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I firmly believed that Diet is DIE with a T

until i measured by BMI or Body Mass Index last October and found out I am OBESE. BMI 30.

My lifestyle suddenly flashbacked on me in sepia tone..

My KFC 2 pc. chicken meal soaked in 250ml gravy, my mushroom soup and my chocolate mousse. Plus Pepsi Float.

Scene: Weekends, for 6 months

Rice in the morning, 1 pc deep fried chicken with 2 packs of Lucky Me Pancit canton, Fried Sunny Side Up Egg. Sometimes, Ham or 2 packs of Lucky Me Beef with 2 eggs.

Scene: Weekdays, for 6months

20 pcs of Hany Coin or Chocnut or Flat Tops or 8 sticks of Kitkat.

Scene: Snacks, for 6months
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That was basically how I gained so much pounds. I overate. That's it. I was with my cousin, Kye, who was also HUGE (but doesnt give a damn about it) every weekend. She was bumming then but now, she had work so we seldom see each other. But the lifestyle we had still continued for a couple of weeks, until i decided I needed professional help.

Last October, I weighted 165 pounds. I enrolled in Bioessence under a slimming program and mind you, my dad spent a lot! I had 10 G5 treatments and 20 Celluwave, all breaking down of fats and 10 more Faradic for firming.

I have remaining 12 Celluwave and I think, 8 more Faradic, but weighted 166 pounds now! I know its my fault for not sticking with the diet plan they prescibed me and that is, 2 1/2 cups of rice/carb a day, 6 servings of fruits and 1 palm size meat. That's my daily allowed food intake.

I was able to stick with it the first few weeks then started eating out again! I was out of control, and sadly, i influenced Jed on eating, too. He gained weight too because of me.

This really sucks. My former consultant resigned and i was endorsed to another Nutritionist. She was telling me that i should enroll again for 10 more G5 sessions, although i see the need for it, hell no! Wala na kaming pera, lagot na ako mashado sa daddy ko.

I pity myself for taking to many drugs since time immemorial. I cant count with my hands how many over the counter slimming pills, teas and drugs i took just to get the figure i wanted. But the problem is i lack discipline.

When I was in first year college, I took Spirulina even though i did not exactly know for what it was. I took American Nutrionists Food Supplements, I drank Bavarian Brew Slimming Coffee. I took Fitrum, believed it was effective then ditched it. I tried Xando Block and Burn, it was efffective, but it was too expensive for a student like me. Then there was Xenical... which was too messy with oily discharge. I tried this Slenda too, only to find out why it does not take effect on me, because i take it after meals when in fact it should be taken before meals. I tried Zyme Lecithin too but the effect to me was that I was always sleepy (Thus resulted to having great skin because of enough sleep). Now, Im currently taking Lesofat, with generic name of Orlistat. Same effects with Xenical but more manageable and a bit cheaper than Xenical.

A close friend of mine took Metformin and Reductil and she really did lose weight, as accompanied with diet. I wanted to take the two, too, but was scared of the side effects.

Metformin were for diabetics only, so I dont want to take it. Reducti, as ive read, really works but it increases blood pressure.

REDUCTIL

DRUG NAME: Sibutramine

USE: Anti-obesity, weight loss/control

Reductil is an appetite suppressant that is used as a weight control medication. It is indicated for the management of obesity.

Reductil works by blocking the nerve cells that release and reabsorb serotonin, thus increasing serotonin levels. The increased serotonin acts in the brain and enhances feelings of fullness so that you eat less. By eating less, you consequently lose weight.

This medicine can help you reduce weight or maintain a lower weight by suppressing your appetite.

Reductil should be prescribed only for individuals who have attempted seriously to lose weight by diet, exercise, and other behavioural modification.

Cautions:

Do not use if:

- You have heart problems (eg. coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrythmias)

- You have uncontrolled high blood pressure

- You have had a stroke

- You have an overactive thyroid

- You have a psychiatric disorder

- Severely decreased kidney function

- Severely decreased liver function

- Caution is also advised if you have epilepsy or sleep apnoea.

- Pregnancy and breastfeeding (discuss with doctor).

Side effects:

Insomnia, constipation, dry mouth, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure.

Interactions:

Contraindicated if taking monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants (MAOIs).

Some antifungals and some antibiotics may increase blood levels (eg.ketoconazole, erythromycin, cylclosporin).

Some antiepileptic drugs make reductil less effective by reducing blood levels (eg. phenobarbitone, phenytoin, carbamazepine).

Should not be used at the same time as other medicines that increase serotonin levels in the brain (eg. sumatriptan, some opiod pain killers).

Patient information:

Follow the instructions carefully on the label of this medicine.

Weight loss is gradual.

Arrangements should exist for appropriate healthcare professionals to offer specific advice, support, and counselling on diet, physical activity, and behavioural strategies to those receiving sibutramine.

http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/reductil.html
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I searched the net for sellers of this drugs (this is sold over the counter in the US) but with prescriptions here in the Phil. and found a reliable seller.

