***This is an article written in collaboration with WeAreSoleSisters. It is a vacation after all; so, temporarily forgetting your diet is totally forgivable, right? I can always work out and diet when I get back. This is…
I have seen people grow crazy trying to count calories. At one point, I did the same. Being on a balanced diet does not mean you should starve yourself. I have seen people grow crazy trying to…
Have you heard the saying that “a Calorie is a Calorie”? Will eating 1500 calories of processed food and sugar produce the same effect as eating 1500 calories of a balanced, high quality meal? Have you heard the saying…
In my fitness journey, I have tried pretty much every type of diet. Some fad diets initially produce dramatic results, yet what are its long term effects? Are the results from these fad diets sustainable? Types of Fad Diets…
When I pair it with any protein and vegetable, I do not feel like I am depriving myself of a good meal. In fact, kamote can leave you feeling full even just by eating half a cup of it (only about 60 calories…
Mashed potato came to mind as a rice replacement, yet I wanted a cheap alternative and something easily found in the Philippines. Luckily, I found this “lowly” rice replacement. When my blood sugar level became pre-diabetic, (Read: Body Mythconceptions: Revelations,…
Realizing the need for a healthy diet, proper exercise— and a positive mindset has allowed me to make realistic fitness goals for myself. My fitness journey was not always smooth. There were some bad habits and misconceptions about my body that…
