Being an otaku and a gamer I am guilty of commiting acts of Fitness stagnancy. Meaning I sti on my butt all day watching anime or playing video/computer games. But thankfully A reader shared this lovely inforgraphic to me. So may I present to you: The GEEK’S GUIDE TO FITNESS!!
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Okay everyone Today I will be posting about detox and several useful Detox recipes for everyone. Why? Well First things first. The holiday Season is technically over. A million of us have new years resolution of “losing weight” or “gettinghealthY” but during the holiday celebrations we did not exactly eat healthy or really put into thought what we put into our bodies. right. For most of us we porbably ate a lot of these during the holiday celebrations
Of course you can add the turkey and the likes. But this is the general idea. And we end up feeling like “crap” after the holiday season ends. Mainly because we over-ate, drank too much, partied too hard, and we totally sabotaged what could have been a great start of the year. But fret not. There is a way to counter all that and start anew. Its called DETOX.
What is detox? It is the short form of Detoxification, the process of removing toxins from your body.
Before anything else. You will hear a lot of DETOX DIETS going around. mind you those are unsafe and not good because they are done in long periods of time. You will lose TONS of weight but right after those “DETOX DIETS” you will gain all of the weight back plus more in record time.
Why detox? And what does it mean?
It’s about cleaning up. Toxins enter your body through the air, water, conventionally produced foods, chemicals in cleaners, plastics… and the list goes on. Over time, these toxins build up in the tissues, organs, and blood faster than your natural cleansing organs (the kidneys and liver) can handle. That’s when your body benefits from an intentional boost: a detox.
This kind of cleansing program can be anything from a full-on fast to a light eating plan that includes lots of vegetables and whole grains with nutrients that help your body eliminate toxic elements. Hard-to-digest proteins, fats, and refined-flour products are minimized, and sugar is all but eliminated to give your body a break from this nutritional pitfall.
People who eat a healthy, mostly plant-based diet usually cleanse for one to three days. But if your diet is less than healthy, a cleanse can be maintained with no ill effects for up to two weeks; even at its longest, it’s not harmful (I only do a three-day detox because Im already a vegetarian anything longer than that will activate starvation mode in my body). When detoxing, you’ll soon find that you feel lighter and you’ll probably lose weight in the bargain; afterward, you’ll likely feel more energetic.
So here are a few recipes for you guys to try.
All the recipes here can be used at any time of day. You can typically start with juices for a full day, then move to the consommé and solid food, with Detox Green Rolls as a refreshing snack any time I need an energy boost. And remember, any cleanse is temporary; before long, you’ll reintroduce foods like whole-grain breads, avocado, lean protein, olive and other oils, all worthy elements in a richly flavored and healthy diet.
Serves 6 / Chilled, these beauties make a refreshing snack. You’ll find yourself whipping them up whether you are cleansing or not! Prep tip: After detox, add some good fats with a strip of avocado in each roll
Serves 2 / Jam-packed with nutrients and supportive of your body’s cleanse action, this juice can prevent the fatigue that sometimes accompanies a cleanse. Apple adds just a touch of sweetness.
Serves 2 / You’ll love how you feel after downing this vitamin-C-rich drink. Ingredient tip: Look for wheatgrass juice in the freezer section of a natural food store; it’s generally sold in 12-packs of 1-ounce shots.
Serves 4 / This clear, hydrating broth is a great starter course for any meal, so keep this in your repertoire even after your detox is over. Deeply cleansing and relaxing, this delicate soup keeps your body at its peak. Prep tips: You can add chile spice or cayenne to this soup to stimulate circulation and intensify your cleanse. Just a scant pinch while the soup is cooking does the trick. To make a heartier meal post-detox, add edamame, cooked brown rice, or tofu cubes.
Serves 4–6 / Quick cooking, high in protein, and loaded with flavor, quinoa will become your go-to grain, whether cleansing or not. This recipe is packed with antioxidants and nutrients to get you through your detox with strength. Prep tip: Brew the tea lightly so that it does not turn the quinoa bitter during cooking.
