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I was never into sports before. Ever since I graduated college, the only part of my body that is regularly exercised is my fingers (not what you’re thinking). Developing software can be so addictive that you tend to forget how important it is to exercise. Because of this not so active lifestyle, my formerly slim sexy body blew up to a flabby fat pear shaped blob. Yeah maybe I’m just exaggerating but my belly did get fatter. This is why I took diet pills.
Diet pills however only slimmed me down however I still needed to tone my muscles to achieve that shapely body I have always dreamed of. Regular exercise will do this for you. Of course, what better way to exercise than to do it with friends?
My friends and I registered in another running event. This time, the event is a fund raising campaign to raise awareness in global warming. This is just my second time to join an event but I’m sure I learned much from my first one. Perhaps now I can do the 10 kilometer run which is much more challenging than the first. Try it out too! It’s really so much fun.

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Death is inevitable.

That’s what I learned a few days ago as I saw a brutal car accident involving a truck and a motor. It made me think about funeral planning.

I guess saving up for your own funeral and planning most of it out wouldn’t be so bad. That way if I leave my family because of some unexpected, tragic event, they wouldn’t have to stress themselves over paying for the funeral service.

Most of the time when I imagine my death I also picture the scenario that my family would be in the middle of, worrying about the bills, and the funeral service itself. It’s too stressful to even think about. I don’t want them to be stressed about worldly things when I die, so I’m planning ahead.

Thinking ahead is always good.

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Finding the perfect wedding rings that suit your taste and budget can sometimes be very frustrating especially with all the other wedding plans involved. Earlier, a good friend of mine asked me to help her find the ideal ring for her, and fast. Her fiancé is busy with the other planning like the budget, venue, programs and all so he could not help her hunt for the rings. And with roughly two months to go before her wedding day she was really desperate.
She looked at several jewelry stores around town already yet she still has not found the best pair of wedding rings. So I suggested browsing the net for custom made rings. Most custom jewelry sites let you design your weddings ring on the fly. Choose among a wide variety of presets, customize the designs, and pick loose diamonds to add to your ring.
Within minutes we were able to list down her top three choices and get a price quote for each. The best thing about custom made jewelry is that they are handmade – elegantly designed and meticulously inspected for imperfections. Also, since they are custom made, there are unlimited design possibilities so you’ll never have to worry about anyone having the same ring as you have. And so… another mission accomplished!

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Organized running events started becoming more and more popular these days. Just this month, the company sponsored three running events for different causes. At first I was skeptical with the idea of paying so much just to be able to register in the race. So what my colleague did was pay for my registration. Since it was free, I was happy to join.

There were three categories in the race. Three, ten, and twenty kilometers. I was registered in the three kilometer run. I started the run and quickly realized that it has been a long time since I ran this far. As expected I did not win the contest, but I sure enjoyed the run.

Running is probably the easiest way to burn all those fats. Even better, if you are under diet supplements, the weight loss will even be accelerated. Now when there are invites for running events, I do not hesitate on joining anymore. Running is a sure fun way to become slimmer and healthier.

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With the literally scorching heat nowadays, sweating profusely has become a normal occurrence in one’s life. Unfortunately, excessive sweating for me equals back acne (sometimes referred to as bacne).

Getting acne on your back is not unusual; however it’s much harder to deal with. I’m not even sure if you can use medications like acnepril for it. Anyway, I did some research on how to deal with back acne due to sweat and here’s a few tips I encountered which might help you as well: ^_^

• For those prone to sweat, especially for athletes and those who exercise in the gym, it is best to use non-clinging, light clothing like cotton. Materials like lycra and wool should be avoided as they trap the sweat and also irritates the skin aggravating the problem.

 

• It is a must to remove the sweat, so make sure you shower whenever you get really sweaty. It would also help if you use soap and a scrub to wash off that dirt and grime. When using a back scrub though, make sure you are very gentle – the last thing you need is to break open the acne sores and help the infection spread.

 

• Changing your shirt a couple of times a day, especially during the hot season, helps to prevent bacteria from building up, as well as removing any sweat or dirt that has accumulated on the shirt.

