My last post before the previous and this one was Sept.13, 2019 . September is the start of the holiday season production at the dairy company where I work. …. Lots of overtimes and almost no days off. Everyone was well compensated though. ( I need extra money for my vacation in the Philippines 13 days from now. Yay ! Countdown ! !
So, what else did I do during my long hiatus ?
I went on a strict low carb diet ( no bread, rice, pasta , and any kind of dessert )
And did rigorous exercises by following the TALA dance moves from the video of a popular singer from the Philippines, Sarah Geronimo. ( I heard it’s now # 12 on International Billboard. ) ” Tala” is Filipino for star. Oh, it already has 80 M views ! ! I think I viewed it one million times, trying to memorize the moves. Ah, my hips ! It hurts ! ! Haha !
Guys, believe me, I lost 12 pounds from all that hip thrusting and hip swaying. …… It’s true ! !
Here’s the video…. Well, it’s in Filipino language…. you don’t have to know what she’s singing about….. just watch her ! !
C’mon, click it here. Okay ? ?
Actually, I watched and memorized the dance moves from some tutorial videos on youtube.
This is all for now.
Bye !
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Posted by edomar on February 4, 2020 at 6:04 am
About 5 years ago I lost more than 25 kg by getting rid of sugar, refined carbs and eating veggies for the most part. I’ll try listening to that song. I might lose some more weight…
Posted by renxkyoko on February 5, 2020 at 3:45 am
It’s kind of keto….. but not a strict one. I need some carbs , too. or else I won’t survive at work. I’m on my feet 9 hours a day.
Posted by edomar on February 5, 2020 at 4:33 am
We do need carbs but only wholegrain ones. The ideal meal should be 50% veggies, 25% healthy proteins and 25% wholegrain carbs (at least according to studies done at Harvard). It works at least for me…
Posted by Jai on February 4, 2020 at 6:45 pm
12 pounds? wow!!
Posted by disperser on February 5, 2020 at 1:10 am
I’m trying the all-carb diet and restricting all hip movement . . . I’ll let you know how it goes, but if it works, it’ll sweep the nation . . . all nations.
Posted by renxkyoko on February 5, 2020 at 3:16 am
The truth and nothing but the truth…. the reason for the diet is ……..I’m going to pig out in the Philippines.. In fact , we already ordered a whole roasted pig for a family reunion on the 22nd, hehe.
Posted by Becky on February 5, 2020 at 1:34 am
I admire your eating stamina! I also admire coordination! I have two left feet!
My hips can’t move like that 😂
Posted by renxkyoko on February 5, 2020 at 3:40 am
Becky, I’m gonna have a food trip in the Philippines ! ! ! I need to lose a lot weight before I go there . Aaargh !
By the way, did you watch the video ? If so, what do you think? You like it?
Posted by Becky on February 5, 2020 at 4:44 am
I watched the video! I loved the outfit! Her dancing was great!
Oh food trip! I’m drooling in envy!
Especially pancit! I haven’t had that in awhile
Posted by arlene on February 5, 2020 at 8:00 am
Magnificent Sarah. And yeah, 12 pounds, ang galing!
Posted by renxkyoko on February 5, 2020 at 10:17 am
Less carbs really helped… and I avoided sugar. It was torture avoiding food during the holiday… ah,that mango cake and leche flan.
Posted by arlene on February 5, 2020 at 10:22 am
Red Ribbon has a luscious and tasty mango cake.
Posted by renxkyoko on February 6, 2020 at 5:02 pm
Tita, we have a Red Ribbon bakery here in our city. Do you know how much their mango costs over here? $ 24.00. That’s Php 1, 224.00. How much is it over there? Also , one piece of their empanada is $2.75….That’s about Php 140.00 for one small piece of empanada. Filipino products are overpriced. A 12-inch diameter cheesecake at Costco sells for only $12.00.
Posted by arlene on February 6, 2020 at 8:15 pm
Mango cake is a little over 500 pesos I think. I don’t buy their other products.
Posted by Ken Powell on February 9, 2020 at 7:20 pm
Enjoy your time in the Philippines – I miss Cebu so much and really would like to go back soon!
She looks good on this video – I’m sure her moves are a great work out! I can’t help but feel a little sad that the music is all so western though. I would love to hear some genuine, original Filipino music!
Posted by renxkyoko on February 10, 2020 at 4:26 pm
Philippine music is different from those of Asian countries. The sound has been “Western” for hundreds of years due to Spanish influence. Then, add American influence ( Philippines as US colony for almost 50 years ) …… that sealed it. Filipinos have been singing I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas since then. And Besa Me Mucho, lol.
Posted by Peter Wells aka Countingducks on February 23, 2020 at 7:34 pm
Well done you. WIsh I could do that 🙂