Would you like to take a guess of what i did?
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I am not denying nor confirming anything.. but in case this diet (drug taking) would do me any better... i will profess to the whole world how i did it...

and oh by the way, im also a banana addict now, going with the Banana Diet Fad in Japan...

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Here's my before before pictures and my present pictures....

Photos:
1. Boracay Pictures (March 2008)
2. Samsung's Live (April 2008)
3. Reunion with Hazel and Han (tago ako sa likod nila dahil sa taba ko (June 2008)
4. Eat out with Ate Kai (June2008)
5. Birthday (July2008)
6. August Beach Escapade
7. KFC Food trip with Kai and Jed (September)
8. PR Congree (September)
9. W Halloween Party (October)
10. November Caylabne Swimming (wala akong leeg!)
11. Christmas 08
12. New Year
13. January 16 Despedida

I just cant help but to blog! Baket kaya?
-Opened Multiply
-Post: New Blog Entry
-Change Font into LARGE

Yep, you guessed it right, I LOST MY CONTACT LENSES (aGAIN FOR THE nth TIME) SO I GOTTA CHANGE THE FONT INTO large.

Okay now, Im currently making a book report for Twilight.. and Im quite wary of doing a movie review instead (lagot ako pag nangyari yon!) so Im reading the ebook of Twilight and Thank God, Im on the 113th page na... just started reading yesterday.. and its quite obvious, a lot of the accounts in the book differ in the movie..

so cautious talaga ako sa pagsusulat ng report na ito. the problem is that its due later, until 3pm, hopefully magawa ko naman by then..

Kaya nga nakaw na sandali eh, kasi andami kong kelangan gawin, pero pinili ko paring magblog! ewan ko ba, parang andaming thoughts sa isip ko na kelangang idownload sa computer kasi it bars the good ideas from flowing....

so I still have to edit my resume later, submit sa CAreer placement office... then submit yung guidance exit survey... ay naku! hirap ng graduating!

tapos, yung thesis ko pa, kelangan na ifinalize.. then may General Business Comprehensive Exams pa... COMPREHENSIVE...meaning lahat ng commerce subjects from first year... ieexam ulet....

ACCOUNTING

FINANCE

ECONOMICS 1 AND 2

TAXATION

----nosebleed----

ay susmaryosep! sana kayanin ko.. kabadtrip nga, yung GE comprehensives naman for my masscom, natapat ng Feb 19... I was supposed to go to Hong KOng on Feb17 to 21.. pero dahil nga sa exam...

bye bye disneyland muna ako...

siguro pag graduate ko nalang....with Mama.. hmmm.. 2 weeks na kaming di naguusap.. i miss her....

oh well.... yun lang naman...

BLIND FOR 3 WEEKS

maybe its the reason why i haven't updated my blog since Christmas...

yes, i lost my pair of contact lenses and i basically looked like this for 3 weeks..

diane trying to read a font size 12 text

so some might say, why dont you wear glasses, trying to act smart and so know- it-all, not minding the real cause why i have to wear HARD CONTACT lenses.

I knew God made us differently, but why do I have to be different in the sense that i have a illness that can be found in one person in a million. yes, i am one in a million!

KERATOCONUS 101

from Wikipedia.com:

Keratoconus (from Greek: kerato- horn, cornea; and konos cone), is a degenerative disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than its normal gradual curve.

Keratoconus can cause substantial distortion of vision, with multiple images, streaking and sensitivity to light all often reported by the patient. It is typically diagnosed in the patient's adolescent years and attains its most severe state in the twenties and thirties. If afflicting both eyes, the deterioration in vision can affect the patient's ability to drive a car or read normal print. In most cases, corrective lenses are effective enough to allow the patient to continue to drive legally and likewise function normally. Further progression of the disease may require surgery including corneal transplantation. However, despite the disease's unpredictable course, keratoconus can often be successfully managed with little or no impairment to the patient's quality of life.

Keratoconus is the most common dystrophy of the cornea, affecting around one person in a thousand. It seems to occur in populations throughout the world, although it occurs more frequently in certain ethnic groups. The exact cause of keratoconus is uncertain, but has been associated with enzyme activity within the cornea. A genetic link seems likely, as the incidence rate is greater if a family member has been diagnosed.

One in a thousand

Okay, so im one in a thousand, not in a million, but the hell! why do it have to be me!? why?!!

But then, i had this illness for 5 years now (i started losing clear visions when i was in 1st year college) and i started to embrace this illness nalang.

I wanted to have laser treatments (Lasik) for about a P100,000.00 but then when i consulted my opthalmologist, hindi kaya ng laser treatment yung eyes ko.

Mahina ang cornea ko mismo, ang magiging treatment lang ay corneal transplant or silicone transplant, wherein parang contact lens ilalagay sa ilalim ng mata to support yung weak corneas ko.

