No Flour and Sugar Pancake

April 17, 2017
Posted by: AnnKris

As humans we do crave for food. Craving for something like sweets or salty perhaps can only be satisfied once you get what you craved for. About a week ago I craved for pan cake, since I am in my second card of eating healthy food for my fitness goals I refrain from eating too much carb or sweets. I know how pan cake is being made and the ingredients used. So, I searched in the web through the help of mr. google to find an alternative. Finally, I got this recipe that I will share here in my blog today. It is a very simple recipe without using flour and sugar. It is made of 2 or 3 ingredients that are available in your kitchen. I know when you are just starting to switch a diet it would not be easy at first. The taste may not be as good from the usual food you eat, but as you go along and when you think of your fitness goals you really can do it, and will learn to love it!

The source says it’s a flourless pancake. All you need is a table banana and egg. Or you may opt to mix it with oatmeal. 1 large egg has 6g. protien, 74 calories. A 1 large banana has 121 calories, 1.5 g protein. 

Prepare the egg and banana, mash the banana with the egg, when banana is fully mashed put a little oil in the pan then pour the mixture and cover it for few minutes, then flip or turn over to cook the other side. cover it and then wait for a few minutes. When done transfer your cake to a plate, your healthy (flourless and no sugar added) pancake is ready! Enjoy!

This pancake is just egg and banana

This pancake is made up of egg, banana and oatmeal

Note: My first time to try this. The image may not look so good but I am thinking of making it again this week. This kind of pancake has less than calories compared to the one you ordered in a restaurant with butter and syrup mix.

'Til next time enjoy and happy day to all!

Happy Anniversary V-Babes

April 15, 2017

Posted by: AnnKris

Imagine you without a friend, Isn't it lonely? it's like a life living alone on a desert island. Life would definitely be lonely when you don't have friends to laugh with to share your thoughts with, etc. 

What is friendship? Wikipedia defines Friendship as a strong interpersonal bond than an association. According to a study also by the World happiness Database, those people with close friends are happier.  I must admit that I only have few close friends then that I seldom see now and they are always in my heart. As I continue my life's journey, I met new people, new acquaintances that led to a certain kind of relationship they call friendship. Friendship in the sense that we get to find time to meet just for fun or unwind, celebrate birthdays, special occasions like Christmas, etc. Having different views and beliefs on certain things is not a hindrance to our friendship. Despite our individual differences and background, we do have our own share of making everyone happy.

When did the friendship start? It all started in the gym and the rest is history. This year we simply celebrate our anniversary at Creating Keepsakes along Mt. Mayon street, Davao City last April 8, 2017. Supposedly April 9, since it's Sunday we celebrated it one day ahead.

Friends are our family by heart, though the three members weren't able to attend our anniversary this year, the rest is looking forward that we could all be together in celebrating our anniversary next year as one family. Another year of friendship mean a lot and as we celebrate the day of our union, I hope we continue as good friends and our passion for fitness will have no end until we get older, dang!!!!lol. You guys rock!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY V-Babes!

Circuit Training At The Wellnes Hub Today

March 31, 2017

Posted by: Ann kris

Exercise comes in any form. Whether it is Zumba, Aerobics, Pilates, Yoga, Running, etc. it all boils down into fitness. Lately, I'm back in running while still enjoying Zumba fitness. I also join a Pilates class once in a while at the fitness and wellness hub nearby where I used to take my healthy breakfast (Herbalife shake) after every exercise. One good thing about this wellness hub is the free exercise which they offered to their drinker/clients.

This morning a circuit training workout was finally introduced to us. I am glad to have tried it for the very first time. As I stepped inside the hub, the equipment, and the markings on the floor easily caught my attention. This is it, everyone was excited I guess and so do I. I immediately took my aloe and tea first. When we were about to start with the warm up, our coach explained the mechanics of the training and everybody listened carefully. 

I made my own research about circuit training today. What is a circuit training? Circuit training according to Wikipedia is a form of body conditioning or resistance training using high-intensity aerobics to build strength or muscular endurance. The circuit is one completion of all prescribed exercises in the program. How it is performed? In circuit training, you do one exercise for 30 seconds and then move on to the next exercise.  It's like a moving exam. This kind of workout suddenly reminds me of the Chemistry class when I was in college (lol). Well, I'm glad to have passed all my moving exams then. 

After the warm up I can see mixed emotions in everyone's face. I understand how it feels. Some may be nervous, thinking that it's hard. Others were a little bit shy or excited to try. But, after the circuit, everybody was happy. Yes, happy because we did it all well. Right now I am experiencing a slight pain in my legs but nothing to worry, tomorrow this will be gone I know.  I am looking forward to doing circuit training again next week. Although it is quite exhausting but worth it. I can see the sweat dripped off from my body to the floor in just a few minutes.  I love it! Circuit training can be an ideal boredom buster too. Everybody got so sweaty. Hurray!

Sweat is fat crying, I don't care! lol. I hate you. I am working hard to say goodbye to you soon.  I know from now on that my sacrifices will be paid off as I continue my Journey to getting fit, healthy and strong! With proper diet/nutrition plus regular exercise, nothing is impossible!

