Easy Lose Weight

Losing weight is not really that hard. I just want to discuss this in my blog to serve as a reminder for myself as well because I think I've already taken my weight for granted when I checked my reflection in the mirror earlier. Well, it is the price of working at home and eating a lot while working. I provided here the basic easy steps to maintain a healthy lifestyle. As long as we'll follow this steps, we will not end up being in the agony of being overweight.

Build the Foundation

Many people begin a weight loss program with their basal metabolic rate (BMR), which is the amount of energy (calories) your body uses in a resting state, in the gutter. The key then is to increase your BMR so that you are burning more calories throughout the day, every day. Increase the amount of calories you burn, increase the amount of fat you lose. Makes sense, yes? The best way to increase your BMR is through adding muscle tissue. Females often shudder at the idea of adding muscle due to their fear of becoming “bulky.” Relax babe! It’s a little harder to add that kind of muscle mass than you think. Besides, a little muscle mass goes a long way toward achieving a leaner body. And this is what you want, right?


Specificity of Program



Not just any exercise program will do for weight loss. Simply burning calories is not good enough. The program must be designed to elicit specific hormonal responses that are conducive to weight loss. I’ll give you a hint…hours and hours of cardio is NOT the answer!

Consistency

This one pretty much speaks for itself. Have you ever achieved anything great with an inconsistent effort? Unless you consider failure a great achievement, you probably haven’t. You must exercise consistently to get the results you want! It amazes me how many people put so little effort into their exercise program and complain about not seeing results. Even the most well designed programs are useless if they are not adhered to on a consistent basis.

Diet

Again, this one goes without saying. You can’t expect to achieve a leaner body by continuing your unhealthy eating habits. This isn’t to say that you should drop everything in your diet immediately and exchange it for “healthy” food. You would end up miserable and revert back to your old habits within a month. Instead, practice moderation and don’t overindulge. Also, phase certain unhealthy foods out of your diet while introducing healthier foods. The transition will be easier to make and a lot easier to maintain.

Where To Celebrate Valentines Day

I have been thinking of going out of out of town this February since it is valentines day and I have been very busy these past weeks so I would like to relax.... Hmmm, since I am hooked with the internet with all my current commitments, let me share with you the places I have searched that we may visit.


Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City



Since it is the month of February, mind celebrating valentines day by going to Baguio's Flower Festival

Plant For A Better Life

I read something from a tabloid earlier that if you wanted to be blessed, you need to have some plants. It is Chinese Newyear so I was thinking that might be the reason why I feel so unlucky these past few days. Though I love plants, our landlady will not permit us to have plants here. That is the price of living in the city, space is so limited.



Anyways, for those who have enough space and could have some plants, please try planting something. According to that Fengshui expert, these plants will actually pray for you to be blessed so that there's always someone to take care of them. Even if you will plant veggies, it's fine at least if you don't have the budget, you could just pick something from your garden.

If you don't want to be confuse among your plants, you can put a gardenmarker on all your plants because you do not want to poison yourselves right.. :)... I just remember this thread in a forum about plants that could poison people to drive away intruders.

Gardens come in different varieties like the plants you find in them. There are several gardening tips that can be used for all type of gardens.

1.Mulching protects your garden topsoil from being blown away. It also provides nutrients as it decomposes and improves the appearance of your gardens. Mulching has other benefits and is one of the most recommended gardening tips by gardeners and farmers alike.

2.Healthy plants are more disease resistant. Plants are like people, a person with a strong immune system can combat diseases. A healthy plant does the same.

3. Pests can be eradicated by cleaning the plant with a watery solution of soap. Just make sure to rinse after. This gardening tip is best heeded for fruit bearing trees or edible plants.

4. Using compost fertilizers are a great way to have healthy plants. It is also a great way to save money on expensive fertilizers. Non -organic fertilizers also tend to leave chemical residues that can accumulate in garden soils and harm not only the plants but the gardeners as well. They cause toxins to go to the water supplies. Another gardening tip recommended not just by farmers and gardeners but also by environmentalists.

5. There are several plants that are only suitable for a specified climate, a certain kind of soil or can only grow with certain plants. You have to know what plant grow in the conditions you have in your area this is for you to avoid unnecessary purchases. This is a money saving gardening tip.

6.Landscaping is a good investment which can double the value of your home. This is one gardening tip that can earn you money.

7. Growing grass on bare ground is an easy way to make your home look better and appreciate in value. This is one gardening tip that promotes earning money while growing grass legally.

8. Aside from looking great in your home, trees also provide some sort of protection from direct sunlight exposure and strong winds.

