Be Battle Ready with Battle Brew

Okay! this month was chock full of fitness opportunities for me, and being that i'm in the struggling stage when it comes to motivating myself into building the right discipline to achieve a havey na havey body, every opp gets me immensely excited, esp if it's about working out (and eating of course)!

The first waking hours of my valentines day was spent at Crossfit Insurrecto (at Il Terrazo, Tomas Morato, QC) for the opening of Battle Brew kiosk. tsk, so romantic haha. part of the program was to introduce us to crossfit (which gained more respect points from me now!), and to battle us out with other bloggers in a WOD (workout of the day) challenge. out team lost BWAHA but it was sooo fun as i've been aching for a good workout for so long. the WOD reminded me of our wasakan days at MARS. grabe ang sarap lang magpaka-fit. hahaha

So what's Battle Brew?

Battle Brew is your newest weight management and fitness buddy that will help you burn fat, boost focus, and improve your health.

How? Battle Brew's main product isn't actually coffee, but its MCT Oil. it's derived from pure coconut oil, sans the flavor, odor, and other types of triglycerides (fats!) present in it -- short chain, and long chain. ano raaaaw?

okay, let me lecture you a bit cos i learned a lot that day. plus, i actually kindof reminisced my organic chemistry class (which i failed twice lololol) with all these frkn compounds.

MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides, a type of saturated fat that is digested easily by the body because it passes straight to the liver, therefore providing instant and sustained energy! Did i get you there or what?!

Okay, even with the ironic suggestion of eating fat to lose weight, the science behind the diet is actually fool proof. numerous studies have proven it (like this one), so it's safe to say that this isn't some fad diet that's bound to be debunked by myth busters someday. haha

So how do you use it?

Add a tablespoon to your morning or pre-workout coffee, and that's it! For more weight loss benefits, chip in another tablespoon of clarified butter. Battle Brew sells a booster pack which contains MCT oil and GHEE clarified butter from their site, so yeahhh you may stock up there. :)

and yes, if you haven't noticed... Battle Brew is pretty much your local Bulletproof Coffee vendor hehe

if you're not a coffee person, suuure there are lots of other ways to use MCT oil. use it on oil based dishes, on your salad dressing, your tea, protein shakes, smoothies, etc. hihi

Anyway, as with any weight management tool... you'll hardly see a difference if you don't couple it without proper workout.

Smart move from the people behind Battle Brew cos they teamed up with gyms and fitness centers (cos they workout too!) to introduce people who already workout to improve their fitness experience, and to encourage those who don't workout (yet) to try and go to the gym sometime to exercise (and not just to stock up on MCT oil lol).

Where do I buy?

You may get your dose of Battle Brew from the following gyms and Crossfit boxes:

CF Mad Minute - https://www.facebook.com/CrossFitMadMinute
CF Taft - https://www.facebook.com/crossfit.taft
Famas Gym - https://www.facebook.com/famasgym
Fight Factory BGC - https://www.facebook.com/fightfactorymanilafortbonifacio
Fight Factory Timog - https://www.facebook.com/fightfactorymanilafortbonifacio
CF Ortigas -  https://www.facebook.com/crossfitortigas
and of course
Crossfit Insurrecto - https://www.facebook.com/CrossFitInsurrecto

For orders, inquiries, and more information, here's their website: http://battlebrew.ph
Also, do like them on facebook:
Battle Brew: www.facebook.com/BattleBrew
Crossfit Insurrecto:  www.facebook.com/CrossFitInsurrecto

Are you interested in trying this out? Let me knowww! >XD

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my web-browsing pet peeves

before i retire for the day let me share what i've accomplished... and not HAHAHA

1. two backlogs slashed off! whew.
2. still no progress with the story board. cos every time i start to research, the internet slows down. hello peak hour and my ever so reliable Internet Service POORvider! grrrrr!!! rarrrghghghghg #SmartDoesn'tCare
3. uhm, 10 desperate attempts to speed rope gracefully. terai bought this uber expensive speed rope and i'm so fascinated about it, even though i keep on tripping and hitting myself. hihi

may ishe-share ako. i've been wanting to share this but i don't know how to put it hahaha

