To Weigh or not to Weigh? That is the Million Dollar question of every person trying to lose weight. Do weighing yourself daily (or regularly) help lose weight? Or, does it make you disappointed on your progress (or non-progress) that you stop dieting and exercising altogether? Advantages of Weighing What are the advantages of weighing yourself as opposed to not weighing at all? Weighing yourself, especially on the onset of your new diet and exercise regimen, will give you an idea of how much weight you should lose. This idea is crucial for you to know exactly how much calories you need to consume daily to reach your goal. Seeing…
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Insecurities You Might Have in Marrying a Divorced Man with Kids
Marrying a divorced man with kids may be tough. Firstly, you will have to deal with his children from the previous marriage. Secondly, you might have to deal with an ex-wife and ex-parents-in-law. Thirdly, you are more likely to mingle with common friends he has with his ex-wife. And, lastly, you might have to deal with situations involving your husband’s past. Dealing with these people, situations, and experiences will undoubtedly have an impact on your relationship with your husband, and this may likely cause you some insecurities. Here are some reasons that you might develop insecurities in the course of your relationship: A routine in the family Your husband and…
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My Journey to be Healthy
So, here I go again, talking about my weight. At this point in my life, I am at my heaviest, and I am so getting depressed about it. Indeed, I am fifty, fat, but fabulous (https://myshadesofemerald.com/fifty-fat-but-fabulous/) as stated in one of my blog posts, but honestly, I am also at my unhealthiest state. In 2012, I was diagnosed with hypertension, anxiety, and panic attack disorder (https://myshadesofemerald.com/get-over-it/), and in 2017, with Atrial Fibrillation (https://myshadesofemerald.com/a-mom-with-afib-atrial-fibrillation/). Although my hypertension, anxiety and panic attack disorder were results of stress, my bad eating habits had not helped my health issues either. “Losing weight is a mind game. Change your mind, change your body.” — unknown I am…
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Learning to Cook at a Later Age
When I was younger and still single, I didn’t know how to cook. I mean, I knew the basics—sauteeing, and frying, but I never really prepared a whole dish by myself. I was just not into cooking. I remember when I was in high school, my mom was the chief cook at home. She literally cooked three to four times a day. She would cook at around 6 am for breakfast, just before I get picked up by the bus at 7 am. She cooked again at about 10 am for lunch. Then, again for “snacks” (snacks are a must in the Filipino culture, and I mean snacking a whole…
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A Girl Called “It”
No. This title is not another version of the book, “A Child Called It.” This title is not about abuse. It is about an identity crisis of a girl adopted as a young child. The young child was Me. “One could come from less than humble beginnings, to become a winner from within.” ― Dave Pelzer, A Child Called “It” Separated Parents I was about two years old when my biological parents split up. My mother left me with my father and went very far away from us. My father was so young then, and since he had no job, he didn’t know how he can afford to raise me.…
