LoveStyle: Move

Too much sitting can hurt your back.  The solution... stand, stretch, walk... move! :)

LoveStyle: Namaste

Heal my gut

Healthy gut = balanced hormones = healthy skin

I am reading a lot about "hormonal imbalance" and I am also researching about ways on how I can prevent hormonal acne.  Because recently, it was getting worse.  "Worse" because, people noticed it already.  I panicked.  Never would I want to experience acne again. Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

In my researches I have learned that there is really a food/zit connection.  That, I also need to have a healthy gut.  That's the key,

I realize that I need to cut down my sugar, carbs, caffeine, dairy intake.  It helps that I am not too fond of cheese and milk BUT I love brewed coffee, butter and cream based food and sweets.... and sweets... and more sweets.... have I mentioned sweets?

All the stuff that I love to eat and to drink (coffeeeee), I must avoid?  Yes, coffee triggers acne as stress does.  I am avoiding both.  Tea has caffeine but it's a healthier choice.  I also try to get as much sleep as I can.  I need 6-10 hours.  I am taking Vitamin C again.  So far, so good. We'll see when the red days kick in.

And soon, I hope to get back to running and yoga.  Those really helped me in the past to lose weight.  I just hope to find time again.

The cure asks for a complete overhaul of diet and lifestyle.  Anything for healthy skin, I will do.

I can do this (100x).  Repeat.

Here are some of the readings that I find helpful.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12313/got-adult-acne-4-signs-your-hormones-are-to-blame.html
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-20232/10-ways-to-reset-your-hormones-for-health-energy-weight-control.html
http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/skin-care/thurs-1-3-things-that-help-with-hormonal-chin-acne/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sara-gottfried-md/acne-prevention_b_1669831.html
http://www.healthy.net/Health/Article/Effects_of_Caffeine_and_Coffee_on_Heartburn_Acid_Reflux_Ulcers_and_GERD/2396/2
http://www.thecoveteur.com/gut-health-101/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social%20Media%20&utm_campaign=Gut%20Health%20101
Face Map

Face Map

I used to have acne and now that I am freed from it, I still experience zits here and there before my period specially on my chin area - stubborn zits.  I hate it.  I have learned that it's because of hormonal imbalance. I learned what it's called when I learned about face mapping.  True enough, those zits say something on the inside.  

LoveStyle: Take your vitamin C

Vitamin C plays a role in many vital functions in the body, including growth, maintenance, and repair of tissues like the skin, joints, blood vessels, bones, and teeth. It is critically important in wound healing and is also a powerful antioxidant (source: focushealth.org)

Yoga level up!

After over a year, I am now on Level 2!

Started it today and I sweat twice as much compared to Level 1. Poses are harder but I felt great afterwards. :)

Maria

A non-smoker man

I read this two years ago when I decided to quit smoking.  It's been over two years na rin pala since I quit. I smoked for seven years and one day, I made a decision to quit. I prayed for it. I chanced upon this article when I was googling ways and tips to curb the cravings but then I found this.

I knew I shared this article before but as I was checking it in my archive, it's not here. Oh well, here it is. It's well-written and persuasive.

Marry a man who doesn't smoke by Julie Trinidad.

 (Inspired by Marry a Woman Who Can Read)

Maria

Marikina Sports Center/ Park

I love it here.

Maria

Morning Run

It's actually my first time to run in the morning.

Good morning! Takbo tayo :)

Anlamiiiiiiig grrrrrrr

Game!

Maria

Namaste

Inhale love, exhale gratitude. #yoga #weekend
image source: here

Maria

Ommmmm

Namaste. I feel good, I had yoga. (image source: here)

Maria

Random Things 14

One day, I can run with them. :D

Yummmmm, ang tamiiiiiiis.

For Raq's Birthday

Love this. Tiles from Chili's

Maria

Marikina - Marikina Sports Center

This is where I run T-W-TH... ( at Marikina Sports Center).

Look at those trees, running here makes me feel like I am one with nature. And, running here heals me and gives me hope. :)

Maria

Commit to health and wellness

I never considered myself an "exercise" type of person. I would start in the past but eventually I would stop for numerous excuses: breakouts, no time, exhausting, no result, etc etc etc.

I just woke up one day and I said, "I need to be healthy inside-out ."  

So, I started of by reading motivational quotes and articles.  After that, I created an inspiration board. 

And, I got myself a pair of rubber shoes and I started exercising at Marikina Sports Center.

 

Moreover, there's one that really interests me the most, it's yoga. I'm curious of its benefits and I read in every yoga article that one of the benefits of this art is that it helps a person - mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  Also, it involves stretching... a lot of it.  I'm sold! I need to try it.  I love to stretch until I hear those crackling sounds, it's therapeutic.

Since I couldn't afford a Bikram Yoga class yet, a friend lent me a DVD instead.  It's a blessing to be surrounded by colleagues and friends who highly value healthy living.  It's contagious and it's a positive thing.

Game!