My web-browsing pet peeves, aka web elements that make me cringe

uhm. please don't hate me. i'm usually very OC with my layout so i notice a lot of things whenever i hop around the web. i'm going to be really honest though hehe

1. desperate ad placements

ads that block your reading view, and ads that you need to close in order to get some peace. they annoy me to the bones. oh, and also ads pretending to be text links such that when you accidentally hover on it, an invasive box appears. hayyy.

i understand how some people are just plain making a living out of it, but shouldn't you care about how those ads mess with user experience? >XS

2. pesky modals (or onload popups)

whether they be ads, or facebook widgets, or something else, it gives me the impression that you are suggesting i do something FIRST before we enter your page. ma-pride ako, i hate being told what to do first. for the record, i already wanted to see your page. but now i don't. chos.

plus daaangyou points for modals that frkn hide the close button, or obscure it in some condescending text like "NO THANKS, I DON'T WANT TO BE UPDATED WITH TIPS AND TRICKS THAT WILL IMPROVE MY HEALTH" ---- really? i'm being judged by closing a frkn modal!

3. non-responsive layout

i got to be honest. whenever i see a very handsome layout, i always resize the screen to see if it's responsive. for your own good, let me suggest you invest time or even money to turn your layout into a responsive one, because apparently google favors responsive layouts so it might have an effect on your ranking :)

4. baseline JPEGs aka pictures that take eons to load

- baseline/simple (non-progressive) JPEGs are pictures that load from top to bottom. you'll notice that when you have slow internet (like i do, argh).
- progressive JPEGs are pictures that start loading from a blurred/pixelized scan and progresses to a clear scan.

apparently, the latter loads faster. so word of advice for photo bloggers or those who put a lot of photos in their pages. save your images as progressive JPEGs. :)

in photoshop, before finishing the saving process, you are prompted to select a jpeg type, just tick on 'progressive' and leave the scans count to 3. :)

5. overflowing content

nope, not websites that have so much content. i'm talking about pictures too large they spill out of their containers and cover part of the sidebar or something. i have the same issue so i always resize my pictures. hehe

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that's it so far. what about you? what annoys you a lot when you're browsing over the web?

Zumba at Hangtuff Fitness, Makati!

last week i was able to join a Zumba session with blogger friends at Hangtuff Fitness, Makati. it's a small gym that offers a wide array of group exercises that you can join at an affordable cost! very convenient to those who work or live within the area of Makati Ave., Ayala Ave., and Gil Puyat as it's just along Jupiter St.!

i had a really great time with the workout! i'm a terrible dancer so i kept hiding behind Leo so I wouldn't get noticed in the mirror hahaha. nonetheless, i broke a good sweat and was impressed by the choreography! nakaka-inspire tuloy mag zumba in fairness! i'll probably update my Just Dance collection (c/o youtube lol)

what i found charming with the gym is how it doesn't invest in expensive mechanical equipment that eventually bores you, but instead promotes class based training that not only builds discipline, but also friendship and camaraderie! i also love how the place could transform into a multipurpose training room. one hour we're doing zumba, and the next hour, poles are being installed for the next class. the gym can accommodate TRX, boxing, and muay thai sessions among others!

Hangtuff Fitness is strategically located at Jupiter St., Makati City (yeahhh where all the chibogans are). It could be hard to find if it's you're first time, but really, it's just located at the ground floor of OPPEN Building (which is still labeled Welding Industries of the Philippines as of writing), just across MetroBank Jupiter branch. :) When you reach the building, you have to walk down the driveway and turn left. The gym is all the way at the edge of building hehe.

Now let's take a look at what the gym offers...

The Gym

Can accommodate 15 persons in 1 class and is 108 sq. meters big :)

Classes

Class A

• Zumba
• TRX Suspension
• Muay Thai / Kickboxing
• Boxing for Fitness
• Circuit Training
• Functional Training

Class B

• Yoga / Pilates
• Pole for Fitness (choreography and floor work)
• Belly Dancing
• Hiphop Dance
• Ballroom (Meringe,Tango,etc.)
• MMA Conditioning
• Strength and Conditioning
• Boot Camp

Fees

Schedule

Promo (for February 2015 only!)