After a heavy sweat this morning from doing circuit training, I took my healthy breakfast Vanilla shake from Herbalife. Yummy!!!

Until next time...Happy day to all!

Exercise and Proper Diet For A Healthy Body

March 28, 2017
Posted by: AnnKris

I am grateful for my interest in fitness and blogging.  It gives me something to do during the day I learn to appreciate new things around, meet new people, practice new music for my Zumba fitness class. This way I tend to be productive. I'm also back into other forms of exercise such as walking, jogging/running as part of my fitness routine. Joining and understanding the program for proper nutrition/diet helps me in my journey to getting fit, healthy and strong. By following a healthy meal plan would be a great challenge but I'm up for it. At 47 I am grateful for all these things.  Let not your age stop you from getting fit. Yes, age is just a number what you become is the product of what you do to yourself. If you keep on believing that you can't do it, then who will do it for you? negativity is just a state of mind.  I tell you, I've been there. 

The road to getting fit and healthy is not easy, but then again once you get into it, you will have that instinct to always look for tomorrows. And once you see results you will definitely be determined and inspired to workout even harder. Your journey to fitness with exercise alone and without proper nutrition or diet may be ineffective. No matter how hard you workout or exercise but you have no control over the food you eat then it's a waste of time. When you exercise you burned calories, after exercise, you load your mouth with so many calories again, just imagine what will happen. When you want to lose weight and get fit just remember to exercise and strictly follow a proper diet or meal plan.

I am a food lover, I had a hard time losing weight, until one day I decided to try Herbalife. I was 65 kilos when I started, and for my height and age, I am overweight for approximately 10kilos. Since the product is new to me, I experienced what others have gone through during their first few days also. One common manifestation during my first three days of using it is farting. I fart so often and annoying as it may seem especially when the uncontrollable sound comes out, but I just laugh it off with hubby's presence sometimes. It's like something is working inside my tummy and ready to explode anytime. I asked one of my coaches and she said it is just normal. One good thing about Herbalife is the talking points wherein your coach will explain to you the process, all the benefits it will do to your body, the good sources of a healthy food and proper diet.  Every day you will get to learn new things.

After exercise, I take the shake for my morning meal. For 10 days now, I lose 1.23 kilos. Not bad in fact, I am always excited every single day knowing that my plan is working and that my goals will soon be realized. I just have to continue doing my fitness routine and strictly follows my meal plan. Exercise plus a HEALTHY BREAKFAST is the best.  As we grow older we feel a lot of sickness or pain in our body. It would it be best if you do something about it. Poor eating habits and lack of exercise may affect your health badly. It's time to get healthy and switch to a HEALTHY lifestyle. Join me in my journey to Getting FIT, HEALTHY and STRONG by creating yours!  Good luck on your journey.

Have a happy day!

Know Some Benefits of Running

March 23, 2017
Posted by: AnnKris

I am not a professional runner but I ran many times as part of my fitness routine and easily fell in love with it. It may not be everybody's favorite but realizing all the beneficial effects of running and the happiness and satisfaction i get after a ran make me love it more! Running is one best exercise for your heart and lungs.

Photo posted was taken in 2012 when I was still active in joining fun runs. This was my first time to have tried a 10km. distance. For a year or two, I think there was never a weekend wherein I miss running. Conquering the streets along with some runners in early dawn gave me a certain feeling of happiness that only runners can understand.

Some of my friends would say running is tiring. Yes, we do have our strength and weakness and I believe it is important to find your fitness. I've been telling this to some of my friends and new acquaintances who are interested in this kind of fitness. Allow me to share with you some benefits of running based on my readings, research, and experience.

Running helps improve your health - meaning it can increase the level of your good cholesterol and lung function. It can boost your immune system as well and lower the danger of having blood clots. 

Prevent diseases - such as stroke. The chance of having a heart attack can be reduced because running can help retain the elasticity and strength of your heart. 

Loose weight - For people especially for women like me who is desperately trying to loose weight (lol), Dang!!! really it's been my dilemma for quite some time already. I guess with all the benefits of running, for now, this is my favorite.  Running according to experts can burn off extra calories and it is the second most effective exercise in terms of calorie burning. 

Boost your confidence by giving you a sense of empowerment making you feel happy. If you are stress and not feeling good about all the things around, try to run and feel the effects after. 

Relieve stress - I can relate to this because it happened to me. When I feel depressed too I had this feeling of running and once I did and perspired it make me feel good.

Yes, running makes me feel good. Though I stopped from joining fun runs for quite a time already but now I'm back. I make it a point to run at least twice a week within the subdivision. I'm glad to have run again just in time for my fitness goals. Trying hard so much to get rid of my excess weight and fats.

Now that you have read some of the benefits of running maybe you can at least try it as part of your exercise. To be physically fit, however, requires determination patience and endurance, if you are experiencing something unusual in your body it is best to consult a physician before starting this kind of exercise. Your physician will determine if you are allowed or fit enough to indulge in running.

Happy Running!

      Educate yourself, keep on reading guys. Have a happy day!