9. Vines on the walls, fences and overhead structures also would offer some protection and would also look great.

10.Flowers are beautiful, but they are also expensive. Get one that is resistant to many elements. Flowers from your local community already have developed resistance to conditions present in your area.

11.For most gardens plants, their roots go only as deep as 6 inches. Putting fertilizer deeper than that would be a waste of money. Put them shallower as they seep down when the plants are being watered.

12.Earthworms are important to plants. They till and aerate the soil for the roots to breathe. Non-organic fertilizers can kill them. This gardening tip dates back to the old days of gardening.

13. Having several kinds of insects that are beneficial to your garden would be good. These insects can be encouraged to stay by having diverse plants in your garden.

14. Spot spraying weeds with household vinegar, instead of using commercial weed-killers, can eradicate them. This is another environment friendly gardening tip.

15. Avoid putting too much mulch on tree trunks; this would encourage unwanted pests to reside on them.

16. Use plant varieties that are common to your area or have been taken from an area with similar conditions.

17. Be sure to know the plants that are poisonous. If you are intent on growing them, make sure to have the necessary cure available in your household. Take note of this gardening tip, it can save your life.

18. The best time to water plants is during mornings.

19. Before planting a new plant in your garden, you must consider its height and size when it matures. This garden tip can help you save money in the future.

20. Newly transplanted plants may require special attention during its first week. This is to reduce the stress and shock it got during transplantation.

And last but not the least of the gardening tips...

21.Plants are living entities. If you want them to grow in your garden you have to treat them as such. They need to be taken care of. They are like your pets, you look out for them. In return you get that feeling of contentment watching them thrive.

A good way to take care of them is to consider that plants might have some feelings too.

Legit Homebased Job Opportunity

I have been looking for a legit job opportunity online since when I had my internet connection which is why I have this blog so I could inform you the development of my job hunting aside from earning for the reviews I made from several companies. You know what keeps me busy at the moment. I actually tried to apply at Odesk and I already got my first assignment. I really feel good about myself when I am slowly enjoying the glory of working at home. No traffic hassles and no need to dress up for work not to mention that the pay is more rewarding when you are working online. At Odesk, they normally pay you per hour and the best thing is that they will be the one to collect your pay from your clients to avoid scammers. This is not some kind of a get rich quick scheme because you really have to work hard if you want more money. You even have to take an exam for you to have an edge against other applicants.

For those interested, just click on the image below and sign up for an account. After you completed your profile, you can already apply for the job opportunities i there. Let me know your feedback.. So far, I have never heard any negative feedback from forums and personally, the system is really nice...

PayPal Balance Transfer to Bank Account Now Available

Bloggers all around Philippines are rejoicing since we are already able to transfer funds to a local bank account unlike before wherein we could only transfer funds to a visa debit or credit card. The good thing about this is that you will not get charge if you will transfer funds above P7,000 unlike in credit/debit cards transfer wherein there is a $5 withdrawal fee. This is a lot of development to us Filipinos because we will have no more reason for not being able to transact business internationally.

Bank Codes of Major Banks in the Philippines

In the Philippines, to complete your PayPal withdrawal, you will need to enter the name of your bank, your bank account number and the corresponding 9-digit bank code, which identifies your bank.



ALLIED BANKING CORP 010320013

AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND 010700015

ASIA UNITED BANK 011020011

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS 010030015

BANGKOK BANK 010670019

BANK OF AMERICA 010120019

BANK OF CHINA 011140014

BANK OF TOKYO 010460012

BANCO DE ORO (& EPCIB) 010530667

BANK OF COMMERCE 010440016

BANK OF THE PHIL ISLANDS 010040018

CHINA BANKING CORP 010100013

CHINA TRUST COMML BANK 010690015

CITIBANK N.A. 010070017

DEVT BANK OF THE PHILS 010590018

DEUTSCHE BANK 010650013

EAST WEST BANK 010620014

EXPORT & INDUSTRY BANK 010860010

FUJI BANK 010640010

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK 010060014

INTL COMML BANK OF CHINA 010560019

INTL EXCHANGE BANK 010680012

JP MORGAN CHASE BANK 010720011

KOREA EXCHANGE BANK 010710018

INTL NEDERLAND BANK 010660016

LAND BANK OF THE PHILS 010350025

MAYBANK OF THE PHILS 010220016

METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST CO 010269996

PHIL BANK OF COMMUNICATION 010110016

PHIL TRUST COMPANY 010090039

PHIL NATIONAL BANK 010080010

PRUDENTIAL BANK 010150018

PHIL VETERANS BANK 010330016

RIZAL COMML BANKING CORP 010280014

SECURITY BANK & TRUST CO 010140015

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK 010050011

UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK 010299995

UNION BANK OF THE PHILS 010419995

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK 010270189