Location and Contact

Hangtuff Fitness

Address: OPPEN Building, 101-D Jupiter St., Makati City

Contact: 0915 374 6508

Website: www.hangtuff.com.ph

Facebook: Hangtuff Fitness

Instagram: @hangtuffph2014

Thanks for having us Hangtuff Fitness, and also to Health Junkie for inviting me! <3

Which Skin Care Service is best for you?

A week ago i was able to attend a very informative skin care learning session from Skin Philosophie Medical Aesthetic and Lifestyle Solutions, it's a boutique clinic located at the 3rd floor of The Fort Strip in BGC and is owned by Dr. Kyla Talens, an Aesthetic Dermatologist who has gained education and training from clinical dermatology schools from the UK and Thailand. So yep, you're in the right hands!

Why am i suddenly talking about skin care? Oh well, i'm never really the type to splurge on facials cos i'm most probably allergic to them, but recent events have prompted me to pay more attention to my face, specifically my forehead which is now littered with dark ugly pimple scars i got from sleeping so late and not listening to my mom when she bellows that i shouldn't drink coffee in the evening.

Really, i'm not a beauty blogger, but i can assure you i'm as concerned about my face as other beauty bloggers are, i'm just, too uhm, shy to put by fez out there.

ANYWAY, the clinic offers a lot of skin and body care services that will surely hit a couple of your correction needs....

Laser Treatments

• Fractional Laser Resurfacing - for scars, wrinkles, open pores, and stretchmarks
• Laser Facelift - for Marionette lines, crow's feet, and deep nasolabial folds (err, laugh lines!)
• Laser Depigmentation - for pigmentary problems like melasma, sun damage, blotchy skin, and more.
• (Prices for the above treatments start at Php 3,250. Recommended at 5-10 sessions which are administered 1-2 months apart)
• Laser Hair Removal - unlike cheap IPL treatments, the Palomar Lux R permanently kills hair follicle cells that generate hair, plus it's less painful has lesser risk for complications.
• (Price starts at Php 2,260, and is recommended at 4-10 sessions which is administered 4-8 weeks apart.)

Anti-Ageing (face and body)

• Laser Rejuvenation - for young looking and silky smooth skin (starts at Php 3,250)
• Face and Neck Intra-therma Sculpting - for face and neck sagging (starts at Php 15,000)
• Face and Neck Insta-lift - similar to the service above, but this one's a quick fix only. perfect for those who want a tighter skin in preparation for an important engagement (starts at Php 1,000)
• Botox - for those pesky wrinkles! (starts at Php 4,800)
• Dermal Fillers - non-surgical injection of biocompatible fillers to facial areas that need more volume (starts at php 20,000)
• Bloomsberry Rejuvenating Peel for Women & Knightsbridge Rejuvenating Peel for Men - for fresher and birghter complexion (starts at Php 1,120)
• Kensington Brightening Deep Peel - for dark spots (starts at Php 1,150)

Facials

• Skin Philosophie Luxury Facial - a relaxing and therapeutic 60 min. facial treatment (starts at Php 1,650)
• Skin Philosophie Signature Facial - a comprehensive multi step facial (starts at Php 1500)
• Skin Philosophie Basic Facial - ideal for people who are always on the go! (starts at Php 650)
• Ionto-Infusion and Sono-Infusion - can be added to basic facial for better results (starts at Php 700)

Acne Management

• Primrose Renewal Peel for Women & Lancaster Renewal for Men - acne treatment applies to the face, chest, shoulders and back. Best performed before acne surgery/extraction (starts at Php 1,120)
• Acne Surgery / Extraction - a minimally invasive procedure that removes comedones and will leave your skin feeling cleaner (starts at Php 600 by the doctor and Php 200 by a therapist)
• Intralesional Steroid Injection - flatten those large pimples and bumps (starts at Php 600)
• Windsor Clarifying Polish  - scrapes off and sucks out dead skin and superficial blackheads and whiteheads for a fresher and more glowing appearance (starts at Php 600)
• Fractional Laser Resurfacing - for elevated and/or depressed scars left by acne (starts at Php 3,250)
• Kensington Brightening Deep Peel - for dark spots that take years to fade off (starts at Php 1,150)
• Ionto-Infusion and Sono-Infusion - aids in making dark spots fade faster (starts at Php 900)