Serves 4 / Leafy greens are high in chlorophyll, crucial for protecting the liver and ridding the body of toxins. They’re also rich in nutritious antioxidants called carotenoids. An ample dose of garlic boosts circulation and increases liver enzymes that remove toxins. Recipe by Lisa Turner.
Serves 2 / This fresh, simple salad is loaded with fiber to promote regular elimination; and carrots and parsley contain abundant carotenoid antioxidants. Parsley also acts as a mild diuretic to flush out toxins. Recipe by Lisa Turner. (source: delicious living).
Whether it was a string of holiday parties or just too much of a good thing, sometimes the body needs a break. Banish feelings of bloat, fatigue, and constipation with these healthy recipes. The main ingredient in each dish is known for having detox properties that help the body’s digestive system do its job even better. In no time at all, you’ll be feeling lighter and more energized!
Let me know if you tried them and how you felt after wards.
xoxo
Lara
Welcome to Thinspirational Journey’s new series of the moment. Summer Bikini Body I will be posting once to twice a week some short articles and quick tips with mini challenges that will help all of us get that Bikini body we all covet for. I know its still winter but I want all of us to start focusing on getting out beach bodies now. Thee sooner we start the more awesome our results will be. Right?
So anyway lets get right on it. So the title for this post is Summer Bikini Body Diet. We all know that there really isn’t an official diet to get the Bikini Body but here are just some guidelines.
So how can we effectively lose weight for summer? That’s simple in order to lose weight we have to eat. **insert shocked comments here** I know you are all thinking “WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!” Here is why, eating revs up your metabolism. When you eat your stomach churns and works to burn the calories you are consuming. If you don’t eat your body goes into starvation mode and tries to retain and store all the calories you eat thus not burning the food you eat after you starve yourself which will result in weight gain.
The best way to handle the eating business is to, FIRST do NOT skip breakfast. This is the most important meal of the day. Start your day with a low-calorie wholesome meal. Like fruits, cereal (whole grain), or a vegetable omelet. Remember choose food that are filling without packing on the calories. I have some great recipes UNDER 200 CALORIES posted on the site. Vegetable soup is a great low calorie food.
Making even small healthy changes to your eating habits will greatly affect your quest to getting that beach body you want.
So this concludes our Part 1 of the Summer Bikini Body Diet Series. Stay tuned for more.
MINI CHALLENGE: Eat wholesome breakfasts and post it on your blog and comment below until the next Bikini Series.
xoxo
Lara
Imagine yourself getting off work really really late and you can’t workout at your gym because they already closed for the day. Isn’t that frustrating? Some people don’t get off their jobs until very late and some people specially the ones who live in the Philippines (and other countries) that have odd shifts like graveyard shifts has zero chances of having a great gym workout. Sure they can do it at home but its not the same as going to a place where you can just let your fitness fanatic break lose. A lot of people wish there was a gym that was open all day and night long.
Eclipse 24/7 Fitness center is by far the ONLY gym (I know off in the Philippines) that is open 24 hours a day (except during special holidays of course). Yes you heard that right… TWENTY FOUR hours SEVEN days a week. They don’t call themselves 24/7 for nothing. So even people who have seemingly bloody schedules can still go to the gym at whatever time and enjoy a great workout! ISN’T that Amazing?!
So Eclipse 24/7 Fitness Center is the gym I currently go to here in Manila, Philippines. It was founded back in 2006 and they actually have two branches. One in Malate Manila which is the branch I work out at. And the other is at Shaw Blvd. [click here to see their address, map and contact information]
The gym is quite spacious. When you enter you see the front desk where (if you are a member) you scan your card to log in. And then you see their main floor with dozens and dozens of free weights special machines, and of course the GIANT TIRE! They have the cardio/machine room where you have your stationary bicycles, treadmills and elliptical machines etc. and you have another main workout floor in the room next to the dining area. Don’t forget they have nice clean showers and day lockers for your use just bring your own lock and make sure that you empty your locker at the end of your gym session.
