, gives our body enough energy to keep us active all day long. Certain organs, such as the brain, literally require carbohydrates in order to function properly. On the other hand, when we take TOO much sugar the effects are diseases like diabetes, or heart attack or being overweight. The possibilities are endless. The lesson here I guess is taking sugar in moderation and having them in a natural way! Instead of drinking softdrinks or other beverages, why not drink mango shake or buko shake? Or if you can, stick on drinking water. And have it at least 8 glasses in a day. Hehe. Now I sound like a healthy buff. If only, it's easy as it sounds. :(

After all these informations and illustrations, I will do ALL my power to stay away from unhealthy foods and drinks. God, help me!

Fruit Juices

I'm happy that my son is not a picky eater (yet). He eats all the vegetables and fruits we give him. There's always banana on our dining table and every meal that is his dessert. Besides that fruit, we like giving him fresh juices which he enjoyed so much!

our juice for today dalanghita and apple

he can't seem to wait for his juice, i gave him a slice of apple

he likes to drink in a regular glass

riley: mama, wala na ba?

he can always eat banana!