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3/3/14

Diet Diva

First Day

Breakfast: 2 slices of bread and a hotdog (I'm guessing it's a cheesedog!)

Lunch: fish and veggies

Dinner: chicken with red rice and cucumber slices

Snacks: Lipton tea and an orange

Second Day

Breakfast: fish and rice with half a salted egg and tomato

Lunch: breaded chicken curry with veggies and brown rice

Dinner: sardine fettuccine pasta

Snacks: Lipton tea and 'saba'

Third Day

Breakfast: instant oatmeal

Lunch: beef with mushrooms and brown rice

Dinner: chicken with sweet potatoes

Snacks: Lipton tea, wheat crackers and a hard boiled egg

Fourth Day

Breakfast: fried rice with minced chicken, carrots and peas

Lunch: "rellenong bangus' with red rice and cucumber slices

Dinner: pesto pasta with minced chicken

Snacks: Lipton tea, an orange, apple and a banana

*they gave me extra fruit to compensate for the wheat crackers on the third day

Fifth Day

Breakfast: pastrami and tomato sandwich

Lunch: chicken with brown rice

Dinner: chicken with broccoli and red rice

Snacks: orange flavored Fit 'n Right and an apple

Diet Diva is a five-day diet delivery service wherein they send you food everyday that are supposed to be under 1,200 calories. I came across their Instagram account and saw some of the meals they prepared for their clients, which looked pretty good for diet food. The portions looked just right that it seemed like I wouldn't get hungry or deprived, so I decided to give it a go.

The idea of a diet delivery service wasn't new to me as I knew some friends who tried different ones previously. I've always wanted to try something like this but the unreasonable price was what always held me back. Although when I heard about Diet Diva and their program of PHP 1,800 for five days I couldn't resist. I contacted them almost immediately and deposited a total of PHP 1,900, which included 100 pesos for delivery charge to Ortigas everyday for five days.

The people behind Diet Diva are really friendly and punctual. Being a college student, I requested my food for the day to be delivered by 8 am everyday, and they always made sure that it was at my doorstep by 7:30. I think the quality of the food is very reasonable for the price I paid which is a total of PHP 360 a day - three meals and a snack. Nowadays that amount of money can't buy you three meals in a restaurant, maybe not even one. The only problem I encountered with them was that on the third day, my wheat crackers had tiny holes in the packaging and was invaded with ants. Thankfully everything else was edible and they were very quick to apologize for what happened, they also added an extra fruit to my delivery the next day.

Unfortunately, the diet didn't really make me lose much weight, I lost a pound or two at the most which I quickly gained back the following weekend. I guess for someone with a normal BMI, 1200 calories a day isn't gonna cut it if I wanna shed some weight. My favorite day has to be the second, favorite meal the sardine fettuccine and the meal I couldn't care for the most would be the chicken and sweet potatoes.

Have you ever been on a Diet Delivery Service?

Diet Diva

Website: http://www.dietdiva.ph/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dietdivaph

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DietDivaPH

Instagram: @dietdivaph

Mobile No.: (0917) 703-3483

Telephone No.: 434-3482

*cut off is every Friday

8/22/13

Yoga+ Makati

Yoga+'s third, newest studio started operations only a month ago, last July 23. The studio is tucked away in Salcedo Village in Makati.

Yoga+ occupies the entire 3rd floor of the building. Once you get off the elevator, you must remove your shoes and place them in the racks provided as shown below.

Male and female toilets are located in this area as well (there are none inside the changing rooms).

Upon entering the studio, you have to swipe your Yoga+ card in the reception area just like in the BGC branch. This might be new to you if you only go to the Ortigas branch where you have to leave your card with the receptionist, who then hands you a locker key and both bath and mat towels.

Past the reception is a lounge, and one of two entrances to the Yang Room.

To the right of the reception is a long hallway; the lockers line the left side and past them are doors to the Yang Room, Towel Room and Office; to the right of the hallway is the water dispenser, male and female Changing Rooms and lastly the Yin Room. You must bring your own lock to be able to use one of the hundred lockers provided. Heads up to Ortigas students!

Yang Room | Towel Room | Office

Yang Room

A peek inside the Yang Room, which is more or less the same size as BGC's, with a ton of heaters hanging from the ceiling. Two sides of the room are mirrored.

Each student is entitled to use a mat towel for free, but the studio charges P30 for a bath towel. Might as well bring your own bath towel! Another heads up to all Ortigas students.

Men and Women's Changing Rooms

Locker & Towel Policies

News & On-Going Workshops

Inside the Women's Changing Room, where hair dryers and clothes racks are provided.

There are seven showers and one changing stall inside the Women's Changing Room.

Yin Room

Inside the Yin Room - no heaters and mirrors. The Yin Room is around the same size as the Ortigas yoga room. Makati is the only Yoga+ branch with two separate yoga rooms.

For more information about Yoga+ including their class schedules, studios, instructors, and more, head on over to their website! For my review on the Yoga+ Ortigas branch, click here. If you're new to Yoga+, they offer First-Timer Packages that you may avail: PHP 1,000 for one week unlimited and PHP 3,000 for one month unlimited. If you have any further questions (like their rates), please do not hesitate to comment down below.

What do you think of Yoga+'s newest studio?

