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When I had a glimpse of Julian Trono during the blogger's conference for his latest single Wiki Me, I thought to myself, k-pop? That was his vibe and looks like a legit Korean Artist, and it suits him well not trying hard plus the fact that he just came back from Korea. His latest single Wiki Me is now out and the music video is now being played on Myx. We asked about his Korea experience and he said it didn't feel like he was working because he enjoyed his stay there and was very much accepted by the fans. But of course an interview will never be complete without some personal questions especially on the current status of his heart. Yes he is currently single and very much available but, we were shocked to know that if ever, he prefers someone older that him, maybe around 3 to 5 years from his age. We asked why and he said maybe because he wanted someone who is mature. Oh well, we all have preferences and if that is waht he wants, let's just give it to this cutie Korean lo...

Hurrah! Finally reached the first week under the Ideal Protein Diet Program of Diana Stalder, it was a tough week to start with since many changes and realizations have occurred, and I'm gonna share it with you. LIFESTYLE CHANGE - This is by far the biggest change I embraced in my whole life. Getting up early to have my IP breakfast and then having the recommended water intake all through out the day, snacks that are appropriate, lunch that is in portion and very light dinner. The IP Diet created a new me in an instant, it also helped that the food from the IP menu were mostly delicious, my husband said so too since he would usually ask to taste them as well. I am loving this new me. A FEW LBS. LIGHTER - Here comes the revelation, I bought a weighing scale for my personal use and to be able to monitor my weight loss, I was happy to see that it read 7 lbs less of my original weight on my 6th day. When I went on to the Diana Stalder clinic on my 7th day and did the official weigh in,...

Hey it's the 6th Day on Ideal Protein and we are gearing towards the end of my first week, nope no revelations yet, but we'll go to that soon... Day 6 Menu: Breakfast: Chocolate Pudding (IP) - First time to have this, it says on the packaging that it could be placed inside the refrigerator for like 30 min so it could be like an icecream. I was able to achieve maybe 5 min, yeah it was like icecream pudding type but I didn't enjoy it much and I don't know why although it is delicious but maybe because I think it lacks flavoring. Snack: Pink Lemonade (IP) Lunch: Fried Fish, yes fried is allowed as long as olive oil is uses to cook it. I have shreded lettuce as my side dish. Yum! Dinner: Mushroom Soup (IP) Tomorrow is judgement day, goodluck to me :-)

My Day 5 Menu Breakfast: Omelette (IP) - This is love! I thought it will cook like pancake, but oh no, the texture was like a regular scrambled egg, this is so tasty and has herbs and spices. This is the best Ideal Protein (IP) food to date.  Note: Funny thing I did was eat it slowly, making every flavour cling to my taste buds. Snack: Peach Mango Drink Lunch: Roasted Chicken (forgot to tale a photo) - Chicken skin is a no no and this time I am eating the breast part and learned to appreciate its own goodness. Dinner: Chicken Soup - I think this is a bit salty for me, maybe next time I can add more water Notes: - My first week is about to end, more insights on my upcoming post about the effects of IP on me, and yes I believe I lost a few pounds, will reveal soon...

Food for Day 4 Breakfast: Crispy Cereal (IP) - I don't personally eat cereals for breakfast before because I feel that i need to finish it immediately to be able to enjoy the crunch of the cereals. But this one ia different, I was actually able to enjoy my food without the hurry, crunch and yum in one. Snack: Peach Mango Flavored Drinks (IP) - I had this on Day 2, and I think I am starting to get used to it, parang normal na lang sya na juice, not minding the parang may bitter na after taste. Lunch: Beef and Brocolli - Beef is not actually a regular food in our household, aside from it is a bit more expensive than regular pork and chicken, cooking time is also longer. Anyway, I am more excited with my the process I did with cauli flower, I mashed it and spiced it with garlic, salt and pepper. It's like having fried rice with the garlic flavor. Happy with my meal Dinner: Tomato Soup (IP) - I was afraid this won't click with my tastebuds, but surprisingly it was sooo good (em...