My New Pair Of EYES

I used to order lenses from my opthalmologist. and the price: P4000 left and right!!

ang layo layo pa ng pick up point, sa Metropolitan Hospital.. hay buhay.
So during the holidays, sarado din yung mga pagawaan ng lenses and resume is Jan 3, meaning Jan 15 ko pa daw makukuha lens ko.

Naku, hindi pwede kasi pasukan na on Jan 5..So i went to SM Bacoor and checked out Eye Stores. First Executive Optical, ganoon din matagal pa pwede makuha, then IDEAL VISION.

The people were very accomadating and the lenses are available for pick up on Jan 9 daw! Plus P2000 lang, both left and right na! imagine, 50% ang nasave ko, very accessible pa sakin!

Grabeh talaga thank you IDEAL VISION FOR MY NEW SET OF EYES.

Jan8 napickup na ni Jed yung lens ko, earlier than expected. Plus my free contact lens holder and a small bottle of solution! yes! hindi ko na kelangang dalhin sa school yung mucho bottle ko ng solution!

grabeh, im promoting IDEAL VISION talaga... and now! life goes on again, na may mata na ako! yey!

There it goes again. Eat, Bulaga! segment over, a trailer for Shake,
Rattle & Roll 10 flashes onscreen, then the proud message: "Now on
it's second week."

What is wrong with GMA-7? Not a day ends that it doesn't remind us
it's the number 1 TV network in the country. Its shows are ratings
hits, its coffers are presumably bulging from all those ads, it pays
its contract stars and network anchors plush salaries, it recently
inaugurated a spanking-new, 900-million- peso building to punctuate
all that high-flying success.

And yet it can't hire one decent copywriter or editor to check the
blurbs it runs on TV?

I'm beginning to think that the network is in the thick of a
clandestine campaign to redefine the rules of English grammar. How to
account, after all, for its nonchalant and sustained mangling of the
language, with nobody from its army of power executives and creative
bright lights seeming to be bothered to correct the boo-boos?

In June 2008, I noted its use of the ungrammatical program ID "Pablo
Gomez'Magdusa Ka." Where the possessive S went, nobody knew. The
wayward apostrophe reappears in Shake, Rattle & Roll's "Now on it's
second week." And when the movie Scaregivers was shown a couple of
months back, it came with the tagline, "Now showing on theaters
nationwide."

At this point, let me anticipate something: As surely as a carnival
seal will begin dancing at the flick of its handler's hand, some idiot
will post a comment at the end of this piece denouncing me for being a
"grammar police." Well, what of it? Let's examine that argument.
What's a grammar cop, anyway? Someone who's persnickety about verb
agreements and tenses to the point of unreasonableness? Someone who
obsesses about the lack of verbal polish to the exclusion of
everything else?

Call me a grammar cop if, say, I laugh at your ungrammatical blog
posts without any provocation, or I point out the mistakes in how you
say something rather than acknowledging the basic valid point of what
you're saying.

I've never done that, though. If you're writing for your own space and
pleasure, far be it for me to mock you for your deficiencies in the
English language, whatever they are. That's your call--though, to be
fair, if you can't tell the difference between It's and Its, I don't
think you should expect to be understood clearly by everyone every time.

At its most basic, grammar is about communicating clearly. Mess it up,
and you mess up not only your message, but the mind of the poor chap
you're talking to.

But we're not talking here of blogs or personal journals, where you
can eviscerate grammar to your heart's content and no one would
care--least of all Mr. Grammar Police here. We're talking of the
number 1 TV station in the country. We're talking of a network whose
reach and influence covers millions of viewers here and even
abroad--an ocean of impressionable minds who, lamentable a development
as it is, get much of their daily practical learning from TV.

Not only are they gorging on vapid, insipid TV shows now, they're also
reading badly-written blurbs! Which, because they're punchier and
shorter, tend to stick to the mind more easily. And which, not knowing
any better, viewers will then repeat down the line.

This is not just a question of sticking to the rules of grammar. This
is about the implications of how we use language. Words have meaning.
Words have consequences. If GMA-7 is this sloppy when it comes to
basic copywriting, where else is it slapdash and careless? In its news
gathering and dissemination? In its professed fidelity to
truth-telling? In its claims to honest ratings and fair competition?
Screw any aspirations to excellence, then, anyway "its" all the same
banana?

As for the sadly ill-informed who thinks getting worked up over
apostrophes and prepositions on TV is much ado about nothing, I have a
challenge for him or her: Personal pronouns, too, are part of grammar.
You know, words like He, She andIt--He and She referring to human
beings, It to non-human beings or things, or so the rule goes.

If grammar is that unimportant to him or her--and, I repeat, the use
of pronouns, too, is part of grammar--then let's disregard the rules
from now on and start usingIt when referring to that person. Not He or
She, but It--anyway, why follow the rules? Down with grammar! Let's,
in effect, put him or her on the same level as a plant, a rock, a fly.
That simple. Any takers?

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