Yoga+ Makati

Address: 3F Cambridge Centre, Tordesillas cor. Gallardo Sts., Salcedo Village, Makati City (across from Makati Sports Club)

Website: http://yogaplus.ph/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogaplusph

Twitter: https://twitter.com/yogaplusph

Instagram: @yogaplusph

Email: info@yogaplus.ph

Telephone No.: 847-0697

Mobile No.: (0927) 558-1829

8/2/13

Coming Soon: River Island, Shana & Claire's in Glorietta 5

First Bershka, then Stradivarius, and now River Island? Glorietta I love you. River Island is one of my must go-to stores when I'm out of the country. Their style reminds me of both Zara and Bershka, and just like those two, River Island also offers menswear.

"River Island is a London-headquartered high street fashion brand, which operates in a number of worldwide markets."

I've never actually heard of Shana before but I checked out their website and their designs remind me a lot of Forever 21. They've got some edgy pieces available but have some basic pieces as well like printed t-shirts and tanks. Pretty pumped for this Barcelona based women's fashion brand to open!

Apparently this isn't the first Claire's store in the Philippines, I just recently found out that their first branch is located in BGC. An brand that's been loved for years by little girls, pre teens, teenagers and even adults for their cute selection of jewelry and accessories.

Which one are you most excited about? I can't wait for River Island to open!

7/27/13

Succulents

PHP 45 each (including the pots) from Market Market

How gorgeous are these? I've always loved plants especially flowers but they're quite expensive to constantly buy whenever they wither. They never last long either, probably because I don't know how to properly take care of them. Cactus on the other hand; are inexpensive, low maintenance and live longer. There are so many different ones to choose from and they're all unique from one another.

My personal favorite's the one in the last photo. I bought these during the evening and was pleasantly surprised to see that it actually has three flowers, the next morning. I don't know the specific names for each one but I did some research and I found out that some cacti's flowers close at night or during cloudy weather. The one selling this just told me to water them (spray) once a week. Doesn't get any more low maintenance than that! The pots have holes in the bottom so I just borrowed this rectangular tray from my mom, which I think even adds a nice touch.

I've seen these white skull shaped pots around the net and I think it would look awesome with the brain looking cactus (left of first and second photos) so I'm on the hunt for that. If you know where to find them in Manila let me know!

Do you have any plants in your home?

7/12/13

Blueberry & Kiwi Yogurt Parfait

I've been sick for about a week now and I can tell that my appetite's been affected. I'm a lot less energetic and all I feel like doing is lay in my bed all day. So this morning I decided to trick myself and build an appetite, through a pretty yet healthy breakfast.

You could use anything you'd like for your yogurt parfait, but here's what I used in case you're wondering.

Nestle Creamy Yogurt
Bob's Red Mill Old Country Style Muesli
Blueberries
1 Kiwi
Silk Pure Almond (optional)
HNZ Manuka Honey (optional)

What's your favorite breakfast?

6/30/13

June '13 Favorites

Beauty Favorites:

Ahava Uplifting Butter Salt
There are no grains of salt in this whatsoever, it's consistency is really thick and moisturizing and not harsh on the skin at all. This product feels so luxurious and I'm obsessed with the Mandarin Cedarwood scent, I'm trying my best to use it slowly and save it!

Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay
My favorite deep cleansing mask for when my skin just isn't looking or feeling good. It's an instant at-home facial! Read up on my review on this product here.

Vichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation
Hands down one of the best foundations I've tried, that gives a medium to full coverage. What I like about this is that it doesn't look cakey or feel heavy on the skin at all. I love applying this with my Real Techniques Buffing Brush for a flawless, natural look.

Ahava Body Sorbet Caress
Best body lotion ever. No sticky feeling and my skin drinks it all up so quickly! It feels light too, which is important for someone who lives in a tropical country where it's hot all the time.

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo
Helps reduce my imperfections faster, especially those pesky tiny bumps on my face. Click here for my review on this product.

NYX Blush in Taupe
My go-to bronzer as of lately!

Too Cool for School Dinoplatz Lost Identity
The lip product I grab when I wanna put some color on my lips to liven up my face, while still maintaing a natural look. Ideal for girls in school cause it lasts long which means less applications and touch ups. This one's always in my bag! Click here for my review.

Real Techniques Buffing Brush
The only brush I've been using for my foundations and bb creams! There hasn't been a time that I put makeup on without using this brush since I got it. Click here for my review.

Real Techniques Blush Brush
I find that this brush picks up just the right amount of blush I need, no more no less. Click here for my review.

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Non-Beauty Favorites:

Zara Flatform Sandals

Arizona Iced Tea with Lemon Flavor Tetra Pak

The Happiness Project One-Sentence Journal

Jenn Im | Clothes Encounters

Claire Marshall

Estee | essiebutton

Elle Fowler | Dreaming in Blush / allthatglitters21

Emma | Milkteef

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6/19/13

Pinkberry Addiction

My favorite flavors are lychee with lime, pomegranate and strawberry (their newest flavor) - in that order!

What's your favorite?

Pinkberry

Locations: Rockwell P1 level (994-1197)

Greenbelt 5 level 1 (945-7610)

Website: http://www.pinkberry.ph/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PinkberryPhilippines

Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinkberryPH

News: Temporary Student Discount in Topshop

15% off on regular priced items
upon presentation of valid school I.D.
from June 1 - June 30, 2013

5/12/13

Balesin Island Club Villages

Balesin is a private, members only island in the Philippines. The island consists of six different themed villages from around the world: Bali, Mykonos, St. Tropez, Phuket, Balesin and Costa Smeralda (still in the process of construction when I went there March 1, 2013). Each village has their own restaurant or cafe, and a swimming pool. Just wanted to share some photos during this amazing vacation that wouldn't have been possible without my relatives!

For more information on Balesin, check out their website and brochure. Also, click this link to be directed to my previous post on Balesin for more photos of the island.

Bali Village

Indonesia