 

• Even with all these precautions, you might still find yourself with a bad outbreak of back acne. Generally either tetracycline or minocycline are recommended. You could also treat the acne on your back by using a cleanser containing salicyclic acid and apply medicines containing benzoyl peroxide. However, before applying any medication, do consult your dermatologist first.

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My parents are getting old, and when people get old, they sometimes experience involuntary urination or defecation. It ends up being a whole mess so we all want to avoid that kind of situation.

I looked around and searched for decent incontinence products that wouldn’t ever make them the uncomfortable. I think it would be very useful for them.

I’m not too familiar with the brands to use, yet, though. Do you guys have any ideas? Feel free to comment.

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You’d find all sorts of things as you travel around the world. Each country has its own signature souvenir items.

One thing that all countries have are weight loss products. Diet aids have been proven to be one of the prominent things in the market. Why? The appeal of losing weight quickly and without effort is hard to resist! The only problem with these kinds of products is not only do they lighten your weight, but also your wallet.

The problem with these pills are most of them aren’t proven to be effective. Some even have hazardous side effects that we all don’t want to even think about.

To be sure on what to purchase, it’d be best to ask advice from credible experts.

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Most of us have one big problem in between our chest and pelvic bone: belly fat.

Most people worry about this because of the fact that wearing skinny or fitted jeans make them have muffin tops, and that isn’t pretty at all. Most people who have belly fat are forced to wear loose shirts just to prevent it from being too obvious.

The question is, does anyone really know an effective way on how to reduce belly fat? Most people would tell you to work out daily, but really, working out and then eating more than you can handle will never work. Others rely on lyposuction or some other operations, while the others rely on pills.

Even though we all treat our issues differently, in the end, it’s about self confidence and discipline.

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One month before my sister Anne’s wedding last February, she was fussing about finding wedding accessories that are intricately gorgeous but way too expensive so she can’t afford them. She said those jewelry matches her turquoise studded bracelet (something blue) which she bought in Paris last year (something old) and mom’s wedding tiara (something borrowed). Since it’s going to be the first wedding in my family and I wanted to make sure Anne looks stunning on her wedding day, I asked her to bring me to the jewelry store and show me if the fuss was worth it.

When she pointed the matching turquoise studded necklace and earrings, I found myself chuckling. I saw the exact jewelry in a store near my place and they were on sale at that time! I told my sister that they were indeed expensive, but I’ll give it a thought on whether or not I’ll give those as a gift.

I bought those from the store near my place on my way home and asked them to deliver it to her one week before the wedding day. Before I know it, Anne was gushing over the phone on how happy she is with my gift (something new) and kept thanking me profusely. I laughed and said, “Stop thanking, and just make sure you get enough rest and look gorgeous on your wedding day!”

And yes, Anne IS one of the most gorgeous and happy brides I’ve seen in this lifetime. I’m happy for her. ^_^

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On April last year, to celebrate our Happy-Meeting-You-Anniversary, my friend Mark and I went to a really cool place that offers go kart and atv racing. It was both our first time then and the experience was just so exhilarating that we decided to have another round on both before going home.

This year though, with him being extremely busy with his new company, we barely even had time to greet each other 0:( I understand the pressure he’s currently in, but it would’ve been really great if we spent at least 2 hours for a nice dinner to celebrate our Happy-Meeting-You-Anniversary.

Anyway, with me being depressed as well with my current unappreciated-undervalued-state at the office, I have decided that what we both need more than anything else is some time to relax and unwind. But it needs to be something that can be squeezed in with our busy schedule. Which is why, as a surprise, I bought two gift certificates at the spa for a 30-minute sauna, Jacuzzi and steam bath, and an hour of private massage. ^_^ I’ve been dreaming of going to a spa with him for the longest time.

Mark wasn’t that happy with the gift though because he doesn’t want me spending that much money on him. But he did agree that he needed the massage. Now all that’s left is for us to schedule a date for that. I can’t wait!

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