Skin Lightening

• Kensington Brightening Deep Peel - for those stubborn pigmentary problems such as melasma and underarm darkening (starts at Php 1,150)
• Bloomsberry Rejuvenating Peel for Women & Knightsbridge Rejuvenating Peel for Men - gentle exfoliation of the skin to gradually lighten dark spots on the face and other parts of the body (starts at Php 1,120)
• Ionto-Infusion and Sono-Infusion - topical treatments for the deeper layers of the skin (starts at Php 700)
• Skin Polish + Elixir of Life - for the removal of dead skin cells and a more nourished and lighter skin (starts at Php 1,150)
• IV Glutathione - for a better immune system, and a fairer, more luminous skin (starts at Php 1,500)

Body Contouring

• Therma- Conductive Body Sculpting - for areas that are more difficult to target such as the lower abdomen, love handles, inner thighs, etc. it reduces cellulite and tightens skin for minimal sagging. as with any slimming regimen, this is best couples with proper diet and exercise. (starts at Php 2,800)
• Nutritional Counseling - learn how to eat right without depriving yourself and achieve that dream body you've always wanted (starts at Php 1,000)

Electrocautery

• Remove warts, syringoma, skin tags, molluscum contagiosum, etc. with this simple and straightforward solution (starts at Php 1,650)

Injectables

• Kelloid & Hypertrophic Scar Treatment - flatten raised skin lessions with this steriod injection (starts at Php 1,000)
• Hyperhidrosis Treatment - for excessive underarm and palm sweating
• Hair Loss Treatment - conducted after a thorough medical investigation (starts at Php 1,000)
• IV Glutathione - combat free radicals, boost the immune system, and get a fairer, more luminous skin (starts at Php 1,500)

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w/ the beautiful Dr. Kyla Talens

Skin Philosophie Medical Aesthetic and Lifestyle Solutions is truly one of the newest and most promising aesthetic clinics out there. It doesn't only promise to remove your facial imperfections, but also helps you in reinventing your lifestyle so you could maintain a healthy body too.

Want to try any of the services listed above? 

Great! Cos we're giving a special 10% discount to readers of this blog who avail of regular services! Just fill out the form on the following link to receive your exclusive discount: Get your 10 discount here!

Not just that, you are also entitled to a free consultation/assessment (except for pathological cases) with Dr. Kyla Talens herself. Here's the corresponding form for that: Get your free consultation here!

Location and Contact

Skin Philosophie Medical Aesthetic and Lifestyle Solutions
Address: 3rd level, The Fort Strip, 28th corner 7th Avenue,
Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig.
Contact numbers: 0917-8860646 | 0917-8906800 | 02-2118662 | 02-21580780 | 02-8567451
Website: http://skinphilosophie.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skin.philosophie

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a day off to do freelance work

ah. i'm starting to think i'm better off as a freelancer than an employee! here's why

1. i'm getting enough sleep. something you hardly get from a regular day job. i just read that sleep deprivation lowers the IQ. so if you're struggling on a project that demands overtime work to be rendered in succession, remind your leads that it's not an intelligent thing to do. lol

2. i get the right momentum to start the day. i eat a complete breakfast, a long and warm shower, and a few minutes of exercise. glorious isn't it.

3. i feel generally enthusiastic about starting work. uhm, with the assumption of course, that you love what you're doing freelance. well, doh, isn't freelancing more about doing what you love.

and finally...

4. i get to use my core gift to the core, and feel appreciated. like i actually matter, and that the gifts i have been blessed with are exactly what the world needs.

don't people crave for that sort of acknowledgement?

orayt. back to my burgeoning backlogs, and story boards! >8D