The gym is very clean and the people are friendly. The bathrooms and showers and lockers are also very clean (unlike the ones I’ve seen in Beijing . Also it is very lively there. You will hear thumps and clanging of equipment and sometimes you’ll feel like there is an earth quake because of someone flipping the tire or just throwing the weights on the ground which is not prohibited at all as I was told. I have yet to get accustomed to that.
Eclipse is relatively affordable for the level of services that they provide.
They have 1 year memberships, short term memberships (1 month, 3 months, and 6 months) , and a per visit rate. [ click here to see all the rates ]
Another nice thing about Eclipse is that you can approach any of the coaches for help without having to pay a ridiculous amount of money. They encourage the members to ask questions because they really want to help the members and also educate them on proper posture, form, use of equipment So don’t be afraid to ask questions. They don’t bite.
Oh and how can I forget. They serve food there as well. Since they are a 24 hour gym, the coaches and other people who work and go there need to eat. And what is better than to eat healthy food prepared by the gym chef?! Here are some of the photos from the Eclipse Facebook page of some of the food that they offer at the Eclipse Food Bar.
Bison Sausage with Brown Rice available at Eclipse 24/7 Fitness Center Mabini Food Bar.
Chicken Parmigiana with Brown Rice Eclipse 24/7 Fitness Center Mabini Food Bar.
Eclipse 24/7 Fitness Center
Fish Pomodoro with Corn Tortilla
Chicken Oatmeal Arroz Caldo Eclipse 24/7 Fitness Center Mabini Food Bar
There is only one thing though. They don’t have anything vegetarian friendly so unfortunately I am unable to try their dishes 
Along with food, they also serve drinks and even whey shakes.
So this basically sums up my post on Eclipse 24/7 Fitness Center. If you want more info on the gym you can head on to their website at www.eclipsegym.com or visit and like their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/eclipsegym. I really recommend this gym if you are staying in Manila or visiting Manila and in need of a place to really workout.
xoxo
Lara Krystle Novales
Thinspirational Journey | Fit, Healthy, & Beautiful
Weight Loss and Fitness Blogger
Hey Everyone!
okay Im going straight to the point! I have been so out of shape (kinda) recently. I said I gained 1.5 lbs. but it turns out I gained much more than that. try 3 lbs. WAAAAAHHHH. its my fault and I take responsibility and I can’t blame it on any other thing. I got lazy and I was not working out like I used to (despite me saying all the time that i need to get my butt off the ground and do something.
So I have decided to make a new 30 Day Challenge!
But Im not quite sure which one to focus on. I mean I already am on a vegetarian diet, and I don’t eat junk food or fast food. So my challenges no longer apply to me.
So I think Im going to make a 30 Day Pilates Challenge! ! ! So here is a basic draft of it. Once I finalize it tonight I will post it under the FUN+ -> CHALLENGES+ tab/menu t the top menu bar of the site.
So there you have it. a 30 Day Pilates Challenge QUESTIONS. Now I need to make sure I put in the what needs to be done in weekly dozes. So I have to think about that.
Mondays: Cardio + Abs
Tuesdays: Cardio + Abs + Legs
Wednesdays: Cardio + Abs + Arms
Thursdays: Cardio + Abs + Back
Fridays: Cardio + Abs
Saturday: Cardio + whichever target area you would like
Sunday: Cardio + Abs + Arms
I will leave this at this for now. But I will post this soon enough. So stay tuned for it okay? I need to make sure I get the right ones. And I am crediting all the conent here to Cassey Ho because I will be using her workouts for this.
xoxo
Lara Krystle Novales
Thinspirational Journey | Fit, Healthy, & Beautiful