Day 3 done! What was our menu for today? Here's the list: Breakfast: Pancakes - Yes it is the same panake mix I had on day 2, this time it looks more presentable (para di naman nakakahiya) and for whatever reason, I liked it today than yesterday (sounds familiar? Parang sa song lang haha) or maybe nasasanay na ako and I am beginning to appreciate it na. (Love hate relationship ba with pancake?!) Snack: Raspberry Jelly - This might be my favorite snack pack to date (as if naka weeks na sa program  chos!) ang sarap kasi, very flavourful and it is jelly, hello, on a diet pero may jelly is surely a treat, nakaka happy! Naki tikim si mister, umulit pa ulit, nasarapan din sya haha. Lunch: Chicken Breast - I do not like the breast part period. Fave ko yung thigh, wings, legs, the skin (malutong na malutong!) and almost everything except te breast part, but na appreciate ko rin sya, sauteed with a bit of oyster sauce plus bell peppers and brocolli (my substitute for rice), nakaka busog din...

Hello! Oh yes I once again survived day 2 without rice. (Yes issue ko talaga ang rice lol!) Breakfast : Pancake - I was super excited to cook this, it smelled really good, but when tasting time na, parang walang lasa, parang food for the baby, the texture is like that of the Pita Bread na parang may bits of oatmeal, honestly nilunok ko na lang sya para maubos haha! But it made me full naman so keri na! (Please excuse the picture, mukahang na murder si pancake haha!) Snack: Peach Mango Drink - This also smelled sooo good! Refreshing juice and a bit maasim but it was fine, and still yummy! Lunch: Pork Adobo and Cauli Flower - Surprisingly, eventhough there is kanin in the rice cooker, di ako na bother, i just ate my perfectly seasoned adobo (maayos un timpla ko kung kelan hindi na muna ako nagkakanin, kaloka!) and blanched veggies.   Dinner: Mushroom Soup -  This delicious, I super loved it way over the chicken soup on my first day, or mahilig din talaga ako sa mushrooms even be...

Picture: Yan yung huling full dinner date (rice galore) namin ni Mister :-) Nakakaloka! This is it! Gusto ko na to! Those were my words when I was introduced to this programme, the Diana Stalder Ideal Protein Diet. Scared ako at first kasi baka hindi ko keri at akala ko rin totally walang lafang. Also syempre dahil gusto na rin namin magka baby like hello I am 30-ish na haha! Bit anyway syempre I wanted to be healthy rin for myself diba kawawa naman baby kung darating na sya eh sakit sakitan naman ang nanay nya. So anyway super mega preparation ako before ako nag full go na akapin ang lifestyle na ito, kailangan kaya kong panagutan. And so I did, my first day is now up, sana subaybayan (teleserye ba? Haha!) at samahan nyo ako sa journey na ito... Medyo mahirap pero kakayanin at kaya magtatagalog na lang muna kasi mag aadjust pa ang utak ko sa walang kanin, so galit galit muna sa mga baby fats ko (baby pa rin?!)  FYI: I always loved my body, my family loves me, my friends supports m...

Day 1 Breakfast: Cappuccino (from DS)                                                                                                                                 This is the hardest first day of my entire life lol! I am a heavy breakfast eater; you know the likes of sinangag, hotdogs or longganisa or tocino and egg. But then I have to do this. The cappuccino was tasty;...

Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival marks 19 th  year, all set for another historic  Weekend of Everything That Flies   The Philippines’ first, foremost and longest-running gathering of aviators and aviation enthusiasts from around the globe is back for another  Weekend of Everything That Flies .   This year’s Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Festival (PIHABF) is set on February 12 to 15 at the Philippine Air Force ADAC Hangar in Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.   Earlier this year, a memorandum of agreement to hold the annual balloon fiesta was signed by Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) president Arnel Casanova, Clark Development Corporation (CDC) president Arthur Tugade, Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) president, (then) chief executive officer Victor Jose Luciano, and Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Foundation Inc. (PIHABF) president Capt. Joy Roa at the Asian Air Safari hangar in Pasay City. ...