Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Fitness Update | Bike The Talk #staymotivated
Aging won't slow me down, inactivity will. That has been my mantra since joining the big #club40 in 2014. I vow to defy age and savor the healthiest life possible. If you recall my mini-update, I ditched meat and seafood altogether and became 100% vegetarian last year (I shared how I transitioned here); I also gifted myself a treadmill to compliment my hula-hoop and hiphop exercise. But you know what remains to be the biggest hurdle? it's the motivation zillas! My so-called treadmill enthusiasm sort of fizzled along the way. Leaving early for work and coming home late dead tired left me no time to squeeze in an hour or two on weekdays to exercise. Twice a week (on weekends) ain't cutting it for me.
What Motivates You? #FitnessTalk
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I admit to have fallen off the fitness wagon for few weeks. Work and personal matters left no room for zilla to sweat. Count the sweet tooth binge, I am not liking what I'm seeing. It's not that I'm too hard-pressed to possess an enviable body but let me tell you, it's not me to be a couch potato. I have always been active but there are moments when I'm not feeling the treadmill, let alone dance hip-hop, which by the way is my #1 exercise routine.
Beauty at Any Age #foreveryoung
You may or may not know that I am 40, pushing 41 in a few months. I have mentioned my age few times on the blog but I try not to capitalize on it. After all, it's just a number. Look young, feel young. See I am not going to wear the archetypal preacher's hat i.e makeup when you're 40+, how to dress your age, etc. Either you do or don't. That's one great thing when you hit the big 4-0, you have mustered all the confidence (and hopefully smarts) to get you through the next chapters in your life.
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Around Hawaii :: Kualoa Ranch and Byodo-In Temple
Whenever we have relatives in town, we always go to Kualoa ranch for our ultimate bonding activity, a two-hour ATV ride exploring the valleys! In the following photos, you will see a different side of Oahu, Hawaii. No bikini-clad tourists and white sandy beach but majestic mountain and rich terrain, the site of many famous TV shows and Hollywood films i.e Hawaii Five-0, Lost, Pearl Harbor, Jurassic Park, Godzilla, 50 First Dates, among others.
#DIYFridays | Make Your Own BB Cream
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BB (beauty balm or blemish balm) Cream is probably the most hyped beauty product in recent years. A hybrid between skincare and makeup, it hydrates, primes, and rejuvenates skin while offering sun protection altogether. However, what makes it quite frustrating to the general public is the limited color range offered by every brand, every company. Too light, too dark, too yellow, too pink, tell me if you can relate. Quick solution? DIY!
January Recap: Still New Year New You? #Realtalk
So here we are at the tailend of January. Still feeling the "new year, new you" vibe or fleeting just like before? For one, I...
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My Beauty Resolutions, For Real!
So I'm staring here nonchalantly like a nomad, perplexed as to the whole point of writing a beauty resolution when I can't think of none. As far as habits go, I know I have been meticulous with washing my brushes every so often, removing my makeup as soon as I get home, bathing daily, the works! Moi can't be spotless-perfect lest I get accused of being delusional so after extracting my brain cells repeatedly, I think I have a decent list to present to y'all. Here they are...
How To Manage Time When You Don't Have The Time
If you multi-task every time, regardless of your status in life or society, whether you work full or part-time, you know that there isn't really enough time to accomplish most things because of the following factors: (1) unforeseen circumstances (2) workload just keep on piling (3) lack of help (4) procrastination (5) fatigue
So I just went back to work after two weeks of holiday staycation, all refreshed and pumped up for the New Year...only to be greeted with two weeks worth of work and whatnot, backlog (admin-wise and patient care), insurmountable paperwork, deadlines, etc. Given all these blood-pressure raising challenges, how do I start and finish my first day at work unrattled?
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Vegetarian Lifestyle Update :: Physiological Changes After 7 Months, Learning Curve & 2015 Goals
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| Easy Mango Salad (mixed greens, sliced mango, tomatoes, almond nuts, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette) |
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. My feed is brimming with positivity and fitness resolutions this year. I say go for it and don't let your goals fizzle after a week or two. Compliment smart diet choices with exercise to a healthier You in 2015!
So I'm on my seventh month as vegetarian, enough time to give you updates as to some physiological changes that transpired (this post will explain my decision to go vegetarian and how I transitioned). Contemplating on becoming one? read further.
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From The MissChief's Desk:: Fabulous 2015, Zillas!
Happy First Day of the Year, Zillas! As we welcome 2015 with jubilation and vitality, I want to thank you for your support and friendship....
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31 Days, 31 Ways To A New You In 2015
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| View of Diamond Head atop Tantalus (Oahu, Hawaii) |
Decluttering for New Year
As a beauty blogger on the side, it's an open secret that I probably own more makeups compared to my next-door neighbors and friends. So much so that I needed a dedicated room for this passion to store my collections and write in seclusion. While there are things I still need to refurbish, build and update to convert it to my ultimate woman cave, I took the initiative to purge, throw, and declutter to welcome 2015 with a fresher perspective.
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| {still a work in progress} dresser, table and chair procured from INspiration Interiors (Hawaii) |
Around Hawaii :: Go-Kart, Gelato, Mushroom Ravioli
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| "Cottonmouth" after her embarrassing crash |
Last weekend, Hubzilla and I celebrated our oneness rather differently. When he suggested that we try go-karting, I said why not? I conquered ATV many times with all might and power so I thought it's going to be easy peasy.....NOT!
#Realtalk :: On Becoming Vegetarian Plus Five Tips To Eating Healthy!
Not too long ago I posted my summer highlights, the most radical of which was my decision to go vegetarian. Since then, I've had friends and readers ask me what made me do it, what kind of food I eat now, and if I can share some tips and whatnots. Note that while I do work in the medical field, I will not speak here as your health coach. Consult your primary care doctor first if you have health issues or dietitian to guide you in your meal planning. After all, we are responsible for our own health, not Dr. Oz or Google.
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2014 Summer Summary :: Fitness and Lifestyle
Last week, I showed you my most used beauty products this past summer, sort of a last hurrah as I welcome Fall with open arms. Today's post is a sequel to that but I am going to share my highlights, fitness and lifestyle-wise.
Easy #HealthyEats :: Teriyaki Portobello Mushroom Burger
Teriyaki burger is a seasonal McDonalds gimmickry here in Hawaii. According to my teriyaki-burger obsessed hub, this calorie-laden bad boy is only sold during summer months. But since I don't eat meat anymore (recently a lacto-vegetarian convert here mama), I try my very best to be resourceful when it comes to meal preparation. I like portobello mushrooms so I thought of satisfying my own teriyaki craving sans le beef. Ready for my easy #HealthyEats recipe ? come join me!
Post-Workout Thirst Quencher :: Mango Coconut Drink (Plus My Fitness Goal Update)
How's your fitness goal so far? Can I tell you something really quick before I share my fuzz-free drink recipe? I have conquered two...
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Easy-Bake :: Potato Au Gratin
Let me briefly interrupt your makeup musings with my comfort food, Potato Au Gratin! There are so many versions of this famous French di...
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Easy-Bake: Veggie Lasagna
Wait a sec , I'm not morphing TheFabZilla to a food blog but unknown to most of you, moi loves to cook. It's not chef-calibre ...
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TheFabZilla Chit-Chat: Beauty Scenario Tag
I have brain constipation at the moment, a.k.a writer's block. Like a true incomplete evacuation, my right brain isn't excreting...
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